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? 

Shopping Finds~ Catching up

Hi ya'll! 

I've been getting in some really good shopping lately. 

Wanna see? 

Everything above came from Cato. I didn't list the prices, because some I really don't want to remember what I paid for them. ;) I was so excited to get the maxi skirts, and can see them getting a lot of use. They were $12 each, which wasn't bad prices for maxis. I didn't go to Cato looking for graphic tees, but I fell in love with these. I've been wanting something axtec print for a while, and the first tee was my favorite of the ones I found. I love the colors and the thin, soft material. The LOVE tee is so versatile, and I've already styled it a few different ways. I've been wanting an Eiffel Tower tee for a long time. But when I saw both of these, and tried them on, I couldn't decide which to get, so I ended up getting both. I love the look of French words, but if I can't understand what it says, I won't buy it. Thankfully, I knew what this one says, except for one word, but I know at least what the shirt is talking about. The jewelry was all in the $2 and $3 range. I finally have a white bubble necklace! I'm not sure if you can see the silver necklace that well, but it has a beach theme of shells and starfish. It's really cute. :) Then, I got the yellow set for my new maxi, since I don't have any yellow in my wardrobe. 

Then, I found this adorable jean skirt at Goodwill for $4! I don't normally like pleats, but this skirt looks straight down, and is super easy to walk in. And it fits like it was made for me. Perfect length and width. :) I also found a hardback Hardy Boys book, a three-in-one for $.99! 

Last Sunday, one of the ladies at the church we're helping walked up to me with a Walmart bag and put it in my hand saying it was a gift. When I opened it, I found a top I had complimented her on the week before! I guess I better be careful with the compliments. ;) Just kidding, I really do like it, I just never intended for her to give it to me. 

The colors and pattern are so pretty. :) 

I love the graphic tee and statement necklace style. I can't wait to try it with my new tees! 

In other news, last week I helped at the revival I told ya'll about. I really enjoyed working with the kids again, and just had a lot of fun the whole week, even though I was kept really busy. ;) 

The week before I was able to hang out with this fabulous lady for a Sunday afternoon. We had fun running errands, eating at Wendy's, and browsing at Goodwill before heading back to church for choir practice. It was so fun to sing alto again, even if just for a day. :) 

Oh and I finally did it! I wore stripes with floral! And I really liked the results. :) 

So besides that, I've been reading, homeschooling and editing pictures, celebrating my sister and brother's birthday's at Chuck E Cheese, and next week I'm going to Megan's house for a sleepover! I can't wait! 

So what's your summer been like? 

P. S. <3 <3 I can't wait for Autumn!!!! <3 <3