Fall fashion Maehem style

   Fall is the best season for numerous reasons. The weather is perfect. The changing leaves are gorgeous. And the clothes you get to wear are the best. After a long, scorching summer of shorts and tank tops with few creative opportunities, I am ready for layers. And Jeans! And this Fall I am seeing 70s. Love it. I already purchased two pairs of bell-bottom jeans. I recommend Old Navy's skinny mini flares. They have the dramatic flare I love. And they are reasonably priced of course. Just make sure to try on any pair you plan to buy. Even if they are all the same style, they will fit you differently. Just trust me. And mid-waist looks great with this shape of pant.

   Suede ankle boots and chunky wedge heel booties in neutral colors are my shoes of choice. Found some incredible boots at Goodwill. Always check there first! They also look cute with cuffed bootleg jeans. I love the booties that lace up the front. And wedge heels with the coverage of a boot are really comfortable and sensible so you don't look silly just wearing them to a movie or dinner.

   The summer trend seemed to be loose fitting tees that hit just at the top of the pant. I'm thinking it will continue into the fall but in fall colors (neutral/earth tones). And I love a good button-up tied at the top of your jeans. And in muted 70s colors. Maybe even with a classic funky 70s print. Always try Goodwill or vintage clothing stores first. I can't stress that enough. You'll find the real deal and it's so much rewarding to find it rather than seeing it as soon as you walk into urban outfitters. Plus it will probably be 1/3 the price or less.

    I am also loving zip-up or button-up sweater vests. And no, not nerdy argyle sweater vests. But chunky, solid, neutral color sweater vests. With a cute basic v-neck or lace or waffle tee underneath. 

   Now accessories. Skinny belts!!! Love them. They've lasted a couple of seasons now and I hope they last a couple more. I don't particularly like jewelry but I love a couple of funky homemade bracelets. And maybe a great edgy ring. Gold. Opal. No fake diamonds. Nothing too big and showy. I am over giant cocktail rings. They are too fancy for me. I don't have much to say about accessories. They are just a distraction. A great outfit with personality doesn't need ornaments.

   I wore a mustard yellow button sweater vest with an off white lace tee underneath. And bootleg jeans cuffed with a skinny belt and suede brown ankle boots. Wearing this, I was approached by two young gentlemen. So I believe the styling was effective.