FALL TRENDS WITH TAY

Fashion Blogger Taylor Kay

Fall Transition

Transition seasons are by far my favorite. Especially transitioning to fall. Transition seasons force you to get creative and put your own personal twist on fashion. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good simple sundress that I can throw on with cute sandals and be set for the day. But when it comes to seeing new fall styles I am more than ready to make them work even if its 100 degrees in Texas. This year for fall we are expecting to see a lot of workwear mixed with street style. This is perfect for the modern business woman.

We all want to be the most fashionable in the office and maybe turn a few heads. Knowing the key pieces to buy and how to style them will do just that. The key fall pieces this year are a slightly oversized blazer, a midi skirt, a wide leg dress pant and square toe heels. Splurging a little on these staple pieces is key since they can be worn so many different ways. You can keep your budget in check by mixing in less expensive tops, camisoles, statement jewelry and layering pieces.

The slightly oversized blazer.

oversized blazer in plaid that can be casual for the weekend or styled with a camisole or solid color for the office!

You can go with a solid or plaid for this. Solid if you want to be a little less edgy and be able to wear your blazer with more options. Here is a great blazer that is great quality and won’t break the bank. For a plaid option I would suggest a subtle plaid that can still be mixed with a lot of the pieces. I love that you can wear a silk camisole like this underneath it to dress it up for work. Then pair it with a band graphic tee or a cami and jeans for a fun streetwear look.

The midi skirt.

A piece that will never go out of style. If you’re in the southern states and wanting to follow fall trends while dealing with the southern heat I suggest a silk midi skirt that is lightweight and cool. We also love a good knit midi if you’re lucky and don’t have to worry about the fall heat. Depending on your office you can get a little bit edgy by choosing one with a side slit or even an animal print. I love that you can wear a simple blouse and pumps to give off that chic style. Or you can throw on a camisole and moto jacket for a different spin on it. The wide-leg dress pant. Finding the perfect fit for a wide-leg dress pant is key. Each body type will want something a little different when it comes to the pant. Some will prefer the high waist style while others will prefer a more mid-rise. You will also want to make sure you get the perfect length to show off just enough of your fall shoes while not being too short. This is another piece that can be kept classic with a blouse and some fun jewelry or made more unique with a camisole and blazer.

The square toe trend.

This trend takes me back and I could not love it more. We’ve been seeing the same shape one shoes for years now and I am so glad that the style is getting changed up this year! The first time I saw them I thought they might be hard to walk in, given its been probably 20 years since I’ve worn a square toe heel. To my shock they were just as easy to walk in as an average heel.

What I love about all of these fall work wear pieces is that they can all be switched up for when you want to meet your girlfriends for happy hour after work. Or when you want to get more use out of your pieces and wear them on the weekends. I love to throw a blazer, graphic tee and shorts on for a weekend streetwear style. Whether you like to have a chic work look and put your spin on classics with jewelry and shoes or if you want to be the major head turner in the office, this years fall trends will work for you.

About Taylor: I grew up with a love for fashion and had always dreamt of owning my own company. When I was little my great grandmother gave me a love for fashion and my grandmother taught me how to sew. I started making my own clothing when I was 12 then eventually attending fashion school after high school. In 2012 hard times hit and I knew I needed to find a way to make a better life for my daughter. I clipped coupons, saved up $300 and started Hazel and Olive. It started in my tiny 500 sq foot apartment where i worked 18 hour days shipping out orders to friends of friends who had stumbled across my business. I quickly launched my website and within the first 6 months had done over 1 million dollars in sales. I now operate a 6,000 sq ft warehouse with the most amazing team. Starting at rock bottom really gave me the drive to create exactly what I had always dreamt of.

Cheers, Tay Tay