Cheryl Shops

Remember yesterday when I said I don't make resolutions? That was true, however I do set goals, and one of mine for 2018 is to blog three times a week instead of just two. I also wanted to bring back a series of posts from last year (I called them "ageless outfits") in which I recreate a look that I've pinned to my Outfit Ideas for Ageless Style Pinterest board. So here we are! This week's look is one of my most repinned pins ever (with 500 saves and counting!), and it's not hard to see why: it's simple, classic, and totally chic, but with enough details to make it interesting. Here's how to put it together.

Oh em gee, how is it September already? For those of us in San Francisco, it means summer is just getting started, but for the rest of you, it means fall is on its way. And with it, a roller-coaster of temperatures combined with a desire to wear all your new fall purchases. Transitional dressing can be both fun and frustrating, but for a fabulous take on it, let's look at one of my patron saints of ageless fashion, Rachel Zoe.


The dress
Maxi dresses are something I tend to associate with summer, but they're totally wearable for fall too, especially in an animal print like the one above. Here's a great leopard-print maxi from Ganni, the of-the-moment Danish label (here's the long-sleeve version if you want a more winter-friendly look).


The jacket
I love that RZ is wearing a leather blazer, instead of a motorcycle jacket—it would look too costumey (or cougary) with one. This Joe's Jeans Ines blazer has a similarly streamlined look, and is on sale too.


The bag
RZ is carrying a Birkin, and wouldn't that be nice? (Actually, who am I kidding, I'm more of a Kelly girl.) This Treasure & Bond satchel has a similar shape with a much more palatable price tag.


The sunglasses
RZ is never without her sunnies, and neither am I (they're necessary protection from the sun, and also I'm blind outdoors without them). These Illesteva Leonard sunglasses are round like RZ's, but with a slightly less exaggerated and more universally flattering shape.

Unfortunately, you can't see RZ's shoes in the above photo. Any ideas on what she's wearing?

I'd like to personally thank whoever decided pajamas are in fashion. As someone who spends a considerable amount of time in her bathrobe, the idea of wearing one all day makes me feel all hygge inside. (Is it too early to be talking about hygge? Too late?) Of course, this is fashion, so the below is called a kimono, not a bathrobe. You say po-tay-to, I say po-tah-to. I found the below image on Pinterest; the woman in the photo is a German blogger named Aylin Koenig, and while her bio says she's a business student, she also has 258,000 Instagram followers and quite the collection of Gucci handbags, so I hope you're feeling very accomplished too. And while I'm assuming she's in her 20s, her outfit is perfectly ageless. Let's recreate it for less than your monthly mortgage payment.



The kimono
I'm fairly certain she's wearing one from Zara (I spotted it on more than one fashion blogger this spring), but the Aster Floral Kimono is a great option from Anthropologie (bonus: the print reminds me of Christmas).



The tee
All you need here is a classic V-neck tee, and my personal favorite is Everlane's Cotton V, which is a wallet-friendly $15. Size up for a looser fit.



The jeans
Have you been looking for a pair of Mom Jeans that doesn't actually look like mom jeans? The answer is Levi's 501 Frayed Hem Jeans.



The trench
I'm guessing there's some sort of trench situation happening back there, and, again, I think you can't go wrong with Everlane's Drape Trench Coat.



The bag
Hey, did you know Reed Krakoff is now selling bags at Kohl's? They look almost exactly like his designer line, and they're a tenth of the price! Masstige lives on! Anyway, I like the REED R40 satchel in this more neutral colorblock design, and at $45, it's a sweet deal.



The shoe
They're not Gucci Marmont loafers, but these Aerosoles Best Girl slides are almost as cute (and at least a bit easier on the wallet). Bonus: they kind of look like slippers, thus completing the pajama circle.