J.Crew Inspired...

Jeans: Kenneth Cole Outlet (similar here) | T-shirt: J.Crew | Blazer: Gap | Shoes: ALDO | Watch: DKNY |
Bracelets: Target, Target, Bauble Bar

It's Monday and a little J.Crew inspiration was the theme of this past weekend! My sister and I enjoyed a special last night about the man behind the brand...it was like a look into his head, his design, and what has made him so successful. After that show, you couldn't help but be influenced to wear something a bit J.Crewish. Bright colors he said are like a palette of paint a fashion artist has to work with. So naturally I started with the brightest orangey-red pants I had and built a J.Crew look from there. What brands or designers inspire you?

Katie

Pop of Orange

Skirt: Anthropologie (also like here, here) | Cardigan: Gap | Tank: Anthropologie (old) |
Shoes: Kenneth Cole (similar) | Watch: Michael Kors | Bracelets: Express (similar)

 To me this outfit was very teacher worthy... or at least I felt the part headed to work this week! The skirt was c/o www.tallgirlmusings.blogspot.com...thank you Amy. I paired it with one of my new, best-color-to-have cardigans from Gap. I have found that this color goes with everything and I love the fact that it is an orange cardigan which helps transition into fall. Do you ever feel the part just by the outfit you have on?

Katie

 P.S. I'm in the mood for pumpkin anything, spice candles, and football games. It finally feels like fall y'all!

Jail Break Stripes...

Dress: MaxStudio (TJ Maxx) | Sandals: Franco Sarto (Marshalls) | Bag: Michael Kors | Earrings: Target | Watch: DKNY | Bracelets: Target

Date night with my boyfriend this week featured a fun trip downtown to the TrolleyStop Cafe for dinner, a ride down Main Street on the trolley, and Maggie Moo's ice cream all in this fabulous maxi dress from my sister's closet. Amy and her husband temporarily moved back home for 6 weeks while their new house is being built. Translated: 2 full wardrobes over the next 6 weeks! SCORE! Out of all the maxi dresses I've ever tried, this has by far been my favorite because one it's long enough and two the stripes are super flattering on just about any figure. Go check out Amy's blog at www.tallgirlmusings.blogspot.com! I must also say my bf was the best sport agreeing to snap these few photos while we were out. Welcome to my new temp photographer for the night:) Notice his shadow in the first pic! hah I loved it...

Happy Monday & Welcome to October Friends!

Katie

Greg and I on the trolley!

Boardwalk Neutrals

Shirt: TJ Maxx (recent) | Shorts: Marshalls (old) | Hat: J Crew | Clutch: H&M (gifted) | Shoes: Steve Madden |
Watch: DKNY | Bracelets: Target, Target, Bauble Bar

Hit the Boardwalk up one night at dinner in Destin ft. the J.Crew Panama Hat. I loved this versatile accessory along with this eye-popping H&M clutch paired with neutrals. My tan, camel color top has quickly become one of my favorite this season not only because it goes with everything but it is going to carry me well into Fall!

Oxford Style

Shirt: Ralph Lauren | Shorts: J Brand | Sandals: Steve Madden (old) | Glasses: Ray Ban | Watch: DKNY | Bracelets: Target,  Bauble Bar, Target, Vintage

My photographer was home for 2 weeks on a session break from school. While he was home, we managed to squeeze in a week vacation with the entire family in Seagrove Beach, FL. We rented the cutest, quaint beach cottage about 200 yds from the beach and had a wonderfully, much-needed relaxing time! I only wished this happened more often.

We hit the shops of Seaside one sunny afternoon and captured a few colorful pics! One of my go to looks as the weather begins to cool down is a long sleeve top paired with any summer shorts. What is your between seasons go to look?

Katie

Drew and I at Seagrove Beach on Family Vacation

Cool Weather Chevron

Shirt: Indigo Boutique (also like here, here) | Blazer: Gap (Similar) | Shorts: Michael Kors (TJ Maxx) | Sunnies: Coach | Bag: Michael Kors | Shoes: Franco Sarto (Marshalls) | Watch: DKNY | Bracelet: Target

Take any of your summer outfits into fall with one simple piece from your wardrobe: a blazer. If you haven't invested in one, trust me, they are worth it! My favorite have come from Gap, Limited, and Express--nice without breaking the bank. Happy Fall ya'll!

Rainy Day Casual...

       

Skirt: Banana Republic (similar) | Shirt: Fossil (old) | Sandals: GAP (old)  | Bag: Michael Kors | Watch: Michael Kors | Necklace: Crazy Beautiful old (similar)

A little rainy day casual look inspired from a Pinterest photo. One tip in recreating the inspiration: don't get hung up with having the exact same piece, but rather pin outfits that are similar to matches in your own closet. "Oh I have a  white t-shirt and khaki skirt!" It's not the same gorgeous fabric or cute shoes as found in the inspiration, but you get the gist. Don't get bogged down with the details...go with the overall look! 

Happy Monday!