Rebecca Minkoff Backpack – My Favorite New Accessory

Rebecca Minkoff Backpack - Stylista Esquire - @stylistaesquire

Outfit Details

Rebecca Minkoff Julian Backpack

Adidas Original Trefoil Tank

Nike Free TR7 Training Shoe

Backpacks have been super on trend lately, and they’re not your Jansport school backpacks.  Do kids these days even know what Jansport is?  All I wanted every year before school started was a new backpack and I was lucky enough that my mom indulged me every. year.  In hindsight, that was super frivolous, but hey, I just had to have that giant pink backpack to put all 7 of my textbooks in, which gave me intense back problems.  Yup.  The trendy backpacks today are not always about function, but this girl needs to carry a lot of crap with her!

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The Cutest Pink Rain Coat For Fall

Pink Rain Coat - Stylista Esquire - @stylistaesquire

What’ I’m Wearing

Caslon Swing Back Jacket – also available in blue, and regular + petite sizing

Adidas workout tank

Zella Live In High Waist leggings

Nike Free TR7 Chrome Blush Training Sneakers – great for my OrangeTheory classes

Tom Ford ‘Anoushka’ sunglasses

Happy October friends!  Can you believe we are officially into the Fall season?? I am in a bit of denial, BUT I do love bringing out my sweaters and jackets.  Fall in the DMV can be very unpredictable – we are talking mornings in the 50s/60s, afternoons in the 70s and sunny, and then back to chilly nights.  That’s why light jackets are a must-have this time of year.  This Caslon Swing Back jacket also doubles as a light rain jacket, so you can’t go wrong with that!  I wanted a long rain jacket that was more sophisticated than my North Face and lighter than a trench coat.  I picked this jacket up at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, but it’s now back to sale price.  At less than $100, it’s a great buy, and one that I can wear next Spring!

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The Softest Sweater Ever From My Favorite Nordstrom Brand

Blouson Sleeve Sweater - Stylista Esquire - @stylistaesquire

Outfit Details

Leith Blouson Sleeve Sweater – also available in yellow, beige, and dark gray

Halogen Seamed Leggings – available in regular and petite

Vince Camuto ‘Fileana’ Split Shaft Booties

Tom Ford ‘Anoushka’ Sunglasses

If you guys have been following me on the blog and Instagram for a while, you can tell that I am obsessed with the Leith brand from Nordstrom.  They have great tops and dresses all year round.  Every Fall/Winter, I pick up some knits and sweaters for the cooler weather.  This Blouson Sleeve Sweater sold out quickly during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, but I wanted it so bad, that I picked it up at full price!  The material is super soft, I adore the color, and those sleeves??  You can’t go wrong.

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The Comfiest Pullover Ever – Gibson Bell Sleeve Sweater

Gibson Bell Sleeve Sweater - Stylista Esquire - @stylistaesquire

This is THE comfiest sweater EVER, and I’m saying ‘you’re welcome,’ because you’ll become obsessed the minute you put it on!  Gibson is an awesome brand sold at Nordstrom, that has great sweaters and tops.  I got this Bell Sleeve Fleece Pullover at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, but it is fully in stock AND comes in 10(!) colors.  The bell sleeve trend is being carried over from last winter and I think it adds the cutest touch to any outfit.  My look is pretty plain – leggings, booties, and a sweater, but the bell sleeve makes it a bit more trendy and interesting.  The material is fleece, so it’s really comfortable and warm.  It would be a great travel sweater too – you could totally take a nap in it!  Below, are some other great Gibson tops and sweaters you need!

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Leith Double-Breasted Jacket – The Perfect Fall Transition Piece

The Perfect Fall Transition Piece - Stylista Esquire - @stylistaesquire
Outfit Details

Forever 21 Faux Suede T-shirt Dress – similar here and here

Leith Double-Breasted Jacket

Marc Fisher LTD ‘Vidal’ sandals

It’s time to start transitioning into our Fall wardrobe and honestly, I’m pretty excited!  Fall is the perfect time to be in DC/Virginia, as the temps are super comfortable.  I wear some of my summer dresses and tops right into Fall, and simply add a cool moto jacket or a light trench, like this one from Leith.  It’s called a double-breasted jacket (See the buttons on the jacket below), but I swear, it’s not an old man’s jacket at all!  I’m wearing a small, so I could get that slouchy look, but I tied the belt behind me to get a more cinched look.  The one negative to this jacket – no pockets.  Every girl loves pockets!

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