A Great Chill!

This is what happens when we try to take picturs when it's already dark out. I can't stay still and the pictures come out fuzzy.

                 Scarf & Earrings: Target, Leather Jacket: Marshall's, Shirt: TJ Maxx, Boots: H&M

Yesterday was the first great and true fall chill. We actually got down to 35 degrees, which I don't think has happened since we lived here. It was great but man my morning run was sure a hard one. I feel like such a baby when it comes to the cold now. I've been pampered by this warm (hot really) Texas weather that the 30's seem too cold. Which I know that's freezing, but I lived in Idaho for 4 years. I should be able to handel cold weather. Either way the cool weather meant I was finally able to wear my leather jacket without breaking a sweat during the day. I love this jacket because the sleeves have a ribbing sweater material and you can actually bend your elbows when you wear it ha. Oh and I just have to give Target a little shout out, these earrings..... My word they are pretty and fairly priced! Thank you target! 

 

A Bright Fall

So apparently when I think of bright colors for Fall my mind immediately turns to hues of pink, that and the simple fact that the color pink is very prominante in my closet. Fall is such a gorgeous time of year. The cool brisk weather, the Earth beginning to change and rest for a season and the leaves turning color as a last salute to Summer. So why is it that as soon as the weather turns we (and when I say we what I really mean is department stores and consumers as a whole) decide that black, brown and grey are the seasons uniform. Don't get me wrong I love wearing neutral colors as much as the next person, but vibrant colors are so much more exciting, and fun. Not to mention happy, and isn't this the happiest time of year? So here is my challenge, when you find your self reaching for any neutral colors make a point to also grab a fun color. Layer, mix and match prints and colors and just have fun with it!

Fall Favorite

Sweater and Jeans: T.J. Maxx, Plaid Shirt: Marshalls, Necklace: Forever 21, Booties: Target

One of my super favorite styles this fall are the mega layers. You know when you have a button-up shirt, sweater and a scarf, jacket or vest on top? I love it. Top that off with some blingy jewelry and bam, you're set.  Plaid shirts are a fun way to add more personality to your layers. Incorporate colors from the plaid design in other ares of your outfit, like your top layers or with your accessories. But no matter what you do, make it your own and have fun!

Fall Wish List

Drape Sweater: Asos, Leather Skirt: ASTR(via Nordstrom), Necklace, Lace Shirt and Geo Skirt: J.Crew Factory, Black Dress and Embellished Sweater: Dorothy Perkins, Gold Tweed Sweater: Anthropology, Heels and Booties: GoJane 

I know this list is lengthy, but how can I help it when there is so many cute things are out there! Actually I had to shorten the list by only a ton! But here it is, some of my Fall Items I am absolutely dying over. I would have included the shoes the model in the leather skirt is wearing, although I could not find them anywhere. If anyone knows where to find them LET ME KNOW! They are absolutely gorgeous! They are totally the style for fall, a little mid-century but strong and modern at the same time. I love them!
Something to remember as you head into your fall and winter wardrobe is to bling it up! Metallics are hot, if that be on your shoes (like these awesome pumps and booties from GoJane) or in your sweaters (like the drape sweater from Asos and the Tweed Jacket from Anthro) it does not matter, just remember "bling it up"! This can also be done with your accessories and embellished clothing like this Dorothy Perking Sweater. I first found this sweater on Penny Pincher Fashion Blog. The last thing is to add texture like leather and lace. Also the allusion of texture like this Geometric Skirt from J.Crew Factory, I LOVE!

Get to The Maxx!!

Shirt: TJ Maxx, Pants and Earrings: Target Shoes: Steve Madden (via TJ Maxx) Necklace: Francesca's 

I just want to share a little shopping 101 with you right quick. For me this tip is so basic (and for some of you as well) but before you go to any major department store or high end clothing store, go to a T.J Maxx or Marshalls. I am always pleased to the extreme that they have the latest styles and fashions and that they are at a discounted price. SO window shop at other stores then go to TJ or Marshalls first and see if they have a similar item. If not they have something else for your closet! Happy shopping!

Fall Transitions

Jacket: Kohls, Necklace and Blouse: TJ Maxx, Earirngs, Jeans and Booties: Target

Although it's been fall for a while now, it hasn't been till this week that it actually started to feel like fall. We hit low 50's this week. Granted it went back up to the 80's mid way through, still the brisk weather has been refreshing.

And with this brisk weather I have been taking full advantage of layering my life away! In this look I used my spring/summer pieces and transitioned them to a fall look by layering with my olive, army jacket. Side bar: these suede booties are my favorite! I would wear them every day if I wasn't sure that someone would notice.

I like making sure that I add color to my fall looks, because it seems as soon as the Fall season comes everyones wardrobe become monochromatic, and not in the best way. Anyways Thanks for reading along!

Getting Back into MY Groove

Sweater: Charming Charlie, Blouse: Target, Necklace: Forever 21, Earrings: Target

Hello, again!!!! I know it's been forever since my last post, but Im back and I am here to say, it's for good this time! After a summer of stressful moments and changing our lives around, a whole lot, We finally had a chance to take outfit pictures. Which, I know it seems like, OMG just whip out your camera and take a few pictures. But like everything else, there is a little more to it than that. Some days My sweet husband would get home and just want to relax and somedays I really just wanted to slunk off into the bedroom wearing sweats and sleeping for the rest of my life. Ha but like I said we are back in the groove of it!

So funny story, right after we took these pictures, my right eye puffed up like a balloon. Ok, not really that big, but to me it seemed that way. I could not figure out what the heck was going on. Luckily I have an amazing support system (i.e. my sister, mommy dearest and sweet mother-in-law) That gave me all sorts advise and tips of things to try and within a day it was back to normal. Ha ha I have some pictures, which make me laugh, I should post just so you can see how bad it was. 

Anyways hope life is dandy for you. It sure is for me!