Keep it Classic

While pretty much all of my outfits have a certain level of quirk, I liked all the classics at work in this look -- from the fall colors to the gingham print to the timeless finishing touches.

Shirt: Old Navy
Jeans: Old Navy
Sweater: Charter Club (thrifted)
Shoes: Vintage
Bag: Target
Necklace: Forever 21
Hat: Vintage

Cut Loose

I asked myself what I might miss wearing once cold weather sets in. Nothing says summer quite like cut-offs, so I grabbed this pair of short shorts. In an attempt to class them up a bit, I added a fully buttoned shirt, pearls and pumps.

Shirt: Old Navy
Shorts: Vintage
Shoes: Vintage
Necklace: Forever 21
Ring: Forever 21

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Trend to Try

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I'm loving the sleek, ladylike look of pointed toe pumps for fall! Bonus points for ankle straps and cap toes. Will you try this trend?

Dress Drama

With an event coming up, naturally I wanted a new dress to wear, but I didn't want to spend much money. I thought I had hit the jackpot when I found this pink number for a mere $11, but it was too good to be true. Not only was the full-length skirt too formal, but I also couldn't get the zipper up! Determined to make it work, I removed the zipper, let out the seams to make it bigger, added a new zipper and hemmed it to a shorter length. With many a botched sewing project in my past, I was pretty proud of myself for pulling this one off!

Dress: Vintage (altered by me)
Shoes: Steve Madden, courtesy of Lulu's
Earrings: Forever 21
Clutch: Vintage

On the Dot

Polka dots are a perennial favorite, but I'm more in love with them this season than ever. What better way to pay homage to this perfect pattern than to double up on dots! Sticking to similar colors kept this look from getting too kooky, but it definitely felt fun!

Sweater: Forever 21
Skirt: Forever 21
Shoes: Sabine
Necklace: Forever 21

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Cruel Summer

Lately I've been so focused on fall fashion and already accustomed to the cooler temperatures, that I hardly knew what to wear when I realized it was in the mid-80s. Running late for a movie date, I came this close to throwing on a sweater and jeans against my better judgment. Ultimately I grabbed this pretty printed tunic off my "to alter" pile, slapped a belt on it, threw on a bright mini skirt and summery sandals and called it good!

Top: Vintage
Skirt: Courtesy of Bluefly
Shoes: Lulu's
Belt: Came with a dress
Earrings: Arizona Trading Company
Bracelet: Forever 21

Trend to Try

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I've always been a golden girl through and through, but silver feels so fresh this season!