Autumn series ~ Don't mess with the dress

I've been doing a lot of planning and searching for this year's Autumn looks, so I thought I'd share some of it with ya'll. :) I have so much to talk about, that I'm splitting it up into four parts: outfits, nail polish, makeup, and hair.  This post will probably be the longest of the four. ;) 

1. The Fall maxi 

I adore my maxis all year around. They can be cool and flowy in the spring and summer, and with tights underneath and scarves and jackets they can be warm enough in fall and winter. I could go on and on with these examples, but we don't have enough time for them all. :) 

2. Fun tights 

(I know these are pants, but they'd be cute tights.) 

 I'd really like to get more of a variety of tights this year in fun colors and patterns. It's something new for me, and I think it would be a nice challenge for myself. :) 

3. sweaters and cardigans

I'd really like to get some cute sweaters and cardigans this year, especially a colorful Aztec cardigan. I've liked the Aztec print for a while now, and I think it looks really cute on those flowy cardigans. :) 

4. ivory sweater

Last year my goal was a black turtleneck, and I found it. Just like I thought, it's been a wonderful staple piece in my wardrobe that will be useful for (hopefully) years to come. 

This year, I'd love to find an ivory sweater, preferably in the first or third picture's style, but I like the second picture also. 

5. ankle boots

I didn't think I'd like these at first, but the other day I tried some on at Target, and was surprised at how much I liked them! So if I can find some for a good price, I might be getting some. I still can't decide if I like the tan or black better.

6. miscellaneous favorites


















(with boots)



So what styles are you looking forward to this Autumn? 

Autumn's Coming! (eventually)

As many of my readers know, I live in Louisiana. And let me tell you, it's hot. So, while Autumn may technically start in September, we'll be lucky to get cooler weather come October. However, it doesn't stop me from dreaming of my favorite season. :) 

If you've read my blog for the past years, you probably know about my yearly, "dreaming of Autumn" posts. They usually happen around this time, even sometimes as early as the end of July. 

Some of my favorite things include lighting candles, blankets, opening windows, the cool, crisp air, leaves falling, and all the pumpkin flavored things. ;) 

But I especially love pulling out the jackets, sweaters, longsleeves, boots, and scarves that I get to wear at this time of year. Also, the deep red, purple, dark green, orange, and mustard yellow colors. 

So here's a few polyvore sets I made this morning with some of my favorite Autumn accessories. 

The first transitional piece from summer to fall is the scarf. You can use summery colors or autumn colors with light, cool scarves. There are so many ways to wear them, so many colors, and so many patterns! 

I've always been more of a jacket girl, and haven't really liked hoodies in years. But this year I've become obsessed with them! Once again, so may colors, styles, and patterns. Do you like printed or solid? Zip up or pull over? Cropped or regular length? Bearing graphic design or a sports company symbol? They can be so much fun, and let's face it, they're so wonderful to snuggle up in and feel cozy. :) 

When it gets a little cooler, it's time to break out the leather jackets. I love how they've been coming out in a variety of colors lately! I love them all, but the red, cobalt, and burgundy colors are my favorite. 

So, in other, news, this morning was my fourth day getting up early, and going for a 30 minute walk/jog! It feels great, although I still can't stand getting up in the morning. But getting out of bed is the hard part. Once I've dressed, exercised, taken a shower, and pour my coffee I feel completely rejuvenated and ready to take on the day. :) 

So are you excited about Autumn coming? Or are you trying to hang on to summer? 

Color Combo Crush

For so long I've had a ton of mint in my wardrobe. Mint lace skirt, 4 or 5 mint tops, a sweater, earrings, necklaces, scarves, and even a purse. But as some of you know, I just got into yellow this year.Thankfully, I now have a little bit of yellow in my closet. Then, I saw this picture again on Pinterest. I had seen it before, even pinned it, but I thought it would never work for me, because I thought I couldn't wear yellow. Well, I was wrong. I just can't wear an abundance of it near my face. Skirts, scarves, even jewelry is ok. I can wear a yellow top, but it has to be broken up with other colors or stripes. 

Like this. 

And since then, I've seen several inspirations and ways to mix match these awesome colors. 

I have a mint sweater similar to this. 

And this is my adaptation of the outfit. 

So now I absolutely love this color combo. I can see other ways to style it, like with camel.

I can wear my camel boots and swap the yellow necklace for my yellow and white stripe scarf come this Autumn. I can wear them with coral or navy to create a different look. 

The thing I'm learning about colors is that no color is technically impossible for any person. But the shades of that color is what matters, and what changes what works for each individual person. 

What do you think of mint and yellow? Would you try it?