Back-To-School

- outfit details -
tank || Gap Outlet (recent clearance)
top || Target
pants || Macy's
sneakers || Nike (via Ross - recent)
glasses || Forever 21
watch || Target
necklace || Stella & Dot
lip color || MAC "Coral Bliss"

The question we always ask around this time of the year..."WHERE DID THE SUMMER GO?!?" I know, technically we have one more month, but even though I'm an adult and out of college, I still associate the "back-to-school" season as the end of summer vacation. I was inspired to create my own "back-to-school" look today and started with a fun pair of kicks! I'm loving these Nike ones I scored for cheap at Ross over the weekend! Sneakers are a big trend for this fall (and we're not just talking at the gym!), so have fun dressing them up or down this upcoming season!

As always, I'm grateful for my awesome husband who takes such great photos for this blog and makes it fun! You can check out more of his photography here!

Thanks for dropping by! :)

   

Denim-On-Denim {"Dressed-Up"}

- outfit details -
top || Target
blazer || Target (in stores)
jeans || H&M
heels || Charlotte Russe
bag || Phillip Lim for Target
sunglasses || Target
nails || Essie - "Clambake"

Denim-on-denim is a great "everyday look" - it's definitely on repeat for me, especially now that fall is officially here! During the summer season, I usually kept this look simple with just the denim top and denim skinnies, along with basic sandals and my favorite gold watch. With the arrival of fall though, I like mixing this classic look up with different jackets/blazers, scarves, shoes, and other accessories. For example, in the above look, I love how the animal print blazer & red heels "pop" against the neutral denim palette - two pieces that instantly "dress up" an otherwise casual outfit.

How do YOU like to style the "denim-on-denim" look for the fall season? I'd love to hear in the comments section!

Girly Menswear

Hat: Target (old)
Top: Target
Jeans: JCPenney
Shoes: Target
Glasses: Forever 21
Watch: Michael Kors
Bangles: Francesca's Collections

I like to balance "menswear-inspired" fashion trends with accents of "girly-ness". Tried to get the best of both worlds with this look. I love Target's oxford flats with the pink soles! Such a fun detail. They mixed well with these floral jeans I found at JCPenney. It took me a while to find a pair of floral jeans that I was willing to try, and finally I just bit the bullet and got these. It's a trend that will probably be short-lived for me personally (I've just never had a strong taste for floral prints), but in the meantime, I'm trying to have fun with it. I also love my menswear-inspired fedora. It's a great hat for fall. Overall, a comfy, chic outfit perfect for casual days or relaxing weekends! 

How do YOU style menswear-inspired pieces? Let me know in a comment below! Thanks for reading!
-Lael