FASHIONISTA LOOKS: Outfits Of The Week: 10/31

Hello hello,

Happy weekend!

That feeling when you come home on a Friday afternoon, take off your shoes and jump into bed is hard to beat. Right now I'm comfortable on my couch after a long day typing this post and I'm about to watch the new How To Get Away With Murder episode, all cozied up with my blanket and tea. Heaven.

A busy week leaves me rather satisfied. Weekends are so much more enjoyable and valuable when you've had a productive, fulfilling week. That's why I always feel more inspired and motivated during fall and winter. That motivation and inspiration also rubs off on the way I dress. For me getting ready in the morning is more than just a necessity, it's a ritual that gets me excited for the day ahead and gives me the confidence I need to brave every challenge that comes my way. That's why I always like to think through my armor the night before. That way I don't have to stress when I have rougly 1 hour to wash my face, drink coffee and pull myself together.

Here are my favorite outfits from the week before with links to either the exact items or similar:

MONDAY

To kick off the week, I chose to go with a slightly 70s inspired look, with a plain black turtleneck, my favorite cropped flare jeans (which I got from Zara last spring), a houndstooth poncho for a cozy vibe and my beloved rusty red fringe suede boots. I prefer to match these jeans with boots that go up a little past the ankles, so there is no visible skin between the hem of the jeans and the shoes. To accessorize, I went with my Zara statement cuff bracelet, which is basically attached to my wrist at all times. Because of the houndstooth poncho and the flashy boots, I didn't want to overcrowd my look with accessories and make it clownish.

OOTW: Monday by fashionistalooks on polyvore.com

TUESDAY

Tuesday was pretty busy since I had classes all day, and on hectic days like this I like to amp it up a bit more. I'm in love with blush tones at the moment, but I wanted to tone down the girly element by adding a sporty touch. The striped turtleneck with the bomber jacket make the look more casual and modern while the pale pink skirt adds that feminine sweetness to the look.

OOTW: Tuesday by fashionistalooks on polyvore.com

FRIDAY

Friday was also pretty busy since after class I went shopping and had dinner so I had to make sure my outfit was polished but comfortable. I channeled some major 90s grungy vibes with this look I think and I loved the edgy vibe that the boots offered. This H&M skirt - an exact match of you can find in the links below- is so incredibly comfortable for a high-waisted mini; the fabric is soft and hugs my body so gently, I'm totally impressed with it.

OOTW: Friday by fashionistalooks on polyvore.com

SUNDAY

Sunday as you can see was pretty chill, as Sundays ought to be, so I just had a movie date with my bff. In this look I am sporting yet another Zara pair of jeans I am obsessed with (exact match in the links below) which really elevates the simplest of outfits. A printed ruffled blouse and loafer flats are basically my go-to when I wanna look sophisticated but still can't be bothered with anything more complicated.