Winter Fashion Inspiration

It's time for the winter inspiration board :) I put together a couple ideas of my own plus some trends I've been oodling over!

Coat: Delia*s  Scarf: American Eagle  Hat: American Eagle  

Jeans: American Eagle  Boots: Aldo

Top: Forever 21  Bottoms: Forever 21 Necklace: American Eagle  Hat: Forever 21  Boots: American Eagle

Sweater: Urban Outfitters  Bottoms: American Eagle Hat: Aero  Shoes: American Eagle  

I am obsessed with huge scarves over more masculine coats. Add the heels and I melt. Its so perfect, but so effortless.

I also love the look of a solid coat with tights or leggings and a beanie :) Its too cute!

Last, but not least, is colored pea coats! The cut of the coat is flattering plus the color adds a sense of you  to any outfit :)

Patterned Pocket DIY

While helping a friend shop for Halloween costume material, I spotted this chevron out of the corner of my eye. I couldn't resist passing it up, especially with how hard it is to find good chevron and striped material. I ended up buying 2 1/2 yards and I made a dress to wear for the rest of Autumn :)

I had a couple scraps left over and decided to put them to good use by updating old t-shirts!

Supplies

- t-shirt

- scrap of material (at least 4 in. by 3 in.)

- straight pins

- scissors

- sewing machine

Print off the pocket pattern from here and cut it out. Then trace the pattern onto the material and cut it out.

From the top line measure down 3/4 in. and draw a line. Fold over the top edge until that line and pin in place.

Sew the top fold down 5/8 in. in and then at 1/2 in. in.

Measure 1/4 in. in from either side then pin into place.

Measure 1/2 in. in from the bottom two edges. Pin the right edge up and then the left, making sure the point stays centered at the bottom.

Carefully pin the pocket to the shirt and try it on to make sure the position is correct.

Using a zipper foot, sew the pocket down as close to the edge as possible.

Its a quick and easy way to update a solid colored t-shirt. Mix and match the pattern of the pocket to give each one a unique look!