Boot-tober!

I've talked a lot about how much I love boots.  I wear boots all year long, I just think they are such versatile shoes!  I was asked to do a post strictly about boots, so here we are!

I heard the term boot-tober on an advertisement , and my mother-in-law said it a week or so ago, so I felt like it would be a great title for my post today! 

Let me just take a second to talk about my favorite place to buy boots....Target.  The boots are priced so reasonably, and they look like designer products!  Last year I bought a pair of brown boots and was asked on several occasions if they were Michael Kors (apparently there was a pair of Michael Kors boots that looked VERY similar).  I usually don't even shop designer brands for boots because I know I can get a better deal and a great look for a great price at Target!

Target has an annual sale on boots, and it just so happens that it is happening RIGHT NOW! :)  I'm trying to stay away from Target because I would probably buy every pair....and I know that I don't need that!

The sale covers a pretty wide range of boots.  Riding, rain, ankle, etc.  Definitely take advantage of this, guys! Here are a few of my favorite boots on sale, and a link to Target's site!

I am loving these boots! But I get that those may not be your style, some people can't or don't want to wear tall boots, but no worries, Target has ankle boots as well!  

What I like about the bottom shoe is that the heel isn't too high.  I'm a shorty, so I like for all of my boots, whether tall or short, to have a little bit of a heel.  I can always use a couple inches of height! Haha! That being said, I know that some folks can't be walking in big heels so shoes like this are a better option for them. 

The shoes that I posted are priced between $25-$40...great prices!

I know this is a shorter post, and I could go on and on and on about boots, but honestly, y'all just need to visit Target's site, or go into the store and take advantage of this sale! 

Again, here is the link to the shoe page on Target's site!

See you soon!

XOXO.

10 Fall Essentials

Hey y'all!

So, I've said it before, fall is my favorite time of year! I love seeing the leaves change, getting to transition into warmer clothes, agh it's just my favorite!

I wanted to talk today about the items that I don't think you should go without this fall! The following pieces serve as great basics to have in your closet, not just for fall. :)

Chambray dress

I love chambray dresses! They are comfy and look great with riding boots or cowboy boots! This particular dress comes from The Red Dress Boutique, you can find the dress here for $49.  It's currently out of stock but you can sign up for email notification of the restock!  Charlotte Russe also has a chambray dress available here for $32.99.

Ankle boots

Ankle boots are perfect transitional shoes.  They are short enough that they look great when they are paired with a dress for the warmer weather, and look great with jeans or leggings! The boots above are Candie's ankle boots found at Kohl's.  You can find them online here, currently on sale for $29.99.  They are also available in Taupe and Wine.
I'll give you a few other options!! The Mint Julep Boutique has several options, but my favorites are The Tina Boots in Taupe found here for $48!
Lastly, I love the boots with roll down sides, my favorite pair are at The Red Dress Boutique, found here for $48!

Cozy scarf

Scarves tend to be my favorite items in my closet in the fall/winter seasons.  I LOVE a good scarf! I love that adding a scarf to a fall outfit can make all the difference in how the outfit looks.
Of course, my current favorite scarf is out of stock, but you can sign up for the reorder on The Mint Julep Boutique here!  This scarf is $17.
Another beautiful fall scarf, found at The Red Dress Boutique, can be found here, for $24.

Cardigans

Cardigans are great because you can wear them all year long.  They are great for the transition from summer to fall!
The above cardigan can be found here at Target for $19.99.  It says that it is only available online.  I love these particular cardigans because they are so cozy!  They have many colors available as well!
Another amazing cardigan comes from Necessary Clothing.  It's a chevron cardigan that can be found here for $34.99!

Leopard flats

My leopard flats are my go-to shoe.  I find that they match almost everything in my closet, they are comfortable, and are such a basic and important addition to anyone's closet!
The above shoe is from Target.  You can find them here!  They are currently on sale for $13.49!
The Mint Julep Boutique also has a pair here, for $40, though they are currently out of stock. Once again, signing up for reorder is available on their out of stock items!
Lastly, The Red Dress Boutique has a pair available here, for $28.  They have an adorable bow detail! :)

Classic coat

A classic coat is an essential of every closet!  The above jacket is from The Red Dress Boutique, available here, for $48.
There are also several coats I am loving from JollyChic, available here, for $45.99, here for $22.99, and here for $51.  Now I don't know much about JollyChic, and I've heard mixed reviews about ordering from the site, so if you have any opinions, let me know! I'm definitely considering buying from the site, but I'd love to heard from y'all before I make any leaps!

Comfy dress

Having a dress that is comfortable and can be "warmed up" is essential for any wardrobe! I found this particular dress on ModCloth, available here, for $59.99.  I am not going to post any other dresses, because there are SO many options and honestly I just can't narrow it down! Ha! :)

Perfect bag

My absolute weakness is a good handbag.  I would spend all the money I had for the perfect purse, and my husband cannot stand it! Ha!  I try not to look at bags too often, because I will find a reason to buy them all!! I don't discriminate either, I love Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, etc. but I will also buy a cute bag at Target or Kohl's, wherever there is a cute bag, there is me coveting it! I'm choosing to only highlight bags from Target and ModCloth because I'm always talking up designer bags and the more affordable bags need love too!
The first is the one shown above, a Merona Slouchy Weekender bag in Cognac, available at Target or here, for $49.99.  Another, from Target, a Melie Front Bow Satchel Handbag in Taupe, available here for $59.99.  Lastly from Target, a Mossimo Matte Crocodile Satchel in Black, available here for $39.99.
Modcloth also has some awesome bags with reasonable prices! The first is the Two-Tone to Tango Bag in Burgundy, available here for $59.99.  They also have the Dressy Day Bag, available here for $104.99.   This one may be a little pricey, but it's so pretty! And it is still cheaper than the majority of the designer bags!
I'll stop my rave about bags and move on! Ha!

Rain boots

Right now where I live, rain boots are pretty necessary.  While I love, love, love Hunter boots, I'm trying to make these essentials a little more cost effective, so I'm not going to talk about them.  The shoes above are from Target, they are Barbara Quilted Rain Boots, available here for $31.99.  Target also has Joules Rain Boot Field Welly, available here for $64.99.  They are a little pricey than the other rain boots at Target but I really like the look of them!
DSW shoes has SO many options for rain boots, but my favorites are the Dirty Laundry Regency Rain Boot available here for $44.95 and the BootsiTootsi Ahoy Rain Boot available here for $39.95.

Skinny jeans

Last but certainly not least, skinny jeans! I adore my skinny jeans, and find myself gravitating toward them every time I put on jeans. My personal favorite brand for jeans is American Eagle. I just love the way they fit on me, but I know that everyone has their favorites. I'm only going to highlight American Eagle here, because I love them, and there are a million different places to get great skinny jeans! The above jeans are American Eagle Skinny Jeans in Clean Rinse, available here, on sale currently for $29.99.

I know that each of you probably have different opinions on what is essential for fall.  What are some of the items you just couldn't go without this season?

Also, I've recently created a Facebook page for this blog, if you'd like to follow me on Facebook, you can find me HERE! :)

See you soon!

XOXO.

Fall Favorites!

I changed up the title of the blog, hope y'all like!

So since yesterday was the first day of fall, I feel like I should talk about my favorite fashion/beauty items for the season! 

First up, scarves!  I love the cool, crisp weather because it is the perfect opportunity to add a scarf into the mix, and I'm an absolute sucker for scarves. Many boutiques are selling Zara inspired scarves this fall and they are a must! 

I found these amazing scarves on Belles and Whistles Boutique.  These were found on their Facebook page, I have not found them on their website, I believe they may be doing a preorder via Facebook, and the link is available HERE.

I also found similar scarves at a local boutique here, Bella Ragazza Boutique.  They are definitely worth every penny, plaid scarves are so versatile. 

I went a little light on the scarf front, only showing plaid.  Honestly any and all scarves work, but these were my favorite I've seen recently. I'm not going to go into a lot of detail, but I also LOVE my black and white chevron infinity scarf with red monogram.  It's perfect, with not too much print and makes it easy to pair with almost anything!  I can dress it up or down!

Second, my all time favorite part of Fall and Winter.....BOOTS! :)  Whether they are cowboy boots, rain boots, riding boots, they are all my favorites.  I always find myself drawn to designer boots, Tory Burch, Minnetonka, etc., but my wallet doesn't allow for me to do anything other than put them in the online shopping cart and then quietly exit the screen.  It's always heartbreaking. Ha!  Now, I do enjoy shopping at Zappos and 6pm, I often find myself drawn to shopping the boutiques, not just for clothing and accessories, but for shoes.  They often have designer style shoes for a DRAMATIC price difference.  My current favorite site, in the shoe area, would be Modern Vintage Boutique.  This is actually my most favorite online boutique currently.  The boots in the picture below are some of my favorite, and they are $46! They remind me of Minnetonka boots, and are much, much cheaper!

LOVE these from Modern Vintage Boutique

Since I'm talking about boots, let's talk accessories.  I have never loved  boot socks, but they are starting to grow on me....slowly.  Once Modern Vintage posted their clothes for fall, I found an appreciation for boot socks, and they have some ADORABLE ones! The ones below can be found HERE.  The cost is $32.

I could go on for days and days about all of my favorite things.  Boots, shift dresses, sweaters, etc., but since neither of us have all day, I'll end my fall favorite fashion on my favorite pieces of clothing, cardigans! UGHHH I just loooove them!! They are so great because you can wear a lightweight cardigan if the weather permits, or you can wear a big, chunky one over a lightweight top.  Basically, they are the best!  My absolute favorite item is the Emily Maynard sweater.  I found it last year, and it looks like it'll be equally popular this year.  I know that I've seen it on Belles and Whistles site this year, but I imagine many boutiques will have it in stock. The price of it on Belles and Whistles is $42!  It's definitely worth it, I got it last winter and I've already worn it this year.  It's absolutely one of my favorite pieces.

 There is ONE more cardigan I want to talk about.  I didn't find it on a boutique site, but on Amazon.  I've fought against buying it (though a friend did, so I'll be borrowing from her!!) however the price is ideal so I don't know how much longer I'll be able to hold out! It's soooo amazing!  If you aren't into skulls, it can be a perfect sweater to wear to work on Halloween (if you are allowed to wear something like that!) and it's only $13! Amazing! You can find it HERE.

I didn't get a chance to do the Beauty side of my Fall Favorites, but I think that I've made this long enough.  I will wrap up tomorrow with beauty products and whatever else I think I may need to talk about! ;) Hope you enjoyed!

See you soon!

XOXO.