Brown (and red!) my fall wardrobe

I have been very happy wearing some fall items I purchased in late summer; these brown wit and wisdom trousers and so lovely and comfy and my favorite shade of brown. The Donald Pliner boots do not disappoint. I LOVE their slightly dressy but also slightly western style. I also purchased this leather blazer from Quince when the faux leather one I wanted at NAS was sold out. This one is likely higher quality and only a little more spendy than the NAS one was on sale. I sized up so I could layer sweaters under it.

In addition I've got a Rebecca Taylor red wool sweater from last year, a new-to-me Mansur Gavriel red suede tote from The Real Real, and a generic red turtleneck sweater off amazon I got last year.

I'm really into my reds and browns this year, so I was delighted to see that I'm not alone (no wonder I'm finding so much stuff I love in brown! I prefer a cooler, darker brown which is normally very rare).

I also got a pair of amazing Vince clog-like booties in white from the Rack. They have a dark brown wooden sole and I adore them. They are also amazingly comfy and fit me like a glove! White boots were on my Fall wish list so I was very happy with my sale find.

I have focused on bottoms because I have loads of sweaters, but I did just order a couple of uniqlo sweaters. One in wine (to go with red, natch) and a cardigan in yellow. Soft yellow with tan and red is another color story I have a crush on at the moment but haven't' quite worn yet.

I've also traded my bowl cut for a mullet! I really enjoy trying out new styles. For now I've decided that longer hair isn't for me. Of course I reserve the right to change my mind. I make a semi-major hair adjustment every 6 to 12 months. Good thing my hair grows thick and fast. I am considering growing out my natural color and greys/silvers (I have very cool-tone ashy dark brown hair with white and silver getting more dominate by the day, I'm sure!). I'm also planning to get at least one more ear piecing as soon as I can make it up to my piercing place. I'm going to try for a tragus piercing. I'm also considering adding a forward helix (or, if my tragus is too small I'll get that instead).

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Jeneva, you look fabulous! It's funny -- I adore you in soft pastels and neutrals...but I'm equally loving this bold red with the brown! Fantastic outfit in #1. So glad you are enjoying those fab Pliner booties. I also like #2 and 3. And your new hair! It looks as if it is a good match for your hair's texture and wave. Easy care.

Jaime

Really great looks, including your hair! Love the rich browns on you.

slim cat

Dark brown and red look spectacular on you! Love your new haircut - fab!

Bijou

This is all sorts of fabulous - from your hair right down to boots, both equally fab on you!

Jules

So fab and inspirational as always! I’m also sporting a mullet-ish cut currently and see my greys (maybe 20%?) as an enhancement to the texture and colour. We haven’t had fall weather yet but I am looking forward to wearing my new brown croc Mary Janes, which while obviously a very different style were inspired by your boots!

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Sisi

You look good in these colors! I particularly like outfit #3 - blouse, skirt and booties are fab. Nice hairdo.

Minaminu

Rich browns really suit you! I'd be interested to hear how you'll find the tragus piercing, it could be a nice subtle and modern touch.

Star

Brown and red look good on you. Your new hair works well too. Do show us your piercing when it is done.

Dee

Those cool browns look terrific on you, so great with the reds. Love your cute hair cut too.

Olive Green

I really like all three outfits, especially the white boots with the classic outfit.
The red pops are great with your colouring.

RobinF

Love these outfits! The colors look awesome on you. Fab boots make all the difference.

I have a helix piercing, it doesn't show much with my hair but I think it's kind of fun.

Helena

Ooooh these are so good! Brown and red is fantastic on you ... the brown echoes your hair and the red lippie is such a great touch. Both bold but perfectly harmonious. Well done!

Angie

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Talk to me about those white boots....

The new layers in your hair look fun too! Wonderfully late '70s, to especially go well with the looks in #1 and #2. Mullets are fashion forward at the moment, and you wear the look with panache!

Looking fabulous in these outfits and in this palette, Jenava! I'm sure your signature pinks and lilacs won't mind giving red a bit of limelight

Waving at my brown pants twin! Aren't they AMAZING!!! So comfy and swish. Great for our climate.

KILLER brown boots and jacket! KILLER with your brown hair. Smashing with the red and blue. Glad they are kind to your feet.

Katerina

The red and brown color combination is gorgeous on you. I love the first and second outfits in particular. Hair and lipstick are perfect as well. Your makeup in the second picture complements the look just beautifully. The red turtleneck peaking out in the second outfit matching the bag is super fun.

MsMaven

So great to have brown items again. Love the red color on you. Red & brown is one of my favorite combinations.

ChristelJ

Wow, brown and red are so good with your hair and skin! And I can't get over that jacket, so utterly chic. Love your layering in #2.

Jonesy

I love it all! You look fabulous in bold red, those booties are so good, I love the layered quintessential fall look in #2, and those white booties with the full skirt is an awesome look. It's just the best when you find a perfect pair of shoes at a discount that fit your feet like a glove :). Your hair is really chic--brings a little edge to everything.

Sally

Red and brown are a great combination. All three outfits look great in their own way. The first one looks comfortable but stylish and the colours bring out the tones in your your hair. I like th mix of blue, red and brown in the 2nd outfit, and the striking white in the last. Mullets seem very stylish and yours looks great.

Joy

I .Ike your red and brown and the short hair. It still looks dark in your photos.

Jenni NZ

You look amazing! My favourite 2 outfits are pics 1 and 3. I love your brown boots. And your white top bookended by white boots.
Good luck with the hair if you do decide to go more natural, I remember that didn’t go so well the first time. The current haircut is really fun!

lyn67

Great to see you Jenava! YLF in your crop mullet, I am sporting a kind of that one I think just bit longer) right now. And I have some brown boots very similar to yours here just not worn them so much because now I'm rather in the mood of the chunky ones like your white ones in nr 3! Wow, you looks great in your browns and reds but my fave here is nr 3 because I have a tick with whites from a while now!

Jenava

Joy, my hair is dark in the photos because I am dying it brown currently! I last saw my natural color about 3 years ago and was maybe 20% gray, but I do have a white spot at my temple. When my roots grow out I look like I've forgotten to brush out some dry shampoo at my part!

Jenni, good memory. I had all the dye cut out of my hair into a very short pixie in 2019. I restarted dyeing it in 2020, I think? Or maybe 2021. Time is hard for me to keep track of. (-;

Angie, the boots seem to be sold out everywhere. I was very lucky to find this color, in my size, online at the Rack. I think it may have been the very last pair anywhere! Here they are in black: https://www.ruelala.com/boutiq...../205657107

I'm usually pretty good at finding these types of things are then snatching them up when they go on sale but these snuck under my radar until they were almost sold out.