IONA: Weekend Wear

Today's the day, look 3 of 3! I love this look for any day time 

weekend occasion such as the farmers market or the movies.

This Timo Weiland hoodie is super comfortable with awesome
knit and embroidered detail! I paired it here with the Xirena
Bobby Tee in white, Mother The Looker jean and the Bob
Jéróme Dreyfuss cross body bag in Bordeaux. 

Like I mentioned in yesterday's post, IONA is having an epic

denim sale just this month! Get 20% your favorite pair of 

Mother's or NSF hand dyed denim OR take a pair of both home 

with 30% off both pairs! 

While you're in, make sure to check out all the pieces from this 
weekend's posts plus all of the other amazing fall pieces. 
You're sure to find at least one that you'll want to take home!

A huge thanks to the team at Iona for this fall fashion feature
and my new jeans! It was a pleasure working with you fab 
ladies!

   hoodie timo weiland  • t shirt xirena  •  jeans mother •  bag jéróme dreyfuss (ALL FROM IONA) 

• booties acne

Find all IONA items in the store or simply call or email for inquiries 

608.467.9489 & hello@ishopiona.com

xxAli

  (photos: Oren A Photography)

IONA: Casual Fridays

Day 2 means look 2 from one of my favorite stores in

Madison, Iona! This monochrome look is perfect for

almost any occasion. Pair it with pumps for casual 

Friday, or dinner at your fave restaurant. Or, throw on 

your best pair of beaten up sneakers for a day of errands.

One thing that's a must for me is comfort. If I'm not 

going to feel comfortable in it, I don't want to wear it.

(there are very few exceptions to this rule) No problem 
here. I'm wearing the softest, best fitting Bobby Top by 
Xirena. I loved it so much that it is now hanging in my 
closet. It comes in 3 colors, so don't worry, there's one 
for you too!

This ALC CL Jacket is to die for. Not only does it have

a hint of stretch that makes this light fabric lay perfectly

but it has leather detail... You understand now, right?

The mix of leather, pony hair and suede in this stunning 

Jéróme Dreyfuss cross body bag gives this monochrome 

outfit (or any outfit for that matter) a great little kick! 

I love turning your outfit up with cool accessories and 

this bag hits the nail on the head.

As long as we were on the topic of comfort, let me talk 

about this pair of Mothers. The perfect rise, the right

amount of stretch, simple butt pockets, and the perfect

shade of grey. Jeans that I love aren't easy for me to find,

but I love The Looker Jean in Rebels and Lovers. Thanks 

to the lovelies at Iona, they are now a part of my wardrobe

and I think I've worn them every day since I brought them

home. Shhhh... don't tell.

Last but certainly not least, this super cozy Helmut Lang 

Lux Jersey Hat goes with practically everything and warms 

up this outfit perfectly. I'm a sucker for warm beanies... my 

collection is much too large. If you're in need of a(nother) 

winter beanie, look no further. I say it's justifiable when 

you live in Wisconsin.

   bomber ALC  • t shirt xirena  •  jeans mother • beanie helmut lang • bag jéróme dreyfuss (ALL FROM IONA) 
• pumps topshop 

Find all IONA items in the store or simply call or email for inquiries 

608.467.9489 & hello@ishopiona.com

xxAli

  (photos: Oren A Photography)

top gun.

Olive green is a fall favorite of mine. Add on some gold 

hardware and I'm sold, literally. When this vest went on 

final markdown from shopbop I couldn't help but add another 

piece of dark green outerwear to my wardrobe. 

I must admit, I kept thinking about Top Gun with my army 

green vest and big aviators. (but was less bad ass, of course) 

Jazz those up a bit with two fall favorites, patchwork denim 

and a pair of mules and you've got yourself a great transition 

outfit. Easy enough to throw on a sweater or hoodie under 

the vest once the temperature starts to drop. 

   vest NLST  • tank wilfred  •  jeans j crew • shoes zara • clutch reclaimed vintage• watch michele • sunglasses phillip lim

xxAli

  (photos: Oren A Photography)

fall must haves. part I

As fall quickly approaches, it's time for us to approach our 

closets and assess our wardrobes. For me, fall is the best 

season for fashion. You can layer up your iconic pieces and 

do some serious accessorizing. 

Let's start with this short checklist of things you need this 

fall... Don't worry, it's only the beginning.  

A cool cardigan: Choose something out of the ordinary... 
Oversized, beaten up, or colorful, make it a little different!
This specific cardigan is from Iona, one of my favorite 
stores in Madison.

Distressed boyfriend jeans: This trend is nothing new but 
isn't going anywhere! Throw on your most comfortable pair 
of boyfriend jeans for a go to look for fall.

High booties: These are key for rocking those baggy jeans, 
they give you the little oomf you need for this totally cool, 
comfy outfit. This is one of my favorite pairs from shopbop.

Cozy beanie: This is my favorite part about cold weather. 
A beanie adds a great touch to any outfit and is the perfect 
accessory to keep you warm on those chilly mornings come 
fall. 

   sweater raquel allegra  • tank wilfred  •  jeans levi • shoes vince • bag alexander wang• hat wilfred • sunglasses ray ban • bag alexander wang

xxAli

  (photos: Oren A Photography)

boyfriend dressing

One trend I love but struggle with a bit is dressing like a boy(friend). 
At first, I was puzzled by the baggy jeans, baggy shirt look being worn by 
all the hottest (tiniest) women in fashion. Why would they want to hide 
their amazing figures? I thought to myself. Then I tried on this pair of 
J Brands a couple years ago and realized exactly why... What's not to
 love about soft, baggy, super comfy jeans? They work any way, with sneakers
 or heels, an old t-shirt or silk blouse. Wear em, love em... you can even 
dance in em, if you want to.   

 shirt theory • jeans j brand • shoes vince • bag vintage louis vuitton (hand me down from bubby) • sunglasses ray ban

xxAli

(photos: Sarah Rose Smiley)

an apple a day...

I think summer is tough to dress for... How in the world are you supposed to look cute
 when it's 90 degrees and sunny with 100% humidity? In my opinion, we don't really have 
a choice but to wear shorts and a t-shirt or tank top almost every day with those sun dresses 
filtered in. Frankly, no matter what you wear you'll still be sweating. BUT, the key to turning 
your light summer outfit into a stylish one is all in the choice of accessories.

Step 1: Funk it up with some rad shoes. 
Your feet are rarely the first thing people look at so don't be afraid to do something a little crazy!
Step 2: A wide brimmed hat. 
It keeps the sun out of your eyes and instantly adds some style points. 
Step 3: A great bag. 
Have some fun here. Add in some cool hardware, texture and color. Whichever fits your style. 
Step 4: Jewelry... 
Stack on those rings and bracelets for an instant refresher to your outfit. 
Step 5: Have fun with it! 
Wear things because you love them and don't care what other people think!  

  t shirt j brand • shorts rag and bone • shoes giambattista valli • bag alexander wang• hat urban outfitters

xxAli

(photos: Sarah Rose Smiley)