Happy Monday everyone! Well, not exactly “happy” (more like tired), but you all know what I mean hehehe 😛
I’m back again with a fashion-related post today, and I’m so excited to share this black-and-white autumn look with you all since it’s finally feeling like fall in Los Angeles 😀 (though that actually means temperatures are still in the lower 80s)!
Since it’s still warm in the afternoons, I opted for a darker pair of denim shorts. The shorter length makes this outfit a lot more functional since I don’t want to walk around sweating in jeans just yet. Likewise, the darker wash is more autumn appropriate since fall is ruled by a richer color palette.
To avoid shivering as the night cools down, I wore one of my favorite ivory kimonos. Though its lighter color seems to deviate away from what I just said before about fall’s darker colors, this kimono’s ivory color balances the chic black with notes of delicate hints. What’s even better is that this kimono is actually made of up intricate crochet details, with fringed sleeves (a super fun trend this fall) that soften the whole outfit 🙂
Underneath the kimono, I wore one of my favorite wardrobe staples, a loose fitting t-shirt, which can be half-tucked into shorts for an instantly chic look.
I finished off the whole look with a wide-brimmed black wool hat, one of autumn’s most basic accessories, and my trusty black ankle booties, effectively completing the balance of white and black for this whole outfit.
Though I’ve tried to wear more color during the spring and summer, there’s just something about fall that makes me want to go back to my monochromatic pieces because there’s just something so chic about fashion’s most basic yet classic colors 🙂
And I don’t know if any of you noticed, but I cut my hair! I chopped off quite a few good inches since longer hair takes a longer time to dry, and I don’t want to go to sleep with wet locks in the winter (Grandma always warns me of headaches in the future if I don’t dry my hair all the way before bed). Do any of your parents/grandparents warn you of this too? 😛
On Me
Shirt: YesStyle’s Click Short-Sleeve Tree Print T-Shirt, $15.21 (Sold Out)
Long-Sleeve version still available here
Outerwear: Hollister Arrow Point Lace Duster Kimono in Cream $49.95 (Sold Out)
Similar Styles here and here
Bottoms: Hollister Midi-Length Shorts in Black Wash $39.95
Shoes: Cathy Jeans High-Heeled Ankle Boots in Black, USD $39.99 (Sold Out)
Similar Styles – rag & bone, Munro, G.H. Bass and Co.
Accessories:
Forever 21 Braided Trim Floppy Hat in Black, USD $17.90
H&M Rectangular Shoulder Bag in White, USD $24.95
Is it feeling like fall where you live? How are you all dressing for the cooler temperatures? Let me know in the comments! I’d love to hear from you!
Love your outfit! I’m definitely dressing a bit more warmer than you are since its like 5 C where I am. Chunk scarves and sweaters :)!
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Thank you so much love 🙂 And aww it must be super cold in Toronto right now. Haha stay warm ❤ Can't wait to start wearing chunky scarves and sweaters too (though in LA that probably means not until late December or early January)!
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Love long throws like that! You look beautiful!
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Yes, long throws just give off the perfect bohemian chic look ❤ Thank you so much Julia! 🙂
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Wow. Your outfit is beautiful. You look stunning on it. !
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Thank you so much Rochelle! 🙂 You’re too sweet!
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Such a perfect fall look! Love the beautiful long kimono on you!
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Thank you so much Jane! 🙂 And yes, long kimonos are perfect for the fall! ❤
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Love this look dear.
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Thank you so much Christianne! 🙂
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love this look! Very chic =)
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Thank you love! 🙂
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This is great! Love the black and white.
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Thank you Maggie ❤ Black and white is perfect for the fall!
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Nice photos and cool outfit ! I love your kimono girl 😉
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Thank you love! 🙂 Kimonos are perfect for the fall ❤
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Love the fun fringe details on the cardigan!
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Yes, the fringe detailing is what attracted me to it at first too ❤ 🙂 Thanks for stopping by love!
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That black wool hat of yours is so stylish. The same goes for the black booties and kimono. Lovely pictures with the reddish hue background.
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Yes, wool hats are perfect for the fall! I’ve been wanting to get a gray and maroon one too 🙂 Haha and the leaves are finally changing, so that’s what made the red hue so picturesque ❤ Thank you for stopping by Shirlyn!
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Your long cardigan is beautiful, and complements your outfit!
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Thank you Deniz 🙂 The kimono’s one of my faves for the fall ❤
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Im a big fan of long throws, they are so comfy and stylish! 🙂 and I love how you pair the shorts and boots, its so cool!
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Me too Tiffany! I can’t wait until it gets cooler, so I can start wearing long coats and sweaters too 🙂 Thank you so much for stopping by!
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What a great outfit! That long cardigan is beyond cool!
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Thank you Carine! 🙂 Long cardigans are such a fall fave!
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Beautiful look!
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Thank you Vera! 🙂
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Need a cardigan like that ASAP! Love it!
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Yes, long cardigans are my fave for the fall ❤
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Oh wow you look absolutely stunning!!! ❤
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Aww thank you so much love ❤ You're so sweet!
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Beautiful look, love the pics!
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Thank you love! ❤ 😉
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I love the outfit, looks good on you 🙂
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Thank you so much Ana 🙂
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I love the photos!!!
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Thank you so much 😀 ❤
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Love your hat! Really brings a chic touch! So beautiful!
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Thank you so much love! I’ve been in love with that hat too! I think I need it in maroon and gray too 😛
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love this ootd look of yours!!!!
that hat and kimono seems can go well with any look!!!! great investment!!! ❤
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Thank you Tiff! 🙂 And yes the kimono and hat can work for both the spring and fall ❤ It's one of my current faves to wear right now!
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You look so Beautiful and love the pictures. 🙂
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Thank you so much Chayanika! ❤ 🙂 You're too sweet!
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Beautiful Outfit. You look very sweet.
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Thank you so much Ilina! 🙂 ❤
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Love everything about this look ❤ xx
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Thank you so much Nicole! 🙂 ❤
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