look 5: layered up with uniqlo heattech.

fact: surviving the fall + winter weather requires a strong layer game.

this season, i've been investing in a ton of different layer options, from long-sleeve and crewneck tees to solid turtlenecks and hoodies—all of which i can seamlessly slip under or over the other items in my closet to add some extra warmth to my daily style equations. included in that assortment are a few pieces from #uniqloheattech collection, and so far, they've been coming through like magic.

wearing: uniqlo heattech ultra warm long-sleeve t-shirt and ultra warm tights; h&m longline bomber jacket, alexander wang x h&m neoprene biker jacket, asos man utility vest, ripped denim, and baseball cap, nikelab x riccardo tisci free train force flyknits.

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my favorite thing about the heattech collection is how comfortable the pieces feel on your skin. considering their functionality—keeping you #warmtothecore—it's pretty incredible how light they are. also, the fabric's a smooth cotton weave (not waffle knit), which gives it the casual appearance of a regular tee and allows it to blend into different looks much easier. another important point is that the material on the tights doesn't tug my leg hair like some other brands that i have—two points for uniqlo. shop the full #uniqlolifewear collection here and start stocking up... winter is coming.

fyi: yes, this is a #sponsored post, but (of course), all opinions, photos, and tips are my own. -j

look 4: winter whites.

that whole "no white after labor day" rule is foolish, in case you didn't know. winter whites are definitely a trend worth trying out, and I got the chance to put a quick look together for my recent creative recreation campaign, featuring the new all-white napolis from their holiday '16 collection. check it out. -j

wearing: tigha neo 2 biker jacket, zara hoodie, asos crewneck tee and infinity scarf, adidas originals joggers, creative recreation holiday 2016 napoli sneakers, forever xxi beanie.

breaking down the look

in my opinion, the key to making winter whites work, is not going overboard. a cool statement piece or two (vs. head-to-toe outfits) is the trick. i balanced this look out by matching my outerwear and accessories against an all-black foundation. the yellow pop of color helped add a bit of edge to make everything feel a bit cooler.

look 3: the casual friday approach.

so, every now and then, i like to break out a slightly more dapper option. i had an early morning event on the upper east side, so i needed to look the part—trust me, when you're in that neck of the woods, you don't want to look out of place.

wearing: topman cropped blazer, h&m polo, river island cropped trousers, adidas zx flux sneakers, asos suedette cap, hypergrand maverick watch.

breaking down the look

here, i basically just added a little bit of my personality to the idea of casual friday style. i gave a simple solid polo and trousers combo a sporty twist by throwing in a baseball cap and white sneakers. the cropped blazer added a few more dapper points to the equation for a cool street-ready look that works from your desk to drinks easy.

ASOS insider picks: november. 👍

look 2: caramel cream + pink sprinkles.

in honor of flashback friday, i'm sharing this look from last month. the color palette was so perfect (in my opinion). dusty pink is definitely building itself up to be a power player in my wardrobe this season, and i put this neutral look together to complement it. mixed with the right backdrop and the perfect lighting, the shots came out pretty nicely.

wearing: asos belted leather biker and slim fit chinos,  boohoo MAN ribbed sweater with lace-up front, converse chuck taylor all stars.

breaking down the look

the best thing about neutral dressing is that they almost always play together perfectly. while dusty pink's technically a pastel, it's soft and close enough to the other hues to blend into the color palette seamlessly.

òl new york fw16: the underdog collection.

i love when i see other young creatives making moves around the city. my buddy allen (@hey_al) just dropped the fw16 collection for his label, òl new york, earlier this afternoon. titled the underdog collection, the line offers a dope range of fall statement pieces—from doberman-emblazoned souvenir jackets to comfy shearling basics and outerwear.

my favorite part of the collection has to be the all-around color palette. i've been obsessed with dusty pinks & muted earth tones lately, and this offering gives all of that in some pretty sweet combinations. check out my favorite shots from the lookbook, as well as my top 3 picks from the line, below. -j

My picks: òL New York FW16 — The Underdog Collection

look 1: all black + a pop of color.

now that the temperatures are dropping (and dropping fast), i can finally break out all of my favorite outerwear pieces. this neoprene biker from 2014's wang x hm collection will forever be one of my go-to jackets. i couldn't wait to put it on this morning. 🤘

wearing: alexander wang x hm neoprene biker, oaknyc construction pants, nike flyknit racers.

breaking down the look

this one's for my fellow fans of the all-black ensemble. i went monochrome, pairing my biker with these relaxed construction pants for a comfy fall look. as for my feet, i felt like adding a pop of color to wake things up a bit, and these neon flyknit racers were calling my name. oh, and i didn't feel like doing my hair this morning (we all know the feeling), so this beanie came to my rescue.

ASOS insider picks: october. 👍

A few weeks ago, one of my Instagram buddies commented on how I always snag the best stuff from ASOS, so now that I'm an Insider, I thought it'd be helpful if I gave you guys a heads up on some of the best finds to shop on the site for the weeks ahead. I'll do this on a monthly basis, but be sure to browse around for yourself too—the options are on 100.

It's finally starting to feel like fall here in the States, which means if you haven't started flipping your wardrobe, you're way behind. From autumn colors to comfy layers, these new drops will help get your new-season looks started off right.

ASOS Knitted Hoodie in Teddy Yarn, $57.00

ASOS Checked Bomber With Fleece Collar In Red, $105.00