Happy Monday, Friends! Goodness the weekend flew by! Madeline had cold this past week, so we tried to take it easy this weekend. I am so happy she is feeling better...there's nothing worse than seeing your baby sick. It definitely seems like we've hit the ground running today (anyone else? 🙋🏼). This week I'm swamped with deadlines for school, and this coming weekend I'm hosting a bridal shower with my Mama, so it's go go go all week long. I hope y'all had a good weekend!
As for my outfit ramblings...fall and wearing plaid just go hand in hand. I always love incorporating plaid pieces into my fall wardrobe. This top couldn't be any more perfect. I was thinking of some styling ideas for it, and I absolutely love the way it looks tied like this with denim. It also looks so cute paired with a vest. And I also love the way it looks tucked into this skirt. It's just one of those pieces that you could wear three times in one week and not get sick of it. Also, in the past I have always been hesitant to wear any pair of booties that isn't a shade of brown, black or grey. But I have been loving burgundy so much for fall that I decided to give these a try, and I'm so glad I did! I absolutely love them, and they're under $90. And I finally found the perfect wool floppy hat that doesn't flop in your face. 😊
I hope y'all have a great start to the new week! Thanks so much for stopping by.
Happy Friday, Friends! Even though fall just officially arrived yesterday and it may still be in the 80s outside, I'm officially in fall mode. I won't be going overboard with a heavy jacket or blanket scarves just yet, but I am ready to start dressing in my lighter fall pieces. This lightweight dress is absolutely amazing and is such a cute fit. It comes in four colors and is under $60. Another thing I love about it is how easily it washes. I feel like every time I wear something out to dinner, it always gets dirty from handling my one-year-old. It is one of those pieces that I know I can wear and wash without even having to iron it. 🙌🏻 It has easily become my "mom dress" haha. Also, I love a subtle pop of leopard. Tying it in with a scarf, shoes or a handbag, a touch of leopard can be so fun!!! This scarf isn't online yet, but I found a very similar one for under $30.
And lastly, don't forget about the Tory Burch Fall Event going on through Monday where you can save 30% off purchases of $250+! My boots and handbag are both 30% off with the code "FALL16". I love the Jolie Riding Boots because they are a pebbled leather and the perfect color brown! And the York Buckle Tote (which never goes on sale) has been an favorite of mine for years. I started out using the small size, and moved up to the large size once I had Madeline and started carrying more. It seriously holds so much!!!
The Tory Burch Fall Event is here!!!! NOW is the time to grab up your riding boots, totes, or whatever you've had your eye on. This is most likely the last opportunity to purchase a pair of Tory Burch riding boots at a sale price for this fall. What's great about the sale this time around is that the promotion is 30% off all orders of $250 or more, whereas in the past, you would only save 20% of the lower cost orders and the more you spent, the more you saved (I believe it was over $700 to save 30% in the past). But this year it's 30% off any order of $250 or more!
There are only a few exclusions, such as the Reva Flats and the Miller Sandals. But the York Buckle Tote (my favorite tote of all time...I have it in three colors) is included in the sale. It is the most versatile and durable bag! This sale takes almost $90 off of this bag.
I think the Jolie riding boots are my favorite! The sale takes almost $150 off of them. I am also in love with this purse. I have been wanting a grey handbag. What I love about this one is that the hardware is gold, whereas it is usually silver on a grey purse. I'm most definitely a gold girl, so this is the perfect grey bag.
See more of my favorite picks below! There are SO many great things!
Happy Wednesday! Every now and then I like to style something a little different. I have had my eye on a field jacket for quite some time and love some of the many ways to style them. However, I didn't want to put a lot of money into one. I found this one that is under $70 and exactly what I was looking for! It does run large, so I went down a size (wearing an XXS). But I am definitely obsessed with it and love how versatile it is! I love the way it looks paired with a dress. I also love the way it looks styled with a striped top underneath, denim and riding boots. And if t's cool enough, even throw a plaid scarf into the mix! On a rainy day, I can't wait to pair it with my Hunter Boots! I am officially a huge fan of the field jacket 😊
It is still too hot to actually wear this jacket all day, so I wore this easy, comfy dress without the jacket the day we did these photos (see it here on my Instagram). I absolutely love it! It is the softest thing. Also, it comes in a handful of colors and is only $44. I may have to grab up another color because it is so perfect for layering and pairing all fall long.
Do you have a field jacket? If so, what is your favorite way to style it?
Happy Tuesday 😊 Today I want to share what I consider to be the "essentials" to building the perfect fall wardrobe. I absolutely love dressing for the fall. It is such a refreshing change going from summer to fall. I'm pretty sick of the warm temperatures, and although my mind is definitely set on fall, the weather isn't allowing blanket scarves just yet. So, while I'm waiting for the season to set in, I'm making sure that I have all of my fall essentials ready to wear. It is a great time to stock up on these pieces, because several are on sale and others will be selling out before you know it. Let's get right to the list!
Quilted Vest
This is a must-have on my list. I wear these year after year...they never go out of style! I did add the new heather tigerlily color to my collection this year, and goodness is it gorgeous! The color is even more amazing in person. I love pairing these vests with dresses, over plaid button-ups, over basic tees with a plaid scarf...the options are endless! I'm also obsessing over this new style J.Crew vest with the corduroy details.
Corduroy Skirt
A corduroy skirt is another timeless piece you'll find yourself wearing year after year. I'm loving the color of this brown one as I just purchased it! It's amazing with a gold button and zipper for closure in the back. I'm also loving this one and this one for fall. I love the way a corduroy skirt looks when paired with riding boots and a basic tee tucked in with the vest layered over that.
Booties
I have way too much fun with booties and pair them with EVERYTHING! I have accumulated so many adorable pairs this year. These, these and these are probably my very favorites that I have purchased. I pair them with dresses, skirts, denim, anything!
Plaid Scarf
Can you really be prepared for fall without a plaid scarf or two? I know I can't 😬 There are so many amazing and affordable ones out right now. If you're looking for a blanket style one, this one is amazing! If you're like me and are wanting something lighter weight, this one is perfect and is only $19.
Riding Boots
Riding boots are also a must-have item on my list. I'm a huge fan of the Tory Burch pairs, especially when they go on sale! But if you're looking for a classic pair that won't put a dent in your bank account, check out this pair!
Plaid Shirts
Can you ever have too much plaid?! Not in my book. From flannels to blouses, plaid shirts are so versatile for fall. I wear them with denim and tucked into my corduroy skirts. I love layering them with my vests as well. I recently purchased this one and love it! This one is another great option.
Denim
I always make sure to have a good pair of denim or two on hand. I have tried many many brands, and I have officially decided that the best pairs always come with a price tag. But they always pay themselves off, in my opinion. I'd rather buy one nice pair that I know I'm going to wear a ton than keep buying pair after pair, hoping they'll be as good. This pair is a recent purchase of mine, and I'm obsessed! They're so soft, the knees don't stretch out (I find this so annoying when they stretch and feel they never go back to their normal shape), and they are a 27" inseam which is perfect for wearing them with booties. I also love this style of AG jeans. And if I had to recommend a more reasonably priced pair, I'd say the Rockstar denim!
Basic Tee
You can never have too many of these! I love to have several color solids, especially a good white one. I love this one that is only $18 and comes in five great colors. I also like to have a striped basic tee as I adore the way it looks paired with a plaid blanket scarf. This knot front one is my current favorite tee of mine!
Felt Floppy Hat
I love felt hats! However, I hate when they are just too floppy and "flop" in my face. This hat is amazing and has a great structure to it. It's under $40 and comes in several colors! I have already purchased it in two. I adore the way floppy hats looks paired with cardigans, plaid shirts, and so much more for fall!
Lace-Up Flats
The former ballerina in me has has an obsession with lace-up shoes from the minute I laid eyes on them. I love the dainty touch they add. This pair is affordable, comfortable and comes in several colors.
Cozy Cardigans
I have also accumulated quite a few cozy cardigans! Goodness do I love to just throw them on over my pjs in the morning and dress them up with my outfit later on. My favorite ways to style these are to throw them over sleeveless dresses (so that I can wear certain dresses into the fall) and layer them over a tee, paired with denim.
What are some of the must-have essentials on your fall wardrobe list? I always love to hear of new pieces to add to mine. The cool, crisp weather will be here before we know it! 🍁
Happy Monday! I sure am dragging today haha. I hope y'all had a great weekend! We went on a nice little getaway and enjoyed some relaxing, shopping and good food. 😊
After purchasing this dress, I am now convinced that it is just as good of an idea to a LND (little navy dress) in your closet as it is to have a LBD or a LWD. This is one of those pieces that just makes me happy. I love wearing the color navy, and wearing a solid navy piece is even better. I also love the cold shoulder details of this dress. It runs true to size and is only $52! I feel like all I'm wearing this time of year are dresses paired with booties. But I'm not complaining as I love the combination! Also, check out this adorable tassel bracelet I'm wearing here. I picked it up over the weekend and am obsessed. It also comes in a burgundy color.
And lastly, I was so excited to snap a picture of Miss Madeline for this post! It feels like forever since I've included her in one of my outfit posts, but it has just been so hot over the past few months when my Mama and I do my shoots that I haven't wanted to take her along. Also, she never holds still, so being able to snap even one picture of her is quite an accomplishment haha 😬 I have found some of the cutest little fall pieces for her and plan on doing a post about them on here soon. I just can't get over how big she is getting! 😢 And she has quite the sassy little personality as well.
Happy Friday! I have been SO excited to break out this maxi dress. Being 5'2, I don't wear maxi dresses as much as I'd like to. When I saw this one is a petite size, I jumped on it! I love the charcoal color with the floral print, making it the perfect maxi dress to pair with booties for fall. I have been saving it for the month of September, and am so excited to wear it now. It also looks so cute paired with closed toe booties and a felt hat. I love how flowy it is as well.
I hope y'all have a great weekend! 😊 Thanks so much for stopping by!
