Style LookBook: September 2024


This month's LookBook is all about Autumn while Los Angeles faces an Extreme Heat Warning this week with temperatures exceeding 100°F. Kicking into Autumn, two pieces curated for September's LookBook that will make fabulous staples for the coming months are a trench coat by Ganni and a pair of knee-high boots by Senso.

[DRESS]
ERDEM Floral Cut-Out Midi Dress
[TRENCH COAT]
GANNI Checkered-Lapel Belted Trench Coat
[BOOTS]
SENSO Zandar Knee-High Boots
[BAG]
GUCCI Small Logo-Print Tote Bag
ps: While all items are curated by me, I receive commissions from retailers on purchased items.
pss: Items shown are not shown in scale.

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