The Sweltering Sweater: November 2015

Adios Autumn

7:55 AM

Remember last week when it was 40 degrees and not snowing? Yeah me neither.

Living in a state that is known for massive snowfalls, a white Christmas actually seemed like a joke this year.

Now that the snow has arrived, it's time to say goodbye to fall fashion and move into the protective shields that are winter clothing.

So grab your water resistant faux fur lined boots, your parka-like puffy coat and layer up!

All photo credit goes to Aurora Grace Photography!

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1970s

An Autumnal Awakening

10:45 PM

OUTFIT DETAILS: DRESS, BOOTS (OLD, Knee high black boots are everywhere now though so do not fret!)

Maybe it's just me, but it seems like fashion for the period of September to November is always the same. A dress with tights, boots and a scarf or jeans with a light sweater and a scarf.

Although these are not bad style options, they can get pretty mundane and overdone when it comes to fashion blogging. That's why I was so excited about the clothing options this season.

This is the year of autumnal fashion.

Stores this season seem to be offering deeper, richer colors, unique patterns and different cut options than they usually do and I'm loving it!

Whether you are rocking 70's inspired maxi dress or something a little less striking, go ahead and mix it up! Grab pieces that are out of the box, go out of your comfort zone. Buy a noteworthy piece and make your own rules because autumnal season is what you make it!

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city

Green With Envy

12:56 PM

OUTFIT DETAILS (All pieces are older pieces within my closet, so I found the closest current pieces): SWEATER, JEANS, BOOTS, SCARF (option 1, option 2)

You ever wish you had someone's life? Someone's closet? Someone's money? Someone's fame?

Me too.

Social media is a double edged sword. We can talk to our family that are hours away. We can keep in touch with past friends. We can follow/have followers from around the world who we interact with but never meet in person. It's an amazing tool!

But it also has it's negative side. We can start to obsess over the instant gratification of a like or a follow. We can start to compare ourselves to other people, want what they have, live life like they do. Some might call this being "green with envy."

But this is not what we were meant to do. We should feel good about ourselves not because we got more likes on a picture than usual, but because the life we live outside of social media is a life not wasted. If used correctly, social media should be used to inspire others, connect passions and create something great.

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accessories

Bold Necklaces and Baby Blue

3:56 PM

Outfit Details: SWEATER, JEANS, BOOTS - Justfab, NECKLACE - I bought this from a jewelry maker who works from home, PURSE - Forever21 (old).

If you've scrolled through Instagram, you've probably seen a wall or two. Whether it's glowing lights or iridescently colored patterns, they're always memorable and always picture worthy.

While walking through a building in Minneapolis in search of coffee, Angi and I came upon that wall.

There in bright letters read CITY.

It looks small in photos, but I guarantee these were massive, they took up a majority of the expansive wall. It was a piece that took something rather simple and made it unique.

Similarly, the necklace of this outfit gives this rather unoriginal combo of sweater, jeans and boots an individual twist.

I love how everything else about this look is sweet and mono-colored, but then the necklace is bold and rough looking. The different shades and shapes make it so interesting.

How are you spicing up your look this fall? Comment below!

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2015

Basic Blogger

6:52 PM

~ Outfit details: JEANS, HAT, SHOES, SHIRT(OLD) ~

Do you ever look at a picture and it makes you happy? That's this picture for me. In a season of many changes and difficult life lessons to conquer, its a nice reminder that there is still joy in my days.

To me, fall is more than just pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sweaters and pumpkins (although I obviously love all three). It's getting to sit back and watch the world change around you.

This may sound cheesy, but bear with me: Just like the seasons of change in the weather, there has to be seasons of change in life. Without a sudden winter of extreme change, there isn't a renewed spring to see new doors opening, a exciting summer of experiences or a sentimental fall of memories to look back on.