dress for fall

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September has shown us some crazy weather in Jersey lately. With the hurricanes hitting Florida and Texas, we have been getting the strong winds, rain and chilly cold front the last few weeks. Then the next day it is in the 80s and I have no clue what to wear. Early September, I packed up all of my Lilly Pulitzer, summer tanks and shorts because it was feeling like fall.

I recently purchased this dress because it is a great fall transition dress. I wore it to work last week with my brown cardigan and was able to take off the cardigan when the weather got hot again later that day. This weather has been so bipolar lately I really don’t know how to dress! I plan to wear it throughout the fall and pair it with tights so I can wear it in the winter. Last week I wore my Tory Burch Miller Sandals and plan to wear it with my brown flats later in the fall.

Right now it is on sale with another 50% off, while students and teachers get another 15% off! I have a feeling this dress is going to be worn weekly because it is so easy to throw on and wear it to work.

 

OUTFIT DETAILS
dress // bag // shoes

Coming Up This Month

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Oh. Hello. It is September and I am still having a difficult time accepting that summer is over. Last week I packed up my summer wardrobe, and did a blog post about how I store my summer wardrobe making it easy to unpack for next summer. You can read alll about it here. Now that I have some free space in my bedroom and closet, I am getting inspired to start unpacking my fall wardrobe and decor.

img_2493As much as I love summer and laying on a beach or wearing a dress everyday, something about fall gets me excited. Sweaters, pumpkins, scented candles, decorating the house with pillows and throw blankets. This upcoming week, it is going to look like fall threw up in my home. I am bringing out my fall bedding, fall candles, sweaters and tons of pillows! This helps me get over that summer is over, but I can start to enjoy my favorite parts about fall. I found this pillow in the dollar bin at Target last year, so I am excited to see what goodies I will find this time.

blonde rosie coffee outdoor picture.JPGLately all I do is work work work and work. Then during my free time, I fill it up with a million things I should be doing. My goal this month is to sit. And just sit with a cup of coffee or read a magazine on my front porch and not have to worry about my to do list. These are the last few months that we can sit outside and not freeze, so I want to enjoy as many of them as I can. I need to take some time to appreciate the little things around me again. Right now I am reading the Big Little Lies book and it is SO MUCH better than the tv show. I loved the show, but you get so much more story (and sass) from the characters in the book.

img_3785It feel like we blink and all of a sudden we are wearing pants and throwing on sweaters because the weather has changed. I put together some of my favorite fall must have clothes that your wardrobe needs. But each season I get excited when I get to pull out my boxes of fall clothes because I forgot about all of the amazing clothes I have. Save your money and go through your clothes from last season. Then you can see what you already own, what you need to purchase this season, and see how you can rework outfits.

img_7300This month I want to spend a little more time catching up with friends.With my crazy work schedule, I have to plan get togethers with friends weeks in advance, but I want to get better at it. This month, I have a college alumni event and other plans with friends that I am really excited about.

 

Tips on Storing Your Summer Wardrobe

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It is that time of year that we find ourselves throwing on a sweater or jeans because the chilly days are becoming more and more frequent. Now comes the daunting task of putting away your summer wardrobe to make room for fall.

Here are some of my tips on keeping your summer clothes and accessories looking like new for next summer.

  1. Shoes

    You know how much I love to purge my closet? Well before you start to put away your summer shoes, check to see what shoes you didn’t wear the last three months. If you have Old Navy flips flops sitting in your closet unworn all summer, there is no need to put them away in storage. Go through your shoes and see what you can donate or throw out. With that being said, clean all of your shoes before putting them away. Make sure to remove all of the dirt and sand that gets in the shoes during the summer months. I like to keep the original box my more pricey shoes came in like my Jack Rogers or Tory Burch sandals. The rest of my flip flops all go in a box that is properly labeled of course!

  2. Summer Bags and Straw Totes

    Be sure to shake out any sand, pennies or receipts that are left in your bag before you put them away. I cannot tell you how many lipglosses I find at the end of the summer when putting my bags away. Higher end bags usually come with a bag to store purses in, so definitely use them when you pack them away. To make sure bags keep their shape, stuff tissue paper in them and stand them upright when putting them away.

  3. Summer Clothes

    Packing up my summer wardrobe usually takes a few days to complete because I like to have it all organized and easy to unpack the next summer. I take out all of my summer clothes and try to donate as much as I can. Then everything gets washed and properly folded. An extra step I take is to pack up my summer clothes by category. It is an unnecessary step, but when I am looking for clothes next spring, I will know exactly where to look. I put all of my shorts, tops and dresses, etc in separate bins making it easy to unpack next season.

  4. Keep An Empty Box Nearby

    I guarantee you that you will forget to pack up something. A tank top, shorts that got lost in your laundry pile or a flip to your flop. I keep an empty shopping bag or a bin in my closet so I can just throw some loose items I forgot to pack up.

Friday Favorites

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Hello, friends! I am bringing back my Friday Favorites, where I share some of my favorite things of the week. As much as I love to share new products to try, new home decor or pretty flowers in my yard, it also gives me a reason to sit down and reflect on my week.

This week, we said goodbye to summer and experienced some crazy weather. I worked crazy hours at J. Crew the last few weeks because of Labor Day weekend and now I desperately need a vacation! I feel like we can’t catch a break with hurricane after hurricane. Forest fires, earthquakes and flooding to name a few. When natural disasters hit, it makes me take the time to appreciate the little things in life.

So here are my favorites this week…

New Arrivals from J. Crew Factory.… someone just cut up my credit card now because the new arrivals at J. Crew Factory are so cute!

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Little Peony… is my new go to color for transitioning into fall. It survived a full week working retail without one chip. Proof that this stuff is a miracle!

Black slide on mules from Target….I have been wearing them to work lately, and customers have been asking if they are Gucci (ha!)  I am making everyone I own get them because they are only $20.

Dinner from Trader Joe’s… I went to Trader Joe’s for the first time in a while because it is a bit of a hike for me. I stocked up on some easy dinners to make during the week and now I think I am going to have to buy these in bulk! I made dinner with the oven instead of the microwave for the first time in months… and it was quick, easy and delicious!

back to school style

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Back To School Style

Hello, friends! I know it has been a while since I personally did some back to school shopping, but I can’t help but miss that part about fall. With fall weather creeping in, now is the time to start investing in some new fall clothes that give you that back to school vibe.

I love summer, but I get a little excited about fall fashion every year. Can a girl have too many sweaters, the answer is nope!

Here are a few pieces I am adding to my closet this fall to transition into colder weather.

Sweater Blazer A blazer, that feels like a sweatshirt. Yes! It is great for work because it is a bit more dressy than a cardigan, but still cozy for those chilly days we are about to have.

Over Sized Scarf Every year, I buy more scarves even though I have a ton. This year, camel is in, so this scarf is perfect for layering.

Golden Cuff Bracelet How cute is this bracelet? Perfect for stacking and the gold color is perfect for fall.

Wool Sidewalk Skirt These skirts are a closet staple and yes, you do need one in every color. It has this preppy, school vibe that I love. Style it with a basic t shirt, a statement necklace, viola and you look cute!

White Oxford Shirt The classic preppy statement piece that goes with every thing in your closet. I love button down shirts for work, because they make easy outfits. However, the oxford shirt gives it a nice preppy look.

Crystal Earrings and Leopard Flats Are the perfect additions to an outfit for fall. I was a little hesitant about leopard print because it can easily look tacky if not done correctly. Of course, J. Crew can do  no wrong.

Striped Shirt with a Twist How cute is this cuffed striped boatneck shirt?? Stripes are a classic, but I am in love with this cuff detail this season. This shirt with jeans and brown boots, it’s the perfect fall look.

Camel Teddy Sweater Remember when I said a girl can never have too many sweaters? Well, grab this sweater for the fall because it is cozy and goes with everything.

Chambray Short Sleeve Shirt A cool new look to the classic chambray shirt. Tuck it into black jeans and add some gold accessories to dress up the look.

Ruffle Sleeve T Shirt I love any t shirt that is a statement piece, but also has the comfort of a t shirt. I have this one in blue and white and wear it weekly. It is the perfect top to wear to work or out with friends. Did I mention it is a comfy t shirt??