Good morning! I wanted to start a new series today, so that I can regularly share some outfit inspiration here on the blog (for those of you not subscribed to The Monthly Array!). NYFW has just passed us by, so there's a lot of street style floating around the web. This Instagram caught my attention in a real way the other day:

These ladies look fresh to death, and yet, I feel like their outfits can be easily digested and broken down. So many great details, so much originality, and though it looks trendy, it's really made up of so many staples!

Here's my take on the outfits:

coat, sweater, skirt, hat, glasses, boots.

jacket, top, skirt, tights, boots, sunglasses.

These outfits make me so happy. Cozy, functional, really fun. You could swap a neutral pleated skirt and bomber jacket / blazer here for a look that's a little less extra. Also...white tights, who knew? My 6 year old self would be impressed.

Have a great day!

xoxo,

aok

Normally, fashion week is so intimidating to me that I can only bring myself to glance over a few collections before I get overwhelmed. This season, for whatever reason, I've been glued to my computer each morning in anticipation of reviews and recaps of the shows. I love high fashion but I like to call myself a "real person's stylist," committed to affordable or revamped already-owned fashion. I have so enjoyed, however, making the connection between what comes down the runway and what we put on our backs from say, Gap or H&M.

Here are a few looks from fashion week I think you'd dig: