my everyday style: shades of noir!

The easiest fall or winter outfit formula? Throw on a bunch of black or grey and call it good.  Then add a few fun accessories and it's an outfit. Voila! 

I will be honest, I was super excited to jump on the grey denim trend this fall and then I was a bit stumped on how to style them.  So black has been my answer so far - not the most ingenious way to style grey jeans. But I've worn it a few times now and I really like the combo.

Have you worn grey denim yet this fall? How do you style it?

(photos by Jennifer Ketchum)

Details:

Sweater, LOFT

Necklace, Kensie ℅ - old (similar or similar less expensive)

Jeans, Old Navy (similar or similar distressed)

Bag, J.Crew (similar or similar or similar less expensive)

Boots, Coach (similar or similar less expensive)

my everyday style: fall finds with Forever 21!

We have had the most glorious fall so far… the leaves have stayed on the trees for longer than I remember in the past. the afternoons have been sunny and warm and the crisp evenings are just magical. I love that scarves and sweaters and layers have been the preferred outfit of choice and that my winter coats have (so far) stayed in the closet. 

Today I've partnered with Forever 21 to showcase their great fall offerings so that you can layer it up and keep those winter coats in the closet for a little bit longer too!  Here, I am wearing this cardigan and this tee.  Scroll down for more of my Forever 21 fall picks!

 (above: cardigan, tee, shoes, jeans)

top row, from left: black/white plaid scarf, cape, shawl collar black coat, boyfriend jeans

middle row, from left: tasseled poncho, comme ci comme ca tee, red plaid scarf, double breasted coat

bottom row, from left: leopard coat, plaid top, distressed jeans, baseball tee

This post is brought to you in partnership with Popsugar/Shopstyle and Forever 21, all opinions are my own.

pinterest perusing…

I think I'm going to start a new tradition on Fridays… just a few Pinterest inspirations for you & me.

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swoon… it's sweater season!

What's better than a fresh crop of sweaters this time of year?  I'm loving the monochromatic and graphic selections at J.Crew Factory lately. These are just begging to be layered under or over your favorite fall and winter pieces to keep you looking stylish and warm all season!

one, two, three, four (love!), five, six, seven (want!), eight, nine

my everyday style: everything plaid!

My plaid obsession has reached a new height this fall… everything plaid is basically my new mantra.  I just can't get enough!  Plus we've been having great weather where you can go with a coat or without and just throw on a scarf… it's the perfect fall set up in my opinion!

(photos by Jennifer Ketchum)

Details:

Scarf, Zara (sold out but: similar or similar)

Sweater, H&M (similar)

Jeans, Gap (similar or similar less expensive)

Shoes, J.Crew Factory

Bag, J.Crew (similar or similar)

dress your home/dress yourself with #targetstyle!

This blog has been a discovery of my personal style over the past 6 years… and as I've slowly honed my personal style as it relates to my clothing choices, I have also found that my personal style for my home has fallen into place as well.  

It actually came as a surprise at first that how I dress my body is also very similar to how I dress my home.  Now I am comfy cozy with the idea and wish I would have realized it sooner.  When getting dressed in the morning I go for classic pieces with great texture that mix and match easily and add in a few stripes or plaids (especially this time of year).  The same goes for my home… I like classic pieces with great texture that mix and match easily - and even at home I throw in a few stripes here and there!

Isn't that just one of the reason we all love Target so much? We can dress our homes and our selves all with one simple stop (and stock our pantry/fridge, grab a few things for the kids and a couple of cleaning supplies and call it good!).

Here I pulled together a few of my Target favorites for home and closet… and these you don't even have to leave home to shop for!

dress your home:

throw pillow, throw blanket, desk, graphic rug, striped jug, fabric storage bins

dress yourself:

plaid scarf, earrings, ankle boots, pleather skirt - love!, miracle gel set (have you tried these yet? I'm dying to!), faux fur vest, flannel top

This post was created in partnership with Target and Popsugar all opinions are my own.

my everyday style: shopping my closet and a red blazer!

Shopping my closet when the season changes is one of my favorite activities.   I love to see what  basics I've left behind from seasons before and re-invent them into new looks.  The only "new" pieces in this look are the earrings and the handbag and even those have been hanging around for a bit. 

I have found that the more I take time to thoughtfully add to my closet each season that it pays off in future seasons as well.  Then I have a few things on hand already and don't need to do a complete closet overhaul each season.  I'm slowly building it up instead. 

(photos by Jennifer Ketchum)

Details:

Red Blazer, J.Crew (similar color or same style)

Chambray Shirt, J.Crew (or similar less expensive)

Jeans, Gap (similar)

Earrings, J.Crew Factory (similar or similar)

Bag, J.Crew (similar or similar)

Shoes, Madewell (similar or similar)

Sunglasses, Warby Parker

Also if you follow me on Instagram you know there is an awesome giveaway going on over there! If not… you should follow me (user: JillGG)!  A $400 Nordstrom gift card is up for grabs… what a great way to shop for fall goodies!