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1970s

An Autumnal Awakening

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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!

All photo credit goes to Aurora Grace Photography!

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OOTD: October 11th, 2015

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Sunday, Angi and I had a morning out and about grabbing brunch and going to the farmers market.

(Bogart's Nutella filled doughnut is so good!!!)

Although it has been chilly lately, Sunday was a beautiful throwback to summer complete with 80 degree weather and a nice breeze.

For our golden hour shoot, I wore a black maxi skirt, my brunch so hard tank from Target, and a chambray long sleeve shirt over the top.

The comfort of this outfit is unreal! I could live in it. Although the tank top and chambray could be considered causal, the maxi skirt really dresses it up. Whereas, if I had worn it with leggings, it would have looked like I had just come from the gym.

To finish off the look, I wore these adorable animal print flats from SO.

What styles are you loving this fall? What other styles would you like to see on the blog?

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My Favs: June 2015

7:23 PM

It's that time of the month again! (No, not that time of the month)

Lovebugs, it's time for the monthly list of favorites! WOOHOO! Get pumped!

Let's begin

MUSIC:

If you didn't already know, you do now, Beyoncé is the best. On a scale from 1-10, I would be a Kanye West circa 2009 MTV VMA Awards Beyoncé fan. As much as I have enjoyed listening to this album whenever I want on my iPhone, I have to admit nothing is the same as holding a CD in your hands. The album artwork/design alone is awesome.

BEAUTY:

Let's begin with that hurrr girl. If you have unruly, curly hair, or if you just want to be in control of your hair in all types of weather, this is the stuff for you. Beyond the Zone's Turn Up the Heat spray. It not only protects your hair, but it smells good and it is the only thing that keeps my hair from frizzing up!

I've really been into having color on my lips lately, but I've realized that having boldly colored lips is not always practical. It gets on your teeth, it comes off when you eat and for all my homies with allergies, you know the struggle of blowing your nose and smudging lip color all over your face. Beyond Pink lip color by L'Oreal Colour Riche (I also have the burgundy shade, seen here) works wonders. It gives my lips the definition I like, while still maintaining a natural look.

If you read my Coral and Cardigans post, you know that I am a freckle goddess, but tanning does not come as easily. So with a little help from my friends at Suave, I can pretend to be a tan beach babe without the increase in cancer risk, sun spots or future wrinkles. Plus, right now, they have an added baby sized bottle of morrocan oil with your purchase!

FOOD:

I know, I know, gum isn't technically food. But it is yummy! And slightly addictive! If you're not into watermelon gum that's okay, but I love it!

CLOTHING:

I was never really into Old Navy before, but now I can't stop shopping there. Their pieces are the epitome of my style. They are simple and classic. I got this top, bracelet and necklace all for under $25!!!

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2015

Flashback Friday

12:11 PM

Happy Friday lovebugs! For this post I wanted to try something different (I actually didn't plan this, it just worked out beautifully) and do a post that featured items and styles from previous posts.

To begin, you may recognize this Forever 21 top from a post I did with Aurora Peterson last August (seen here). It is so comfy and perfect for spring time because it is thick enough to keep you warm on a rainy day, but light enough that you aren't overheated. Plus the shape/size doesn't obscure your body shape and the detailing on the front gives it a feminine feel.

The shoes (seen here) are from Target and they were in the clearance section! I love the way that they match my pants and how the two pieces add a pop of spring color to freshen up the look.

Although these bow earrings (also from Forever 21) have not been featured in a post before, I thought they were a smooth transition from my last post and keeping with the bow theme.

Let me know what you think about doing more Flashback Friday posts in the future or your thoughts on this outfit in the comments below!

2015

Back Bow

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Do you ever wish that there was an article of clothing that would mix a basic essential that will be in style for a long time with some unusual details that make it unique? Well here it is! I love that this dress incorporates the classic elegance of a LBD but has a touch of individuality with the low back and white bow. To add a few more pops of originality, I paired it with these front to back earrings (see link below) and bright pink pumps!

If you like my fun front to back earrings, you can find them here!

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Ruffles and Relucent Shoes

8:58 AM

Looking at this outfit, you may think that it is pretty blah. To define it in Lauren Conrad terms, it's pretty "matchy matchy." Other than the cute ruffles on the back of the cardigan, this outfit doesn't have any eye-catching details. While at Target a few weeks ago, I found these shoes and knew they would add the springy pop of color that I needed.

In other news, shout out to Jerry for helping me and Angi with these most recent posts.