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Quick Style Guide: Transitioning to a Texas Fall

October 5, 2011 Michelle Clothes, Quick Stye Guide

Technically, fall is here. But with temps still in the high 80′s it sure doesn’t feel like fall. The cool mornings and hot afternoons make it hard to dress. While we can’t break out the big knit sweaters just yet, here are few tips to take your wardrobe into fall without sweating like a maniac.

Switch to your darker wash denim.

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Light denim screams summer. By switching to a dark wash, you’ll feel more fallish without any real change.

*Wide leg/flare jeans are huge for fall!! When paired with wedges or closed-toed heels, you’re completely on trend*

Wrap around a light scarf to your jeans and tees combo.

Source: cupcakesandcashmere.com via Katie on Pinterest

Throw on a light weight scarf and you’ll feel bundled up without all the extra warmth. *If its cool in the morning, pair it with a light cardi for a quick chic look*

Throw on a blazer.

Source: keikolynn.com via Eulalia on Pinterest

Pair it over a summery dress and roll the sleeves up. Chic but cool! *Add some velour booties (one of the hottest shoe trends of the moment) for the perfect fall look!

Add tights.

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If you’re brave enough (or maybe work in a cold office), bring out the tights! Colored tights (think navy, grey, mustard, or plum) are an instant way to feel like fall! P.S. Black tights never go out of style, whether thick or sheer…it is in style!

What are your favorite ways to transition to fall?

Is it still a hot fall where you live?

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Outfit of the day: A little bit of fall…

November 10, 2010 Michelle fashion, inspiration

A little bit of fall goes along way. I’m not usually a button down girl, even though I really like them. So when I remembered this pink/pinstrip F21 button down in the back of my closet I was thrilled. I’ve never even worn it. *womp, womp* Fashion Fail, right? Well, after this day It’s a fall/winter staple. If fits perfectly and looks pretty good if I say so myself. Though I’m unhappy that it doesn’t look that pink in this post.

I added skinny jeans and ugg-looking boots. (psst..they’re actually Girls boots from Old Navy for like $20 last year! Thank goodness for tiny feet,sometimes.) No one has ever called me out on them and I love them.

I’m also not a big fan of gold jewelry so the pieces I do have I’m head over heels with. The peace necklace came from a set from Target, I wear them all indiviually though. The earrings also are from Target.

Here you can see how pink it is. Isn’t pretty?!?!

I’m getting into these outfit posts, I have fun doing them.

Do you? Would you rather me stick to other news and forget the outfits?

2 comments boots, fall, inspiration, outfit of the day, pink

Feels Like Fall

October 6, 2010 Michelle Accessories, Clothes, fashion

Feels like fall, so let’s try another outfit post. This week has felt like fall! Monday (day of this outfit) was cool and more fall like than ever this year. So of course, I had to dress for the occasion! From grocery shopping to hosting Monday Night Football, this was the perfect casual running around outfit. Dinner consisted of wings,chips, salsa, brownies, and beer. I stayed in the master to watch a juicy episode of Gossip Girl. Hubs was nice enough to take these pics for me before the game started. Thanks, hun! He was already happy because he won in Fantasy Football from Sunday. Something I will never understand. Can we have a fantasy leauge for Fashion Week?! Someone jump on that..

Hello fall, and a little menswear inspired style!

Sweater: Striped denim blue/rust red baggy sweater Target with a white cami underneath.

Jeans: B Buckle brand worn in with love (my fav jeans ever)

Shoes: Xhilaration® Taree Oxford Shoes – Cognac from Target

Jewelry: Thin gold hoop earrings, a gold peace sign necklace, and three gold/silver/rhinestone bangles

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Fall trends I’m dying to try

September 27, 2010 Michelle Clothes, fashion, Shoes

Magazines and runways are filled with trends I’m dying to try, but wonder if it will really come out looking a chic as it does in the magazines. These are the trends I’m most obsessed with at the moment:

Sweatpants:

This page in Instyle’s September 2010 issue has me dying to try sweatpants with heels, shine, and belts. I scoured their website to find a better picture/article but I had to settle with a picture of the page. (274 to be exact) I just don’t know if they’ll looks stupid. I mean they don’t here but the pages of a magazine vs. real life are quite different.

Here are some options I’m digging:

Sportswear Pants by Forever 21
Sportswear Pants by American Apparel

My favorite is the pair from Charlotte Russe, especially with the current sale price of $11.99!!

Socks and Heels:

How many times have you made fun of someone wearing socks with sandals? Its one of my pet peeves. But since socks with sandal heels started showing up on the runway its grown on me and now I’m dying to try! I have no clue why!? I’m pretty sure someone will make fun of me, but don’t care at this point because this trend is so charming yet edgy! Love Maegan is especially good at pulling this off!

I’m dying to put red socks with these Fioni Harlee shoes. I’m thinking of going on a sock shopping spree…

If I get up enough nerve to wear either of these there will definetly be outfit posts.

So what trends are you currently obsessed with? Have you tried either of these?

Love Maegan Photo Source: http://www.lovemaegan.com/2010/09/socks-shoes-shoes-socks.html

Payless Photo Source: http://tinyurl.com/paylessharlee

American Aparel Red Socks: http://store.americanapparel.net/rsaskl1w.html

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Quick Style Guide: Dealing with a “Not-So-Fall” Fall

August 27, 2010 Michelle Clothes, fashion

I’m tired of the heat. Sick and tired of it. For the last few weeks, the average temperature has been 100 degrees. While usually the temps may begin to drop in other states, around here it’s gonna stay hot. See, we don’t really get a fall. (Two Thanksgivings ago, it was 75 degrees) We get hotness that one day finally really drops to cold. This eliminates any chance to wear cute Fall clothes! *tears* And I’m ready to wear sweaters, jackets, tights, and boots! So, how do you accomplish this in such a warm “fall”? Transition carefully! Let’s break it down in this Quick Style Guide:

Pants:

I’ve lived in skirts/dresses and shorts for the past 2 ½ months. And I’ve loved it, but I’m ready to pull on some pants now. To make it feel more like the fall that it should be slip on a pair of jeans. Just like jean shorts, you can wear practically anything with your jeans. Choose a dark wash to accent the wonderful fall shades. If you’re not quite ready to cover up those ankles, roll your jeans up. Voila! Pegged jeans! The perfect in between!

Jackets/Cardis:

Oh, how I love fall jackets! Trench coats are nothing I could ever wear around here in the fall only in winter. If you’re in the same boat, look for short sleeve jackets with lots of style. I.E. Cute cuts, Interesting fabrics, Bold colors, Unique hardware/embellishments, or Distinctive collar. Play it up! Have fun with it! You’ll be able to pull out that boyfriend blazer soon enough! (I’m dying to wear mine!) Wear them with skirts and dresses for a different twist. Suggesstion: look for lighter weight fabrics! NO wool or tweed, too hot! Cardis have pretty much the same rules! Lightweight fabrics, pretty details, perfect!

Shirts:

You wanna wear long sleeves, but think you’ll pass out if you do? On a little bit cooler day, pair a long sleeve(pushed up) or ¾ length sleeve shirt with your shorts. The effect is always cute, and still keeps you cool! Also, chose lightweight fabrics or sheer! Put a cami on under a sheer shirt/blouse for cool fall look!

Shoes:

Boots oh how I love you! How I can’t wait to wear tights with you. But now, you make my feet/legs hot. Same for you, eh? For an easier transistion, try booties, or ankle boots! Not quite as tall on your calf, and not nearly as hot! Or try on a pair of oxfords! You’d be amazed how cute and trendy they really are!

And it just so happens that today, I’m wearing jeans and a short sleeve jacket, since it’s a nice cooler 90 degrees. Compared to the 120 degrees on black concrete, today’s temperature feels like the beginning of fall!