Late Autumn Trends

Turning the clocks back was a huge reminder that fall is slowly dwindling (like the evening light) and winter is approaching.  The good news is that the holidays are coming--food, family, fun, and of course, dressing up.  The bad news:  brrrrr.  You can still look good even with purple lips (looking at you, Jayme) in some of these late fall trends.

1.  Leather Blazers...It's not a moto or bomber jacket.  There isn't any hardware--this is a more feminine look with leather.  Strong shoulders, cropped fit, a softer dark brown instead of black.  Maria Bello's version is so similar to this vintage beauty in the shop!
miskabelle vintage brown leather blazer, $45

2.  Black Dress Shorts...It's hard to believe this trend is back.  I remember several pairs of unflattering corduroy and plaid dress shorts I liked to rock in 6th grade.  But the new styles are hip, and comfortable (no worries about flashing!).  You can't go wrong with a classic black and white combo, like the one here on Daisy Lowe--and this pair from the shop!
miskabelle vintage black dress shorts, $20

3.  Luxe Fur (or Faux) Coat...No doubt Catherine Zeta-Jones is wearing the real thing (unless she's a PETA member), but our shop is carrying an animal-free version of a very similar piece.  Still soft and warm and stylish.  Though we here at Miskabelle have to confess our love for actual vintage fur too (it's vintage! it's okay!) The gold buttons add an extra touch of luxury--the perfect holiday coat!
miskabelle vintage faux fur peacoat, $55

4.  Slouchy Knit Hat...This is one of those trends that seems to stick no matter what the temperature is.  A perfect fix for a flyaway hair day, it's casual and chic.  Lauren Conrad rocks it with a breezy California outfit, but our way is with a cozy wool cape.  The pinkish color will flatter those cold cheeks.
miskabelle vintage knit slouchy hat, $13

5.  Black and White Print Scarf...Diane Kruger is one of my style icons (but, come on, who can go wrong when you're dressed in Chanel 24/7?).  While her version is most likely Chanel as well, we're also carrying a designer version in vintage by Givenchy.  Classic print, classic colors, classic designer.  This is another versatile piece to wear all year round (head scarf, belt, on your bag, etc.)
miskabelle vintage Givenchy silk scarf, $16

We love seeing style icons wearing things that we have--for CHEAP!--in our shop.  It's so easy to be stylish on a budget when you shop vintage.

Don't forget our holiday sale is going on right now:  buy one item, get another item 50% off (as if our prices weren't low enough.  Seriously...check it out!)

xo
Amanda

Three Looks as the Leaves Fall

We recently announced our 50% off all summer items sale.  You may be the type of person who buys things at the end of the season to have for next year--I'm too impatient to do that. I like to find ways to transition my summer clothes into fall.

Today, I'm going to share three looks with you, building upon summer sale items in our shop.  I have paired them with ultra cool pieces from several of our favorite vintage Etsy shops to create new fall looks.  Enjoy (and then go shopping! Vintage/Etsy love)!

Look #1:  Cozy and Cool

We start out with a redesigned (shortened hem) a-line skirt with pockets, a steal at $8.

redesign mini, Miskabelle Vintage

Pull over a big, cozy sweater (bonus points if it's cashmere, like this one from The Greedy Seagull).

cardigan, The Greedy Seagull

Finish off the look with a pair of lace-up booties.  These granny boots from Blue Butterfly Vintage are the perfect mix of rugged and rock n' roll.

black boots, Blue Butterfly Vintage

Just add tights (textures and patterns are great for fall)!

Look #2:  Sweet and Retro

Our starting piece her is a red and white striped shell, with a slightly nautical/preppy vibe.  It has and funnel neck and small zipper up the back. The perfect building block for $9.

striped shell, Miskabelle Vintage 

One of our favorite looks for fall is the circle skirt--so I was thrilled to find this red one in the shop Jewels4Pandas.

red twirl skirt, jewels4pandas

And what makes a better brisk weather companion to a circle skirt than a sweet beaded cardigan?  Love the feminine details of this sweater from Raleigh Vintage.

ivory cardi, Raleigh Vintage

And to finish off this ultra girly look, who could resist a pair of nude peeptoes...with a bow...by Ferragamo?  This pair from cocovintages is to die for.

Ferragamo slingbacks, cocovintages

Look #3:  Bohemian Babe

This embroidered tunic dress was a summer favorite, but now that summer is gone, we have to figure out a way to style it.

colorful tunic dress, Miskabelle Vintage, $15

I would keep warm in this caramel colored leather jacket from Maefair Vintage.  I am majorly lusting over this jacket because you could pair it with almost anything in your fall wardrobe!

biker jacket, maefairvintage

And no fall fashion post from me would be complete without a pair of my favorite fall trend:  clogs!  This amazing vintage pair comes from kaledioscopevision and is a true deal for $28 (size 7, ladies!)

heeled clogs, kaleidoscopevision

Fall is my absolute favorite season for fashion--boots, sweaters, blazers, everything cozy.  I love how easy it is to build on the summer wardrobe with a little creativity (and some layers!)

Stay gorgeous,

A