The Burgundy & Browns!

Fall means fall colors found in fashion and frankly I love it.  

I love the deeper, darker colors that fall brings...hey they look good on everyone and make you look slimmer...bonus & bonus ;)

Oxblood, grays, dark browns and deep navy seem to be the trend this Fall and I love them all.  So I thought I'd share a few of my favorite finds in oxblood burgundy, browns & grays (and a few I've ordered too).  

Sole Society Bag

This bag combines both oxblood and chocolate brown colors.  I love the flared out sides and its not too big...if you go to the site you can see it on the model for sizing. And at under $50 its a pretty sweet deal too. (yes it is coming home to mama here in VA hahaha)

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Lush Roll Tab Shirt
I have a few of these shirts...shhh....Alexa calls them my signature shirts hahaha. But they are so comfy and light and can be dressed down or up depending on what you want.  I just got this floral version and I adore it.  It has some burgundy in it so I'm going to pair it with a dark burgundy tank underneath, jeans and my riding boots.

Clarks Flats

Love the deep color of these flats and they are by Clarks so they are sure to super-comfy too.

And the bow and trim make a nice touch too.

Chocolate Brown Sweater
I have a few of these blousey cardigans and I love them...great material and easy to layer.
At $42 each they are a good buy and quality made...I'm adding this chocolate brown one to my collection.

Burgundy Pearl Earrings
These lovely freshwater pearl earrings would be GORGEOUS with any of the fall color clothes.
Elegant and stylish and a bargain at only $12 on Etsy!

Clarks Women's Mission Zelle Boot

I am a boot girl...my fave part of the cooler weather months is wearing my boots.  I have quite a collection but I wear them all the time and just love them.  I've been looking for some gray boots since last year and found these by Clarks and loved the style...I got them from Amazon and they fit perfectly and were a great price too at $58.

These boots at Sole Society in navy are sweet too!

Clarks Burgundy Boots
These boots are on my Christmas wish list for the hubs...I love the style and mix of leather and suede..and the gorgeous color too.  But at $150 they are pricey, but so purty ;)

Hollister Ponte Jeggings

I like any kind of pant that starts with "PONTE"..its super soft and stretchy..how can you not love that right?  I have a black and gray pair that I love to death..I mean I LURVE them ;)

These are from Hollister and are in that oxblood/burgundy color (they come in navy too)...they will be cute paired with a gray tunic sweater I have and those gray boots.  Or dressed up with heels and a silky black top. Lots of options with these and only $25 online. (and they sit at your normal waist so no bum-crack allowed)

Essie "Skirting The Issue" and "Partners In Crime"

Of course you have to polish your nails and toes for fall too right?  I'm going with my fave Essie polishes and these two are perfect to match up with the fall colors.  The pics above look a little lighter than they actually are..they are much deeper when you actually see them in person.

Skirting the Issue is a deep burgundy...Partners in Crime is a chocolatey brown.

**remember check Amazon for Essie products..usually $3-4 cheaper*

Burgundy Blouse

Beautiful burgundy blouse from Nordstroms that would be great to pair with jeans or dress up with heels and a skirt.  And best part is...its only $38!

Infinity Scarf

This scarf would look great for this fall with the browns and burgundys...love the pretty floral pattern on this.

Gray Cargo Jacket

I have this jacket in the army green color and yup...I love it.  Its not too heavy so its perfect for for fall and those in-between weather days.  It also cinches a bit in the middle so you can make a nice silhouette.  And hey cargo jackets are really in style now...but this one is classically styled so it will be able to be worn for years.

Sam Edelman Riding Boots

Riding boots are always in style no matter what year it is.  I have a pair of boots very similar to these above...had them for over 5 years and they are still beautiful and so comfy. The dark brown color is both flattering and works with everything.  I bought these this year Sam Edelman Penny HERE for my new boot of the season...I wanted a lighter camel color to change things up now and again.  They are an investment but the quality is great as long as you take care of them...brush the suede, use a water-resistant spray on them and clean them off well before putting in closet.  I have 2 pairs of Frye boots that are some of my most fave boots ever...they are very expensive but they will resole them for you and they wear fabulously too.  If you want a boot that will last for many years you have to invest a bit more money for them.  I buy my boots to last and wear the heck out of them during the cold months.

What's on your MUST-HAVE FALL fashion list??

Weekend Plans!

WEEKEND LINKS!

We have a busy four days for the Memorial Day weekend!  Hubs has off today thru Monday so we are going to try to knock a lot of our house/yard to-dos off the list.  Monday we have a Nats baseball game so we will be in DC for the day.  But they are calling for sunny skies and 80 degs all weekend so it will be BEAUTIFUL weather wise...gotta love that!

All my flowers are starting to bloom and I just love this time of year!

My sinuses disagree but we are willing to feel miserable a bit for the outdoor beauty ;)

These are Knockout Roses and I have 7 of them around my house....they bloom profusely over the summer and are perfect for cutting and having in the house.  I clip mine back everytime the blooms die and they continue to bloom thru late October most years.

Nordstroms is having their HUGE 40% off sale...so in case you need things or need to stock up...ummm or just WANT things...now's a good time.  I ordered these maxi dresses by Lush for both Alexa and I...we got coral and black and will trade off for different looks (on sale for $38 each).  

Maxi dresses are so easy to wear and cool for the summer...I love them.

And I got these cute gladiator wedges from DSW to wear with my maxi dresses, shorts and pants this summer.  I had accumulated a lot of points so I got $25 off...whooohooo! Gotta love that!

I will be making some of these yummy Strawberry Cheesecake Pudding Cookies (lemon recipe avail. too) for our weekend dessert.  Look super easy to make and very yummy!

And I will be listening to some great new country music while I work too.  I have my friend Trent Tomlinson's new song on replay lately "Come Back To Bed"....he's an amazing songwriter and singer.  Check him out if you get a minute!

Hope you have a wonderful weekend no matter what your plans are! See ya back here on Monday!!

Coral Started It!

One Pair of Pants = 7 Outfits!

It all started with these coral jeans I got from White House Black Market.  I wanted a pair of coral pants that I could wear throughout the year, not just this Spring. So like I usually do I went to all my fave online stores till I found a pair.  These are $78 and have some stretch in them (they come in a curvy style too)...I used an online coupon and got them for $66...not bad!  And they are good quality clothes from White House Black Market so I know they will last.

I wanted to create a few different outfits that are easy to put together for a multitude of occasions.  When you can wear something many times it makes the $ investment worth more to your fashion closest right?  And you can take a bright color like this coral and MAKE it a neutral.

So I created 7 different looks with this one pair of pants (that I LOVE)!

OUTFIT #1

First outfit I paired them with this Old Navy top that I love...its lightweight, have ruching at the top and is long enough to wear as a coverup over your swimsuit or with leggings. This top here would be cute with these pants too. I love blues paired with coral...so pretty and definitely perfect for Spring.  Belt is by Tarnish and is from Nordstrom and I have it in cream as well...love it.  Pearl bracelets are from Silpada.  I wore this outfit on Saturday to run errands with the hubs.

Shoes are by Steve Madden (in bone color) from Nordstrom as well, I love a comfy & cute nude wedge because you can wear them with a ton of things (skirts, jeans, pants, shorts, dresses).  Not too high of a heel so perfect for running errands in or going out to lunch with friends too.

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OUTFIT #2

And of course they look cute paired with anything white!  I love white t-shirts in all styles but the ones that have the ruching on the sides are my fave right now.  Mine is from Loft last year but they have some out this year too by many different brands/stores...Target had some too.  The belt is from Levis that I got in NYC many years ago and it is hands down still my favorite belt.  

The floral scarf I picked up at Nordstrom...its an infinity scarf ($18) and I love the floral pattern that will look good with cream, white, coral, pink, yellow and more! Bracelets and ring are all from Charming Charlie...I love a good bargain and I pick up lots of jewelry from there to wear that I can pair up with other things I have in my jewelry box.

The shoes are by Calvin Klein and yep they look high but they are super cushy and comfy...love them!  I had some coupons adding up to $30 off at DSW so I got these for a steal...worth every penny.  I will be wearing them with EVERYTHING this summer...just watch!

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OUTFIT #3

And of course I had to pair the pants with black...I love black and I love making these sweet coral pants a bit more edgy too!  The Michael Kors blazer is from Nordstroms that I've had for a couple of years...but it must do well because they still have it HERE for sale. I have worn it probably 200+ times and it holds its shape well, packs easily and is a nice weight.  The t-shirt is a slouchy shirt with a leather pocket that I got at Charming Charlie.  I just ordered this long, double pendant here that I will totally pair with this outfit.

The owl bracelet is one of my faves and I picked up when I was in Charleston,SC last year....if you google owl cuffs quite a few variations come up.  I believe I paid about $25 for mine and I wear it ALL the time.

Shoes are Franco Sarto (one of my fave brands) and look great paired with anything all year long.

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OUTFIT #4

And why not go monochromatic and all out pink right?  This pale pink looks nice with the darker coral and a different pair of tan wedges.  The shirt is from ages ago (Loft)..I hold onto clothes for a long time  if I love them, they are good quality and they are classic.  Can't go wrong with a wrap top for summer in a pretty pink.  Shoes are by Clarks & are from a few years ago too, but these here would be a cute alternative.

OUTFIT #5

And you can dress them up for date night as well!  They look great paired with a pretty top and dressing accessories right?  The top I bought with birthday money from White House Black Market...its silky and I adore the fluttery sleeves and waistband.  I coudn't find it online so I'm not sure if its out of stock because it was a newer item.  Shoes are by Guess that I got to wear with a Christmas dress and I love the shiny patent leather...they are on sale at Zappos right now ;)


OUTFIT #6

Navy also looks great paired with coral...think outside the box when pairing items with a bright color. The navy tones the pink down a bit and makes a statement.  This is one of the Gap lightweight sweaters I got in early Spring...perfect for Spring and Fall/Winter and I love the colors...its on sale now for $24.99!  I didn't get a picture of my feet because my cat was OBSESSED with staring into the mirror while I did this out fit LOL...and yes my dog Baylee had to be in the picture too.  When you have 8 animals there is little escape ;)

On my feet I had my Michael Kors flats on...I have them in hot pink too and LOVE them...so comfy and stylin'.  But white, brown or nude sandals/wedges or boots would look great with this too.

OUTFIT #7

And last but not least I paired them with a floral top and Coach sandals for a casual everyday look.  The top is from Loft from 2 years ago but its one of my faves.  The sandals I got because I love the nude color and style...nice and casual.  Nail polish by Essie (In The Cab-ana) LOL!

Both of these colors (yellow & aquas) would look awesome paired with coral as well.

Winter Style Files

Winter Style Files

I love fashion...always have, always will..its just something that makes me happy.

Now I'm not a total fashionista...I don't wear some of the latest absurd trends nor do I pay gobs of cash for items and I don't spend hours looking at clothes.  But I do like to take trendy pieces and add them into what I already own and add a few classics along the way.

And Polyvore.com is a GREAT place to play around with clothes...like a big closet..except the clothes are free to dress up in.  I like to create fashion-boards of styles I like and then save them...gives me an idea of what to look for online or in stores.  

Below are two that are my current faves and I'm setting out to buy a few things that are similar.  These are styles that have some classic elements but also a few trendy and fun items thrown in (keep trendy items cheap, pay more for classics is my motto).

Warm White Winter by sjdean 

White chunky knit sweater, $24 / Jacket, $315 / MICHAEL Michael Kors cream skinny jeans, $66 / Steve Madden brown slouch boots  $133/ Nica shoulder bag, $88 / Olivia Burton watch, $115 / River Island earrings, $7.98 / With Love From CA brown infinity scarf  $17/ Edward Bess lip gloss, $41 

The Links above are the actual items I pinned...I just liked them...doesn't mean I'm buying them but its a good launching point.  Nothing I pinned is too expensive except the leather jacket and I expect to pay about $200-350 for a nice jacket like that...but it will last and last. I have a black one already and am debating over whether to get a dark brown or cream one...love dark brown but the cream /camel one speaks to me too.  And those boots...oh I have a thing for boots lemme tell ya..borderline obsessive ;)  And that scarf..only $17...yup its definitely a must have for me..cute and animal prints are IN y'all!  The rest of the items I have similar ones of...I got the cream skinny jeans at Abercrombie though.

These are my new boots from Nordstroms by Dolce Vita..aren't they cute?

They are super comfy too...the black ones fell into my cart this week...they will be here Saturday!  I'm a shoe-addict what can I say...but I do wear them I promise!

Scarlet Biker Girl by sjdean 

Acne Studios dress / IRO black vest / Mango side zip black pants, $32 / Valentino engineer boots / Rebecca Minkoff handbag $185/ GUESS bracelet $32/ Luxury Fashion earrings / Pieces black metal ring, $6.77 / Loop scarf $17/ Hourglass Cosmetics blue lip gloss, $34 / Essie nail polish

I like the classic elements in this look..but with a side of biker girl thrown in ;)  A little fun with fashion I say.  Leggings are always in style...just remember to cover your tush..that's just not attractive in my opinion.  Love the black leather vest and motorcycle boots with studs...gives it a bit of "bad girl" right?  And the scarlet breaks up the monotone look and its just a fun color to add in.  The boots are like $2000...ummm yeah no...I love ya Valentino but I found boots similar at Zappos for under $150 :)  I have the leggings, sweater, rings, purse, lip gloss and scarf already...just need the vest and boots but on a cheaper price scale.

These are my other new boots...they are by Franco Sarto (one of my fave shoe designers) and super comfy...I wanted a flat black boot since I have already have lots of heeled boots...nice for slick weather.  Good for wearing with jeans and leggings this winter!  Although I've been thinking of getting me & Alexa some Hunter boots like these here (I want grey & she wants the feather blue).

Are you a scarf addict like me too?  They add such a nice pop of color or pattern to your outfits AND keep you warm when the weather is chilly.  I cannot wear turtleneck shirts/sweaters anymore because I feel claustrophobic in them (yup I'm odd like that and will start sweating & pulling at them like a weirdy) but I can wear loose scarves with no issue and they keep me warm.  If you have older sweaters or shirts they can revive them a bit and change it up for you.  I'm totally NOT a scarf snob..I don't care what the brand is as long as its a color/pattern I dig and its not scratchy.  And I love these scarves from Amazon.com...only $5-8 each and they come in SO MANY colors.  I have about 7 of them that Alexa and I share. Check out the other scarves on Amazon too for great deals and styles.  As much as I love the Kate Spade scarves I just cannot justify that price KWIM?  If you have scarves that aren't infinity loops...just tie the ends up tight and poof there you go...just tuck the ends under when you loop it around your neck and no one will know.

This is what I narrowed my purse choices down to for this fall/winter. ..I love the styles and the colors will go with most of what I have.  I have a black purse and a scarlet patent leather purse by Coach that I use during the winter as well...but it is time for a new brown one.  If you invest in a Coach purse and take care of it, it will last forever.  I use purses from 10 years ago still...they are worth the investment if you can swing it.  So not sure which one (although I'm leaning towards the first one)...oh hard decisions..I like these kind of decisions though right?

Y'all know I love my Essie nail polishes...they last forever and have the best selection of colors.  This fall these are my fave new colors they've come out with.

Don't Sweater It is a pinkish-beige...Cashmere Bathrobe is a sparkly graphite grey..Vested Interest is a grayish-green that looks great with jeans (its on my toes now) ;)

Buy Essie on Amazon.com as you can sometimes get TWO for the price you usually pay for one in the store..no lie!

And I love this Essie Miss Fancy Pants I have on now...its a nice greige color..good neutral for fall!