It’s officially October and the winter fog is beginning to settle into town. But from the way our outfit looks you would think it’s still summer.

As we’ve discussed in a previous post, flowing maxi dresses are the perfect seasonal transition pieces. That little extra length in your dress can go a long way on a colder day. Not only that but a maxi dress is the perfect opportunity to play with some interesting accessories.

Belts are a great accessory to throw on for a little extra shape in our figure. Often times, wearing a belt will make your waist look smaller by giving you that flattering hourglass figure. Which is something that looks great when wearing a maxi dress! We really love how tough this belt looks but also how perfect it is in contrast to a feminine and flowing dress. We may be in between hot and cold seasons but it doesn’t mean we can’t find the right balance we need in our looks.

Dress by ASTR; similar found here, Bag by CULT GAIA; similar found here, Sunglasses by DOLCE & GABBANA, Shoes by JUSTFAB; similar here

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Wearing bright and solid colors can be hard because not everyone feels comfortable with the way it complements their figure. But we all need a little color in our life and just because its intimidating doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Here are a couple tips to live by.

Horizontal line will always make you look wider but vertical lines can help make us appear more slimmer and taller. We styled this look with a color blocking top that has flattering vertical lines. The bold front zipper gives the look some length, even with a high wasted skirt which can make us look shorter.

Giving ourselves some length by the skirts and pants we choose also help make us appear tall. Which is why we chose a high wasted maxi dress because the length of the skirt makes our legs look tall, long and lean. But note that the length of the skirt also determine the kind of shoes we should wear to maximize the effect. If the bottom of the skirt hits the floor, put on a pair of heels. If the skirt is just floating above the floor, flats for comfort work well too. Combinations and possibilities are endless, you just gotta know how to work with what you have.

Top by ZARA; similar found here, Skirt from HELLO2MADISON in Jakarta, Indonesia, Shoes by BEBE; similar now on sale here

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I can’t get all these new accessory trends out of my mind. I love a good statement piece to bring a pop to my look. But I especially adore the look this loud floral strap adds to my outfit. Inspired by the guitar straps Rock and Roll icons use on stage, brands like Fendi and Rebecca Minkoff have been sending these decorative pieces down the runway by the numbers.

I paired my bold leather bag strap with some more floral accessories and a fringe pencil skirt. Sometimes mixing and matching classic patters like these wool plaid bottoms gives you more room to accessorize with other pieces. I can never turn down an opportunity to accessories more

Blouse by BANJUL and RADEN SIRAIT; similar found here, Skirt by TOV LOS ANGELES; similar here, Shoes by BEBE, Bag by DONNA KARAN; similar here, Bag strap purchased in Italy; similar found here

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