A few years ago I fell in love with the color combination of black, ivory, and cognac and it hasn’t left me yet! Individually or combined these colors are timeless. Fall is the perfect time of year to put this trio in action. Today’s Friday favorites are all found at H&M and together would make an outfit appropriate for day or night!
We may be headed into sweater weather but that doesn’t mean we have to pack up our shorts for fall. One of my favorite fall looks are shorts paired with tights. Any color or pattern tights work great with a good pair of shorts then add on a pair of boots or oxfords are you’ll look like you own the season! A quick highlight on my favorite 2 new finds; 1) The high wasted emerald shorts that are pictured are suede and the color is perfect for this time of year. 2) This adorable oxford heel looks trendy with tights and shorts but also looks great with so many other fall looks.
Try the look out and if you love it be sure to post a picture and use the hashtag #styledtoinspire
photo credit: Angie Wilson Photography
Happy Fall! Let the crisp morning air, color changing leaves, fall fashion trends, and pumpkin spice lattes commence! Click the links below to shop my favorite stores for kids fashion this fall
This week I have been searching for home decor inspiration to restyle a few areas in my home. Soon enough, I’ll be trading in summer scent candles for fall ones and adding/rearranging a few new home decor items to welcome in the cooler weather! What better way to do that than to start with a fun DIY mantel piece like the one pictured from blogger Chassity of Clarks & Crafts? The depth and texture of this piece caught my eye along with the colors that remind me of the change in season. It’s the perfect focal piece for any mantel or wall. I didn’t have to look much further for my second pick, can you guess what it is? Yep, it’s the roman numeral print out of an anniversary or any special date. This adds a personable touch that is different from a picture and it’s not hard to print out and frame to put on a mantel, side table, or wall. For more fun DIY inspiration head over to Clarks and Crafts for fun guides and tips!
Every year I look forward to planning our family photos. Plan? Yes, I’m a panner and I love scouting out the right location and look for our families photo session. Each year I try to pick out a place and look that represents our family in that moment in time. In 2011 I was pregnant with my second child and was put on bed rest (doctors orders) for 6 weeks and there was no better place than to capture those memories hanging out in our master bedroom. Now, when I look back at those photos I am flooded with memories of that precious time.
My favorite family photos this far has to be the ones taken by Angie Wilson Photography in 2012. We had just moved from Texas to Colorado and I wanted to get snapshots of the colorful foliage and Colorado beauty. When I went out to search for our outfits I wanted to be stylish but not over the top and I focused on color coordination between our clothes and the background which was a fun little walking trail off of a small highway. Not long after our photographer had published our photos we heard from an outside blogger who wanted to feature us in their post about fall family photos and sense then we have seen them all over Pinterest and maybe you have too!
This last year I had one idea in mind for our family photo shoot and that was “lumberjack”! We love the mountains and I love all things plaid, flannel, and buffalo check! My daughter who was 6 at the time had a small request that she wanted to wear something “cheetah print” so we found a cute dress for her and then went from there. I also love the 90’s so I wanted to style my little guy with something tied around his waist. We all went shopping for our outfits together and had fun mixing patterns but stayed in a coordinated color palette. Once again, Angie Wilson Photography did not disappoint and we were beyond pleased with our Christmas card photos!
Here’s a few simple tips that I hope are helpful for you when you’re planning for your family photo sessions!
Remember the Foley’s Red Apple Sale? When I was younger my mom would take me shopping to let me pick out one or two items on the sale rack at Foley’s or Dillards. Shopping on a budget in the 90’s wasn’t as easy as it is now. Back then online shopping and fun pocket book friendly stores such as Forever 21 were not as easily accessible as they are today. Keep reading “Shopping for Fall on a Budget”
I love fall! I’m on a mission this season to fill my closet with easy go-to neutral pieces. On today’s Friday Favorites I’ve put together some of my must have items to have in our closets for fall. Here in Colorado the weather can turn from warm to cool real quick and I like to be prepared to trade in my favorite summertime dress and sandals for something warm and chic! First up on the list is a basic black knit beanie for the cooler days when we want spend less time styling hair and more time bundled under comfy covers. Next, is The Transport Rucksack. I love this bag for 2 main reasons – 1) the color – it looks great paired with so many different colors and patterns and 2)it has enough room to carry the extra pair of gloves or scarves needed for falls lower temperatures. The third must have for fall is a versatile boot and the one pictured is my favorite of all time. I have worn this boot for both casual and dressy looks with jeans, leather pants, dresses, and even shorts. My last but not least essential for a fall wardrobe is a good pair of grey denim; it looks good with fall weather colors and can be paired with brown or black shoes to complete the look.