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Holding Horses

September 2, 2017 by The Partial Ingredients

Even though there is a September heat wave going on, my eyes have been on fall weather outfits. I love the usual Fall fashion trends so I’m excited for the upcoming months! Layers, scarves, deep reds and olive tones are definitely some things I’m looking forward to. Velvet as a Fall texture is a lovely material to explore this season. I recently came across this Anthropologie ‘Holding Horses’ velvet button down on sale and snapped it up. Isn’t the color just gorgeous? I love the combination of velvet and silk (on the inside layer) and wearing it is a dream. Another fabric I’ve been loving is denim so combining them was pretty much perfect. I’ve been kind of obsessed with these Levi’s high rise 721s. They are so comfy and give this shirt an everyday vibe instead of creating an over-dressed situation. I like the slightly western/country flavor this outfit evokes without being too over the top.

I recently traveled back to Minneapolis, my hometown, to sort through some old clothes and items to keep or donate. I found my old Gap suede backpack and fell in love with it all over again. Don’t you love finding old things in the back of your closet and rediscovering them all over again? It’s like finding $20 in the pocket of your old winter coat. This bag is made out of a nice sturdy suede and has lasted a lifetime. I guess you could say it’s a “buy it for life” bag! It works nicely as a small hiking bag or as an everyday small back pack. It’s nice to bring old things back into circulation!

Outfit Set:Outfit Details: Shirt: Holding Horses/Anthropologie, Jeans: Levi’s, Shoes: Lucky Brand, Bag: Gap (old)

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Black & Bronze

February 6, 2017 by The Partial Ingredients

I recently found this metallic pleated skirt on sale and I was super excited for it to arrive. I’ve seen the pleated gold skirt trend floating around for a while but haven’t really come across one I wanted to snag. While this skirt is still very much a statement piece, the toned down metallic color makes the skirt a lot more wearable. I love how soft and flexible the fabric is! I’ve seen some of these pleated skirts that were so stiff looking they had an uncanny resemblance to a cup cake lining. No thanks. The fabric is flowy and has a gorgeous dark bronzey tone instead of bright gold.

I also decided to try out a pair of these black velvet ankle boots from Asos and I have to say I really like them. I’m a total wimp about heels but these were surprisingly comfy! The velvet makes for a very soft and touchable upper. The bag is from an Etsy store that makes these great convertible clutches (it comes with a detachable strap!). I love the minimalist geometric design and the versatility of this one.

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Black Velvet

January 1, 2017 by The Partial Ingredients

Happy new year! And now it’s January…ugh. Arguably the worst month of the year. It’s basically the Monday of the year in month form. I’m not that into “resolutions” but I’ve always wanted to try my hand at making my own clothes. As a kid I used to hand sew miniature clothes for my stuffed animals. So this year I thought I would get started on making some hand made, easy to make stuff. For my first project I settled on a loop or circle scarf. I don’t have a sewing machine so I hand sewed some black velvet into a loop with a single line of stitching. I think it turned out well and honestly wasn’t difficult at all to piece together. It definitely paid off because the only ones I saw online that were similar were like $30 bucks. Kind of a rip off. I got a yard of fabric for about $6.50 so it turned out to be totally worth it. Velvet is a great fabric for a scarf because it’s soft and dense for colder weather. I’m also ridiculously excited about this new hat and booties. I used to be hesitant about fedoras and heeled oxfords but I’m now totally down with both. These oxfords are very comfy even with the taller heel. I’m now of the opinion that fedoras on women look way better than on men. The over-sized cardigan is the perfect compliment to the scarf because it is so soft and warm it’s basically like wearing a blanket–and really what more could you ask for in a cardigan.

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Jacket Weather

December 8, 2016 by The Partial Ingredients

I love cooler temperatures because it gives me an excuse to wear the layers I’ve been wanting to wear for months. California weather tends to have some very warm fall months so it’s nice to finally get some chillier temps. This Moto jacket is one of my favorite new additions to my closet and perfect for cooler weather days. The material is made with vegan suede which gives it some flex and softness. Normally I wouldn’t go for “faux leather” but this jacket has a realistic suede feel and looks more expensive than it is. I paired the jacket with a simple charcoal top and black distressed legging jeans. My next favorite thing of the week are these booties! These Matisse shredded ankle booties are just too cool. I love the shredded look of the tops and they give outfits an edgier look. They are pretty versatile and look great with leggings or skirts.

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