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? 

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? 

Rainy Days- outfits post

It seems like I usually get around to posting here when it rains. Maybe because my body seems to calm down to the soothing sound of rain, and allows me to think and dream more. It brings out my writer's spirit, I suppose. 

Lately I've been helping with my sister's school, practicing music, running errands, reading a lot, and spending time with my family. I don't want to ever become so busy that I miss out on the opportunities at this time of my life that I may not have in the future. I continue to be my busy bee self, but remind myself to enjoy life, take a break, and spend time with those I love. 

Sadly, Bible College has been on the back burner lately, which is something I hope to change soon. It just seems like every time I pull out my college materials, that I'm suddenly asked to do something or find out we have to go somewhere. I'm going to try to make more of an effort at it though. 

Considering I've lacked inspiration in the outfit department lately, I've been trying to do the outfit challenges on the Modern Modesty Facebook page. It's helped me put together some new outfits, and restarted my creative juices once again. Now, when I look at my closet, I notice things that would go together that I've never put together before. 

Here's the challenge for July. I've been having a lot of fun with it. :)

I had wanted this skirt so bad that I traded a friend of mine for it, but I've had a hard time styling it. Which is really sad, since my favorite color is red. But since then, I've found a few things to go with it. I'll leave that for another post. ;) The shirt is from my mom, originally from Cato, the flats were $3 from Goodwill, and I made the jewelry. It was nice to finally be able to wear this awesome necklace. It feels so Native American to me. 

This one was for the neons on neutrals. I've only ever styled this top with blue or white, and it was always really baggy so I hadn't worn it in a while, even though I really like it. When I saw the undershirt and top next to each other, I knew they'd be great together. I think it brought the top to life, and with tying it, it wasn't so baggy. I can see it being worn a lot more now. :) 

I know it's a horrible picture, but instead of just doing my side pony tail flipped under, I added a braid. I really like it too, it just needs more practice. 

Last Wednesday night I was in nursery, and the challenge was orchid and mint. Now, I have a lot of mint, but I couldn't find any orchid. Then, I remembered my favorite tee. I normally wear my mint hoops with this shirt, but considering I'd be around babies, it didn't seem like a good idea. So I went with the jewelry underneath instead. 

oops! Almost passed up Tuesday's outfit. The challenge was jean and white. At first, I had it all on but the scarf. I do like the minimal look, but it felt too plain. So I added the scarf that I haven't worn in a long time, and really liked how it came together. 

And here's yesterday's outfit. The challenge was boho, and I consider this really my only boho outfit. What makes it boho for me are the earthy tones, nature in the owl and leaves, and the flowy patterned skirt. It's so comfortable that it makes me want to wear more boho. ;) I also was barefoot with a messy bun. 

Which outfit was your favorite?