30 September 2016

A Fall Floral


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I've been seeing this print around the Insta-blog sphere these past few weeks, so when I came upon it while out browsing, I couldn't help but to try it out myself. This print also comes in a dress version but the tunic felt the most versatile for me (because I live in jeans in the cooler months). The print is really too pretty when seen in real life and perfectly comfortable for the current Southeastern weather.

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Top: Old Navy pintuck swing (also a dress version)
Jeans: Banana Republic factory (worn before - sim under $60, sim under $30)
Bracelets: J.Crew (sim leopard under $13, sim leopard wide)
Shoes: Jessica Simpson (worn before - sim, sim)
Bag: Coach pebbled duffle (worn before - sim, sim more structured, sim fringed for $55)

black floral swing top


28 September 2016

Style Lately

Sept1
Almost time to hang up the gingham and break out the plaids
(factory version of the blazer / sim: shirt, shoes).

Sept2
Meow (sim: blouse, skirt, belt).

Sept3
A bit of pink and my new favorite type of footwear for this warm fall
(exact: bag, shoes / sim: sweater).

Sept4
Styling from last autumn for this one (exact: sweater / sim: blazer, necklace).

Sept5
End-of-week style (exact: top / sim: skirt, sandals).

Sept6
Always in stripes (sim: blazer, shirt, necklace).

Sept7
And ... never enough with the stripes (exact: bracelets, top / sim: skirt).

26 September 2016

Moto-ing this Season

I've been doing some business traveling this past week, thus the blog silence. I heard temps are finally going to drop to the 80s Fahrenheit at home this week however, so there's hope yet it may finally start feeling like fall. I'm pulling out my light jackets in preparation and this khaki moto piece is one of my long-time favorites. How I managed to snag this on super-sale way back when I'll never know, but I guess it was meant-to-be in my closet!

tweed + khaki moto jacket

Jacket: J.Crew tweed and khaki moto (worn before - sim, sim pricey, sim solid textured, sim solid in pink)
Top: Lands' End shaped stripe on sale (sim pricey, sim, sim under $12)
Jeans: J.Crew distressed matchstick (worn before - sim for $35, sim)
Sunglasses: Le Specs weekend riot (sim pricey, sim for $55)
Shoes: Zara (sim, sim under $50)
Bag: Milly astor crossbody (worn before - sim, sim on sale)

14 September 2016

September Wishlisting

Official fall is about a week away, so I think it's safe for me to finally get myself into a cooler weather state of mind. I'm treading slowly though since it's still literally pretty hot here, so I'm looking at light layers. Here are some pretties from Shopbop that I currently have my eyes on - and all these links are direct and not affiliate:

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Colorblocked bags by: Kate Spade / Tory Burch / Salar / Clare V. / Alexander Wang

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12 September 2016

While it's Still Gingham Season

blue gingham + red floral

I figure I better get the more summery looks out of the way before I get overcome by the impending sea of puffer vests and blanket scarves. This was a more casual look for my office place that I think would also be appropriate for a weekend lunch date by replacing the heels with some sandals.

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Top: J.Crew factory classic gingham on sale (worn before - sim tie-front)
Skirt: Talbots (worn before - sim, sim pencil silhouette)
Bracelets: J.Crew hammered double cuff (sim) & Kate Spade set in stone in gold, silver, rose gold
Ring: Nakamol jennifer (sim smaller only $8, sim luxe)
Shoes: Michael Kors hamilton (worn before - sim, sim peep-toe)
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff isobel hobo (worn before -sim, sim for $35)

blue gingham + red floral

08 September 2016

Style Lately

Sep1
Enjoying every last day of summer (exact: top, skirt, bag, shoes, bracelets).

Sep2
Making a statement (sim: necklace, cardigan, skirt).

Sep3
One of my all-time favorite skirts (sim: blouse, skirt, shoes, tote).

Sep4
Day off work style (exact: bag, sunglasses, sandals / sim: top, necklace).

Sep5
Pattern playful (sim: cardigan, skirt).

Sep6
Mid-week date night (exact: top / sim: skirt, sandals, clutch).

Sep7
Neutral animal print (sim: cardigan, dress, bracelet).

06 September 2016

Leaning Towards Fall

OK, fall is literally still weeks away and I am expecting a full five days at least of 90-degree plus weather ahead, so no, I am not going to be prancing around in plaid scarves, puffer vests or boots any time soon. Plus I've always been told that I should never wish away time.

However, I do look forward to cooler weather, so while I'm getting another fresh pedi, I'll also peruse some fall friendly styles on my favorite site for online browsing - Shopbop. Check out some of my fall-ready faves below - and these links are not direct, not affiliate:

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Shopbop Sept16

02 September 2016

Still Summer

The start of September pretty much means "OMG it's fall, y'all!" across a large portion of the blogosphere. Considering I live in the Southeast however, it just means it's going to still be really hot for another two months (that and fall doesn't start for three more weeks, but whatevs ...) So my nod to the idea of autumn will be to look cooler-weather ready but in summer-appropriate fabrics.  

green lace skirt

Sweater: J.Crew convertible jewel collar (worn before - sim, sim in navy under $35, sim in grey but luxe)
Skirt: J.Crew contrast floral lace (worn before - sim pencil silhouette, sim w/black embroidery, sim ruffled hem)
Brooch: Zara (sim simpler, sim under $13)
Shoes: Guess (worn before - sim, sim pricey, sim peep-toe)
Bag: Milly astor mini (worn before - sim, sim under $30)