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Just some quick instagram shots of today's outfit. Today was my first day of finals and tomorrow is my last. Summer is almost here at last! Wish me luck!

Outfit details:

Jacket by BCBG

Dress by J. Crew

Longchamp bag

Ray Ban Wayfarer sunnies

Boots by Ash

Turqouise ring from Forever21

Silver rings vintage

xxKayla

There's no denying that leather is the 'it' trend right now. Despite how trendy it is, I think leather is going to be in forever. Leather leggings have been seen everywhere and on just about every celebrity lately (thank you Kimye). There's almost no where you can't wear leather leggings to. So style away! Here are some of my ideas on styling leather leggings or pants, hope they help!

This look is a perfect night time look no matter where you are going. Throw on a white tank top underneath or a graphic tee to dress it down. I'm obsessed with these YSL heels with the ankle cuffs! Ready to go look, just add sock bun!

This is a great outfit for school. Throw on a satchel and grab your books and you're good to go.

This outfit can do no wrong whether you are running errands or going shopping. I love changing it up by wearing a burgundy legging and adding a black jacket, so edgy!

Something about leather leggings and a fresh ass pair of Jordans really does it for me. I just want to travel so that I can wear this at an airport. The best thing about this look and take off your Js and throw on some black heels and you're ready to go out. So hott!

Adding feminine pieces to a pair of leather leggings like this blush colored peplum jacket

and this pearl clutch makes even the edgiest piece look girly. I am OBSESSED with these Soiree heels by Jeffrey Campbell GIMME!

How are you wearing your leather leggings this season?

xxKayla

I love fall, I love fall, I loveeeeee fall. With fall right around the corner I am getting more eager each day. In light of the best season ever, I put together a fall essentials list of some of the pieces and trends I think are an essential to every girl's fall wardrobe this year. In addition to the list I put together some photo ideas of each piece and listed where the piece can be purchased and styling tips! Hope this comes in handy to some of you!

Leather pants/leggings
Printed jeans
Leather jacket
Camouflage fatigue jacket
Long and/or chunky sweaters
Plaid shirt with cut outs
Basic slouchy tees
Graphic sweatshirt
Peplum top or jacket
Combat or moto boot
Sneaker wedge
Ankle boot
Loafers
Oxfords
The perfect beanie
Floppy felt hat
Cuffs
Neon jewelry
Satchel bag
Cute backpack
Quilted chain bag

Where to get it (faux and/or genuine leather): Zara, Theory, ASOS, Topshop, Urban Outfitters, Michael Kors, All Saints, Gojane, Forever21, H&M, American Apparel, etc.

How to wear it: With anything and everything! Pair them with graphic tees, heels, sweaters, a fatigue jacket, basic tees, peplum tops, sequin cardigan/blazer, combat or moto boots, etc.

Where to get it: ASOS, Top Shop, Missselfridge, Gojane, Paige denim, Joe's Jeans, Citizens of Humanity, Delia's, Cheap Monday, American Eagle, Pac Sun, Express, Urban Outfiiters, Target, etc.

How to wear it: Add on basic tees, slouchy sweaters, denim shirts, sneaker wedges, leather jacket, booties, heels, chunky scarf, cross body bag, cuff bracelets, etc.

Where to get it (faux and/or genuine leather): Zara, H&M, All Saints, BCBG, Top Shop, ASOS, H&M, Forever21, Nastygal, eBay, Macy's, Theory, etc.

How to wear it: ALL DAY EVERY DAY. Wear it with jeans, dresses, shorts, leggings, boots, heels, sneakers, pop colored accessories, and too many more.

Where to get it: Army/Navy surplus store, thrift shops, Top Shop, Urban Outfitters, Zara, etc.

How to wear it: Throw on leggings, heels, a cross body bag, girly dress, combat boots, a graphic tee, a beanie, sneakers, fun jewelry, etc.

Where to get it: Nasty Gal, H&M, Zara, Top Shop, Free People, etc.

How to wear it: Wear it with printed leggings/denim, combat boots, a chunky scarf, floppy hat, etc.

Where to get it: Top Shop, American Eagle, Forever21, Ralph Lauren, etc.

How to wear it: Dress it down with leggings, black denim, booties, a back pack, beanies, etc.

Where to get it: Victoria's Secret PINK, J.Crew, American Apparel, Zara, H&M, etc.

How to wear it: Throw it on with printed denim, under any jacket, to dress down heels, etc.

Where to get it: Wildfox Couture, Urban Outfitters, ASOS, Forever 21, etc.

How to wear it: Add some leather leggings, heels, booties, a hat, big necklaces, etc.

Where to get it: Zara, Gojane, ASOS, Top Shop, etc.

How to wear it: Wear it with leather leggings, printed denim, statement jewelry, heels, loafers, etc.

Where to get it: Steve Madden, Nordstrom, Gojane, Lulus, Solestruck, Jeffrey Campbell, etc.

How to wear it: Goes with just about anything! Throw them on with leggings, jeans, a girly dress, leather jacket, chunky sweaters, or anything else you get your hands on.

Where to get it: Jeffrey Campbell, Gojane, ASOS, Topshop, Bakers, Aldo, etc.

How to wear it: Pair them with leather pants/leggings, jeans, skinny sweatpants, graphic tees and sweatshirts, leather jackets, etc.

Where to get it: Steve Madden, Aldo, Jeffrey Campbell, Solestruck, Nine West, etc.

How to wear it: Dresses, denim shirts, jeans, leggings, chunky sweaters, jackets, etc.

Where to get it: Target, J.Crew, Unif, Solestruck, Urban Outfitters, Karmaloop, Steve Madden, Aldo, Bakers, Gap, etc.

How to wear it: Jeans, camo jacket, floppy hats, jean jacket, leggings, cropped pants, chunky sweaters, printed tights, denim dresses, etc.

Where to get it: Urban Outfitters, Karmaloop, H&M, Target, etc.

How to wear it: Dress it up with a girly dress, leather jacket, printed denim, etc.

Where to get it: Forever 21, Aldo, Vans, BCBG, Asos, etc.

How to wear it: Use it to top off a denim shirt, printed denim, a floral dress, etc.

Where to get it: eBay, Etsy, Forever21, Aldo, H&M, etc.

How to wear it: Add it to everything in your closet.

Where to get it: Gojane, H&M, Zara, etc.

How to wear it: Add it to all black outfits, graphics, basic tees, etc.

Where to get it: Cambridge Satchel, Urban Outfitters, H&M, Target, Forever21, Aldo, etc.

How to wear it: With everything.

Where to get it: Top Shop, Madewell, Urban Outfitters, Target, etc.

How to wear it: Wear it during the day with any casual look, even with skinny sweatpants or leggings.

Where to get it: Marc Jacobs, Rebecca Minkoff, Forever 21, eBay, etc.

How to wear it: Add it onto a casual/edgy outfit to give it a little bit of class. For example, to a camo jacket, camo boots, or a graphic tee/sweatshirt.

Which pieces off my list do you have or are thinking about adding to your wardrobe? And what is on your essentials list this season?!

xxKayla

Who else is as excited for the fall as I am?! Transitioning pieces from season to season is something I love trying to do to keep my favorite pieces around. Keep your destroyed denim shorts, floral maxi dresses, hi low skirts, and floral denim in your closet and transition them into fall with some awesome (and some of my favorite) fall pieces.

Destroyed denim shorts by kayladoop featuring denim shorts

Everyone loves their favorite pair of high waisted denim cut offs, so why rid them so early? Pair your favorites with thigh high socks, printed loafers, and a quilted cross body bag. Keep yourself warm with a fatigue jacket and add a little sass with a red lip (the perfect touch)!

Floral maxi dress by kayladoop featuring skinny belts

Many people think a floral maxi dress is for the summer only but it's easily warmed up with a denim jacket, a beanie and some combat boots. Complete this girly/edgy look with a belt, some fun gold jewelry and a leather backpack.

The maxi skirt by kayladoop featuring rick owens jacket

The hi-low skirt was such a hit this summer, don't give up on it now! Wear it with a pop colored boyfriend tee, some studded moto boots and an awesome leather jacket. I think this canvas tote is a great way to dress it down with a cool graphic. Don't forget to add some rings! A lot of them!

Printed jeans by kayladoop featuring flower print jeans

How awesome are floral jeans? I can't get enough! Wearing bright printed jeans this fall is easily done. Tone the colors down with some taupe pieces like a cross over sweater and some suede booties. Add somes gold cuffs, black polish and a burgundy bag for some fall color fun. This look has to be my favorite summer to fall transition and nothing tops it off like a wool floppy hat (my favorite accessory for this season) does!

FALL HURRY UP!

xxKayla

Packing your own lunch just got cool. This $630 USD Jil Sanders leather lunch bag makes carrying around your lunch just another fall accessory. The bag is made in Italy and comes with a dust bag.

Since most of us can't imagine spending over $600 on a lunch bag (Gawd I wish I was a Kardashian), I have also set eyes on similar (but cheaper) styles like these leather lunch bags by Marie Turnor. Marie Turnor's The Snak collection consists of several colors of these cute lunch bags ranging from $117-$135 USD. The Snak bags are handmade in California and come with invisible magnets to keep shut.

Etsy shop HomesteadLeatherWrks also made a leather lunch bag for the affordable price of $47 USD. Not only are they cute and cheap but they are backed up with a lifetime guarantee, how cool is that?

xxKayla

As much as I have been enjoying the summer, I'm extremely excited for the fall. Not only do I love the wardrobe transition but I'm anxious to get back to school. I know that sounds crazy, but I'm starting a new college this year and am excited for all of my courses and exploring the new campus. Whether you're a high schooler or a college commuter everyone wants to look good while being casual for class (well not everyone, there are those who prefer their daily yoga pants). I put together a few outfit ideas for back to school featuring some of my favorite summer to fall transition pieces. Hope this helps!

Sneaker wedges = cute and casual (NEW OBSESSION). Add a pair of sneaker wedges to some destroyed jeans, an edgy shredded tee, and a studded leather backpack. To accessorize throw on a grey beanie and some silver jewelry!

The perfect transition from summer to fall are the beloved tights! Add a pair of colored tights to some printed shorts, a cropped t-shirt, and some ankle booties. Throw your notebooks and lipstick into a cute denim backpack and wear some funny sunnies or vintage jewelry.

Printed denim is making such a huge statement and I think class is a perfect place to wear a pair! When you pair a peplum top with just about anything it adds the perfect amount of fem! To edge it out a bit add a studded bag, a cute bangle, and red accessories (like lipstick and a skinny belt).

I've been obsessed with this '1991 sweatshirt top' by Wildfox Couture since I first laid eyes on it. I want to wear it with leatherette leggings, a quilted chain bag and some colorful sneaker wedges (AHH too cute). I also think a beanie and a pair of gold heart earrings give the look a piece of edge and a piece of fem (I live for that shit).

If you've read my blog or know me personally you know about my love for all things leather (especially the jacket). The perfect way to make a cute summer dress more fall like/casual is by adding a black leather jacket and some cool leather boots (I love these cut out boots by Jeffrey Campbell, so awesome). Add some gold bangles, a contrasting leather backpack, a subtle lip color, and my favorite scent (Marc Jacobs Daisy) to complete the perfect mix between girly and rocker.

What are you wearing this school year?!

xxKayla

Okay so lately I've been completely inspired to revamp my wardrobe and it's the perfect time to do it. It's currently August, which realistically is still summer, but my mind is preparing for full Fall mode. I am so ready to update my wardrobe this Fall with A WHOLE LOT OF BLACK and a whole lot of basics. Well, luckily for me Zara has completely read my mind. So here I'd like to share some of the items off of the US Zara site that have got my eyes googling and my heart racing. I need to get my hands on some of these this upcoming fall and pair them with some awesome ankle booties and heels.

The asymmetrical hem and the rolled up sleeves on this slouchy knit is the perfect addition to every fall wardrobe whether it's paired with leggings or leather bottoms. $79.90 USD.

This silk asymmetrical blouse has such a unique twist to my beloved silk blouse. I love the fact that it's not button down and that is has one sleeve. So edgy yet still classy! $79.90 USD.

This 100% lambskin jacket needs no caption, I'll let it's beauty speak for its self. $299 USD.

Black slouchy v-neck knit is just begging to be paired with your jeans on a cool day. $49.90 USD.

This sleeveless peplum top is the perfect fall basic to wear under anything. $19.90 USD.

No girl can ever go wrong with a black blazer! With this adorable shoulder detailing this blazer has a little bit of fun to add to all its class. $99 USD.

Dear leather Gods, thank you for these perfect no zip, 100% lambskin leggings that scream 'KIMYE'. Sincerely, Kayla. $399 USD.

This 100% lambskin jacket has a peplum bottom and a zipper all the way down the front. I'm obsessed with leather and peplum, this is the perfect combination. $249 USD.

OBSESSED. This gorgeous black peplum top has beautiful beaded detailing around the neck and is so crisp and classy it makes me want to wear all black for days. $99.90 USD.

These camouflage skinnies are to die for (not literally). Paired with a pair of heels at night or Converse Chuck Taylors by day, you cannot go wrong! $59.90 USD.

Harem pants are such an awesome trend. The drop crotch on these subtle printed pants is killer. Dr Martens by day and heels by night, these pants can do no wrong. $59.90 USD.

The greatest accessory to any all black or black/neutral outfit is NEON. I don't think neon is a summer exclusive trend at all. I think an awesome neon accessory like this multi chain necklace is such a year round piece with so much potential. $19.90 USD.

Collars and bib necklaces have been everywhere: runways, magazines, and mall stores. Paired with a sweater there is a certain delicacy and feminine touch a gold bib necklace like this give off. $29.90 USD.

Alexander McQueen started a huge fashion movement with his clutches and this spiked evening clutch reminds me of just that. Don't let the word evening get to you. Yeah, it would look killer with a tight ass dress and some sky high heels, but bring it to the bar with your favorite Guns N Roses tee and some black jeans (talk about hott). $89.90 USD.

Now that I have shared some of my wish list items and must haves for this upcoming fall season I am curious as to what is on your must have fall list, so share!

xxKayla

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