Minions inspired outfit and burgundy gloves

Strange how I'm inspired by cartoons lately in my outfits. This time, it's the shearling jackets as seen in the Despicable Me 3 trailer.

Also, if you are looking for some leather gloves for small hands, I found these ASOS Leather Gloves With Touch Screen Detail size XS to fit pretty well. No extra spaces in the finger tips. 

Here's how they compare to my other gloves below:

H&M size S vs. ASOS size XS

I also like that the leather is buttery soft and not constricting. The only qualms I have with these ASOS gloves is that the leather-chemical smell is very strong. Hopefully over time, it will wane. Unfortunately, all the popular burgundy colors are gone in this style, but here's some other options:

ASOS Leather Gloves with Touch Screen Detail in black ($30.32)

Totes Leather Gloves in purple ($18.95 sale)

ASOS Leather Gloves with Piped Bow in black ($22.74 sale)

Extra Petite also had a great review recently on the Lord & Taylor gloves for small hands. I am always in awe of Jean's impeccable style. She definitely convinced me that 'burgundy/wine' hued gloves are most versatile. I bookmarked how she styled her old H&M gloves here, here, here, here, here, and here for reference!

Cause we're young and we're reckless

Currently jamming to Taylor Swift's Blank Space while I took these outfit photos for today :) I realized I'm attracted to songs that has this similar beat (doesn't it remind you of the Leona Lewis hit Bleeding Love?)

Outfit highlights:
1. Forever 21 aviator jacket - old (this year's version here)

2. Target Mossimo Supply Co. plaid button down shirt. This shirt does shrink and gets wrinkled up in the regular washer-dryer, especially in the arms/sleeves. Thus, it's best to buy a size up.

The man in me

I don't know what is in me lately, but I'm attracted to the way men's clothing are layered. Again, in the J.Crew December 2012 catalog, I kept flipping back towards the men's section for outfit ideas.

Other looks from the J.Crew men's section I'm loving:

from page 105

from page 120

Makes me wonder if women styled these men, or I'm turning masculine, haha.

Other inspirations:....I found these guest judges from Project Runway All Stars Season 2 Episode 3,  Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra to be adorable!

Fashionable lumberjacks, layering with plaid and checks is wonderfully perfect for this time of the year. But it looks like these guys always look like this though...who knew they design such pretty women clothing (http://www.costellotagliapietra.com)!