bring in the burgundy...

Fall gives new life to styles and colors that have been dormant in my closet over the summer.  Burgundy is a fall color that I love and each fall it seems new and fresh to me.  Jewel tones like burgundy are a great way to bring your wardrobe into fall… you can pair them with the shorts, dresses and even white jeans that you have been sporting all summer for a great summer-into-fall look.  Then once the weather cools burgundy pairs well with jeans, greys, blacks and plaids.

These are a few of my top burgundy picks for fall… I especially love this purse, hat (and I'm not even a hat person!) and these gorgeous boots.  What burgundy pieces do you have your eye on this season?

shop the pieces: hat, scoop neck dress, d'Orsay flats, mini tote, nail polish, leather moto jacket, striped sweatshirt, infinity scarf, cardigan, pull on drapey pant, hunter boots, cross body bag, earrings

Or shop the pieces (and some extras!!!) here: 

new arrivals… old navy!

Fall style is definitely in the air these days… and while I haven't purchased much as far as new clothes go - I am excited to get started.  I am loving the olive greens and burgundies that have been popping up in the stores.  I can't wait to snag a few pieces in these quintessential fall colors for myself.  What about you? Is there a color or texture that is catching your eye already this season?  

Old Navy is killing it with these great fall hues, slouchy and relaxed pieces and updates on the classics too.  All under one roof (and don't even get me started on the kids stuff… I can never walk out of there without a few fun pieces for my kiddos! I can even usually find a few pieces for my husband who is impossible to buy for.) which is the best for busy moms.

Does this make you excited for fall fashion like me? The best part is that all these pieces are UNDER $50!  Because, that's why we love Old Navy, right!?!? Great style and prices!

blazer, burgundy cross-body bag, cream blouse, ankle zip joggers, scarf, cocoon cardigan, tie belt skirt,  striped top, burgundy cocoon dress, moto jeans

Wouldn't these pieces be fun to style for fall? I'm hoping to add a few to my closet soon!

fall style crush: boden!

Each fall I'm always drawn to classic and preppy pieces to round out my wardrobe.  Something about the crisp air makes me double down on my blazer, oxford and stripe obsessions.  I recently stumbled upon this black dress on Pinterest and fell for it hard.  Once I realized it was from Boden I fell down a rabbit hole of their new arrivals and just had to share them here.  Refined denim pencil skirts? Tweed blazers? Snappy capes? Updated sweatshirts? Yes, yes, and yes please!!!

Aren't these pieces just gorgeous? 

top row, from left: pencil skirt, polka dot oxford, black dress, patch knee skinny jeans (or this less expensive version is A+), tweed blazer

bottom row, from left: striped top, swing top, red cape, "hello" striped top, lace sweatshirt (like this one I own and love!)

fall shoe guide 2015

The fall buying season is here… can you believe it? Buying fall clothes is admittedly a favorite of mine… rich leather shoes, cozy knit sweaters and crisp new jeans are what dreams are made of this time of year. Over the coming weeks I'll be featuring the best of the best for fall and we can walk through what's what for fall style together.

My mind usually goes to shoes first… let's be honest, I can't wait to get my hands on some new sweaters too - but shoes are a little easier than sweaters to try on in August (can you say sweaty mess!?!).  For me, the shoes set the tone for the season… they are the basis for any great outfit and for me, also the basis for my entire seasonal wardrobe.

This fall boots, sneakers, flats with a few trendy options thrown in are the basics for shoes.  A few of these pairs are on my own personal wish list and I have a few pairs of boots from previous seasons that need updating as well.  What are you looking for for shoes this season?

flats

leopard (kitten heel version), red pointed flats (similar less expensive in black or red), black

sneakers

white, navy, gold (similar in leopard!)

boots

black ankle (similar less expensive), riding boots, brown ankle (similar less expensive)

new + trendy

high heeled clogs, burgundy suede loafers (similar less expensive), black tassel loafers