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Perfect Pairing

by habituallychic

08 . 30 . 16


I’m really looking forward to cooler weather so I can wear jeans again. They are my day to day uniform for running around New York and I especially love pairing them with an ivory blouse. It helps if the blouse is a little frilly or lacy but any ivory blouse will do. It’s the perfect transitional outfit but when the temperatures drop even farther, you can add a blazer or a camel coat to take you farther into fall. I’ve put together a few looks inspired by a few chic ladies to get you started on autumn.
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This Ruffled Silk Crepe de Chine Blouse would be great for daytime date. 

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I like a lighter denim with ivory like these L’Agence Marcelle Cropped Low-Rise Skinny Jeans. I also found that my really dark jeans rubbed off on my ivory blouses which is another reason why I like lighter jeans. 

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Ivory and denim is a a little simple so it allows you to add fun accessories like these Aquazzura Christy Leopard Flats. They also come in 11 other colors and patterns. 
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It looks like the girl in my first inspirational look is holding a green handbag.  I love green for fall and this PB 0110 Cross Body Bag is super simple and chic.
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As I mentioned recently, I’m tired of summer color so I’ve already switched to nude nail polish. I didn’t realize that celebrity hair stylist Oribe added cosmetics to his beauty line and I’m dying to try his new Oribe Nude Nail Polish.
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Style icon and Moda Operandi co-founder Lauren Santo Domingo wore the blouse and jeans combo to New York fashion week last year.
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You can achieve a very similar look with this Self Portrait Crocheted Lace and Cotton-Blend Blouse.
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I love these Frame Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans with an ivory blouse.
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These black Jimmy Choo Suede Flats are very close to the pair Lauren wore too.
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There is nothing I love more than a wine colored bag for fall and this Saint Laurent Monogramme Quilted Leather Pouch is the perfect shade. 
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I don’t think I’ve ever seen Lauren Santo Domingo wear colored polish so maybe she’d like my go to polish Deborah Lippmann Baby Love. It’s a great sheer pale pink polish that always makes me feel pulled together.

Model Carolyn Murphy would look beautiful in a garbage bag but she looks especially great in the ivory blouse and jeans combo that she wore in Harper’s Bazaar last year.
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I’m not sure if the Valentino blouse that Carolyn is wearing is still available but this Masscob Hazel Lace-Trimmed Cotton Blouse is a good alternative. 
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I’ve been noticing that button front jeans are in style for fall so maybe I’ll try these J.Crew Straightaway Jeans.
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My blush colored Chloe Lauren Scalloped Ballet Flats are my go to with jeans. They come in six other colors too.
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I haven’t been a fan of all the cutesy designs from Anya Hindmarch lately so I was excited to see this chic new Vere Satchel in her new fall arrivals.  I love it in this duck egg color but it also comes in black, ink, red python, and burgundy.
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I’ve been hearing a lot of good things about TenOverTen so I’m excited to try their Murray Nail Polish.
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Model Jourdan Dunn was caught leaving a fashion show in Paris in the look too.
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If you’re not a fan of the high neck lace blouse, this Sea Crochet-Paneled Cotton Voile Blouse is a less conservative option. 
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I love the pocket detail on these J Brand Skinny Cropped Jeans.
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Jourdan is wearing sneakers with her look. You can find all my favorite styles here but I would pair this look with the new J.Crew Sadie Flats. They are surprisingly comfortable and go with everything for fall.
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Jourdan is carrying a Chanel bag but I like this larger sand colored Lanvin Quilted Shoulder Bag. It’s also available in black.
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Aerin Lauder turned me on to Deborah Lippmann Naked Nail Polish for a neutral pedicure color. It’s a little more opaque than Baby Love and is perfect leg lengthening color.