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How to wear velvet during the day

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wearing: silver oval earrings / Chanel lipstick / navy velvet tee / distressed boyfriend jeans (old, similar here) / Givenchy bag /  fall nail polish / black leather and silver watch / silver boots (so comfy!-last seen here)

Wondering how to wear velvet during the day this fall season? It’s easy! Velvet is such a hot trend this autumn, and it can elevate an otherwise basic casual, daytime look, into something fabulous.

When I was at fashion week last month, I wore velvet booties in order to add the velvet trend to one of my outfits. They were really comfortable, and easy to wear while standing, and walking all day. I found my velvet booties turned out to be easy to wear back home too. They look amazing with jeans! After wearing a navy blazer last year, and continually wearing my velvet booties this year, I decided to add more velvet to my daytime fall wardrobe.

This velvet tee turned out to be a great way to wear velvet on casual days. As an alternative to my velvet booties, this velvet tee can be worn with jeans, or a skirt, for multiple looks this season. I photographed myself wearing this tee with my comfy and casual boyfriend jeans. This was a really comfortable outfit which was perfect for the moderate fall temperatures we have been enjoying the last few days. I love the flared sleeve, and boxy silhouette, of the tee. So fun!

My silver booties were my way of pushing my style a little bit out of my conservative comfort zone for fashion week. I am so glad I took the silver booties plunge! Not only are they eye catching and fun, these booties are extremely comfortable! I can walk for miles and miles in them. Love! There is something edgy yet luxurious about mixing silver and velvet together for daytime outfits.

There you have it! My way of solving the fall dilemma of how to wear velvet during the day this autumn season. How do you plan to wear velvet this fall season?

Shop my casual velvet outfit for fall:

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

how to wear velvet during the day

Academy of Art spring 2018 and fall 2018 NYFW

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One of my favorite runways to see when I attend New York Fashion Week is the Academy of Art University’s collections. When I was a student at the University of San Francisco, we socialized with the kids from the Academy of Art in San Francisco, so I have always felt a tie to the school. As one of the most world renowned art schools, I am also proud to say it is located right here in the Bay Area. I love seeing the fresh take on fashion that students from the University produce. They are the future of the fashion industry. Seeing their show, is getting a glimpse into the future of what emerging designers will create for us to wear.

For the spring 2018, and fall 2018 seasons, the Academy of Art University showcased ten emerging designers from both the BFA and MFA programs. The designers took their inspiration from the world around them; including San Francisco’s own landscape.

The designers from the Academy of Art University who showed at New York Fashion Week included; Hailun Zhou, Eden Slzin, Dina Marie Lam, Carlos Rodriguez, Rheanna Oliver-Palanca, Saya Shen, Joanna Jadallah, Cana Klebanoff, Ryan Yu, and Jelly Shan.

“Every year our designers have shown an amazing showcase of their talent and this year is no exception. This group has crafted each collection, and every piece within their collection has its own unique identity,” comments Jayne Foster, Graduate Director of Fashion. “They have stayed true to their vision and pushed their creative process into collections that show exploration of silhouette and textile techniques. These are the designers who will inspire and lead the next generation of new creatives. It has been a privilege to work with them.”

While the spring 2018, and fall 2018 collections offer an artistic take on fashion, they do reflect what we see trending in the world of fashion for the upcoming year. Hot trends for 2018, spotted on the Academy of Art’s runway include; black/white, geometric silhouettes, silver/metallic, knits, prints, suiting, and the emergence of one piece dressing for men.

To learn more about the Academy of Art’s spring 2018, fall 2018 New York Fashion Week runway show, as well as the designers, please visit FashionSchoolDaily.com. To learn more about the University, please visit AcademyArt.edu

My iPhone final walk video:

Casual fall blues

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wearing: blue dangle earrings c/o SugarFix by BaubleBar / Chanel lipstick / blue ruffle sleeve top (last seen here) / vintage Prada belt (also love this one) / boyfriend jeans (sold out, similar pair here) / Chloe bag / JINsoon fall nail polish / silver statement ring / black leather and rose gold watch / velvet booties (so comfy!)

We finally got some fall weather! This means I can wear jeans without melting into the floor! I originally bought this top, and these velvet booties, to wear at fashion week earlier in the month. The top was super comfortable, and turned out to be great for traveling. It does not wrinkle at all! I wore it tucked into my skirt in New York, and it was also packed into my carry-on suitcase. Nothing made it wrinkle. When I pulled it out of my suitcase to unpack once I got home from the Big Apple, it looked like it had just been pressed. Perfection!

This top had turned out to be really comfortable. Since it doesn’t wrinkle, I can tuck in it, then untuck it, and not have to worry about how it will look. The fabric is comfortable, it is machine washable, and looks cute with a skirt or with jeans. Love that! It is definitely my favorite top of the season!

These booties are super comfortable too. I wore them in New York for fashion week and they were really easy to stand and walk in. They are proving to be practical, and easy to wear here at home too. Since they are navy, they give my whole look a tonal blue look. I love shades of blue!

We need to talk about these earrings for just one minute. They are extremely lightweight, and so much fun! BaubleBar has created a special collection, at amazing prices, for Target this season. This collection is SugarFix by BaubleBar. it is filled with so many fun jewelry pieces to spice up any wardrobe. Every time I wear these earrings people compliment them. They are so much fun! If you are looking for some fabulous baubles at fabulous prices, check out SugarFix by BaubleBar! You can find the collection online here.

Which colors are you drawn to this season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

san francisco style blogger