It's that time of year to
Fluff my Wardrobe
for
Fall
Here in Southern California
I call it Fall Light
as our temperatures stay rather warm
all through October.
So sometimes fall can feel mostly like a color palette change for me.
But there are so many ways to add in
fun wardrobe updates!
These days I have my
Seasonal Wardrobe Updates
down to a step by step process.
As a
Fashion Accessory Designer and Life Stylist
I don't succumb
to just going out shopping
without a plan.
It's too easy to get caught up
in just the fun of the shopping adventure
and
come home with new pieces that don't really
add much to my overall wardrobe.
I prefer work my wardrobe in a
Curated Plan.
It's taken years for me to
refine my
Wardrobe Process
and
I am happy to share it here
in the group
Fall Fashion collected posts that the fabulous
has put together!
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Each season I do my homework
looking for
Seasonal Inspiration.
I spend time looking at my own personal
design files
that consist of old school
tear sheets.
I also peruse
Fashion Magazines
Instagram and Pinterest
looking for whatever
Fresh Seasonal Ideas
that speak to my
Design Aesthetic
The ideas that get my heart racing!
Next
I look at my calendar
and
see what major occasions I have
to prepare for
and
how I will be spending most of my time.
This year we will be traveling back to New Hampshire
to visit family
so I am freshening my New England wardrobe with some new accessories
and
making sure all my travel essentials are up to date.
I make sure all of my travel essentials are up to date.
Which reminds me I need a new carry on.
If you have any great suggestions
I'd love to hear!
I had to retire my beloved one
as it just gave out.
As an anxious traveler
this coat is one of my favorite New England fall travel pieces
it functions not only for warmth
but also as a security blanket on the plane
and beyond.
Traveling back east in the fall
means I get to
play with wardrobe pieces in my closet
that barely get any time out
here in Southern California.
Like this vintage coat
from my time at NYU.
When
updating my wardrobe seasonally
I also factor in
my current lifestyle
I have been recently adding outfits
that enable me
to combine getting my miles in
with fun destinations.
For example.
Jeff and I love to walk different areas
and
still feel great stopping for a nice lunch
or a cocktail at a gorgeous hotel.
So this has taken some fore thought
outfit wise.
Right now a short khaki twill jacket is a great
outfit base to work around.
When the weather here finally gets chilly
I'll substitute the shorts for a comfortable walking pant.
Adding accessories
means I am polished lunch ready!
My newest addition to this piece of the process
is coming up with
A Seasonal Uniform
Being a designer
I spend a large part of my day
in the studio.
I have started to dress for the occasion
in repetitive outfits
that I know I can quickly put on
without a lot of thought.
This outfit needs to be something I love wearing.
Functional throughout my studio day
and
easily convertible to an outfit
for running errands
or ever quick meetings with clients.
Right now I'm loving different versions of
coverall.
they are such an easy and functional base
and
the perfectly suited to striking accessorizing!
I could write an entire post
on the importance for dressing
for oneself as a
Creative Entrepreneur
But I think it's really important
for all of us.
Who doesn't feel better
wearing pieces they love
just for themselves.
Next
I peruse my own closets
for seasonal pieces
I Love
and
can't wait to wear again!
This is also a great time to do any needed editing.
I have my many closets organized by color palettes
so it makes seasonal updating easy.
It's after I've done all of that
I start looking
for
what additions
I want to make to my
Curated Wardrobe
Sometimes it could be some major pieces
like a new suit and coat
other times
it could be some new
accessories and shoes
that
breathe fresh new life into
my beloved pieces!
The question I always ask myself
`What do I want to add that
what will give me the biggest wardrobe bang
for my investment.
Layering for fall
is always a favorite of mine!
It's like having several outfits in one!
Here I updated some of my brown pieces
by simply adding in a
faux leather corset
worn over a blouse.
It instantly updates some beloved pieces!
I always do my wardrobe updates in
Color Palettes
And any one who has been following me
this last decade here
knows my big love of neutrals
especially creams.
Working in color palettes
is a very effective way to
Curate Your Wardrobe.
As far as accessories right now
I am completely infatuated with
oversized floral broaches.
This season I am also loving blazers!
Buying them with a matching pant
means your styling options and endless!
Fall is also the time I like to bring out some denim pieces
which are always fun pieces to style.
And lastly nothing like a fresh
cut and color to
jump start a
Great Fall Wardrobe Update!
I'd love to hear
any fall updating tips
you want to share!
As always my friends
I wish you love and joy
as you style your life
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Your outfits are always so inspiring, Tamera! You have really nailed your style. I'm so envious of your trip back east...fall in New England is always so lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you ever so much Susan! Yes, I do enjoy being an age where I know my own style! Wearing clothes I love brings me so much joy! Thank you so much for stopping by and reading!
DeleteYou have awesome accessories and camel is supposed to be really big this Fall...you are all set! Wish I looked like you do in shorts!
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you so much Mary Ann! I am very passionate about accessories to be sure! Thank you so much for stopping by!
DeleteHi Tamera-Thank you so much for joining us. You are the master at layering, the monochrome look and accessorizing. I always learn so much by studying your looks. I can't pull off some of your looks due to the height factor, but I am continually inspired by your combinations. Love all you do!
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you ever so much Cindy! I really appreciate your gracious words! They are a gift!
DeleteI loved your post! The fresh way you added the 3 broaches to the chambray shirt and blazer! Styling perfection!
Thank you again for including me in the Fall Fashion roundup post!
WELL, YOU KNOW WHAT I THINK OF YOUR STYLE AND FASHION SENSE AS WE HAVE CHATTED ABOUT THIS BEFORE!HOLLYWOOD NEEDS YOU!YOU HAVE A GIFT LIKE NO OTHER..........
ReplyDeleteYOU ARE ON A LEVEL ALL YOUR OWN!
BIG HUG
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Aww thank you ever so much my dear! Your encouraging words always mean so very much to me Elizabeth! Especially since they come from your always stylish self! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
DeleteI see I missed your call! We definitely need to catch up my friend! XOX
Dang girl….when I grow up I hope I’m as stylish as you! Wowza! You are amazing!
ReplyDeleteWell thank you ever so much for your lovely words my dear!
DeleteLove your style! Would you might sharing where you got your camel coat? I love it!
ReplyDeleteThe coat and entire suit are all from Zara a couple years ago. I think I've seen similar this year and also at J Crew. Thank you very much for reading!
DeleteWonderful to see your stylish closets, and your plans for Fall, dear Tamera. A trip to New Hampshire will be perfect - we have only been there once, and it was in October. What a spectacle of gorgeous colour it was! As always, I love your elegant looks, and am really taken with the wide brown pants, and the cream looks. I want some cream linen wide pants this Summer. Your cream show collection is peerless - you are an inspiration to us all. xoxox
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to hear you have been to New England! And especially during October! Thank you so much for visiting here darling! I always love hearing form you!
DeleteI mean shoe collection!!
ReplyDeleteFirst time reader- loved this post so much! I enjoy the puzzle that is creating interestingly layered outfits with show stopping accessories. At 5' 2" I can't wear everything but I find my way through the landscape. There is a wonderful seller on Etsy named Marina Astafyeva, she has beautiful collars and flowers. Also search for J Crew 2010 on Pinterest for the looks that Jenna Lyons called Edie Beale Goes to Girl Scout Camp...the inspired styling gets me every time! I have the same shoes in your closet (from Anthro) cream with cut outs. I took a paint pen and changed them to magenta but your cream are beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteBarbara thank you so much for stopping by and commenting! I so appreciate it! I especially appreciate the inspirational sites you mentioned! I love everything about Jenna Lyons J Crew days!! And what a great idea to change shoe color with a paint pen! I'll have to remember that one! Again, thanks so much for stopping by dear!
DeleteSo many fabulous looks, this was a wonderful post! From the textures and subtle colorplays to the updos, jewelry and hats, you're still killing it! Thanks for the fall inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWhy Beth thank you ever so much my dear! I appreciate your visit and your sweet gift of words!
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