Wine Tasting Elegant

Lace Peter Pan Collar Dress- H&M

Tights- Forever 21

Jeweled Ballet Flats- Forever 21

Lipstick- Estee Lauder

I have been waiting all year to wear this dress! I bought it last year and I love it because it's the perfect transitional item from summer to fall. It's warmer than most summer dresses so it's great to wear on a crisp fall day. I love these tights because they can easily dress an outfit up. The tights are a cream color and match the collar on my dress perfectly. I am not typically a fan of wearing all black because it washes me out so I like to add cream accents to make the look less dramatic. Also, adding lipstick is a fun way to add some color! Since the Peter Pan collar on the dress makes a statement in of itself, a necklace is not necessary. I would suggest a simple bracelet or pearl studs if you want to accessorize! 

My pewter ballet flats added to the girly feel of the outfit. Although they are not necessarily the most comfortable shoes, they were a steal and I can never pass up a great buy. :) Metallic and jeweled colors are extremely popular for fall so add some amethyst, sapphire, emerald, ruby, garnet, and citrine to really spice up your fall wardrobe! If you want to be daring, try wearing a jeweled color outfit from head to toe. However, if you want to still embrace the trend without going over the top, let your accessories speak for themselves. Gem tones also sparkle when paired with fabrics such as satins or metallics and clothing details such as pleats and draping!

Although I chose to wear this outfit to go wine tasting with friends, it is also dressy enough to wear to a wedding or other formal event! Happy Monday everyone. Cheers to good friends, fun clothes, and fall festivities! 

Xoxo!

Fall Essentials

Leather Riding Boots - Fabianelli 

Purse - Kate Spade Gold Coast Maryanne

Black Sweater with elbow patches - Marshall's 

These leather boots were definitely a splurge, but I love them! :) They are lined with fur and so comfy. They may be a bit too warm to suit California's attempt at fall weather, but I like pretending that we are actually graced with a fall season. I was surprised to find such good quality boots at Marshall's. They were about 160 dollars with tax, however, they are made in Italy and seem like they are good enough quality that they will last me for quite some time! Leather riding boots are a great way to dress up any outfit. The chestnut brown color of the boots is perfect because it looks great with red, purple, black, or even grey. I will continue to get a ton of use out of these boots for years to come! 

I love my new red bag from Kate Spade. It is the perfect all-around bag. Who says red isn't a neutral nowadays? ;) I say that red is appropriate any time of day. Red is the color of confidence so have fun with it! This bag was also a splurge but as the savy shopper I claim to be, I am always looking around for the best sales. At retail price this bag goes for approximately 400 dollars. Kate Spade was doing a 2 day sale and I was able to snag this fancy bag for 209 dollars with tax! It's large enough for me to carry all my work supplies in and I just love the color. However, as an evening bag, I would probably opt for something smaller!

I have been searching for a sweater with elbow patches for a while now and I FINALLY stumbled across this one at Marshall's for only 17 dollars! Sewing on elbow patches could also be a fairly easy DIY and a fun fall project to do with friends. Here is a good site to refer to if you are looking to DIY! 

http://freshly-picked.com/how-to-sew-leather-elbow-patches-onto-your-cardigan-and-sweater/

Happy Fall shopping lovelies! Xoxo! <3

Frenchies and Fall Weather

French Bulldog Blouse - Keds

High Heeled Boots - Steve Madden

Pearl Bracelet - Forever 21

Black Jeans - Vigoss

Fall is my favorite season! I just love everything about it. The colder weather makes me feel refreshed and alive. I make sure that my wardrobe reflects my love for autumn. Even though the leaves are changing colors and the trees are being stripped bare, that does not mean that I forgo vibrant colors and fun prints. Fall is an excuse to really let your style shine. Anyone has the ability to dress down during the summer, but it takes a true fashionista to get creative with layers during the colder seasons. 

Blazers are my favorite go-to item during the fall. It isn't quite cold enough yet in California to wear a blazer so I really try to focus on my accessories and shoes/boots in order to make my outfit really pop! I saw this shirt in Macy's a while ago and it was just too expensive. No matter how I tried to justify it, I just couldn't bring myself to make such a lavish purchase. Anyways, the beauty of being a shopaholic is that if you shop frequently enough, things go on sale. :) About a month ago, I was shopping in Macy's and saw that this adorable blouse was on sale for 22 bucks! I got it immediately and couldn't have been more proud of myself that I had waited patiently for something I really loved! It felt great to be a smart and price-conscious shopper! When you are trying to decide whether or not to put forth the money, it is important to think of items you already have in your closet. Try to think of the practicality of the clothing (what will you wear it with and for what occasion?). 

Because the french bulldog blouse was fun and lively, I wanted to pair it with more classic and elegant pieces. With that said, the only piece of jewelry I wore was a pearl bracelet. I also opted for black jeans and stiletto black boots to give me some height. I absolutely love that it is cold enough for me to wear my boots again. :) This was a great outfit to wear to work because it was professional, but age appropriate at the same time. I got so many compliments on my outfit! 

Have a lovely fall! I'm off to indulge in a pumpkin spice latte! Xoxo! <3