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?
Boots have got to be one of the most exciting purchases of the fall season… there is nothing quite like a fresh pair of boots in the fall! I honestly thought I could get away with not purchasing a new pair this year… but now that all the new styles are out, my will power is nonexistent. I want new boots. And I want them now. (And preferably more than one pair!) Who's with me?!?!
The boots I featured here are leather AND practically priced. I don't like spending TOO much on boots - let's be honest, they are a little bit of an investment piece - but I find that spending just the right amount on boots can get you the best of both worlds - beautiful boots that are high quality enough to last a few seasons. Most of the boots that I featured here are less than $100 - which I think is a perfect price point for a great pair of boots! Especially if they are leather or suede!
What boots do you have your eye on for this fall!?! I'd love to hear, so let me know in the comments! Happy shopping and have a super fab weekend friends!
When the calendar clicks over to September… my mind instantly goes to plaid and cozy sweaters with a little more plaid thrown in. I just can't get enough of it this time of year… and granted the weather is still not getting the "fall" vibe so much, but when the temps drop I will be ready!
Today I am partnering with Modcloth to feature their new namesake label… we all know and love Modcloth and the amazing indie labels they carry and now they are adding their own Modcloth Label Collection to the mix! Inspired the shoppers that love the brand and love the attention to detail and stand-out style that Modcloth is know for.
This snuggly plaid cardigan is going to be a fall staple in my wardrobe for sure. Here I had some fun styling it up three different ways for early fall into early winter. I love how the pop of red makes itself right at home in my neutral based wardrobe. This cardigan will be perfect for fall and winter and definitely into the holidays as well. See how I style it below and make sure to pop on over to Modcloth to check out their new private label… there is something for everyone there! (this sweater comes in white and black too!)
Layered with a tee and shorts is perfect for these late summer days where the mornings and evenings can be chilly…
I recently snagged a pair of army green pants and they are quickly becoming a fall staple. They are a great neutral staple for fall so they are easy to mix and match with items you may already own in your wardrobe. I decided to pull together three looks as inspiration on how to style them here on the blog today. If you are thinking of pulling the trigger on a pair… let this be your inspiration!
Well, it's officially fall in my book - the kids are tucked away at school (finally!), gobs of last minute summer fun was had this past weekend and reality has hit that it's back to the grind for another 9 months (omg, that is so depressing… let's not think about that!). But that doesn't meant the weather is exactly cooperating with the "fall" state of mind. But no worries, who wants to bundle up in scarves and boots already!?!? I love the transitional season when you can grab the best of each season and pull together an outfit.
Lace is the perfect transitional piece from summer to fall. It's not overly warm to wear and it's great to layer with. Here I layered this fall's ultimate staple - the army vest - with a simple lace top and voila! It's perfect for September's warm afternoons and cool mornings.
The only thing that is better than a nice long summer weekend!?!? One that is full to the brim with sales!!! Am I right!?!? There are some awesome deals to be had this weekend and here are some of my favorites…
I hope you have a sale-filled, sun-filled, fun-filled weekend! Make it a good one…
A lot of you loved 'the damage' posts that I used to post each month… those posts would outline how and where I spent my monthly shopping budget. For me, they no longer seemed like a natural fit for the blog anymore… But I get it, you gals loved those posts. So I am hoping for some middle ground between what those posts were about and something that seems to fit the blog more these days.
With that in mind I thought I would round up a few of my recent fall purchases. These purchases were made over the course of late July & August with the goal of them being for the upcoming fall season. I am not keeping super close track of what I am spending each month like I used to. Instead I am trying to focus more on the season as a whole, and of course, always spend within my means. This will probably be about it for my "fall" shopping. I have a lot of pieces from last fall and winter that I am excited to wear again. I do have a new pair of riding boots and a blazer on my wish list… but I don't really 'need' those pieces…
Most of these pieces were purchased on sale or promotion… with the exception of a few pieces. I'm still a budget-minded kind of gal when shopping. Unless there is an item that I really want and don't mind splurging a bit - usually this is accompanied by knowing it won't likely EVER go on sale. So I might as well just bite the bullet. Many of these items will be showing up on the blog in outfits soon… but some have already debuted on Instagram… so follow me there! (user: jillgg)
(mini rant: okay, I am LOVING Banana Republic lately, but they are doing this weird thing where they are putting new pieces out in my local store that aren't online - as a blogger, it's frustrating because I want to be able to share exact links to items with you! The same thing happened last spring. So the jeans I got are actually from Banana Republic, but there is nothing online even close to them… so I found these that are closer. So the "shown" jeans aren't exactly what I got… but close!)
Or shop the pieces below…
(keep in mind, some items are available in multiple colors, so thumbnails may reflect that)
One other little note… for my fellow bloggers and business owners! I am now on Periscope! If you haven't downloaded this awesome app to your phone yet… do it! It's basically a streaming video app. I post LIVE videos there that you can join me live on and interact via questions and comments or playback for 24 hours. For right now, I am trying it out as a platform to sharing business and blogging tips on the regular! I think you will like it! My user name is JillGG!!
