Happy Monday babes! There is just something about a pom-pom beanie and this metallic puffer coat that make me happy during the winter months. We finally got some real snow here in Cleveland over the weekend – and let me tell you, it was BEAUTIFUL. On Sunday the sun was shining so we took a little trip down to the Brecksville Nature Center to hand-feed the chickadee birds. It’s so cute, they give you bird seed and you just hold out your hand and wait. I had a little bird eat from my hand twice! It’s a fun activity to do with the family as they have kids crafts inside as well.
Floral Dress with a Leather Jacket
If there is one thing about me and fashion it’s that I don’t really like to follow the ‘fashion rules’ so to speak. I mean, I feel like they were just meant to be broken anyhow. My moto is – wear what FEELS good to you at that time and you can’t go wrong. If you feel good in something and confident about your outfit choice then it really doesn’t matter if it’s ‘on-trend’ or ‘in-season’.
With that being said, one of the things I love doing is wearing floral prints in fall. It lightens the mood a little bit and makes things feel more cheerful and a lot less gray. For this look I wore my floral dress with a leather jacket and studded booties (see how I wore floral with a fuzzy coat a few years ago) to give the look more of a fall vibe. Wearing florals in the fall/winter months is also a great way to make use out of your wardrobe year round as this dress will take you right into spring and summer!
Red & White Polka Dots for Fall
After shooting these photos I realized I really need to tweak my idea of a fall/winter wardrobe. Like hunny, you’re not in California anymore. You’re in Ohio and today is a brisk 35 degrees babe. Lucky for me it was in the upper 40’s when we shot this look but STILL I was pretty darn cold. I still think this look could work here in Ohio for the fall/winter months if you were going out for holiday dinner or drinks with friends and had a big teddy bear coat to throw over top for the few minutes you’re outside. I could totally see this top with some chic wide leg dress pants like these for a holiday gathering.
Fall 2018 Shoe Edit
Something trendy, something classic, something new.
Hi babes, Happy Monday. Nothing new this season I’m just over here lusting over ALL the new fall shoes out there right now. Something about fall shoes just get me. The leather, the buckles, the studs, the FUR. Ugh, not enough money in the bank. Ya feel me?! I am trying to be smart about my shoe investments this fall by not buying too many of the same types of shoes and also by pulling out styles from previous years that are still in style and great condition.
Vintage Blazer
Hi, all! Happy Monday. We’re starting the week off a bit rainy and gloomy here in CLE but that’s what cold pizza leftovers are for, right?! We stopped by Angelo’s Pizza in Lakewood last night for their deep dish pizza and omg, so good. There’s also a darling little vintage shop right next door called Vintage Fashion CLE. Of course I had to pop in and take a look around – such good stuff.
It’s funny because I haven’t been wearing vintage as much lately but was actually wearing this vintage blazer at the time. I picked this blazer up last winter in California at a little thrift store up the street from our old house. It’s vintage Ralph Lauren and was only $10! If you’re not into thrifting, I get it – not everyone is – I linked a few similar blazers for you below. I have been rocking blazers in so many of my recent posts, I almost want to apologize but then I realize I truly just love blazers so no apology needed haha.
Friday Favorites | Belted outfit
Feeling in an outfit rut lately? Same girl, same. I’ve found that one of the easiest ways to dress yourself out of it is to add a fun accessory. A belt is my go-to for this easy style hack. The one I’m wearing in the belted outfit above is from B-Low the Belt… I had wanted this belt forever and when I was pregnant I finally decided to break down and buy it. So funny that it took a baby bump to motivate me to buy a belt! Anyhow the belt IS a little bit of an investment for a belt so if you want to try the look before going all in I found this one that looks just like it’s only $21!