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I'm a Jewish fashionista living in New York and I write this blog to try to deliver modest fashion to all women, everywhere. This blog is all about Less Is More. Don't forget to follow me on Twitter @vinniecocoa and on instagram @the.oak! CONTACT & INQUIRIES: the.oak.blog@gmail.com
Showing posts with label Leather. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Leather. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Oxblood Item of the Day

MEOW! Gotta love a good leather item, and this fall season it's ALL about leather. That is why this fabulous burgundy - or as everyone else is calling: Oxblood- leather skirt from HM is the perfect addition to your fall wardrobe. Leather is the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' of the fabric world-- there is this sense of power-with-a-hint-of-forbidden-fruit aspect to it which is why it's a bit more unconventional. Leather used to be seen on celebrity fashion police as 'why would she ever wear that' kind of stuff, but now that leather has gone mainstream, it is tailor made for the everyday woman (or inner vixen-- however you choose to label yourself). I like that this skirt is not black; the oxblood is softer and less intimidating, and it will be perfect to match all your fall sweaters, shoes and accessories. So let's review: leather trend, check; oxblood trend, check; dominatrix trend, check. You're set. Go take over the world now.
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Thursday, September 6, 2012

Leather Item of the Day

Happy Fashion Week, ladies! In honor of this most awesome-est of occasions, I decided to deliver a completely bad-ass but affordable top that is sure to turn a few heads. You gotta love Zara for retaining that European look in an American society, and this blouse with leather appliques speaks for itself. It has a brazen look to it with the leather, but is still soft and feminine in the way the design cascades down the shoulder. Leather is one of the hottest trends for the fall season (and I'm sure we'll be seeing quite a bit of it on the Spring runways in the coming days, too), so this would be a perfect top to pair up your New Year's skirts with! What better way to kick start the Jewish New Year, than with a truly killer top!

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Friday, May 25, 2012

Rockstar Item of the Day

So I've officially found my ultimate look-- maxi skirts with motorcycle leather jackets. If you check out my Pinterest board Looks I Love, you'll notice that some of my favorite looks involve a nice leather jacket and a maxi skirt. It's just so rockstar. This faux vegan leather motorcycle jacket from Free People is the perfect cheaper alternative to achieving this look. You can buy it from Free People by clicking on the link below, or get it on Zappos here on sale! The cropped look is especially perfect for summer, and it looks much better with higher-waisted maxi skirts.

Are you a rockstar chick yourself? Like, can you actually sing and rock out? Here is the perfect website for musically inclined women: . It's a musical website that sells instruments, accessories and products geared totally toward girls and females -- spelled grrls with two R's for Rock and Roll. If that's not rockstar, I don't know what is! So go get yourself this jacket and pick up a guitar or something.If you get signed to a label or something, I'm totally taking credit.
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Friday, May 4, 2012

Cinch It! The Belt Post

I know you woke up this morning and were like, "Hey I need a ridiculously awesome belt to spice up this outfit". You know how I know that? Because I'm awesome. But awesomeness aside, I decided to a do a post dedicated solely to belts. Let's face it-- we're women, and the only thing that excites us more than Ryan Gosling without his shirt on is shopping for accessories. Scratch that-- the only thing hotter than Ryan Gosling without his shirt on is Ryan Reynolds without his shirt on. Fact.

But in all seriousness, shoes, purses, belts, jewelry, or scarves are the accessories that can make or break the outfit. I myself am a scarf girl (I wear one almost everyday), but I cannot deny that shoes are my weakness, and belts are without a doubt the topper to all my outfits. So below I have assembled a few belts that are all reasonably priced and would all be a wonderful addition to your outfit. Don't forget that the link appears above each picture, so if you see a belt you love, click on that link to see more pictures, colors, and of course, where to buy it!
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A neutral colored belt with some awesome yet subtle hardware? Me likes.

OK, so instead of spending 128 bucks on this one, make it yourself. Or better yet, get a 4 year old to make it, it's that easy. Then send a picture to Sonia Rykiel and ask her what the hell she was thinking when she decided that it was OK to charge $128 for piece of rope and two beads.

Dear Sonia, take note. A robe belt for real humans of the working-and-trying-to-get-by variety. And hey, it's just as cute. 

This is kind of like a wear-all belt. There is almost nothing it won't match, and it will add a little fun to your outfit with that green trim while still remaining classic. 

Behold the power of neon. I love a good camel colored leather paired with a neon; it brings together chic and trendy in a really cool way. This will really brighten up a denim skirt!

This is one of my favorite belts on this list. It doubles as a necklace. It's awesome. Emphasis on the AWESOME.

Mint is my color of the moment, so this belt (which is only $11.00!) is perfect for summer!

This beaded belt from Anthropologie is super adorable! I love the clean lines and the wider look. Holds more in!

If you're a name-brand-whore, get this one. 

So, I'm a bit biased because my name in Hebrew means 'bee', which means I automatically LOVE this belt. Plus, it's all gold, which means I love this belt eve more.

Have a fancy occasion coming up? Need to dress up your dress? Voila. Just add belt.


Pink! Enough said. 

This adorable belt from LOFT will look great with an unstructured maxi dress. 

This one looks super fun and structured, and would do a hell of a job cinching your waist...and keeping it cinched.


A belt that is as easy as tying your shoes. Fashion simplicity should never be underestimated or overlooked.

Metallic and elastic in the same product. Perfection.

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