Fur+vests+boots

I loved these combinations from the August Issue of Marie Claire! The furs layered with vests and paired with skinny jeans and wedge booties are perfect for this fall. My favorite look is the one the model is wearing, but the other options work well too. The way that all of the outfits are cinched in at the waist keeps the looks girly even through all of the fluff. The 'native' accessories also add to the look, with leather, metal and turquoise adding dimension and a bit of glitz. If you aren't a fan of real fur, you could always substitute with fauz fur instead and still get a similar look. This rough and tumble 'wild woman' exterior is only added to when worn with denim button downs. I think we will continue to see a lot of this look through out the winter as well.

Combat boots

Although combat boots aren't exactly a brand new trend, their popularity has grown tremendously over the year. Since September I have been on a personal search for the perfect pair for myself, and have come up short. Recently, however, I came across a photo of a pair of combat boots that belong to my photographer friend, Halle Tate. Her boots are gorgeous, and I just love the studded embellishments and pattern on the boots. The brand is Penny Loves Kenny and they are absolutely perfect for Fall, and better yet - they're affordable! Halle told me that she purchased them at DSW for a mere $69.00 - what a steal! Hopefully I will be able to snag a pair similar to these for myself.