Dressy Dress

I found this beauty at the rack on clearance for $24.97 and am in LOVE!  I think the slit makes it feel a little sexyish (maybe thats a word)-- more so then a normal maxi dress.  I was told today that the dress style should be classified as a Greek Goddess dress to which I replied, "Or maybe just a fashionable dress"  :)

Dress: Nordstrom Rack

Wedges: Steve Madden Manngo (Clearance!!)

Watch: Michael Kors

Bracelet and Earrings: Nadri

Mint + Blazer

My hubs and I went out to a nice steak/seafood place right on the water on Labor Day.  I wanted to wear something cute, still summery but would be sufficient to keep me warm enough when the sun went down.  Please excuse the hair... I took this picture when we got home and the ocean breeze was not kind!

 Blazer: Nordstrom Rack (similar) 

Necklace: Nordstrom Crystal

Tank: Nordstrom Rack (similar) 

Skinnys: True Religion

Shoes: Steve Madden

This morning on my run I was so grateful for the beautiful city that I live in and I just wanted to share that with you guys!!

Smokin Hot

My Target just got all of Essie's Fall collection in and I'm obsessed.  My new favorite, Essie Smokin Hot-- its a mix of grey/plum and its awesome.  You want a new fall color, go get it.

Leggings: Hue Denim from Nordstrom (I love these)

Top: Caslon from Nordstrom

Necklace: Forever 21--old

Essie: Smokin Hot

 Ps. Look at this amazing sunset last night.  It was beautiful!!

Cowboy Boots

The thing I love about this outfit is my skinnys.  These are "coated" jeans/jeggins that are coated with a sheen to look more like leather/  I love them.  This night my husband and I went to see Brian Reagan, a comedian at an outdoor theater, hence the cowboy boots.  

Coated Skinnys: Jolt from Nordstrom 

Leopard Trim Top: hip from Nordstrom 

Cowboy boots old

Front/Back or Back/Front

The thing I love about this shirt is you could wear it either way, buttons in the back or front.  Today I choose back because I was wearing my cute new necklace and didn't want to take away from that.  I paired it with my bright pink skinnys, still trying to live each last day of summer!  

TIP OF THE DAY: One tip I always do with wearing skinnys is paring tight pants with a loose top, or vise versa, loose pants with a tighter top.  I think this rule of thumb always works and helps bring balance to any outfit.

Skinnys: Nordstrom Rack

Top: Nordstrom Rack

Necklace: Tai Pan Trading Company bought yesterday ($19.97 before my 25% coupon)

Fall Fashion

Since I have been DYING in this heat wave I thought it would be nice to fantasize about what I am going to be wearing in the upcoming months.  I LOVE fall fashion.  I love the leggings, boots, sweaters, scarfs, and dark nail polish that are only appropriate to wear in the fall.  I can't WAIT!  Pinterest has become my fashion best friend.

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Ps. I LOVE Tory Burch but my wallet can't afford it.  One can dream, right?

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Honestly, this looks so cozy, and I love Reese.

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I'm still loving colored skinnies, just toned down a bit for fall

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This is what I call a California fall look.  Since it never gets cold here, this look is appropriate for fall.  I am also a sucker for leopard print.

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I love blazers, I love sparkle, I love layering, and I love chambray.  Enough said.

I hope you get some inspiration for your own fall looks :)

Maxi & Ikat

Today I had to drive in the car for about an hour and then do some work for my husband.  I wanted to look nice-ish in something that wouldn't wrinkle... Enter the maxi skirt, the best invention ever!!

Skirt: Nordstrom Rack

Shirt: Nordstrom Rack 

Cuff: Cara

Belt: BP from Nordstrom

Lots of Love!!!

Bumble Bee

Today I went to drop something off for my husband at his office.  When I walked in he said, "Look at my cute little bumble bee!"  I knew I should of bought this shirt in blue and not yellow!

Shirt: Marshalls $12.99, bought today--also came in blue 

Skirt: Bobeau, Nordstrom Rack (similar) 

I LOVE Maxi Skirts, they are so comfy and honestly feel like wearing pjs!  I want one in every color!

Cuff: Cara, Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Sold Out :(

Date Night

Summer Date Night!  My husband and I went to this new "Luxury Movie Theater" right by our house called Cinepolis.  It was AMAZING!!  Full motorized reclining seats, huge arm rests, and a personal waiter who answered to your every want during the movie.  It made me never want to go back to "poor mans theater" again! :)  What I wore

Top: Nordstrom Rack

White Jeans: 7 For All Mankind 

 Watch: Michael Kors

Bracelet: Nadri and Cara

Shorts & T-Shirt

Since it is BAKING hot here, well only a high of 86 degrees, but I live in San Diego and that is deathly hot here!  Today I was out running around getting in and out of hot cars so I wanted something simple. That is why a T-Shirt and Shorts had to do today.  

Top: Gap

Shorts: 7 for All Mankind (Bought at Nordstrom Rack)

*These are actually capris, but I am not a hug fan of capris so I roll them into shorts

Watch: Michael Kors

My Dad's Shirt

Growing up my dad ALWAYS would wear a denim shirt (usually with jeans also) and I would always make fun of him for it.  Well, little did I know that these so called "chambray" shirts would come back in style, but I am not fancy so I call it denim.  I can just see my dad gloating knowing he was always in style!  

Shirt: Caslon (Nordstrom)

Skinnys: Joe's (on Sale!)

Shoes: Sam Edelman (old)

Watch: Michael Kors

Bracelet: Cara

Black and White Stripes

I go to church on Sundays and I love that it give me an excuse to wear cute skirts and dresses.  This outfit works because I am paring a bold pattern (the striped skirt) with a plain bright top.

 Skirt: Nordstrom Rack (bought yesterday for $21)

Shirt: Nordstrom Caslon Elbow Sleeve Ruched Tee in Roco Red

(I love the ruched, it makes you look skinny!)

Shoes: Target

Necklace: Target Clearance 

Watch: Michael Kors

Bracelet: Nadri