Cognac & Navy

Top: Ann Taylor; Pants: Ann Taylor: Pumps: Jimmy Choo; Earrings: Banana Republic (old);

Sunnies: Prada (gift); Ring: House of Harlow (old); Lip Color: NARS Shanghai Express

I loved the amazing fall like temps we had earlier in the week, however I wasn't ready to give up some of my early fall pieces that I hadn't worn yet! This top is one of them. I love the color combo of the cognac and navy, the tie front neck and how the cut is so slimming! Navy's are so hard to match, but the chocolate print helps break up the color when paired with navy lace pants.

 

Styling Tip: Speaking of slimming, wearing all one color is a great way to create a slimming effect. This doesn't have to be achieved by just wearing a dress. Two pieces, like this look, can do the same thing. 



 

 

 

The Pants: Before and After

 

 

  

Sweet, Sweet, Leather

 

Top: Ann Taylor; Skirt: BHWM; Shoes: ShoeDazzle; Belt: Ann Taylor;

Jacket: Banana Republic Factory; Ring: Tori Spelling via HSN

 

There are so many things I love about this look and this photo "session". First, let's talk about the look. Honestly, I wore this skirt all fall and winter, however only one photo was captured (see below). The top was one of my favorites and still is. Actually, both pieces are. I am obsessed with leather, real or faux, this season and will make every effort to photograph this skirt more this season!

 

Now about the session. I asked my dad to take the photos when I went to pick up McKinley. Thankfully, he agreed. Actually, he's taken tons of photos seen here, here, here and here. But on this particular day, McKinley was running around, talking about cars, waving at people as they drove by and simply acting goofy. It literally put a smile, and laugh, on my face the entire time! And, put me in the best mood! I think you can see it on my face, no?

 

 

  

 

The Top: Before and After

 

 



 



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Raining on Sunday

Jacket: Ann Taylor; Top: Ann Taylor; Jeans: LOFT; Wedges: c/o Sole Society;

Scarf: Anthropologie; Sunnies: MARC by Marc Jacobs

 

Anyone out there familiar with the Keith Urban song of the same title? If so, are you familiar with the steamy video? Well my Sunday was nothing like that! It started out with playing cars and trucks, followed by a trip to Lowe's, lunch at Applebee's and grocery shopping at Target!

 

It rained off and on all morning, and was a little cool when we left the house, so I reached for an old friend that I haven't worn in a while. This pale pink jacket really complimented the gray jeans. Remember the gray jeans I blogged about last week? This is them and I love them! Actually, this was day two of wearing them over the weekend! I really love how this look came together with the addition of an infinity scarf and black wedges! Rainy Sunday's can be cute!

 

 

 

 

 



Sassy and Sexy

Top: LOFT; Skirt: Kate Spade; Shoes: Ivanka Trump; Bracelet: Ann Taylor;

Belt: Ann Taylor; Sunnies: MARC by Marc Jacobs; Lip Color: NARS Shanghai Express

 

I am in love with this little top from LOFT. A new addition to the closet this fall, this is definitely a keeper for seasons to come. The sweet Peter Pan collar is one of my favorite throwback details, but the fact that it's so simple makes it so versatile. I can't wait to layer it under jackets and sweaters!

 

I really love how this look has a mix of sweet and edge. The sweet top and A-Line skirt with tough details like the bold bracelet and studded shoes makes it sassy! Add a bold red lip and it adds a little sex appeal. And who doesn't want that?!

 

 

The Skirt: Before and After

 

Happy Monday Everyone! Hope it's off to a fabu start!



Phillip Lim + Target

I know every style blogger has blogged about this, and now it's my turn! Sunday the 15th is the big day! The Phillip Lim for Target collaboration will be in stores and I can't wait to shop! I am so excited for yet another amazing designer collab, especially Phillip Lim. I especially love his use of menswear for woman. I've been scouting out my favorite pieces and hope to score a couple of them. Check out my picks below!

This stylish take on the tuxedo is awesome! I love that it's navy, a little cropped at the ankle and has a black stripe down the leg. The suit is classic, but the pants can be worn in so many ways! Off hand I'm thinking of my faux leather tee, my moto jacket, a black cashmere t-neck, or my Just Cavalli blouse.

If you need/want a sleek moto jacket, check out this one! And, it's paired just how I would style it!

Need an LBD, this is a great investment! And, I love the tiny detail at the neck.

I am obsessed with anything faux or real leather this season and this dress is at the top of my list. I love the construction. So modern yet a piece that will be a part of your closet for seasons to come.



Yet another faux leather dress to add to your collection and mine!



I love Kelly green and navy together and this colorblock dress is so cute! Tights, tall boots and a chunky necklace finishes it off.

Again with the Kelly green and this blouse is the exact style I blogged about here. And I love the baby blue of these pants. Just not sure I would pair them together.....



Now, this is a sweatshirt I can get behind because it doesn't scream sweatshirt. And, I think it would be so cute paired with my faux leather shorts, skirt and jeans come fall! BOOM, instant wardrobe update!



 What do you think of the collection? Want to see the whole lookbook? Check it out here. And, mark your calendars for Sunday! Can't wait to see what we all get!

Phillip Lim lookbook photos courtesy of Luck Magazine!



Fall Inspiration - Camel Leather Jacket

Last winter Jessica Quirk, of What I Wore, sported a camel leather jacket and I've been obsessed ever since! I scoured the winter sales but came up empty handed. As spring and summer rolled around, I had all but forgotten about the camel jacket, focusing on when I could wear my black moto instead. Then she did it again! She not only wore it in a recent post, she started Pinning looks on her Fall 2013 Trends and Inspiration board on Pinterest. One specific look featured Atlantic-Pacific blogger Blair Eadie. The look is so simple yet so sleek! And both of them have inspired me to begin my search in 2013 for the right camel leather jacket for my closet!

 

Jessica's Looks - The Inspirational Jacket

 

 

Blair's Looks - The Inspiration Jacket

 

 

 

So now I've got my eye on a couple of jackets! There are two Michael Kors jackets that are delicious! This one is very similar to my black version and this one is quilted with a hood. I love the quilted detail but not sure I need the hood. This Anne Klein is my favorite, and that fact that it's sold out in my size, means that everyone else feels the same way! There is this version from Club Monaco, but I think it's a little more boxy than what I'm wanting. And lastly, there is this sweet version from Halogen. I like that it doesn't have a collar, but wish it had a little more detail throughout the jacket.

 

What are you inspired to purchase for fall this year? Is leather, real or faux, your kind of thing or are you more of a denim enthusiast? 

An Exploration

Dress: Land's End; Jacket: Levi's; Shoes: Steven by Steve Madden;

Belt: Ann Taylor; Sunnies: MARC by Marc Jacobs; Bracelets: Ralph Lauren;

Lip Color: Mary Kay Mystic Plum (c/o Style Hunters

 

As I continue to explore a way to wear fall in this oppressive heat, I stumbled on this dress that had been pushed to the back of the closet. That happens from time to time. You get to cleaning, you move things around from season to season, and while exploring your closet you find a little gem. The jewel tone color of the dress is a perfect color for fall, and the fact that it's sleeveless and airy, helps keep me cool!

 

The first time I wore this look, I feel like the shape of the dress was lost. This time, I added a thinner belt which helped accentuate the waist line and the denim jacket helped balance out the volume of the dress where the caridgan made it a little frumpy. Adding a somewhat neutral shoe and gold accessories completed the look. I can't wait to style it later in the fall with hopeful cooler temps!

 

 

The Dress: Before and After

 

 

 

 

 

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