How to Build Your Fall Uniform

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Finding your style is a bit like a never-ending quest. I’ve certainly swung from one side of the style pendulum to the other (evidenced here). But with fall around the corner (sorry to break it to you), I’ve been thinking about my favorite fashion season – and how I’m excited to get dressed again! No Lululemon allowed. This post from 2016 still sits at the tippy top of my style goals. Appears I may have officially found my uniform.

Fall is always the best style season of the year. Before you’re buried under winter coats, but the summer’s glow has yet to fade, now is the time to play. You can have fun with proportion, with textures, with adding a little edge. I’ve always been a fan of menswear influenced style. It gives off a subtle sexiness while being incredibly practical for daily life; think wide-legged pants, flats and a cozy sweater or two. When you mix them all together you get a decidedly strong, but thoroughly feminine approach to taking on the new season on in style.

Continue to scroll for some of my go-to favorite looks.

Extra-wide culottes paired with a snug sweater have me like whoa. Especially in this creamy, caramel-y warm color palette. And yes…those so ugly they’re really ridiculously good looking shoes are starting to appeal to me too.

All white is always alright in my book. Those denim culottes are also calling my name and I just might have to add a white blouse to my white shirt arsenal.

A classic trouser feels fresh when it’s cropped and is an easy thing to get you out of my your denim rut. I love the dress up / dress down combo of a classic tee and loafers.

A touch of blush & metallic lend a girlie touch to borrowed from the boys staples like bomber jackets and more loafers. Metallic is a bonus.

A peacoat never goes out of style. To make it more wearable in this early part of fall when the weather just can’t make up its mind, pair yours with some bright whites and a chunky open toe sandal.

I’m a big fan of adding a few choice pieces to my closet around this time of year. Especially ones I know I’ll love for a long time – rather than just buying into the it-trend of the moment. Any of these options would make my closet very very happy for years to come.

For even more fall fashion inspiration, follow my My Style Pinterest board HERE

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The Only Jean You Need this Fall

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Happy Monday friends. I hope you all had wonderful weekends. Like I mentioned last week, I’m doing my best to kick my wardrobe back in gear this fall, so I spend most of my Sunday evenings scrolling for the week’s outfit inspiration. This week, denim popped to the top of my search (surprise, surprise). But the season’s it jean feels like multiple flashes from fashion trends past – in a good way. I’m dating myself, but this vibe is a mix of Clueless meets My So Called Life and I kinda love it.

After what feels like years spent in nothing but dark, skinny jeans, cropped, straight legged, and preferably high waisted feels fresh and new. The easy fit appeals to the tomboy in me (but be prepared – with no stretch, you have to find a pair that fits well!). And the light wash gives me all the 90’s retro feels. There are a lot of good footwear options for this look, but they’re particularly good for showing off the best fall ankle boot you can find.

What do you think? Are you as into these jeans as I am?

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Bringing the Badass Back to Blazers

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Today’s post is equal parts fashion inspiration and personal style journey. For years around here, at the start of each week, I talked about Monday Workwear. It was the perfect way to shake off the work week doldrums – I used to love getting excited about getting dressed. Then came the 10 months where I couldn’t fit into anything in my closet. And the two and half years it’s taken me to get back into everything in my closet, but now I’m too tired half the time to actually change after my morning workout. But this fall, I’ve felt a shift. I actually want to break back into my wardrobe again and my timing couldn’t be better, as it appears one of my old staples – blazers – are coming on hard this season. So without further ado, I give you some Monday workwear inspiration – even if your only job is to make it through today.

Proof that all things come back around, since I’m pretty sure I saw this blazer on an episode of Designing Women (anyone with me?), but I’m digging the vibe of those puffy sleeves right now.

This look is definitely my style. Loads of layers (love it buttoned up to the neck), a heavy menswear touch and some mighty mom jeans. I gotta say, this is my jam right now.

I’ve never met a giant pant I didn’t like. Realize it’s not the friendliest silhouette, but if you feel like you can pull them off, seriously try them sometime – it’s so fun.

The oversized sleeve detail on this look (which I actually rocked pre-pregnancy in this post), combined with the cropped pant and beanie make a matching blazer and pants feel anything but up tight. Seems like it’s high time to give the style another go.

Does this look remind anyone else of Angela from My So Called Life?? And yet, I really want to add that blazer to my collection.

Who says you need to head to an office to rock a suit? Maybe I’ll just feel really polished during my morning coffee run.

What’s the saying? Dress for the job you want? Well, today, I’d like the job of badass, thanks.

For the entire Monday Workwear archive, CLICK HERE.

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Your Entire Fall Wardrobe is Right Here

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Hi Friend! Since it’s the first day of Fall, I figured you deserved a bonus Friday post. This has always been my favorite season for fashion after all. The coats, the boots, the layers! It’s when getting dressed gets interesting again. But at the same time, I love the concept of the capsule wardrobe and uniform dressing – but how to do you combine the two? A beautifully edited closet and clothes that make you feel fabulous when you put them on. Well, I found the solution and it’s called Kamperett. You can consider all of your fall shopping done, right now.

I’ve shared Kamperett collections before (like right here). Designed and made in San Francisco by two women who understand great style, but also know the needs of the modern, multi-tasking mom, Kamperett has taken their fall collection to new wearable levels. You have stunning pants, the perfect bodysuit, amazing coats, a sweet blouse – virtually everything you need to create a complete closet. Everything is simple and classic but also head turning. Dresses have sheer panels. Pants have the perfect kick hem. The dresses drape just so. And course so much of the fall collection is in my favorite black & cream color palette. Mmmm, my happy place. These are the pieces you’ll love wearing now and will keep for years.

Every single one of these pieces is calling my name – including the dresses! I know – me in a dress – but I actually already wore one right here and never felt more fabulous. So feel free to stop your online shopping for the random piece that everyone will have this fall and instead, think about emptying your closet and only adding back what’s special. This line certainly fits that bill.

For more fall style inspiration, CLICK HERE.

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Spring Style Idea: Tie One On

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Having established that I can only get dressed by relying on a minimalist uniform, I have been hunting for a few easy ways to switch my look up a bit. But I’m not a massive jewelry person, you can’t wear sunglasses indoors and hats are often hit or miss. But I’m intrigued by a trend I’ve seen popping up just about everywhere right now: tying on a neckerchief! A staple of the 50’s – you know Pink Ladies style – these girls are making the look feel modern.

A classic Pink Lady-like tied scarf, but the retro vibe is balanced with a modern denim bomber.

A timeless leather bag and belt make the classic bandana look anything but western.

A brightly colored silk scarf is a unique way to mix prints. The hair tucked in lis a nice touch.

Loving the look of this loose knot.

A neckerchief is the perfect way to add a pop of color to a classic look.

Polka dots feel cheeky, but chic.

It doesn’t get more Parisian than a striped shirt, a wide-leg pant and croissant! The silk scarf is just the icing on this very stylish cake.

So what say you? Would you be willing to tie on a neckerchief this season?

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10 Winter Style Ideas

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It’s been a little while since we’ve talked about fashion around here. So I thought it high time I round up some winter style inspiration. If you’re like me, you’re probably ready to look at your winter closet with new eyes.

Oversized scarves are my fave.

Inspired to try the turtleneck-under-shirt look.

Rocking a hoodie as day-wear.

Giving culottes a winter vibe.

Scarves as belts – easy way to sass up a classic pair of wide-legged denim.

Neck scarves are having a moment. Pairing one with a sweatshirt is a particularly interesting idea.

Pulling out some pattern. Love the checks on checks in competing neutral tones.

Slip-ons with sweater dresses.

A classic blazer, another jumbo scarf and a retro belt still feel very current.

You can rock virtually any style of jeans these days – but how about rolling them? The key is a good ankle-hugging heel or boot.

It’s not about running out and buying the latest trends – but instead simply tweaking the classic pieces already in your closet. I’m going to see if I can put together a fresh look everyday this week. Who’s with me??

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He Said/She Said Fall Fashion Trends

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Continue to scroll for some of my current favorite looks.

Extra-wide culottes paired with a snug sweater have me like whoa. Especially in this creamy, caramely warm color palette. And yes…those so ugly they’re really ridiculously good looking shoes are starting to appeal to me too.

All white is always alright in my book. Those denim culottes are also calling my name and I just might have to add a girlie white blouse to my white shirt arsenal.

A classic trouser feels fresh when it’s cropped and is an easy thing to get you out of my your denim rut.

A touch of blush & metallic lend a girlie touch to borrowed from the boys staples like bomber jackets and loafers.

A peacoat never goes out of style. To make it more wearable in this early part of fall when the weather just can’t make up its mind, pair yours with some bright whites and a chunky open toe sandal.

get your shop on: shirt / backpack / watch / monk strap loafers / cashmere cardigan / culottes / bag / sweater / coat

For even more fall fashion inspiration, follow my Street Style Pinterest board HERE

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Now’s the Time to Wear Your Summer Whites

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I’ve also had a thing for white clothes. Practical? No. Fabulous? Absolutely. And now that summer is officially here (woot!), it is the perfect time to break out your summer whites. When I spied the White Collection by Elizabeth Suzann I immediately wanted all the things!

Jumpsuits, dresses, crop-tops – oh my! The collection is actually intended to be bridal. I can totally see how a modern bride might rock any one of these looks. They’d even be great for a rehearsal dinner, the reception or as a getaway outfit, but I also want every single piece in my wardrobe. There’s nothing more classic, or easy to wear. You just have to carry a tide stick with you at all times.

What do you think? Is white a staple of your summer wardrobe too?

Here’s a few more summer style ideas!

Five Street Style Looks to Inspire Your Week

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As difficult as a Monday morning can feel, and mine was extra special with a one-year old making a 5:45am wake up call, you can get your work week off to a better start simply by wearing something that puts some extra pep your step. To help break out of a closet rut, all you need to do is look at the basic pieces already in your wardrobe with fresh eyes.

I’m loving culottes but layering them under a wrap shirt dress? Genius.

Try a sleek silhouette. A classic flared jean that skims the ground will make your legs fee uber long. A subtle peplum top adds a touch of femininity and bare shoulders is the universally flattering way to show a little skin on these first warm days of the year.

I’m a sucker for all things oversized. I’m officially hunting for a pair of white wide-legged cropped pants to rock with my favorite oversized jean jacket – a wardrobe staple in my world.

I love a good button up shirt, but I like the idea of updating this basic for spring for a version with chic details like this tie at the wrist.

A statement jacket is a great investment. You can literally toss it over anything already in your wardrobe for an instant update.

What’s your favorite look to wear right now?

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