Orange You Glad It's Fall?

I have been waiting what feels like an eternity to wear this shirt! I got it back in June in NYC at Joe Fresh! I find orange a tricky color to wear in Fall/Winter because when pairing with darker colors, especially black, the look can turn very "Halloweeny" very fast.

I averted this situation by paring it with this tan velvety dot-print skirt I picked up from Anthropologie last year on sale for something ridiculously cheap (for there) like $39!

What are your feelings on orange? How do you steer clear of the dreaded Halloween look?

Skirt: Corded Dots pencil skirt Anthropologie, Orange silk top: Joe Fresh, Belt: Forever 21, Shoes: C label Hudson via Piperlime, Necklace: Banana Republic Outlet, Earrings: Forever 21

A Few of My Favorite Things...

This outfit was an opportunity for me to wear so many of my favorite things, all at the same time!

This blazer is essentially a cozy sweatshirt masquerading as a structured blazer. The bubble necklace I bought almost 2 years ago when they were still new and fresh at J Crew. The green top is silky but has just a hint of stretch, and who could forget the J Crew favorite, Minnie pants! Also, my new studded flats that I bought in 2 colors I love them so much! So many great pieces I could never pick a favorite.

I had to cancel my hair appointment so I still have time to make a decision on what to do with this red mop. Still open to suggestions cut and color wise! I'd appreciate the ideas!

Green top: Ann Taylor Demure print cargo shirt, Striped blazer: Express ponte blazer, Studded flats: C-Label Hudson 10 via Piperlime, Sunglasses: Target, Bubble Necklace: (old, but by an identical cheap version here on Ebay), Minnie pants: J Crew newer versions here

Some very observant 10-year-old students asked me today why my shoes are always so pointy! Kids these days, they just don't get fashion!

Thanks go to my lovely photog Amy! Visit her blog @allmouthandtrousers

Have a great weekend everyone!

Fall Shoe Favorites All under $70!

1. C Label 11 Hudson $49
2. Sole Society-Kelly $49.95
3. Sole Society- Krista (also in black) $49.95
4. C Label Hudson 10 (in 3 colors) $49
5. Me Too-Patty (in Pewter)
6. Naturalizer- Lennox $49.99
7. Charger by Wanted $69
8. Fringed Booties-Forever 21(in stores in brown as well) $34.80

Fall for me means back to school and back to work. It also means I'll be on my feet all day teaching, so comfortable shoes are a must. Here are my top picks for comfortable shoes for my favorite season of the year! And bonus, most of them under $50! How sweet is that?!

*My outfit pics will be back soon. My kind friend Kaycee let me borrow her lens till my new one gets here!