Bowl me over

Quickie post, but I just love this outfit! The bowler hat is essential with my not freshly washed hair and curling iron mishap on my forehead! Gotta love using accessories to your benefit. How do you switch up your accessories? 

xo

-a-

 

Style with flare..

 Sometimes a good dose of leather and a crop sweater will improve one's mood. I love this outfit, because it is actually comfortable and hits a real stylish tone! One of the absolute greatest things about fall is tights! I am not a huge fan of showing leg, but with tights it's in the bag. I can wear a chic skater skirt without the worry. What's your favorite fall item? 

xo

-a-

Get the look:

Top: Nordstrom Savvy, Similar via Forever 21, Similar via Nasty Gal

Skirt: Similar

Shoes: Nordstrom

Le Tote est tres chic

I became intrigued by Le Tote while reading one of my favorite blogs, Sarah's Real Life. In her words, "it's like Netflix for clothes". She nailed it! You go through an array of cute styles and 'add to your closet' and then they send you 5 items from your closet. You can keep them for as long as you'd like or return them quickly to receive another tote. Also, you can purchase one or all items at a discounted price! I put a link to sign up and it gets me points :), so if you feel inclined to check it out, please use my link:

Check out Le Tote

This blue dress is one of the amazing items I received and I'm fighting the urge to purchase it! So comfy and I love the pockets. The blue is so on trend and perfect for the upcoming season. 

Get the look: 

Dress: Le Tote

Necklace: Anthropologie

Ruffles for days...

I love this ivory petticoat clip I got from Forever 21. It is a great way to, quite literally, add some flare to an outfit! It also adds a bit of drama, which anyone who know me will attest to my love of drama. I also adore a monochromatic color palatte, because it opens up your mind to textures and details that color can often guide you to ignore. The slip is kind of difficult to pair, but I really like it with this crop top, so it doesn't cover up the ruffles, because..why cover up ruffles? You have to top...well I suppose bottom off any good outfit with a good pair of shoes. These adorable black booties are an essential for so many outfits and especially this one. The black elongates the leg while adding the slightest amount of heel, because post Purdue my heel height tolerance went waayyy down (literally).

How do you incorporate different textures into your style?

xo

-a-

Get the look:

Sweater: Painted Threads via Nordstrom (old), Similar via TopShop, Similar Charlotte Russe

Slip: Similar

Leggings: Old Navy (ps. active leggings is where it's at if you want coverage)

Shoes: DSW (old), Diba via DSW (same brand and style, new season)

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am an old school film buff! One fantastic staple in fashion is the lbd (little black dress) and the second is Audrey Hepburn. No one can truly encompass her beauty and grace, but one can try to emulate her impeccable style. She is the queen of simplicity and the lbd. I love this dress from Nordstrom, because it is flattering, simple, and versatile. I also love long sleeves! I had to spice it up with a good statement piece of jewelry, naturally. Who's your fashion icon?

xo

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Get the look:

Dress: Tildon via Nordstrom, Same Dress Tank Version

Necklace: Nordstrom (Random assortment of styles)

Sunglasses: Tory Burch via Nordstrom