What season is better than fall?!?! I mean really. For me, nothing beats it… I drive around my neighborhood absolutely giddy at the leaves on the ground or fluttering to the ground. There is nothing as beautiful as Michigan in the fall. The air is crisp but sweet and all of nature is showing off. This past weekend we were in St. Louis and the weather was gorgeous - 70s and 80s with full sun. But when we came home Sunday night I was almost sad that I had missed three full days of fall in Michigan. It's like I can't stand missing one sweet moment. It's so, so good. This fall seems to be an especially nice one… most of the leaves are still on the tress and the weather is quite warm - but still cool enough for a sweater or an extra layer or pair of boots.
This outfit is classic fall to me… simple and casual layers with a great pair of jeans and boots. I love that we can wear our cool weather clothes… but without the side of frost bite and snow (it's coming though!).
I've got great news! It's sweater season, gals!!! At least here in Michigan… I know some of you southern ladies are still sweating it out… but it's on it's way, promise! With temps in the 50s and 60s I have been elated to slowly start pulling out previous season's sweaters and then decide what gaps exist in my wardrobe for the fall and winter. There is nothing like investing in some new cozy sweaters for fall.
One of my favorite fall outfit combos is a sweater + jeans + boots. It's easy and warm and stylish when done right!
Here are a few of my current favorite sweaters for this season… There is a little bit of everything here and at every price point. I hope you have a blast shopping for new fall sweaters this year!
It's that time of year - time for the ultra popular Shopbop Friends and Family sale and let me tell you - it's GOOD! Like reaaalllllll good!
Use the code: INTHEFAM25 for 25% off your order at Shopbop until October 15 to score some super major deals on all the brand names that you love that rarely go on sale!
Here are a few of my favorites - many of which are beloved classics in my wardrobe already and a few that I hope to add to my closet soon! Shop now as these amazing pieces will be flying off the shelves this week! Happy shopping!
Distressed denim has been a closet staple for quite a few years for me. Seeing as I wear jeans nearly everyday, I like to add a little variety to the selection I wear and distressed denim does just that for me. I love that it adds a little texture and a lot of "the devil may care" attitude to any look. It's perfect for weekend looks and even better for Monday or Tuesday looks when you wish it was the weekend.
But let's be honest… distressed jeans are well, you know, distressed. So no one wants to fork out big bucks for jeans with holes in them. I get that. I will say that distressed denim LATELY seems to be much better quality than the pairs I used to buy 5+ years ago. They seem more 'sturdy' now… if that makes sense. And even with rips, tears and holes they seem to hold up. If you don't want to buy ripped jeans that can potentially rip further look for "ripped and repaired" in the product description. A lot of times these will have stitching to reinforce the rips to insure they don't rip further.
Tips for styling distressed denim:
1. Pair your distressed jeans with overly feminine pieces like a bold necklace, delicate & beautiful shoes or a beautiful blouse. 2. Wear neutrals like stripes, grey, black or white with your distressed jeans to avoid over complicating the look. Avoid heavy patterns. 3. Add a structured piece or two like a blazer or structured handbag to elevate the look.
Here are 10 distressed jeans that I kind of sort of mostly LOVE… and they are all under $100. Plus, I threw in a little distressed jeans eye candy to get the creative juices flowing for styling up for your awesome new pair of ripped jeans this fall! What is your favorite way to style distressed denim!?!?
I'm a pretty die hard denim fan. If you've been reading this blog for more than 5 minutes you will likely catch on to that one pretty quickly. It's hard to pull me away from denim on a daily basis… but these pants won my heart the moment I put them on. And while they aren't my beloved denim, they are a very close second in stylability and comfort. Because even I need to take a break from denim every once in a while. Right!?!?
I've styled these pants with striped shirts, chambray shirts, black tops and here, with my favorite grey sweater. So like I mentioned, they are pretty easy to style up. It would also be fun to pair a bright red or pink sweater with these pants too if you crave more color.
One day while wearing these pants recently I had a crazy vivid flashback to owning almost these same EXACT pants in college… except they were a wide leg (which was more popular back in the late 90's). I remember wearing the heck out of those pants… and here my style has virtually come full circle with almost the same exact pant, just in an updated cut for 2015. Isn't that crazy how style works like that?! I do believe I also owned and loved a pair of denim overalls during that same period… those however I will NOT be bringing with me into the present. Style wins some and it loses some, I guess.
How is your fall wardrobe shaping up!?!? With a few cool days (thankfully more warm fall days than anything) I have loved digging into my fall wardrobe, seeing where I have holes and doing a little shopping.
Today I worked to track down some awesome fall finds for you gals that just so happen to also be on SALE! Bingo! It's the best of both worlds… so set aside some time this weekend for a warm cup of apple cider and some online shopping, because you won't want to miss out on these deals!
Camel is a gorgeous fall hue that I am drawn to again and again. It's a warm color that pairs well with blacks, other browns, greys and even bright colors, making it the perfect fall and winter color to have on hand. With it's ability to mix and match easily with your wardrobe it makes for an instantly classic piece.
Investing in camel for your wardrobe is investing in your wardrobe for years to come… these pieces will stand the test of time and will pair with any trends you throw at it. Here are some of my favorite camel colors for fall… you are sure to find one you like here, I'm crushing on quite a few of these pieces myself!
