THE MESSY CUFF: Olive Jeans

OLIVE JEANS: F21 - SAME HERE - $23   //   BROWN BOOTIES: F21 - SIMILAR HERE - $37  //   BLACK METALLIC SWEATER: EXPRESS - SIMILAR HERE - $25   //   LONG NECKLACE - F21 - SIMILAR HERE - $4   //   SPIKED NECKLACE: F21 - SIMILAR HERE - $8   //   BAG: KATE SPADE - SIMILAR HERE - $200

Whoa, it's been a rough week. I've been in and out of feeling sick all week and can't seem to shake this. The good news it that the weather is finally consistently sweater-weather and being bundled up in public is now acceptable.

I tried two different fall trends in this look. Can you find them? One is the messy cuff. I've mentioned the cuff on my blog before and it wasn't until I went to the Fab'rik denim event, a few weeks ago, that I spoke with other bloggers about methods of cuffing. The messy cuff is made with 2-3 smaller cuffs where you rollup first and then roll halfway down. Here, winging it will work just fine  - but in case you were curious about the different types of cuffs, there is a great tutorial here!

Can you spot my other fall trend?

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SUNNY SIDE UP: Metallic Sweater + Yellow Pencil Skirt

Happy Friday lovelies, I hope you all had a fantastic week and are looking forward to an even better one ahead. I've got a few things on my plate for the weekend including car shopping (fingers crossed) i've been in need, after my car accident last month. I'm also planning on playing catch up on my Engagement album which I have still not put together and hoping to get started on reading Divergent over the weekend. Have you read the book? Thoughts?What are your weekend plans?

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ALL STRIPE EVERTHING - 30X30 - Day 25

Top: Express - Same Here (Sold Out) - $35   //   Striped Skirt - F21 - Similar Here - $12   //

Black Pumps - JLo Kohls - Same Here - $28   //  Bag: Kate Spade - Similar Here, Here, or Here  - $158 

I've come to find that I love stripes. I just do. It's crazy how one pattern manages to never go out of style. My favorite fall bag (Kate Spade here), mini skirt, and winter coat are all black & white stripes. I'm a total fashion mess when I forget and wear them all together (oops!) 

Women splurge on different things. Some of us are shoe people, some jewelry people, and others are handbag people. I don't generally find myself investing in mid to high priced shoes or jewelry because I like changing it up often and having a variety. Handbags are one thing that I do invest in. I believe a good handbag should last you two seasons and therefore should be able to transcend from winter to spring or summer to fall. 

Kate Spade was my splurge, what was your latest?

ARMY STRONG - 30X30 - Day 4

Green Vest: Old Navy - Same Here - $50 // Boots - Same Here - c/o OnlineShoes.com - $160 // 

Boyfriend Jeans - Same Here - $30 // Nike Fuelband Rose Gold - Same Here - $169 // Top: Express - Same Here - $35

It's Day 4 of my 30 x 30 challenge and so far it is still going strong. I have learned a few things along the way and here is one. I realized that when I picked out the 30 pieces I wanted, they were the ones I had been wearing often and were on my mind. Now that I am trying to put those pieces together into outfits, i'm realizing that I have already worn so many of the outfits that could have been part of my 30 x 30. Here are a few of my favorites:

Polka Dot + Coral

Fiesty Fushia

On The Hunt

All Black Everything

Pretty in Polka Dots

Of course, I cannot repeat as per the 30 x 30 Style Challenge Rules or else the Style Gods will frown upon this (or just Kendi). Lesson here? Choose your 30 different items, then your usual to be a part of the challenge. 

...Duly Noted

ALL BLACK EVERYTHING: Metallic Sweater with Asymmetrical Hemline

Top: Express - Same Here - $35
Pants: LC by Lauren Conrad - Similar Here - $45
Boots: H&M - Same Here - $119


Remember last week when I told you guys I own too much black? Well, that's true & this is me being caught black red-handed.I picked up this top number from Express on Black Friday (i'm not planning this, I promise) and while you may not be able to tell.. it's a cozy black metallic sweater with hints of silver shimmer and an asymmetrical hemline. Pairing this with my favorite pair of black jeggings + the tall leather boots i've been living in this season = the perfect outfit for a high quality hairdresser.

I have some great posts lined up for you (even while i'm out!) So be sure to stop by throughout the week!
Linking up to Tiny Heart & Funday Monday

FALLING FOR FALL: Burberry Scarf + Neutral Tones

White Blazer: Love 21 - Similar Here -$47 
Blouse: H&M - Similar Here - $48
Pants: Express - Same Here - $70 
Scarf: NY alley - Similar Here - $250
Red Belt: F21 - Similar Here - $9

Happy Tuesday readers!

Well, the inevitable is upon us. Fall has fallen and when I woke up to a whopping 45 degrees (Fahrenheit) this morning, I knew it had finally come. The last few weeks of beautiful summer weather had to end (as do all good things) and now it's time to pull out the boots, scarves, and blazers. Not that I am entirely complaining - Autumn is my favorite fashion season. 

In order to give a proper welcome to the months ahead, what do you say to a special Wednesday Wishlist: Boots edition? 

I think it would only be proper. 
Farewell summer, we will miss you.
p.s. so excited for my first fashion link up for Funday Monday at stillbeingmolly.com, be sure to check them out!