My Man's Christmas List (If I Were To Write It For Him)

My husband is a funny guy.  Upon watching "Crazy Stupid Love," he developed a man crush on Ryan Gosling's character and his GQ style.  He started styling his hair with a side part and we bought him slim cut slacks, dress shirts and even a skinny tie.  I think it's adorable. To continue his interest in all things GQ, here is

MY MAN'S CHRISTMAS LIST

(if I were to write it for him.  I'm sure his real list would be full of electronics).

1. Etsy Leather Briefcase Messenger Bag

2. H&M Cardigan

3. H&M Leather Gloves

4. American Apparel Casio Men's Watch

Accordion Pleat Skirt

Happy November!! I die over this burnt orange 

ACCORDION PLEAT SKIRT

and think it would be perfect for these transitional days into cooler weather.

So chic. So effortless. So 70's.

I am presenting my first design-in-a-box today. 

Hope they love it and I can show you pics of the final product shortly!!

Fashion Essential: Chambray Shirt

Along with autumnal tones of orange, chambray is a fabulous way to transition your wardrobe into Fall.  I am anxiously awaiting for a shirt similar to this:

to come back from the tailor's (*hint* when shopping clearance, don't ignore the petite section.  My lovely sister-in-law taught me to buy one size up and the fit should be closer to average sizes.  My shirt was a little too boxy for my taste, but $7+$20 for alterations, makes this org. $70 shirt a STEAL!). 

As I'm patiently waiting (well, maybe not so patiently...), I have been perusing the net for outfit inspirations.  Here are some looks you can wear now:

(apparently I like chambray with white jeans)

...or later:

I never thought I would appreciate the "cowboy tuxedo" (a.k.a. denim shirt with denim pants), but when done right, it's tres chic!  The key to pulling the look off  is to make sure the washes are completely different.  I have a hankerin' my chambray shirt may make multiple appearances over the next few months!

{images via The Day Book, Pinterest, Boden & J Crew}