Lydia and I snapped these photos a few weeks back, when we were still in the thick of fall in New York. Of course, it's now currently snowing in NYC and I'm actually in the midst of summer in Australia, making this post a confusing one to write. That said, I do love there's quite a bit about this outfit that works across seasons. This particular skirt is a new favorite from H&M -- the rust/amber color is just too good to pass on and I adore it with chunky knit oversized sweaters, like this one, also from H&M. I've worn both individually a number of different ways since photographing this outfit, but I think this skirt wins as far as unexpected finds from a fast fashion retailer. The color and the fabric are surprisingly luxe, usually the first two things I look for when scanning a store like Zara or H&M.

As for summer here in Australia, let's just say I struggled a bit when it came to packing! All my summer clothes are toward the back of the closet rotation, which meant a good amount of digging on my part was in order before we left town. We're now currently in Melbourne for the next week or so before hopping over to Western Australia through the holidays. If you have any recommendations for the area, I'd love to hear them! Please let me know in the comments below!

OUTFIT DETAILS: H&M sweater // H&M skirt (sold out, but love this version here)// Sigerson Morrison boots // Olympia Le-Tan clutch // Celine sunglasses

Photos by Lydia Hudgens