It’s Hot, Then It’s Cold…

As I’m literally melting down right now, this topic seems a little too early… but honestly in a few weeks time we’ll all have to cross over to autumn. So instead of having to wrap our heads around what transition pieces to focus on, in the midst of a rainy-sunny-hot-cold-windy-weather, I thought we could have a little Monday fun and debate on best summer-fall transition staples, how to style them, how to stick to the good-ol’-classic-look, or dare to go edgy. Even Fashion Week predicts fashion 6 months in advance, right? And some online publications and blogs are already making fall-must-have lists, and though I hate being just another voice/face in a crowd of followers… to hell with it on this one. Who are we kidding? We love abundant lists of styles, we adore any fashion related gossip or trend, so let’s get down with dirt dolls and chat about our favorite summer-to-autumn-transitional pieces. From favorite staples to favorite fabrics we’ve all got our little guilty pleasures, go-to-items or favorite brands we just can’t get enough of. What I’m curious though is - do you keep it classic with a twist or do you go for quirky pieces and funky looks? Now you know me, how I always go on about ”do your own thang, be different, have fun, be edgy and all that”, but I was wondering, isn’t too much of something just enough to kill the buzz? And shouldn’t we stick to balance in style, at least for work? Hell no. Only for work actually. Be that as it may, I’m still all for doing your own thing and having fun with clothes, experimenting and enjoying it all, while staying true to yourself. What the fuck, you might wonder? All this philosophy and rambling on a Monday? Seriously? Well… this weekend I came across a brand that might just be my fashion crush for autumn - Pure Collection it’s called – and it’s not all crazy cuts and wacky clothes, au contraire. It’s classy. Super elegant, hence timeless. So my sudden coup de foudre got me thinking: can we look like a million dollar professional woman from 9-5, Mon-Fry, and then, wearing the same clothes, can we channel say Olivia Palermo or even edgy Rihanna on weekends? Hmm. And if so… how can we pull off 2 completely different looks, while still being ourselves, keeping warm during crispy mornings and cool at noon? Can we transition from summer to autumn in several styles?

Pure Collection cashmere look

Of course we can, the key is to go for quality, that’s what’s gonna keep you warm/cool, and that’s what’s gonna give your clothes a loooong life ahead. With Pure Collection I rediscovered cashmere! And I’ll be honest with you, I’ve always seen it as that 80′s luxury, high maintenance fabric in dated sweaters and too boring cuts, but man how far off could I have been. For some time now, the posh faces at Fashion Week are going for super luxe fabrics and textures, so cashmere is making quite a comeback. Sure they’re all mixing it up with quirky cuts or designs, but that makes it even more coveted. An expert in cashmere, Pure Collection is packed with classic high quality super affordable pieces that can translate into tons of looks. A classic cashmere sweater may be the right thing for your mom, but it can be so trendy on a 20 year old gal with a soft spot for fashion. Long gone are the days when silky tops or blazers are just for 40 year old professional women. Today, the same women can go for a white plain tee and red lips, or do a corporate look. And it’ll be from that corporate look that a 20 year old girl gets inspired and twists her blazer or too serious-silky top into a fab style on her blog. The same versatile story applies for Pure Collection trousers, they are actually my favorite pieces of the brand: capri style cuts, tuxedo black trousers (that I would absolutely style with a white t shirt) tapered trousers, or wide leg styles that can be both office appropriate or boho-chic on a weekend stroll. Transition Pieces for Summer-To-Autumn

blazers
knitwear
trousers
silky tops

In indecisive weather it’s all about layers so a blazer still does it. It actually is the piece to have in late summer, early autumn. For a classic style wear your blazer with suit trousers, classic pumps & a blouse underneath, but please keep in mind there are millions of ways to don a blazer and it goes with anything: cutoffs, boots, heels, jeans, capri trousers, shorts, skirts, dresses, classy sassy looks or grunge and rocknroll. And it’s not even about the style of the blazer it’s how you mix it up with your clothes. Relaxed blazers are perfect for a laid back style, colored ones are so funky, classic ones balance quirky looks and the leather & CHANEL boucle jackets are super versatile, so don them with courage regardless of your style. Get the look with Pure Collection here: Ah… my first love ever since I can remember was wearing knitwear/sweaters with heels and mixing the autumn look into a summer outfit. I always thought it was so weird it was irresistible. There’s something so cozy and sweet about a tiny little cashmere top, cardigan or chunky turtle neck knitwear and hot heels, that, it don’t get no better. I love how a slouchy cashmere top looks with ripped jeans and classic pumps. Or a tiny cardigan or sweater with cutoffs and statement earrings… Get the look here: What’s that one piece you can wear anywhere? Ta-daaaa! Trousers: skinny, capri, shorts, boot-cut, wide leg… you can wear them for office, diners out, parties, holidays… just have fun with tops and shoes, and you’ll be transitioning from one look and one season to another in no time. Pure Collection look below: The easiest and most common way to spice up a look when buying clothes is switching TOPS. You can never have too many. You know my silky tops obsession, so I am actually looking forward to late summer/early fall on this one. Ah… can’t wait to wrap myself in silky trendy classy sassy tops, that I can either tuck in classic trousers or pencil skirts or rock them with my BF jeans and hot heels. Messy hair pulled back and a pair of statement earrings are my fave accessories. Pure Collection silky tops: Are you already thinking about your Fall looks, or is it too early? Are you a fan of cashmere? What are your in between-seasons staples? Ah… I’m dying to know, so let’s chat and share dolls. :)