RAAD Trend Remix: It's a Plaid World

Written By: Chantale Raad

Prepare yourself guys...you're going to be getting a lot of plaid from me this season thanks to the new Zara store that just opened (FINALLY) at Scottsdale's Fashion Square Mall. Good news is that Zara's current collection is chock-full of this season's must haves: rubber-soled platforms, whimsical dresses and leather and plaid/check everything. Sad news, I'll probably be broke by New Years (damn you inexpensive-yet-high-fashion retailers!). As for this week's trend of the week, I opted for a simple H&M button up dress I picked up the other day. It can easily be belted or left loose, but I paired this dress with my new linen Moto jacket I picked up in Santa Monica this past summer. The weather hasn't gotten completely leather-ready yet, but I had to bust out my favorite Chelsea boots I got in London a while back. Whatever, it's fall...at least I don't wear Uggs in July (or ever, for that matter).

Trend of the Week: Plaid

HAPPY FALL Y'ALL!!!

So if you haven't been keeping up with my insta-shananigans, then you probably don't know about my DIE-SUMMER/LONG-LIVE-FALL obsession. Pumpkins, bright orange, cinnamon on every thing, BOOTS (!)...lets just say it's a magical time of year for me. Ironically, I broke/sprained (not sure yet) my toe when I tackled Pascale's new puppy (more on that soon), so sandals it is!

Fall's trend lineup is out of control though. There are so many wild prints, unique color combos and, most importantly, LAYERING that is making me lose it over here. One of my fall fav's would have to be the lovely plaid print, (probably because of all the back-to-back Sons of Anarchy seasons I've been watching...Jax Teller really knows how to werk some plaid and leather). As you can see in the collage above, you can do plaid with any garment, even overalls. And colorways are not limited, so go for whatever tone you like. Let this be your main print in your outfit and balance it out with different solids like denim or leather, and accessorize with outerwear pieces, scarves, and fun jewelry. Whether it be 90's grunge, lumber-chic, or biker babe...you really can't go wrong with this look.

1. Asos: $151.88
2. No. 21: $2,555
3. Harvey Faircloth: $395
4. Asos: $64.13
5. Faith Connexion: $322
6. Asos: $37.97
7. Asos: $47.25
8. Suno: $795
9. Asos: $59.07
10. DSQUARED2: $545

Wardrobe Wishlist

 

Dreaming of Fall already... starting with this particular getup. I'm replacing my button-ups with sweatshirts and pullovers, introducing leather to the workplace, deep rouge'n my pout, and letting my feet breath with some pointed-toe cut-outs. Only 6 more weeks till Fall...but whose counting?

1. Cheetah Sweatshirt
2. Leather Pencil Skirt
   
3. Burgundy Lipstick
4. Cut-out Booties

RAAD Trend Remix: Cami Comeback

This wardrobe basic is ditching its old job as the "booby guard" of sheer blouses and taking on its new role as the seductive girlfriend. My cami comeback came armed with a pair of boyfriend jeans, some neon strappy sandals and a statement lip. I've been on the hunt to find the perfect top to go with my boyfriend jeans because t-shirts where just not cutting it...until this black skimpy thing emerged from thin air (or from the new shipment rack at Nordstroms). I have to say, between the bipolar humid-to-dry-to-humid weather, this outfit really held up well when I took it out for National Tequila Day this past Wednesday...more on that later =)

 Top: Devlin (Nordstrom Savvy) | Jeans: H&M | Shoes: Sam Edelman | Purse: JJ Winters | Earrings: Vintage | Lipstick: MAC Lady Danger

RAAD TREND Remix: Buckle Up

 

I'm so not used to dealing with dust storms and monsoon season here in Arizona, I don't even own an umbrella (how un-Floridian of me). But I was lucky enough to run outside with a 10 minute, rain-free window (hence the lack of photos) to capture some shots of how I remixed the new gladiator trend. Like I mentioned on Monday, gladiators are making a major statement, yet again. Only, this time they're paired with longer hemlines. To really rock this trend, don't leave any space between the sandal and the hemline. Strap these babies on with a long, narrow tube skirt or an a-lined midi dress.

Dress: Juicy Couture | Shoes: Cynthia Vincent | Bag: JJ Winters