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Oh Fall, Where Art Thou
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LUSH Roll Tab Sleeve Tunic | DL961 c/o Emma in Riker | LUCKY BRAND Heloisse Boot *ON SALE | MARC BY MARC JACOBS Preppy Hobo Bag | GORJANA Mika Necklace | BAUBLEBAR Ladder Cuff | SWELL CAROLINE c/o Signature Bracelet | KENDRA SCOTT Skylar Earrings in Tiger’s Eye *ON SALE | RAY-BAN Original Aviator Sunglasses | ESSIE Nail Color in Bahama Mama | IT COSMETICS CC+ Lip Serum in Love
I read this post on Instagram the other day that said something like, I’m ready for cool fall temps, but once they get here I’m like I can’t wait for spring. That post was so me! Every year in September I am so ready for fall weather so I can start wearing all my fabulous fall fashion items, but after a few weeks I start to miss my dresses and wedges. If I had to pick my favorite look for fall, this is it! I love long tunics with skinny jeans and boots. This olive color is perfect for fall and will work perfect under a tan jacket this winter. Ya’ll these boots are officially back on sale for under $140! I haven’t had the chance to wear them outside of blog photos, but they area really comfortable. I like that they have room to tuck in my jeans. If you have a wider calf, they also come in a wide-calf version too. I am already trying to find ways to style these boots with some dresses, so I can start wearing on our next cool day. I originally tried them on with a dress, so I know they will be super cute with one.
My poor little pup had to have dental surgery yesterday to have her chipped tooth fixed. My plans this weekend are for lots of cuddles as she recovers and as we celebrate her 4th Birthday. I know she is going to love that she gets to eat nothing but wet food for a whole week while her stitches heal. We only feed her wet food on special occasions or when she has been a really good puppy. When we give it to her, it is like nothing else exists while she eats. Happy Friday Ya’ll and thanks for stopping by the blog this week!
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LUSH TUNIC: Fall and Summer Collide
DL 1961 JEANS: Farmers Market Outfit
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Sweater Vest + GIVEAWAY
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MINT JULEP BOUTIQUE c/o Warm & Fringy Vest | ANN TAYLOR Silk Blouse [SIMILAR] | LUCKY BRAND Lola Bootcut Jeans [SIMILAR] | ELAINE TURNER Gillian Heel | GIGI NY All in One Bag | GORJANA Taner Pave Bar, Mika Necklace | LISI LERCH c/o Tassel Earrings | BAUBLEBAR Gold Ladder Cuff, Slim Bangle [SIMILAR] | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | IT COSMETICS CC+ Lip Serum in Love | ESSIE Nail Color in Bahama Mama
During fall and winter, I love layered looks. An easy layered look is to toss on a fun jacket or blazer over your top. You can also wear an over-sized sweater over long tunics and tops. One layering technique that I love is adding a sweater vest. I have a couple that I wear in spring and summer, but I really wanted to add a few that would work in fall and winter. This one from The Mint Julep Boutique was pretty much exactly what I had in mind when I started my search. For starters, I love the charcoal color. This dark gray works with so many colors which increases the number of outfits I can create out of it. I also love the fringe trim to add a fun little detail to the vest. The knit design of this sweater vest was also a big selling point for me. It just says cozy and warm all over it. Sweater vests are great to toss on over silk blouses or long sleeve shirts, dresses, t-shirts, and even a tank top on a warm fall day. When shopping for layered pieces keep in mind how you plan on layering it. If you plan on using a piece over a thick item like a sweater, you may want to consider sizing up or at least make sure to have some space for a thick sweater. If you are going to layer over something thinner like this silk blouse, then you should be ok to stick with your normal size.
I have partnered with The Mint Julep Boutique to give one lucky reader a $25 E-Gift Card to the boutique. Giveaway is open to US Residents only. Head to the end of the post to enter and Good Luck!
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LUCKY BRAND JEANS: Flared Jeans
LISI LERCH EARRINGS: Summer Casual Style
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Fall Wardrobe Staples
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HINGE Check Cotton Shirt | DL1961 c/o Emma in Riker | DOLCE VITA Taupe Booties [SIMILAR] | KENDRA SCOTT Elisa Necklace, Arden Bracelet, c/o Addie Earrings | STELLA & DOT Pavé Chevron Ring, Renegade Cluster Bracelet | NADRI Crystal Bangle | RAYBAN Mirrored Aviator Sunglasses | IT COSMETICS CC+ Lip Serum in Love | ESSIE Nail Color in Bahama Mama
Fall items are taking over the stores, and one item you will be seeing everywhere this season is plaid and checked shirts. I am a huge fan of these for both fall and winter. I picked this one up at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale this summer. While the weather is warmer, I like to roll up the sleeves of my shirts to create a 3/4 length look. I love that this shirt has a pretty floral lining, so it creates a pretty cuff when rolled up. If you are already shopping for fall, I recommend picking up a few plaid shirts. I find the best/affordable ones go first, so stock up now. I created a widget below of a few more fall plaid shirts I like. These shirts are super versatile, and I can guarantee you will be seeing my styling them mulitple ways on the blog this season. I love pairing them with pencil skirts for the office, tall boots and skinny jeans for the weekend, and layering under chunky sweaters and jackets in winter.
A few other hot items this fall, taupe booties and black skinny jeans. My booties are from last year, but I found a nearly identical pair from Sole Society (linked above). I wore these so much last year with cuffed jeans of all colors. The taupe shade is the perfect color to be able to mix with a multitude of colors and prints. If you keep an eye on my current cravings at the bottom of my site, you have seen a few taupe booties pass through the list. Black skinnies are another hot item! You can tuck them into tall boots or cuff and wear with booties. I pair mine with all sorts of tops from tunics, chunky sweaters, slim fit turtlenecks, button down shirts, and just plain old t-shirts too. All three of these items are going to be fall wardrobe staples that can be remixed into different outfits all season long.
Today is the last day to get your pair of DL1961 denim 30% off with code KAREN30. This brand is a bit on the pricey side with pairs ranging in the $150-$200 zone, so you are saving a pretty penny with a 30% discount!
PS – Congrats to Rae the winner of the My Kind of Lovely Gift Card Giveaway!!
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DL1961 DENIM: Farmer’s Market Outfit
DOLCE VITA BOOTIES: Traveling Texas
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Signature Style + GIVEAWAY
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TOPSHOP Poppy Double Collar Blazer | 4PAIZ Gray Tee [SIMILAR] | LUCKY BRAND Zoe Boot Cut Jeans [SIMILAR] | CHARLES BY CHARLES DAVID Fox Peep Toe Pump | LILLY PULITZER c/o Seaspray Pouch [NOT SIMILAR, BUT I LOVE IT!!] | GORJANA Aldridge Earrings | KENDRA SCOTT Harlie Statement Necklace | ESSIE Nail Color in Bahama Mama | IT COSMETICS CC+ Lip Serum in Love
I cannot believe it is already Friday! This week flew by! I’m so excited to be kicking off my birthday weekend in just a few short hours!!!! One of my favorite birthday activities is to take a moment and reflect on the past year. The changes that have happen and the new people I have met and where I want to go in the new and exciting year ahead. Before I wrote this post, I took a minute to look back at some of my old blog posts. My blog was a huge, exciting change for me this year. It was in August of last year that I officially decided (aka told my friends and family) that I was going to finally start a blog. One of my favorite things with this blog is being able to look back at my style throughout the past year. I never really thought I had a signature style, but as I looked back through old outfit posts I realized I definitely have one! It was like a light went off as I thought back to my style and how it has changed and evolved over the past few years. One constant is that I love a fabulous dressed-up casual outfit.
I love taking a basic outfit like a t-shirt and jeans and making it a little more fancy. A few of my personal favorite tips for creating a dressed up casual look – add statement jewelry, toss on some heels, and add a structured piece or sequins. I just purchased this Kendra Scott Harlie necklace with my birthday coupon. I LOVE this necklace. I like that it hangs low like a pendant necklace, but can also be worn high and closer to the neckline. I knew I wanted white stones because I wanted to be able to wear this necklace with everything. My go to for dressing up a look is always to add a heel. I have a small shoe addiction, and so I always have a fun pump to pair with an outfit. I kept to a simple nude peep toe with this look, because I wanted all the attention on my fabulous new blazer. I have been in the market for a white blazer for awhile now. I wanted one that was a little less work and a little more fitted and trendy. I wanted fun lines and something that could be worn with dresses and pants. I came across this one at Topshop and it was love at first sight. It was everything I was looking for in a white blazer.
When Hallmark asked me to share my signature style, my first thought was I don’t have one I like to wear everything. While I will always have days where I want to put on a fancy dress and sky high heels or ripped jeans and a vintage tee, I have realized through the years I have often landed on stepping out the door dressed-up casual. So, what is your signature style?
Because it’s my birthday weekend and all, I figured it would be fun to do a giveaway. All the fun birthday cards featured in today’s post are from the new Hallmark Signature greeting card line. I’m obsessed with these stylish cards. I love picking out a card that I think will fit a person’s style and personality. I mean these cards fit me to a T! Wine, shoes, royalty – YES! Hallmark wants to give one of you a free package of their Signature Style cards! Enter the Rafflecopter at the bottom of this post and be sure to check out their site to see more people sharing their #signaturestyle!
Thanks to Hallmark Signature for partnering with me for this post and giveaway! Thanks for supporting the brands that support Lady in Violet!
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