Great combinations

So I originally bought this dress and wanted to copy an outfit from the most fabulous Kendi Everyday blog. For whatever reason I never ended up wearing it this summer and figured I might as well wear it while I can. This combination is another great one to keep tucked away, dress+cardigan+boots=perfect fall outfit.  

Try it!
Lexi

Taking summer pieces to fall

It's been raining pretty often so far this month, which is nice because we need as much rain as we can get. Also, rain almost always equals boot weather. I love this time of year when it's chilly, but not cold enough to start wearing heavy sweaters and scarves. This is the perfect weather to take a dress from summer to fall. 

I wore this dress all summer and it makes a perfect fall outfit when it's paired with boots and a cardigan.  When the weather starts to cool down even more, I'll pair summer dresses like this with tights and boots for a cute winter look. Good wardrobe pieces are usable through multiple seasons! 

What pieces can you take from summer to fall?

Lexi

Inspiration

So my last post talked about the difference between style and fashion, and I mentioned that I think the difference between the two is that style is what you make of fashion. I also mentioned that I was going to try to start really making each outfit I wear my own. Well, you can make an outfit your own by getting inspiration from someone else. If you haven't already seen this blog, check it out. This girl finds looks that she sees online or in magazines and then recreates them using items that she has. I think a great way to personalize an outfit is to start with an idea of the look you're going for, and then use what you've got. Check out my recreation of her outfit below.

Remember when I wore this top here? It's a cute top, but I wasn't doing much to make it special. All I needed was a little inspiration from J's Everyday Fashion  to add the elements my last outfit was missing.

What do you use for inspiration?

Lexi

Style vs. fashion

So this is my second statement necklace, my first statement necklace is my Jcrew knockoff. I think it's safe to say that I am obsessed with these babies. They can really ground an outfit that seems to be missing something special. 

I think the difference between style and fashion is that your style is how you make the latest fashion trend 'you'. Adding extra elements, like a statement necklace, to an outfit makes that outfit unique and special. Have you ever met someone who has a one-of-a-kind style? I've noticed that these people always do something to make their outfit their own.

We only got 1 pic outside before the mosquitoes ate me feet

Standing in front of my favorite painting in our house, painted by Jim's step mom Debbi. 

Loving mint right now.

As the weather is slowly cooling off and fall trends are starting to emerge, I'm going to make my goal to really make every outfit I wear really mine. I want people to say 'oh that's so Lexi', how about you?

Lexi

More of the same

Just more of the same going on over here, still rocking my fall formula. Also, I am obsessed with these Toms flats, I've worn them to work everyday basically since I got them. I'm already ready for another pair. 

No big deal, just my bling

Pink on purple 

Lexi

Fall formula

I tend to use the same basic formula to make an outfit for each season, here was my summer outfit formula. This is my fall formula: skinnies with flats/boots, a fun top, and an over sized sweater. 

Rocco photo bomb.

New Toms flats that I am in love with.

What is your fall formula?

Lexi

Boot weather for a day

So this past weekend it rained, and the temp dropped down to the 70s!!! 70s!! So naturally, I broke out my boots! I love these things, can't wait to wear them all winter long.

It's also Austin Restaurant Week this week, which is my fave. I'm going to Olivia tonight with some girlfriends, can't wait to take pics of all the wonderful food I'm going to eat!

Lexi