Rose Red
Since our weekly picnics in the park have become quite the tradition it seemed only appropriate to snap my pictures in the adjoining rose garden. And since it's Florida ( and can't decide if it wants to be fall or summer) the roses are still blooming beautifully. Pairing my rose red dress with a belted sweater vest and leather boots, for a colorful yet muted ensemble.
Dress Betsy Johnson (seen here), Vest Old Navy, Belt Vintage, Boots Nine West
Happy Weekend!
Thakoon, Tucker, and Rodarte Oh MY!
Fab Finds Under $50 - Plaid
Whether you're channeling a lumberjack or more of a school girl chic look, you're bound to be a hit with plaid this season. With choices from wool minis, tunics, and scarves there's something for everyone - all under $50 of course.
Mossimo Black Cropped Wool Coat in Dolby Brown Plaid, Target $44.99
Plaid Double Weave Western, Old Navy $21.99
Wool Plaid Scarf, Forever21 $8.90
Plaid Belted Wrap Coat, Alloy $39.99
Flannel Plaid Tube Dress, Charlotte Russe $15
Betsy Johnson Heart Drop Earrings, Macy's $25
Plaid Wool Blend Minis, Old Navy $29.50
Tutu Tulle
It's a good thing I only spent $7 on this Rodarte for Target skirt, because I think I've only worn it 3 times. It's a hard skirt to pair, or perhaps it the color - or me ;). None the less, I decided to pair it with a print top and a boyfriend blazer for an (ice cream) outing with the boys.
Jacket Target, Blouse Nordstrom Rack (DBDM), Skirt Rodarte for Target, Shoes Alice and Olivia for Payless, Bag Piper and Blue
Afternoon Prints
Don't you just love those days where you have to get up at 8 am to make a dr. appointment only to wait an hour for them to see you? I guess I can't complain too much because I got to wear this dress and go to lunch afterwards, which explains why I'm just now posting. I know I've worn this dress a few times already (here, here) but it's hard not to, just the way it flows and the airy comfortable yet elegant feel you get from putting it on. Today I paired it with a cognac belt, olive booties and a few bangles.
Do you have a piece you just love wearing over and over again?
Dress H&M, Belt Vintage, Necklace Nordstrom Rack, Bangles Vintage, Booties Forever21, Bag Piper and Blue
Naturally Floral
You ever have one of those days where your outfit looks fabulous in the mirror and as soon as a picture is snapped, it looks terrible? That would be today, and the only reason I'm actually posting it is because I looove these booties (and the jacket).
Jacket Juicy Couture, Top Nordstrom Rack, Jean Miss Sixty, Booties Forever21, Necklace My Creation
Sneak Peek - Lanvin for H&M
I love kicking off the holiday season with a fabulous designer collaboration. And being that Lanvin is H&M's latest design collaborator (see video here), it takes the excitement to a whole new level. The collection which is due out (in the US) on November 20th, promises high fashion with bold florals, amazing draping and fierce hemlines. (Vogue UK)
Who's Excited?
Bow-Have
Textured and print tights can take a simple (black) dress to the next level, though my dress isn't quite simple it still needs pop from these fabulous argyle tight I got a few years back. I added a skinny belt, and a pop of polka dots to play with the prints. What do you think? Do you love textured tights?
Dress See By Chloe, Belt Vintage, Bangle Kohl's, Bag My Creation, Tights Target(?), Shoes BCBG
50% off any One piece of Outerwear at Old Navy!
This is a coupon I'll be taking advantage of, 50% off any piece of outerwear at Old Navy (and OldNavy.com)
Look For Less Accessories - Reese Witherspoon
The fabulous people over at Sears sent over these fabulous finds that resemble Reese Witherspoon chic accessories. Check out these fabulous finds for under $20 at Sears!
Bangle Bracelet, $7
Earrings, $8.40
Bag, $19.98
Glasses, $6.49
Earrings, $8.40
Bag, $19.98
Glasses, $6.49
Get $10 off $20 on Apparel and Accessories until 10/23 with this coupon!
Happy For Halloween
I'm especially a fan of the fall to winter holidays consisting of candy, apple cider, and pumpkin pie. I love kicking off fall with (my birthday, then) Halloween, it's such a fun holiday and I love creating new costumes every year. Like last year I'll be creating 3, and am looking forward to the outcome which should be fun, yet adorable (well on Aiden's end...). All this halloween creativity has brought me to reminisce past costume creations.
What are you going to be for Halloween?
Spot The Steal - Jimmy Choo "Karina" Bootie
Jimmy Choo "Karina" Booties, Bluefly $896 (2 left!)
Bumper Kakoa Mesh Open Toe Bootie, Urban Original $11.40
High Hopes
Top Liberty of London for Target, Pants H&M, Bag (?), Bangles H&M and Kohl's, Necklace My Creation, Shoe Alice and Olivia for Payless
Fickle Florida
Florida is fickle when it comes to cold weather, one day it's cold(ish) and the next day starts off cool and ends up in the high 80's. Thanks to layers I wasn't completely left in the cold (or heat)... I paired a chunky knit vest with a simple chiffon dress and a brown bow belt around the waist. Finishing with gold accents, a colorful bag and pumps. I think if I were to try this look again I would go with black accessories as opposed to brown.
Vest Old Navy, Dress H&M, Belt Nanette Lepore, Pumps GoJane, Bag Old Navy, Bangles Vintage
Fab Finds Under $50 - Shearling
Shearling is yet another fabulous outerwear trend for fall, whether you're going for the aviator chic look or a sassy sherpa you're bound to look on trend with one of these picks. Here's what I found for under $50.
Mossimo Supply Co. Faux Shearling Vest, Target $29.99
Faux Fur Coat with Belt, Forever21 $32.80
Sherpa Trim Twill 'Citizen Surplus' Jacket, Old Navy $35
Exhilaration Faux Shearling Aviator Vest, Target $29.99 ( also in dark brown)
Shearling Moto Jacket, Forever21 $39.80
Spot The Steal - Report Bowie Bootie
I adore this bootie, it's the perfect wedge bootie for fall (that also happens to come in black). However with it's $130 price tag it's hard to splurge on such a fabulous item. Lucky for me I found an equally chic identical version from DSW (you made remember seeing it here in black) for under $50. *Still craving the real deal Swirl has them on sale right now for $89, join here and save!
Report Bowie Bootie , Endless $129.95
R2 Bauer Bootie, DSW $49.95
Ruffle Me In
Tights are one of my favorite fall pieces - they're fun, warm and elongating. And of course make the shortest of shorts appropriate for a breezy October afternoon. Today I paired my tights under high waisted black shorts, a ruffled blouse and a belted sweater vest. I happened to snag these fabulous studded booties from Steve Madden (for $20, and are actually inspired by the Gucci Babouska bootie) last year and have been lusting to wear them since it got cooler.
top alloy, vest old navy, shorts target, tights and bag old navy, bangles kohl's and bitten, belt vintage, booties steve madden
Happy Monday ;)