A Fall Fashion Dream

I feel like I've fallen into a fluffy white cloud dreamland where I'm wearing a sexy, comfy & affordable fall outfit with my four-legged bestie, Lucky the Frenchie. This complete fall look can be found on AmiClubwear.com. I will put direct links at the bottom for you all!

Fall fashion is sometimes lost on Californians because we don't experience "real" seasons. I personally love the "always sunny" weather and could never imagine living anywhere else. I love to visit places with actual seasons, like New York but I appreciate being able to wear a dress in October, thank you very much! If you are somewhere in the world with typically chilly fall weather you can easily adapt this outfit to suit your needs.

This long sleeved dress is made of super soft cotton and is incredibly comfortable. Being that the material is light weight, I added a faux fur vest for additional warmth. If there is one thing I know about Fall Fashion it is: layers, layers, layers! Did I mention layers? Fall mornings and evenings are typically chilly but that midday sun can be a scorcher, which is why being able to shed or add a layer is so key.

The latest Fall Footwear Trend is cut-out boots and tall gladiator style heels that resemble cutout boots. Both styles require a nice pedicure and are bursting with major wow-factor. I've worn these beige beauties out a few times now and I'm glad that everyone else seems to love them as much as I do. I have received compliments from both men and women. What I love most about these gladiator high heels is that they are exceptionally comfortable. Beauty is pain- but not in this case.

The colors in this fall outfit are soft and muted which adds to it's elegance. Solid colors are very much on-trend lately but can sometimes feel bland. To avoid a routine solid color look there is marbling in the grey dress and faux fur vest. This slight color variation adds texture and dimension for a classy and easy-on-the-eyes finish.

What I'm Wearing

Grey Long Sleeve Dress- AmiClubwear

Faux Fur Vest- AmiClubwear

Beige Gladiator Heels- AmiClubwear

The best part about this outfit is that the entire look was just a little bit over $50! Plus each item will pair well with others and add versatility to your closet.

Photography by: Specular Photography

Update on ALL the Changs in my Life

The Only Constant Is Change

If there is one thing I have learned over the years it is that nothing remains the same. The world and everything in it is constantly changing, moving, growing, evolving. Many times change can be frightening and painful but it can also be beautiful and exciting. I think the most powerful type of change is all four.

Below is a video I made for my YouTube Channel. I haven't made many videos for my channel lately because I have been in a whirlwind of change. I'm at a very exciting point in my life right now. I feel like all of my past experiences, good and bad, have somehow given me the strength and wisdom to be the person I am today. I feel this fire inside of me which I can only describe as motivation and inspiration.

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Abstract Printed Pants, Oh My!

This outfit sure attracted a lot of attention! 

As soon as I stepped outside my hotel I had a group of girls run up to me and frantically tell me how much they loved my outfit. Then, while I was waiting near Columbus Circle I had three women of various ages come up to me and gush about my look. Needless to say, I felt very over-joyed and fashionable. I like to take risks in fashion and it's the best feeling when it actually works!

 The moment I layed eyes on these abstract pants I fell in love! I instantly saw their potential and HAD TO HAVE THEM! I like that the print is not something you would see everyday. The pants are definitely loud, so I spent lots of time in my room trying on different items to see what would work.

My favorite combination was this Sheer Coral Top, Cropped Leather Jacket and Black Spiked Lita Booties. My Rose Pop Louis Vuitton Alma Bag was not my first choice of purses. However, being on vacation I had a limited selection and felt that this looked the best. The long necklace helps to maintain a long silhouette by keeping the eyes looking up and down.

 I met my friend for lunch at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. We snacked on appetizers and sipped martinis in the lobby lounge. The food and my pumpkin pie martini were both pretty good but the real reason to go is the view! The lounge is on the 35th floor with huge glass windows over looking Columbus Circle. We didn't have any reservations and got seated instantly. I do recommend calling ahead if you would like to reserve a table next to the window.

What I'm wearing:
Abstract Pants, Coral Top & Booties- Sold Out :-/
Black Leather Jacket- XOXO
Pink Purse- Louis Vuitton
Black Feather Necklace- I'm Haute

Boyfriend Blazer OOTD

I Love New York! There is something so magical about a city that never sleeps. New York is so full of life and hands down one of my favorite places to visit!

 Fall in New York is gorgeous! The trees are changing color and the weather is usually perfect for walking around town. The air can have a crisp chill but you don't need to completely bundle up like you would in the Winter. I layered a grey blazer over my cozy turquoise sweater. I actually had to shed my light jacket after walking around Central Park for a few minutes. My white pants are corduroy so they were extra warm and comfy. 

Speaking of comfort, I slid some gel cushions from Target into my shoes and I highly recommend it! They made walking all day in heels bearable. To be honest, Most people were NOT wearing heels in the park. I'm a bit of a high-heels addict though... so I've stocked up on gel cushion inserts!

What I'm wearing:
Turquoise Sweater- Express
Grey Blazer- AMI
Grey & Black Distressed Booties- AMI
White Corduroys- TJ Maxx
Skull & Spikes Bracelets- I'm Haute
Black Purse with Gold Studs- Foreign Exchange

Unicorns & Leopard Print

This outfit had me feeling peppy and carefree. All of these beautiful leaves on the ground only added to my good mood. I've always wanted to jump into a big pile of leaves like you see in the movies. After today I think I've fulfilled that desire.

 Lately, I'm all about comfort! That doesn't mean that I am going to leave my house in pajamas though! My chic alternative is an over-sized sweater and ultra soft leggings. Sweaters and leggings are a Fall & Winter staple. Trust me, you'll get so much use out of these versatile pieces.

I decided to add a little bit of edgy flair to my look with these spiked out sneaker wedges. These shoes are so rad. I'm pretty much obsessed with anything spiked right now. I think they make the unicorn sweater seem more hip and less juvenile. Let's be honest, unicorns are just too amazing to have age restrictions.

My leopard leggings are the softest leggings I've ever bought. I could seriously live in them! They are from the Material Girl collection at Macy's and only $20! I've been wanting a good pair of leopard leggings ever since I ripped my leopard tights last winter. Tear. I'm just a bit picky when it comes to animal print. I think there is a fine line between animal print looking cheap or chic. I'm very happy with the shape of the spots and the color of this print. Yay!

To complete this look I went sans contacts and rocked my new eye glasses. I've always been insecure about wearing glasses but I think these ones are pretty cute. I swear I must have tried every single pair of glasses on at the optometrists office before finding these! They are by Nicole Miller and were almost completely covered by my insurance. Score!

What I'm Wearing:
Unicorn Sweater- Macy's
Leopard Leggings- Macy's
Spiked Out Sneaker Wedges- AMI
Eye Glasses- Nicole Miller

Gloomy & Grey OOTD

This gloomy day has me feeling grey.

Today it is finally starting to feel like Fall/Winter here in California. It seemed like the perfect day to break into that box of sweaters that I was storing in the garage over Summer. I desperately need to go shopping for some new winter clothes. Oh-Well! Here is my outfit that I managed to pull together out of some old goodies.

Pretty much my entire outfit I have acquired from working at Amiclubwear over the years. The 90’s style socks, however, are from my old days as a Hooters Girl. (sigh.)

I’m a bit of a sock hoarder (among other things). I’ve had these socks since 2005 but they are just so big and comfy I can’t part with them. I love how they look a bit like leg warmers. Even if I only wear them once every couple of years they will forever have a spot in the back corner of my drawer.

Do you have any items that you just can’t part with?

Skull & The City OOTD

What I'm wearing:
Skull Shirt, Black Pants, Beanie & Boots: AMI
Necklace: Love Culture
Purse: Foreign Exchange
Sunglasses: Louis Vuitton

Black Lace

There is something extremely sexy but also timeless about black lace. It can be classy and racy all at the same time. Lace is the perfect material for an elegant party and is trendy enough for your cities elite hot spots.

Picture from AmiClubwear.com shot By www.JosieTan.com