Fall Floral

When you think floral, you think warm weather, easy-breezy and feminine, but you can keep your floral this fall, just by changing up the colors!

Ralph Lauren, Floral Jersey Dress, $85

The darker tones and the empire waist make this dress a great transition piece with the right tights and accessories.

The Limited, floral tights, $14

These are so feminine and perfect for the office.

Modcloth, Potpourri Making Top, $58

I love this top. The round neckline, the ruffle detail and the sleeve length. Just beautiful.

The Limited, Orange Flowers Oblong Scarf, $19

The colors here are muted, but the pattern makes it vibrant.

So when wearing florals in the colder weather think the colors of the leaves changing and in the dead of winter, try some jewel toned florals.

Be fabulous today!

Graphic Knit

Happy Wednesday lovebugs! We're getting there!  Today let's look at some graphic knits.  Something that has an interesting pattern or design for fall and winter.

J Crew, Microstripe cardigan, $89

So the model looks like they just woke her up, but the cardi is fabulous and punchy.

Asos, Sweater in horse, $61

Certainly for the braver fashionistas, but this is a wonderful knit for fall.

Modcloth, Berried in Style, $45

Believe it or not it is a knit. This sheer sweater has a lovely color palate.

Free People, Lost in the Forest cropped sweater, $69

Let's go apple picking in this sweater. How lovely for fall.

Sometimes I love to dress up an outfit with accessories, but sometimes I like the the print to do the work.

Be fabulous today!

Two Strap Satchel

Last week we talked about a couple of bags and today I want to focus on the two strap bag.  Super versatile and it can be dressed up or down.

Zara, two toned patent leather small briefcase, $26

This is so very sleek, I love this for so many types of occassions.

Nordstrom, Big Buddha Tweed Satchel, $99

Ooo girl, you are going to get stopped so many times with this bag.  Amazing!

Forever 21, Quilted Canvas Messenger Bag, $32

This is wonderful for a longer day when you need to pack a whole mess of things.  I'm thinking (in a perfect world) a wine tour and picnic.

Hurley, Market Bucket Bag, $42

Ok, hurley might be a little surfer chic for me but this bag is awesome for winter.

I really like the two strap bag for a day that could be busy. You have the shoulder option, the cross-body or the handle.  

Be fabulous today!

Brown Bag It

Happy Columbus Day lovebugs.  Most of Washington has off today but alas, I'm at work.  I hope you're sleeping in right now and have big plans to do absolutely nothing.

Today I thought we would look at a trend that I'm really loving right now: paper bag waist.  It's a great way to add interest to the mid section of an outfit and hide anything you want to in that area.

Asos, Vila mini skirt with gathered frilled waist, $21

There are so many details going on with this skirt but they all work together beautifully: color, slanted pocket, waist, mini length.

Bloomingdales, Aqua square dot paper bag short, $46

You know I'm a sucker for dots.  I'd pair these with some tights for a Friday night out!

Topshop, Paperbag waist belted skirt, $70

I love this skirt. So beautiful and you can wear it all year round.

J Crew, Heather lace mini, $50

Beautiful lace in a neutral gray. This would be really special with tights.

What do you think of the paper bag style waist? I think it's something a little different then the plain waistline.  

Be fabulous today!