We (Kinda) Go Together

Before this outfit, if you would have asked me if it's OK to wear a navy skirt with red polka-dots and a pink sweater, I might have given you a funny look. But as it turns out, it worked pretty well. Sometimes you just have to try it on and give it a chance!

Sweater: J. Crew Tippi in Neon Fuchsia

Oxblood Patent Wedges: Target Melinda Wedge

Skirt: The Limited

Necklace: Vintage

Belt: J. Crew

One Versatile Bootie

It's funny how we think we need 20 different shoe options every day to ensure a cute outfit. But as I found out on my recent trip for the Thanksgiving holiday I really only needed one. 

I left the house in these brown Old Navy booties and wore them with every outfit for the next 3 days. Lesson learned; brown booties work in almost all situations. Zipper booties are great for flying (easy on/off at security), and finally, I don't need nearly as many pairs of shoes as I own... but that is by no means going to stop me from shopping! 

And just in case you were wondering the order of these outfits, it was this to school on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, this dressier option on Thanksgiving itself, and what you see below for the trip home. 

Old Navy Prefect Tee in Oatmeal (at stores)

Express "Magic" Pants (linked here)
The Limited Half-sleeve sweater (from last winter)

Old Navy Faux-Leather Brown Booties

OIA JULES via ETSY necklace (none on her page right now but I'm sure she would make one for you if you send her a link to the one I'm wearing!)

Michael Kors watch
Target Sunglasses

Magic Pants!

I knew I was going to be uncomfortably full from the previous night's giant dinner at Brazzaz, so I opted for these sweatpant-like legging jeans! They served me well all day long, and ironically people kept telling me how thin I looked. It certainly wasn't the whole cow I ate the night before making me look that way... had to be the pants! With that said, I suggest you all run out and get a pair because these pants are magic!

Black pants: Express Ponte Knit 5-Pocket Pant, Shoes: Nine West outlet, Striped top: The Limited (buy here for 40% off), Blazer: Aritzia, Pin: Vintage, Necklace: Forever 21(recent), Bracelet: Charming Charlies, Watch: Michael Kors

Dots + Stripes

I felt like this was probably my most teachery outfit of the school year so far. The whole thing felt very girly but also very prim and proper.

 Usually I wouldn't steal an entire look from one store but after I picked up this skirt, I couldn't think of a thing to wear it with. When I looked it up online on The Limited website, I saw it paired with this boatneck top.  I love the mixing of patterns but what I loved the most was that when I got this top it was on sale for 50% off! Problem solved. I think next time this skirt will go great with my light blue button down dress shirt.

So anyone out there reading, I think I'm tired of this hair of mine. Any suggestions on what you think I should do? Cut it? Let it grow? Color? I've even been toying with the idea of being a brunette again too. Any ideas please leave them in the comments below! I'd really appreciate it!

 If nothing else, This skirt is very fun to spin in!

Oxblood pointy toe flats: ShoeMint Hillary, Polka dot skirt (on sale here for 40% off!) and Striped boatneck top (buy here): The Limited, Black Wrap watch: La Mer

Fall Trends: Oxblood, Leather and Lace

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It's not news to you if you have cracked open any September issue: THE color of fall is oxblood.

I must say, at first I was highly disappointed.

I have never been a fan of the color aside from on my nails, but now that I've visited some of my favorite stores and have seen the pieces there to work with, I quickly changed my tune.

It started with lips. I thought to myself: "I will give in and embrace oxblood in a lip," then it spread to the feet with my new Shoemint bow flats.

After that it was in full swing. I am keeping the trend more focused on the lower half of my body since it kind of clashes with my red hair when placed too close to my face.

Above are my favorite new fall purchases embracing all three of the hot new trends.

1. Target Shops Kirna Zabete: Dress in tweed and faux leather trim - runs really short so I'll be wearing this one with leggings. $44.99

2. J Crew Tippi sweater: in polka dot $89.50 (I didn't actually purchase this one, just tried it on but the color didn't work for me. Still a really cute sweater though.)

3. The Limited: Elbow-sleeve lace top $39.90 ( I got it for 40% off!) I love the faux leather neckline detailing!

4. Zara: PIQUÉ LEGGINGS in dark red $35.90 run super small. Go up a size!

5. DSW: Etienne Aigner Celtic boots in burgundy- I can honestly say these boots were love at first sight! I only tried one on and already knew they were perfect. They are such a great shade of red that can be worn as a neutral throughout fall and winter. I personally think they look like Chanel boots when taking a quick glance at the branding on the hardware. These however, will only cost you $139.95 and are totally combining the black hardware look that has been popping up on handbags and the oxblood & leather trends.

6. Shoemint: Hillary in Wine Patent- I don't know how many times I've told people about Shoemint that had never heard of it. If you haven't yet, go check it out here and get 20% off your first purchase!

Beauty bonus: Here are the two lip colors that started this whole thing, both are from Sephora.

*Rouge Shine Lipstick #46 in Soul mate- This is like a practice dark lip for people who might be a little put off by the bold color. A nice wash of color with some shine.

*Rouge cream Lipstick in Crush R23 - This is the real deal. Dark, bold and sultry!

        Tip: I like to layer Soul Mate over Crush for a layer of shine on top!