Distressed Details

Hi, guys! I’m so excited to be bringing you this round of my designer picks from the best retailer out there once again. Nordstrom never disappoints; I’m always so impressed with the selection they offer, especially this time around. There were so many incredible options – I had such a hard time narrowing it down! The struggle was real, lol. But I came away with some gorgeous picks that I think you’ll love just as much as I do.

You all know how I love a good sweater for these chillier San Diego days! As soon as I saw this one from Helmut Lang I knew I had to have it. The distressed detailing is eye-catching but different from typical distressing, especially the loose-thread details on the sleeves. It’s subtle and kind of delicate but it does the trick; this piece really stands out from the rest of the sweater crowd. I love shoulder details as a trend in general, so of course I gravitated towards this one. It’s the perfect balance of cozy and edgy…my two favorite things! I snagged a great pair of distressed denim to play off the details of the sweater, but it would also look amazing with a pair of clean black denim or even your favorite blue jeans.

Nothing elevates a look like great shoes – take it from a shoe-obsessed self proclaimed expert 😉 I reach for these Jimmy Choos over and over again. Seriously, I wear them all the time. They’re so versatile but they definitely do not blend in. The mesh gives them that edge that I love, but the silhouette is classic and feminine. I love how the leather strips play off the lines on the sweater, too. I promise you, these booties will go with everything in your closet! I will never get tired of zipping into them; they make me feel so feminine-cool every single time. They’re the kind of investment that you’ll love for a long time! 

And of course, it would be remiss of me not to mention this amazing handbag. I was really feeling into whites this time (if you know me, you know it’s usually all black around here, lol) so I grabbed this classically-cool, ’70’s-esque Gucci shoulder bag. It adds instant flair, for sure!

Special thanks to Nordstrom for partnering on this post.

Top: Helmut Lang (wearing size M for oversized look)
Jeans: Citizens of Humanity
Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Bag: Gucci
Choker: & Other Stories – also love this style
Necklace: Parpala (similar)
Earrings: Nadri

Thanks for visiting! xx Erica

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