First Day of Fall Fashion

This morning, I woke up to an open window and the crisp smell of fall. And I loved it.

Fall is, without a doubt, my absolute favorite time of the year. Perfect temperature, changing leaves, and the fashion! This morning I threw on the perfect fall kickoff outfit, and here it is!

Skinny Cords, $34 at Old Navy
I just got these corduroys a week or so ago, and they are the most comfortable pair of pants I own. They’re so soft, and they look amazing. And for a pair of corduroys, they’re pretty affordable!

I love this color: colorful skinny jeans are pretty much the number one thing you need to own this fall, but they make the wackiest colors, and seeing as I spend most of my time at work I can’t go running around looking like I just joined a boy band. This blue is a little bit edgy without being too… “wow! look at me!”

Mustard Infinity Scarf, $32 at Urban Outfitters
I actually just finished crocheting my own mustard yellow infinity scarf two days ago. That’s right, I’m crafty! Though I don’t suggest creating all your own pieces of clothing, it was a pretty fun way to get in the mood for fall.

Mustard yellow is my number one fall obsession. It’s one of my favorite colors, and it looks absolutely amazing this time of year. I even own a pair of skinny jeans that are mustard. This color goes with so many more colors than you’d think, and it doesn’t hurt that a scarf will keep you warm when it starts to cool down.

White Tee, $19.95 at Gap
I know, I know, it seems a little crazy to spend 20 bucks on a white t-shirt, but just trust me. I wear plain tshirts a lot, and I’ve realized that if you spend a few more bucks on a good shirt it makes all the difference in your outfit. It can make a casual outfit look a tad bit outdated. That next big step into buying better quality staples? Well, I guess that’s called growing up.

Anyway, I went with a simple white t-shirt because I really didn’t want to distract from the rest of the outfit. The shirt isn’t the best part!

Suede Booties, $50 at Macy’s
These boots are my newest obsession. They just… they look so darn cool! I wear them and all I do is stare at them all day… very little work productivity.

I really wanted some brown boots, but everyone’s going to have the same knee high brown leather boots. I wanted to mix things up a little bit. Oh my gosh, I just love looking at them here. Maybe I’ll just put them on until bed…

Gold Earrings, $24 at Lucky Brand
I’m a big fan of brushed gold with a black polish on them, especially in the fall. Things aren’t supposed to look shiny and new in the fall, with the leaves dying and the colors changing. This darker gold fits right into the scenery!

I don’t have these earrings, but since they’re 30 percent off at checkout I’m thinking of getting them. Lucky Brand makes such great jewelry that’s pretty affordable. And big, dangly earrings can really amp up a normal outfit.

Going Incognito Emerald Green Polish, by Essie
There are so many perks to this amazing color nail polish that I just bought the other day. One, it’s Essie, so it’s going to last forever when you put it on. Two, it’s a really pretty emerald green. And three, it’s Eagles green!! Go birds!!!

Essie runs a little more expensive than the average polish, but if you can find a beauty supply store nearby you can usually get it for 2 or 3 dollars cheaper.

National Princess Week: Pocahontas

Pocahontas is one of those princesses that I’ve come to respect more as I got older. An all-natural gal that loves everything about the world.

I relate to Pocahontas from my days working at a nature park. It really taught me to appreciate nature, especially natural colors and prints. Her style would probably be closes to my weekend style, so this one is kind of easy.

Jungle Green Cargo Shorts
Gap, $49.95
The perks of dressing like a Native American princess? Comfort all day, every day! Little mini jean shorts can be super uncomfortable and bermuda shorts can be just plain ugly. Who hasn’t looked at their guy with jealousy on a particularly humid day when they’re lounging in their gigantic comfortable cargo shorts? Well now it’s our turn. I’m really excited that companies are making a happy medium in short lengths for women now. Before they were either bordering-on-illegal or granny length, but these Gap shorts are a great length and still look cute. And they have a cool little cargo pocket on each side and a frayed hem for those natural-lovers like me.

White Tie-Draped Blouse
Old Navy, on sale! $22.99
Loose, flowy and free! I think that would be Pocahantas’ motto when shopping for clothes. If you’re as outdoorsy and active as this princess is, you obviously don’t want to be held down by tight and binding clothes that stick to you in the heat.

I understand that Pocahantas is a beautiful, tanned, Native American Disney princess, but I’m not. I’m pale and burn after 10 minutes in the sun, so these are the type of clothes I’m desperate for this summer. Things that will be light and loose but will still block me from the sun. Besides, a full day out in the woods means bugs and other natural heeby jeebies. Sometimes sleeves can be like a security blanket.

Gold Feather Bib Necklace
Lucky Brand, $59
This necklace was my complete inspiration for the whole Pocahontas style.  I found it during one of my typical online window shopping excursions and I fell in love. How gorgeous is that? It screams Pocahontas. A gold that’s not too flashy with that subtle blue that could easily be mistaken for some type of stone. Lucky Brand has the best jewelry, and if you go into one of their stores you will always find it on sale. Some of my favorite necklaces and rings came around my one-day stint working as a salesperson for Lucky Brand (No seriously, I only worked there for one day). Lucky Brand has a lot of natural-looking designs and styles that are perfect for the more laid-back and natural fashionista.

Leather Gladiator Sandals
Minnetonka by American Eagle, $60
Obviously we all know that Pocahontas would rather go barefoot than wear shoes, but these are a pretty acceptable option for the alternative. It took me a little while to warm up to the gladiator sandal trend, but once I did I couldn’t get enough. They are so comfortable, especially for someone who hates wearing shoes in the summer (ie: me).  Plus these are really quirky and cute. The suede leaves and glass beads with some real feathers strewn across it have a very Native American feel that I think Pocahontas would approve of.

Faux-Suede Tote
Target, $29.99
Bags with Native American and Aztec patterns are really popular right now, and I’m loving it. They’re all over the place; Target has a million, so does Pac Sun and even Gap. I think it’s fitting for the summer, when you spend most of your free time outside and enjoying all that nature has to offer. I love gigantic bags like this, you can hold all your junk without worrying about fitting everything in on a trip out. Plus, it’s a faux-suede, so it’s animal-friendly, which I think Pocahontas and her many animal friends would appreciate.