It is finally crisp and fall like here in Virginia and it’s time to break out the boots! Much as I love the ease and casualness of a good summer flip flop, I’ve been waiting patiently to look for a few new boots to fill my closet. Here are 10 great pairs for every style and every occasion, casual to grungy to dressy!
1.Bed Stu Manchester Boot $295
6.Sonoma Goods for Life Women’s Wedge Ankle Boots $45
7.Michael Kors Clara Boot $125
8.Urban Outfitters Thelma Suede Ankle Boot $98
I hadn’t been keeping up with posting last week because I was out of the country, visiting Colombia! We made our first trek to South America because my son was selected to play in a soccer tournament there. I wasn’t sure what to expect in Colombia, but we thoroughly enjoyed it! The landscape is uniquely tropical and mountainous, the food was delicious and the people were welcoming. For sure, many of the fashion trends in Colombia don’t speak to my particular style, as it’s muy sexy, muy tight, leaving nada to the imagination type of style. Think of a more casual version of Sophia Vergara and that describes how about 80% of women in the 18 to 55 year old range dress there. One of the big trends I saw in Colombia is also hot here is the US, it’s the distressed jean. This is a wardrobe staple I can definitely embrace for fall. Here’s a selection of some of my favorites, all under $80!
1. Arizona Distressed Medium Wash Ankle Skinny Jeans $60
2. Dollhouse Women’s Mid Rise Rolled Cuff Destructed Jeans $32.99
3. AEO Denim X4 Jegging $59.94
4. Miss Me Ripped Gray Wash Skinny Jeans $67.99
5. Old Navy Mid-Rise Raw-Edge Rockstar Jeans for Women $36.94
6. Express Low Rise Distressed Skinny Jean $79.90
7. Piper Deconstructed Skinny Jeans $48.00
8. H&M Boyfriend Low Ripped Jean $39.99
Here’s how I’d style the distressed jeans for fall. How will you wear them?
Lots of people I know are headed to fall weddings in the next couple of weekends! This week’s “What to Wear Wednesday” could maybe help give you a few suggestions so you’ll be the best dressed guest in attendance. This first look is super versatile because it could work in spring or fall. I particularly like it for autumn because of the rich amethyst combined with a bit of orange and green. The Pamella Roland Dahlia gown gets completed with a simple black patent envelope clutch, ankle strap sandal and antique-look amethyst earrings.
1- Pamella by Pamella Roland Dahlia Watercolor Gown
2- Novica Amethyst Dangle Earrings
3- Pedro Garcia Black Patent Snap Clutch
4- Stuart Weitzman Black Patent Nudist Heel
I am a sucker for polka dots. Sometimes it’s hard to pull them off without looking like you’re wearing your nine-year-old daughter’s clothes. Well this Jill Stuart gown does sophisticated gold polka dots in the most spectacular way.
5- Jill by Jill Stuart Orleans Gown
8- Asos Metallic Slim V-Bar Clutch
9- Chinese Laundry Lacy Gold Dazzle Metallic Heel
For a less formal wedding, this short copper and black Martin Grant houndstooth number capitalizes on the copper trend this year. The look is rounded out by filigree copper and black dangle earrings, a copper cuff, Dior sunglasses, and black Marchesa heels (that could also work with a work outfit or jeans).
10- Martin Grant Bronze Houndstooth Dress
11- Candy Luxx Black Beaded Filagree Earring
13- Dior Copper Gold Blue Sunglasses
14- Marchesa Charlotte Black Heel
Are you headed to a fall wedding? Share your outfit choice with us!
I was planning on posting something more fall wardrobe oriented, but since it is pouring rain here in Northern Virginia today and apparently it’s supposed to continue for the next 3 days. So rather than be all glum about the dreary weather here, I thought we’d do a roundup of some rain jacket and boot pairings. Here are some that would brighten a rainy day. (And that black Burberry trench is phenomenal, but let’s be real, it costs more than the contents of my entire closet).
You never know where you’re going to get inspiration from. I saw this room that was showcased as one of Williams Sonoma Home’s curated interior looks for their website. I really like the look (because let’s face it, those wood windows, floors and beams are killer) but I also thought you could get this same “Modern Rustic” feel in an outfit too. Here’s their interior and my take on a fall modern rustic ensemble:
Nothing is more fall-like than the coziness of a hooded sweatshirt, a pumpkin spice latte or ANYTHING PLAID! There were times when plaid was reserved for Scots, lumberjacks or Kurt Cobain fans in the early 90’s. I’m so glad that this trend has seen an uptick in the last year and based on what I’m seeing in stores and at fashion week it seems to still have a pretty good head of steam.
Here are 2 ways to wear plaid this fall, one for work and the other for a casual weekend. Click the item on the numbered list to visit the source.
1.Nordstrom, Leather Trim Plaid Wool Blazer
2. Kohl’s, Relic Monroe Satchel
3. World Market, Red Kalamkari Scarf
4. Nordstrom, BP. Faux Suede Belt
5. ASOS, Gipsy 100 Denier Luxury Opaque Tights1
6. Peruvian Connection, Silk Slip Dress
3. Macy’s, Fossil Stella Watch
5. Kohl’s, Vera Wang Pyramid Stud Earrings
1. Anthropologie, Homestead Off-The-Shoulder Top
2. J. Crew Tassel Chain Necklace
3. Macy’s, Style and Co. Dark Wash Denim Jacket
4. J. Crew, Signature Leggings
6. World Market, Gold Large Teardrop Earrings
7. American Eagle, AEO Aviator Sunglasses