Happy Friday loves! Growing up, I was a serious tomboy, I'm talkin' about do any and everything the boys do, bruise my legs on the monkey bars, played tennis, soccer, basketball, hated skirts, or anything remotely girly. Well this look is kind of an ode to that girl. She has come a long way in every aspect of her life. But every once in a while, she can throw on a comfy sweatshirt, jeans, sneakers and still feel at home...

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Photographer: Diana A

THE LOOK: | Sweatshirt: TJMAXX | Jeans & Sunnies: Old Navy | Shoes: Target (borrowed from sis) |  Purse:  Jessica Simpson from Marshall's | Watch: gift from babe (he encourages my watch obsession :P)

What were you like when you were young? A girly girl, a tomboy, or were you somewhere in between?

Have fun this weekend!

Equestrian Blush

Hi my loves! This week is flying by and I am super happy about it! We were blessed with a gorgeous fall day on Monday and I just had to take advantage of the sunny weather to share this look with you all. Today's look is what I would call my "fall uniform". An anorak/chunky sweater, button down, jeans, riding boots, and a vintage bag. I kept the color palette of the look light and pastel and threw on one of my favorite gray fuzzy scarves to keep warm in the wind.
Ps. This post is a tad picture heavy because I love how they turned out and we finally got some sun!

My sister joked and said "you're dressed perfectly for horseback riding" and I bust out laughing but I totally agree with her now. These boots have shown up all over my blog this season and hopefully you don't get tired of them. But they are finally perfectly broken in and have become my go to pair because of how well they go with everything!

This pic was so spur of the moment, but i love it!

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy,  Rolled Up Pretty, & Because Shanna Said So today!!

Style Guide: Camel can warm up or tone down any look. In this look, the camel colored straps on my cross body bag and my riding boots warmed up this pastel look and made it cohesive.

Photographer: Diana A.

THE LOOK: | Jacket: Old Navy | Pink Oxford Shirt: Thrifted | Scarf: Old Navy | Purse: Vintage |  Jeans: Gap |  Boots: Target |  Watch & Bracelet: Gifted | Earrings: gifted from my sis |

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What look do you consider to be your "Fall Uniform"? I'd love to hear from all of you !

Toodles!

Cherry Knitted...

Hi loves! How were your weekends? Mine was exactly what I asked for and what I needed; fun yet relaxing! J and I went thrifting and Christmas decor shopping on Friday night. On Saturday, I made us breakfast and we just chilled and finally started watching Scandal. (Please tell me y'all watch that amazing show!! Shonda Rimes, exec producer/writer of Grey's Anatomy & Private Practice is brilliant!) We put up the Christmas tree and some of our decorations and finally got caught up on last weeks' episode of Scandal while he made dinner. Please tell me how I am supposed to wait until Thursday for the next episode after that cliffhanger...  

When I showed my fiancé today's look, his response was "there sure is a lot goin' on in that outfit boop, but it's cute". I laughed and said, "well what do you know! I bet my blogger girls will understand!" Obviously I have been really enjoying the layering trend this fall and my love for it is definitely carrying over into winter. What do you guys think? Is he right? Do I have a lot going on? Or would you wear something similar? ;)

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Style Guide: Cinching in the chambray shirt underneath the chunky cable knit cardigan with a nude skinny belt adds balance, (because it matches the boots) while adding shape to what could have become a frumpy look. 

Photographer: Diana A.

THE LOOK: | Oversized Cable Knit Cardigan: Thrifted  (similar option here on sale!)| Ralph Lauren Denim Shirt: Thrifted  (similar here)| White tee: Walmart | Skirt & Leggings: Target | Boots: Wet Seal (very old ) similar here | Belt: H&M | Scarf: Aldo (similar here) | Purse: Vintage Liz Claiborne | Bracelet & Rose Gold Watch: gifted |

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Have a wonderful Monday!

Chasing Sunlight

Hi my loves! I'm so happy it's finally Friday and the weekend is here! I plan to just go thrifting for some cute Christmas decor with J and just spend the rest relaxing with some movies and hot cocoa! (I mean, I don't ask for much! lol) It's getting more and more difficult to get decent consistent lighting for my pictures, as we approach winter, to the point where my sis and I felt like we were actually chasing the sun for some decent pictures! It was the best I could do to not have shadows covering parts of my face and outfit! Anyway, today's look was loosely inspired by fellow bloggers. I swear y'all really push me to be more creative with my looks! I wore this fuzzy cable cardigan over a sleeveless dress cinched in at the waist with a skinny belt to pull it together. This is also a great way to keep warm and transition summer dresses into fall/winter.

Recently, my friends at Simply Be UK contacted me to check out their website and were sweet enough to let me pick out something I liked. After perusing their amazing website, I decided to check out their accessory section since I was on the hunt for a quality fall/winter handbag. There were so many I liked, but when I came across this teal beauty, I knew it was the bag for me! It's very reminiscent of another popular shopper bag that everyone has! ;) But this bag is so well made, has compartments and space enough for everything I need to carry, very sturdy, comes with a shoulder strap, and is in such an amazing vibrant teal color for fall! So if you're in the market for a great quality, gorgeous, and unique bag, head over to Simply Be and grab one for yourself or as a gift to someone else!

Style Guide: When trying this layering trick, wear a sweater that is an accent color to the dress you are wearing to give the look balance and add texture. Cinching the waist with a cognac belt, gives the overall look more shape while complementing the boots.

Photographer: Diana A.

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THE LOOK: | Cardigan: Thrifted | Dress: Merona (on super sale!) | Leggings & Boots: Target | Bag: c/o Simply Be (cognac version here!) | Earrings: gifted | 

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 Have a blessed weekend loves!

Fur & Bordeaux

Hi loves! We're halfway through the week and am I the only one who feels abnormally exhausted? I'm talking heavy eyes and sluggish movements, I hope I'm not the only one who feels this way. I think after having a four day weekend, it's going to take a little while to get back into my normal routine. 

I actually wore this look on Saturday to do a little shopping with my family. I kind of felt overdressed, but I've been really wanting to wear my faux fur stole, (one of my birthday gifts from J) and I love how it worked with the printed maxi (seen here) and Bordeaux turtleneck (seen here), underneath my trusty leather moto jacket (also seen here). It was a funky yet edgy look for me and I loved it. What do you think about this look? 

Style Guide: When wearing a printed maxi that is in a different color than your top, throw on a nude skinny belt to pull the look together and give it balance!

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy, Rolled Up Pretty, Because Shanna Said So, and Transatlantic Blonde today!

Photographer: Diana A.

THE LOOK: | Leather Moto Jacket: Target (Very old) (similar here)| Faux Fur Stole (love this option) & Ankle Booties (another cute option) : Birthday gifts from my Fiance | Cowl turtleneck & Belt: H&M | Maxi Skirt: Gap (great fall option) | Bracelet: Target | Purse: Vintage Dooney & Bourke- my Mommy's |

Thanks so much for continuing to take the time to read, comment, and follow my blog! It doesn't go unnoticed and I am so thankful to have all of you along for the ride, have a fabulous day!

Neutrals, Tartan & Denim...

Hey loves! I hope you all enjoyed and had a happy thanksgiving with your families!  As I told y'all last week, we all went home to celebrate with my family and we had a wonderful time. We spent a ton of quality time, laughing, watching movies, light shopping, a lot of thrifting, and of course stuffing our faces. How did you celebrate? Traditionally of non-traditionally? Did you shop til you dropped on black friday? Will you be buying anything today for Cyber Monday? I'd love to hear from you! If you want to see pictures of how we celebrated, don't forget to follow me on Instagram! They have new web profiles set up, so you can follow me there!

Style Guide: When in doubt (and it's nippy outside), layer, layer, layer!! (You have also seen me wear this vest here.) A neutral toned vest will not only make your look cohesive, but also add warmth!

Sharing a little bit of my style on this blog today!

Photographer: Diana A.

THE LOOK: | Vest (similar here) & Tartan Shirt: Thrifted (similar shirt here and here)| Jeans: Gap | Oxford shoes: Target (similar here) | Purse: Vintage Dooney & Bourke - c/o of my beautiful Mom! |

Have an amazing Monday!

Rugged Prep...

Hey loves! Can you believe tomorrow is Thanksgiving? I mean, I feel like I was just ringing in the new year! Time sure does fly when you're having fun! I'm hitting the road with J, my sis, and Polo for a 7 hr road trip in a few hours! I can't wait to hug and kiss my mommy (yep, i call her that lol) and baby sis! Oh, and stuff my face...duh!! God really knew what I needed when He blessed me with my family, fiance, best friends, and so much more! I have so much to be thankful for! The list could go on forever! 

Style Guide: When in doubt, shop your closet!! I had somehow totally forgotten all about these uber comfy gray riding boots and had kinda been in a rut constantly wearing my brown and camel ones. So glad I dusted these bad boys off, because they totally complemented this entire preppy look yet gave it a rugged edge, dontcha think? 

This look may or may not be what I wear on Thanksgiving, don't judge ;o)

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy, Rolled Up Pretty, and Transatlantic Blonde as per usual, so head over to their blogs for some amazing style inspiration!

Photographer: Diana A

THE LOOK: | Tartan Oxford: Thrifted | Sweater: H&M |  Jeans: XXI | Boots: Old Navy on super sale Spr '11! | Purse: Target- Fall '11 | Watch: Versona | Necklace: Express- Spr '10 | Earrings: Thrifted |

Have an amazing Thanksgiving y'all, we are all blessed beyond measure!