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A Classic Black Outfit
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GLAM Black Top [SIMILAR] | DL1961 c/o Emma Jeans in Riker | CHARLES BY CHARLES DAVID Peep Toe Pump | HENRI BENDEL c/o West 57th Satchel *ON SALE! | KENDRA SCOTT c/o Caralyn Ear Climbers, Harlie Necklace | GORJANA Mika Necklace | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle, Ladder Cuff | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | MAC Lipstick in Faux | FORMULA X Nail Polish in Infinite
When ever I put skinny black jeans on with peep toe pumps, I always have that moment wear I kind of feel like Sandra D from Grease. 🙂 I’m pretty sure my love for an all black outfit stems from watching that movie like a millions times. Whenever I don’t know what to wear, I almost always fall back on a classic black look. I think it is perfect for just about any occasion. I would wear this to happy hour, date night, girls night out, family dinner, a networking event, casual Friday at work. I actually could name some more, but you catch my drift. When doing an all black look, I like to find ways to bring in a little color with my accessories. Sometimes I might go with a neutral purse and opt for some fun colorful shoes like these! For this look, I loved the way my nude pump paired with it (remember that Sandra D moment), so I decided to go with a pop of color in my bag. By the way, my purse is currently on clearance for $90 off!!! Since my purse is such a showstopper, I kept my jewelry neutral but still a little bit statement in itself. I really like how the blue stones in my earrings partner with both the green of the purse and the white of my necklace to really connect all the different colors. Am I the only one who now has the “You’re the One That I Want” song stuck in their head? Happy Monday Ya’ll and thanks for visiting the blog today!
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Striped Tee Love
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BANANA REPUBLIC Striped Tee [SIMILAR] | TREASURE & BOND Distressed Jeggings [SIMILAR & ON SALE] | SOLE SOCIETY Kianna Satchel | DV BY DOLCE VITA Conary Booties [SIMILAR] | KENDRA SCOTT c/o Rae Necklace, Skylar Earrings | SWELL CAROLINE c/o Enamel Signature Bracelet | MAC Lipstick in Faux | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | FORMULA X Nail Color in Infinite
My go-to weekend look for running errands in the fall is pretty much different variations of this outfit. You can never go wrong with a striped tee for pretty much any outfit. I pair them with pencil skirts for work, and on weekends I love pairing them with jeans. They are also a great layering piece for fall. Stripes are an easy print to mix with. I love mixing mine with plaids and floral prints. This red version is sold out, but I created a fun little striped tee widget for you at the end of this post with some great options in an array of colors. I like to buy mine a little long, so they can peek out at the bottom of another top.
I bought these jeggings at last year’s Nordstrom Sale. I wanted to try my hand at a slightly distressed skinny jean. I really like this pair, and I’m currently looking to get another pair in blue denim to wear this fall (kinda like these). My dad totally makes fun of me for paying someone to put holes in my jeans:), but I tried once and they just didn’t look as cute. I’m kind of picky with my distressing as far as wear the holes are and how big they are. I like them to be subtle and just in a couple of spots. Of course, who knows in a year I may decide I’m ready to try some big rips. ha! Happy Friday Ya’ll!
STRIPED TEES!
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TREASURE & BOND JEANS: Traveling Texas
DOLCE VITA BOOTIES: Fall Wardrobe Staples
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Shopbop Friends & Family Sale
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RYDER Striped Dress | RAILS Button Down Shirt | BB DAKOTA Finnian Cardigan | CLARE V Fold Over Clutch (purchased this one!)| REBECCA MINKOFF Astor Saddle Bag | SCHUTZ Suede Mules | SAM EDELMAN Slingback Pumps | SCHUTZ Black Booties | PAIGE DENIM Skinny Jeans | WAYF Button Front Skirt | BLANK DENIM Skinny Jeans
I kind of feel like from here until Christmas the sales really start popping up starting with the Friends and Family sales! One of my favorites from last year was the Shopbop Friends and Family sale. Almost everything on the site is 25% off excluding a few designer brands with code INTHEFAM25. I like Shopbop because they carry both high end designers like Monique Lhuillier (not included IN the sale) and more affordable brands like my favorite BB Dakota. I always try to be a responsible sale shopper and go in with a game plan. For the Shopbop sale, I’m looking for basics and statement pieces. I love spending a little extra on both of these items, so getting an additional 25% off is a nice bonus. The hardest decision for me was on the shoes. I love a good shoe sale! I have heard good things about the Schutz brand and have been dying to own a cute pair of mule shoes, so my final shoe decision was the cute gray mules. I live in my Paige Denim and love them. They have good durability to them and are worth the price tag in my opinion. I also included a pair of Blank Denim ones that are $66 after the promo code!
Shopping addict problem – I had way more items I wanted to share with you than would fit on my little style board, so I created two extra widgets below. One with some great basics from the sale, and one with statement pieces. Don’t forget this sale ends tonight, AND you have to enter code INTHEFAM25 at checkout for the 25% off!!
BASICS
STATEMENT PIECES
Another Friends & Family Sale going on right now is at Baublebar! You can save 25% off with code AMIGOS! Check out my Instagram post for some of my top picks including a few items you have seen on the blog a time or two!
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Texas County Fair Style
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LUSH Karly Dress | LUCKY BRAND Heloisee Boots *ON SALE | TORY BURCH Robinson Cross-Body Bag [ALMOST THE SAME] | LISI LERCH c/o Tassel Earrings | KENDRA SCOTT Grady Bracelet | JORD WATCH c/o Ely Watch | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle | GORJANA Zion Necklace, Pave Taner Bar Necklace | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | MAC Lipstick in Faux | FORMULA X Nail Polish in Infinite
When I originally went boot shopping, I was looking for a casual pair I could wear with my skinny jeans. I wanted a pair that would have a little room between the jean and boot, and I wanted them to hit just below the knee. With such specific wants, I really wanted to be able to try boots on in the store and not just order online. On a lunch break one day, I swung by Nordstrom to do a little boot shopping. I picked out these boots because visually they seemed to be exactly what I was looking for, but the added surprise was how cute they looked with my work dress. I love the casual aspect they gave to my swing dresses. I think this floral dress is my favorite to pair with these boots. It reminiscent of a boho chic vibe, but it also reminds me of a fun look for some Texas County Fair style. I grew up attending our county fair every year, and the look for me had to me a good mix of stylish and practical. One of the fair activities included walking through the animal barn to see my friends and family and their farm animals. You don’t know what you might be stepping through, and you definitely do not wear cute shoes to that. A great pair of riding boots like these would have been so perfect back in my high school days!! The county fair was also a popular date night activity with rides, dances, and a good ole BBQ Cookoff. This dress is perfect for that cute and feminine aspect of a fair outfit. If you are ever in the Houston area around the end of September, I recommend checking out the Fort Bend County Fair! If you are in the Dallas area this time of year, definitely check out the Texas State Fair. I went last year for the first time, and it is a fun experience from seeing Big Tex to all the delicious fried food! I hear this year there is fried lobster with champagne gravy. If you have been and tried it, I’d love to know what you thought of it!!
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LUSH KARLY DRESS: Fall Florals
LUCKY BRAND RIDING BOOTS: Oh Fall, Where Art Thou
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