I know it’s still summer, but it’s time to start spotting a few key pieces to add to your for fall/winter wardrobe. It’s always good to plan ahead with fashion, and get your styling juices flowing early! Layers truly make the outfit. And I always say that a great coat is a layering essential – your coat should always make a statement, it’s the first (and often only) thing people see in the winter – so make that first impression count. Most people opt for a simple black coat in the effort to keep styling easy, but I personally prefer navy. There’s something chic and European about a navy coat, and this season’s twist is to add a little print. Navy has become one of my palette obsessions – replacing black as a chic alternative that goes with everything from brights and metallics, to classic neutrals. This printed coat by St. John is a great investment piece as you can style it up or down with simple accessory alternates. It’s thin enough to wear while the weather’s still mild, and I love the soft, unstructured feel when I belt it. Kind of like a mix between an overcoat and a cardigan. Play around with your look this fall: switching the belt for something thicker can add a more formal touch and an hourglass silhouette. Adding a statement collar necklace and open toe sandals amp up the glam factor for an evening out. Or rock a thin tee and navy St. John leather pants, like I did, for a dressy day look.
And keep your makeup dewy and natural – let the coat be the star of the show. GlamApp gave me apricot cheeks with a hinkt of shimmer on the brow bone and cheek bones, and a simple bend in the hair, leaving the ends straight for the messy vibe I love so much.
Get The Look: Coat and pants by St. John, Shoes by Jimmy Choo, Sunglasses by MinkPink (similar style here), Bracelet by Monica Vinader, Rings by Elizabeth and James
xx,
P.S. For more Fall style inspiration, have a peek at the inspiration board on Pinterest that I created with St. John!
Credits: photographed by Samantha Marquart, sponsored by St. John Knits.
Wonderful outfit Louise, thank you for the pix:)
superb outfit. Looks amazing.
ah yes, this outfit. i had kept this tab open while perusing your archives because i couldnt figure out if i would have preferred if you had had lipstick on. a red ? no, rather an orange ? nor if i should bother either of us to write as much. but now, i’ve finished your archives and i just want to offer some parting words. THANK YOU FOR SHARING. pretty high quality, compared to other fashion-bloggers. i may in the future leave comments on your future posts, but i don’t rss and i don’t comment on instagram. have a nice day week month year life.