Early fall work wear

Blazer- Limited  option

top-JCP  option  option

pants- Loft  option  option  option

belt- Belks  option

necklace- JCP  option  option
earrings- JCP   option     option

cuff- Kendra Scott  option  option

 

Fall is still very warm for us here so transition outfits and early fall outfits have more to do with color and pattern than with your typical fall pieces like scarves and sweaters. This orange top paired with navy and plaid made a perfect fall office outfit without being too warm. I love the booties with the ankle pants too. I typically save these booties for the spring (seen here) due to their lighter color but I'm utilizing them for  fall transitions until it gets a little cooler and I can bust out my suede booties.

 

It started raining while I was taking these photos. Ignore the rain drops.

 

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Fall greens - Saturday Shopping

Pantone chose a deeper richer version of emerald to be the fall green this year. It's called Lush Meadow. I'm still partial to olive, so I've rounded up some must have choices in both colors. Which color is your favorite?

 

Kendra Scott 'Elle' Drop Earrings • Kendra Scott • $55–65
KUT from the Kloth 'Diana' Colored Denim Skinny Jeans • KUT from the Kloth • $74.63
RHYTHM 'Suffolk' Wool Felt Hat • rhythm • $24
Pleione Cotton Twill Military Vest (Regular & Petite) • $88
Chelsea28 Tiered Ruffle Hem Dress • $148
Treasure&Bond Plaid Fringe Poncho • $78
Clarks ® 'Chorus Chic' Round Toe Pump (Women) • Clarks • $109.95
Madewell 'Whisper' Cotton V-Neck Pocket Tee • Madewell • $17.50
Sole Society 'Lyriq' Bootie (Women) • Sole Society • $99.95
BLANKNYC 'Easy Rider' Faux Leather Moto Jacket • Blank NYC • $98


The Madewell tee, Kut skinny jeans, and the felt hat are all currently on sale.

Other sales this weekend include The Limited with 50% off everything online. The have some great fall color blazers and pants for work. Old Navy is having a 30-50% off sale with their Pixie pants priced at $25.

Shop more lush meadow and olive:

 

HAPPY SHOPPING! Check out last week's round up of potter's clay/ pumpkin spice items too.

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Last chance picks

It's getting close to the close of the Nordstrom Anniversary sale. Prices will go up August 8. If you haven't caught on to all the hype about this sale yet, this is new fall merchandise discounted up front, not like getting clearance later.

Here are some final picks of items to grab before the sale ends. The BlankNYC jacket has been really popular and is available in only a size or two. If you have ever considered getting a Clarisonic Mia, now is the time. This price is cheaper than Black Friday sale prices. I got one for Christmas last year and we paid more, but I like it for skin cleansing and exfoliation. If you want to try new beauty products, special kits like this are usually a deal and a great way to try a whole set at less cost than purchasing separately.

 

Chelsea28 Jacquard Long Vest • $79.90
Caslon ® Draped Utility Jacket (Regular & Petite) • Caslon • $44.90
BLANKNYC 'Easy Rider' Faux Leather Moto Jacket • Blank NYC • $64.90
Socialite Cowl Neck Shift Dress • Socialite • $24.90
Lush 'Whitney' Bell Sleeve Woven Shift Dress • Lush • $31.90
Wayf Lace-Up Shirtdress • WAYF • $44.90
CLARISONIC 'Mia - Pink' Sonic Skin Cleansing System • clarisonic • $89
MAC 'Look in a Box - Sunblessed' Nude Lip & Eye Kit ($71.50 Value) • M·A·C • $39.50
BCBGeneration 'Devvin' Ankle Bootie (Women) • BCBGeneration • $64.90
BP. 'Tandem' Bootie (Women) • BP • $79.90

Happy Shopping!

Nordstrom sale outfit ideas

The Nordstrom anniversary sale is open for public access today. If you have been watching or thinking about some items and wondering how to wear them, let me show you. I've created three outfits from the items I put in my picks, plus a few extras.  Outfits #1 and #3 would be perfect for fall.


Outfit #1

Panacea Beaded Circle Pendant Necklace • $15.90
Two by Vince Camuto Sleeveless Waffle Stitch Cowl Neck Sweater • $45.90
TOMS Majorca Peep Toe Bootie • Toms • $59.97
NYDJ 'Ami' Colored Stretch Super Skinny Jeans (Regular & Petite) • NYDJ • $75.90

If the sweater has sold out and not restocked, you could always substitute this sweater, this sweater or this top for late summer/early fall.

Outfit #2

I've already got a similar tunic sweater I bought from Nordstrom last year and I've got boyfriend jeans in my closet. The scarf,   bracelet,  and booties are hopefully on their way to me and I can't wait to wear this outfit. I hope the booties fit.  This scarf would work too.

Alex and Ani Wrap Bracelet (Nordstrom Exclusive) • Alex and Ani • $29.90
Hinge 'Villa' Perforated Bootie (Women) • Hinge • $79.90
NYDJ 'Leann' Stretch Slim Boyfriend Jeans (Regular & Petite) • NYDJ • $82.90
DREAMERS BY DEBUT Seam Detail Pullover Sweater • $28.90
Kate Spade New York 'forever' Stud Earrings • Kate Spade • $24.90
BP. 'Autumn' Plaid Scarf • BP • $18.90


Outfit #3

 

 

Kate Spade New York 'forever' Stud Earrings • Kate Spade • $24.90
Phase 3 Whipstitch Wool Floppy Hat • $19.90
BP. Crop Stripe Rib Knit Sweater • BP • $24.90
Vince Camuto 'Peera' Cutout Bootie (Women) (Nordstrom Exclusive) • Vince Camuto • $99.90
BP. Flare Overalls • BP • $64.90

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NSale picks- under $100

BP. Geo Pattern Square Scarf • BP • $18.90
BP. Plaid Square Scarf • BP • $18.90
Halogen ® Silk Skinny Scarf • Halogen • $24.90
Phase 3 Whipstitch Wool Floppy Hat • $19.90
DREAMERS BY DEBUT Seam Detail Pullover Sweater • $28.90
Echo Colorblock Knit Fringe Kimono • Echo • $64.90
BP. Crop Stripe Rib Knit Sweater • BP • $24.90
Ten Sixty Sherman Stripe Mock Neck Tank • Ten Sixty Sherman • $21.90
Two by Vince Camuto Sleeveless Waffle Stitch Cowl Neck Sweater • $45.90
BP. Plaid Tunic Shirt • BP • $28.90
Treasure&Bond Sleeveless Plaid Shirt • $45.90
Free People Crossover Sweater • Free People • $58.90
BP. Flare Overalls • BP • $64.90
NYDJ 'Ami' Colored Stretch Super Skinny Jeans (Regular & Petite) • NYDJ • $75.90
NYDJ 'Leann' Stretch Slim Boyfriend Jeans (Regular & Petite) • NYDJ • $82.90
BLANKNYC Moto Utility Pants • Blank NYC • $51.90
Caslon ® Long Sweater Vest (Regular & Petite) • Caslon • $39.90
Halogen ® Long Side Slit Cardigan (Regular & Petite) • Halogen • $49.90
TOMS Majorca Peep Toe Bootie • Toms • $59.97
Hinge 'Villa' Perforated Bootie (Women) • Hinge • $79.90
Lucky Brand 'Bashina' Perforated Bootie (Women) • Lucky Brand • $89.90
Timberland Earthkeepers ® 'Amston' Boot (Women) • Timberland • $84.90
Vince Camuto 'Peera' Cutout Bootie (Women) (Nordstrom Exclusive) • Vince Camuto • $99.90




Ya'll, I'll admit I've had a difficult time getting into the Nordstrom Anniversary sale. Everyone says it's one of the best ones ever, but I've been seeing everyone's picks and posts and I've not been overly impressed.  It's just that it's so hot here, and we may be wearing shorts into October, it's hard for me to even fathom that I need anything for fall.

Are you tired of seeing the same ol' thing over and over? I am. Just sayin. I know there are some popular items we all like, but I get tired of seeing them. But I will admit that the more I see the posts and the more I search the website, the more things grow on me. So I've been searching for some things that can be worn early fall in the South and layered later in the winter. I've also tried to pick some things that haven't been posted over and over, and I kept it under $100. I don't know about your, but some things just aren't in my budget, even on sale.

 I will also be sharing a business professional set of picks later, so make sure you are following me so you won't miss it. There truly are lots of great items out there and it's hard to stick them all in one post.

It's a great time to stock up on some classics and basics or dip your toes into a trend. The skinny neck scarf is coming onto the scene, so now might be a good time to give this trend a try. They have one in a floral print too. If you need boots, buy them now. I bought my cognac riding boots last year, so I don't need any this year. I've got the boots covered with a cognac pair, black pair, and a couple of heeled pairs for work. That's another reason I can't get into the sale- I've got most of my basics covered.

We are in the early access phase so you need a Nordstrom debit or credit card to shop. Sign up here.

 Happy Shopping!

Peep toes - Saturday shopping

One of the best ways to transition to spring is with the peep toe bootie or shootie. I love them. It's still cool enough in spring for a bootie but warm enough to let your toes out. So go get yourself a pedi and one of these fabulous pairs of shoes. I've chosen twelve for your perusal.

Happy Shopping!

Winter florals

Chambray shirt - Old Navy  option  option  option

sweater- JCP   option   option

skirt- Target  option   option   option 

tights- JCP

booties- Target (old)  option  option  option

necklace- JCP  option  option   option

earrings - JCP  option  option

worn Feb. 7, 2016

 

By this point in the season, most of us start itching for spring, color and some flowers. It's not here yet, so I pulled it into this outfit. The key to fall/winter florals is a dark background so they still look seasonally appropriate. I actually copied this whole outfit from Anne at In Residence.  I just don't have the cool blue suede booties she has, so I wore my black ones. I also wore the same necklace and earrings as the day before. These are my "go to" accessories when I don't have time to think about it.

 

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Marsala tweed

Cardigan- Gap  option  option  option

blouse- TJMaxx  option  option  option

pants- Target  option  option

shoes- TJMaxx  option  option

necklace- Poshmark  option

worn Jan. 20, 2016

 

I purchased this top back in the fall for two reasons- it has my favorite marsala/oxblood/wine color in it, and I knew it would work with my existing wardrobe (last seen here.) I know that I just wore these pants a week ago with black and leopard, but this is one of those pieces that I seem to be stuck on right now and insistent on making outfit after outfit with them. They were a perfect pair to this top.

 

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