Fall Multi stripes are bolder this year. Maybe it is a reflection of the interesting times we live in, but multi stripes in unusual colors abound. Check out your favorite stores and most revered glossy mags to verify !
Featuring Fall multi stripes today!
Warm and cool come together and mesh nicely with tweed. Denim, always a neutral, provides a visual palette cleanser. Leopard adds pattern play.
This season I am especially fond of fall multi stripes in unexpected color combinations. I am wearing a placement striped sweater in fresh colors which add some zip to this shot, which is a bit overexposed due to a photoshoot in mid-day. Normally foliage would be in the background, and would be lush with golds, rusts and greens.
This year, weather has been all over the place, with summer weather finally arriving in autumn. Two days ago, in suburban New York, where I lived with my growing family years ago, a tornado touched down and wreaked havoc. Tornados are not typical in this region. But what is typical these days? What is normal?
I segue back to the OOTD. Comfy, rubber-soled booties are soft enough to walk many blocks. Round in shape, and light weight, my leopard bag is an old treasure. A swarovski bracelet adds sparkle and a bit of an edge with the studs.
This jacket looks better with a long-sleeved sweater or blouse underneath. The extra pattern near the wrists adds zest, but it is too hot to wear a long-sleeved ANYTHING underneath today! So I added bracelets. Ah, how I default to bling!
Why do I say expect the unexpected in this title? The aforementioned weather is one reason. You are experiencing this where you are, I know. Below, however is definitely an unexpected stripe from my window.
Life in Manhattan is full of surprises!
For the last few weeks I am woken up promptly with a hammering noise.
The bricks are being re-pointed. This process is necessary so the structure maintains its integrity AND so that falling bricks don’t fall from the sky! Once to twice a day, I will see a crew of two or three men wafting down my outside window.
It is a bit unnerving.! This stripe taken from the full photo:
Fabulous stripes are for sale everywhere and really look fresh this season. I will do a shopping post featuring small boutiques and/ or resale shops that have some good ones. Please look for that.
In the meantime dear readers, let me know how you are.
What surprises have you encountered recently that you want to share?
—— XOXO, Elle ——
I love this outfit on your, your hairstyle is so cute!
X,
S | JE M’APPELLE CHANEL
Thanks S!
I appreciate that! It is just a headband!
Xo, Elle
As usual you put together such a classic and lovely outfit, Elle. And living in the city like that is full of surprises, I bet. The things you don’t think about….
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Thanks sincerely Jodie!
Yes, all of those things..
EEK!
XO, Elle
Love your fun stripey leopardy tweedy look! And tornados! Crazy, right??
Bettye
https://fashionschlub.com
Love your wording !!!
Yes, CRAZY !
Xo, Elle
Dear Elle, yes, this is really a surprise! I had a surprisingly encounter with the police last week 🙂 So bad with the tornado … and you even lived there in the past!
As usual Iove your look, perfect how you combined the classy jacket with the bright stripes and the wonderful bracelets! Happy weekend!
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
http://www.dressedwithsoul.com
Surprise encounters are not so fun! LOL.
Happy weekend Rena!
Xo, Elle
We had window washers drop down during a meeting at work – it was an odd thing to suddenly see out the window, haha! 🙂 I can imagine waking up to that and a lot of noise would not be the best start to the day!
Love the retro vibe of your stripes,and I really like your bracelet length jacket. I have a few like that and I enjoy wearing bracelets with them! 🙂
Hope that you have a great weekend ahead of you! It’s going to be a rainy one here!
Away From The Blue Blog
Indeed it was odd! LOL! Glad you like the retro vibe!
Xo, Elle
Elegant classic jacket!
Thanks, it is Chanel bought at consignment !
Xo, Elle
I wouldn’t want to wake up to a bunch of workmen hammering and staring in my windows! I hope it doesn’t take too long for them to finish. I’ve been obsessed with striped sweaters for the past couple of years but bought a rainbow striped one about 2 months ago via Ebay that I haven’t worn on the blog yet. I agree…they are really having a moment again. I’ve been thrifting them and selling them faster than I can keep them in stock in the store. Anything rainbow has been moving like crazy for over a year. Love your Hermes… Read more »
Yes, rainbows right about now!
The belt was a gift from twin sis!
Xo, Elle
So sorry to hear about the tornado, Elle! And having men wafting up and down your window must be unnerving indeed! But your outfit is just perfect. I love denim and tweed combined, and the colours of your striped sweater are an unexpected colour pop! xxx
It is a bit… strange.. yes~
I know you love this combo, i have seen you wearing it! Beautifully!
xo, Elle
Dear Elle.
Like you I love striped shirt. Especially those with several colours, since they are so super versatile, which I love for creative and environmental reasons. I am a huge fan of your “wild” bag and love seeing how well you can combine it with so many different outfits! Wishing you a fabulous weekend, not matter what it will bring. I know you will be ready to expect the unexpected.
Love, Lieske
Thanks for your vote of confidence dear Lieske!
xo, Elle
Happy week
Love how you played with classic pieces and prints dear! Such a cute fall look.
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
thanks so much Jessica!
I love fall style!
xo, Elle
I know what you mean Elle, about the weather! It is still warm here in NC, in Oct! I think the weather is going to change in a week or 2 to be cooler. Tornado, that is unexpected! Love your tweed jacket, beautiful! and I am so fond of your beautiful bracelets, I have come to love bracelets over the years. The stripes add such pretty colors to your fun look, cute booties too!
Have a great Sunday!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Thanks Jess,
Happy week ahead! Enjoy the cool weather, when it comes !
xo, Elle
Love your look, Elle, and the (usual) view you have is splendid! Looks like the West Village, or any of the fabulous ‘hoods. xox
I wish It was the west village, except when storms come!
Thanks Patti!
xo, Elle
I nearly bought a fuzzy mohair striped sweater on Saturday – it wasn’t a good fit, though. I love this fun outfit – the boots are so funky, and I love that bracelet. Such a pretty piece, and I do love pieces with a tough edge to them. No hurricanes here – so far!
Hope you had a wonderful weekend, Elle!
the dichotomy of sweet and edgy appeals!
xo, Elle
You look so chic babe.
Love the stripes on you.
Much Love,
Jane | The Bandwagon Chic
Thanks Jane, big hugs!
xo, Elle
I’m loving the rainbow shades! That’s so pretty!
Raindrops of Sapphire
Thanks Lorna,
I never met a rainbow I did not like!
xo, Elle
Oh what an amazing look!
x Lisa | lisaautumn.com
Thanks so much Lisa and welcome to my blog!
xo, Elle
this is nice
https://www.melodyjacob.com/
Thanks so much Melody!
xo, Elle
That’s such a great post! Love it!
Kisses from Germany
xxMaj-Britt
https://majstatement.com/
Thanks so much Britt!
Kisses to you in Germany!
xo, Elle
Oh yes the stripes are super fashionable and I like them with this tweed Chanel style jacket. And egads that is quite the view.
Allie of
http://www.allienyc.com
Yes, it is ! Right? It is Chanel actually… and quite the vintage treasure to me!
xo, Elle
You look so gorgeous Elle ❤️ What a wonderful style. I hope the house is ready soon and it is quiet.
XOXO Tina
I love stripes in bold colors, and I love your sweater! And now it is my turn to say that it reminds me of a skirt I have! 🙂 I hope the noise doesn’t bother you any longer, it would be super irritating to wake up to it for a few weeks.
Warm hug!
Indeed, what a fun pairing these two pieces would be!
The noise is better, it didn’t bother me all that much. The news is worse, lol.
hugs, Elle