{Fall Threads}...Auntie's Parlor

This fall we've seen so many fun and applicable trends like all black, oxblood, and classic American Sportswear. One of the most spectacular looks was beautiful brocades. Although I've never really been a granny chic enthusiast, these elaborate textiles reminded me of the sofas that populate your tea drinking, crumpet nibbling auntie. They're prim, proper, and luxurious. 

Orange Floral / Owl / Quilted Clutch / Peplum Shirt / Peplum Dress / Tapestry Trouser / Textile Handbag / Quilted Pump / Floral Dress

{Fall Threads}...Overcast Pumpkin Patch

The gloomy skies and vibrant fall hues have been fleeting this year, thanks to a drought. In an attempt to maintain this brilliant, but subtle salut to fall, I've been wearing lots of grey with tangerines, pumpkins, and peaches thrown in the mix. 

Flats / Necklace / Bracelet / Sweater / Nail Laquer / Blouse / Dress / Boots

Brandy Melville

How beautiful are these accessories? I'll admit that I'm not the best when it comes to perfect accessorizing. I have a difficult time spending money on, and committing to, a bunch of jewelry that I don't wear all the time. But different rings each day, little bracelets add so much more to a look. Have you heard of Brandy Melville? They have oodles of lovely jewelry for unbelievably affordable prices! 

My Favorites: 

Gold Necklace / Triangle Ring / Orion Bracelet / Pink Flower Ring / Princess Ring / Antique White Gem Ring

Love These...

My fall favorites have come back! Remember when I featured them last year? Especially with American Sportswear every wear, these knee pad tights add the perfect touch. Not too girly, with the right amount of quirky. These are adorable, too!

Garden Girl

As you probably know by now, I'm infatuated with blissful blooms and pastels. I've got an entire pin board devoted to florals and other botanical delights! Even though this fall is dominated by crimson, navy, and the classic black, I always love an ethereal element. The sunrise yesterday with these colors was pure beauty. These floaty pinks, sky blues, and peaches are drawing me in. I love adding an earthy taupe to keep it grounded!

What colors have you been inspired by lately?

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{Fall Threads}...Pretty Like a Poppy

I saw this beautiful photo of a poppy field on Pinterest the other day and felt so inspired. This image is fall when I see it. It's so hazy and dreamy. The sky looks warm and the field looks crisp. And, oh yeah, the colors! So gorgeous! Be pretty as a Poppy for day and night.

{Day} Sunglasses / Blouse / Jeans / Purse / Oxfords

{Night} Earrings / Lip Stain / Bracelet / Dress / Heels

P.S... Have you tried the Marc Jacobs perfume Poppy? It's delicious, and Abby highly recommends it. 

The Collar Files

Collared shirts are my every day staple. They add a tone of sophistication, while maintaing plenty of spunk and casualness. That's why I love getting collared shirts with pattern, print, or appliqués. What are your everyday staples?

{Fall Threads}... J.Crew! Sale! Yay!

Guess what! J.Crew has some amaaaazing things on sale right now. And to add to the mind blowing deals, you get 25% off you purchase of $150 or more until Sunday. Y'all better get on it! I just got this shirt, a cute accessory, and perfect fall tights. 

Have a great weekend filled with delightful online shopping and crisp apples!

Blue Stripe Shirt / Cranberry Color Block Shirt / Black + White Color Block / Floral iPhone Case / Snow Cat Boy Shirt / Dot Tights

{Fall Threads}...Museum Hopping

One of the best parts of the Twin Cities is the number of museums we have. It's spectacular! My two favorite art museums are The MIA and The Walker. The U of M campus even has a rad museum, WAM. When I'm at a museum, I like to look like fit in. You know, kind of sophisticated. I don't want to look boring though. That's why I usually go with all black and neutrals, with lots of metallics and some pops of color. 

Bonus, by wearing mostly black, you can transition to night!

P.S...Did you know that there are only four Roman replicas of the Doryphoros? There are three in Europe and the last one is at the MIA in MPLS! We're totally boss. 

Sweater / Studs / Jeans / Bangles / Watch / Bag / Scarf / Shoes

{Fall Threads}...Concert Connoisseur

One of my favorite past times in the Twin Cities is going to different concerts. There's a plethora of fantastic venues, with a never ending supply of groovy artists. Remember when I went to Ben Folds and the Minnesota Orchestra? Or when I saw Werther? And just last weekend I saw Jeremy Messersmith for an intimate bonfire concert. I love getting dressed up for fancy concerts, operas, and the like. This fall, incorporate some of hottest trends, like peplum, sequins, burgundy, and moto-black for the hottest performances. 

{Fancy} Dress / Emerald Clutch / Pump

{Funky} Jacket / Leather Pants / Flat / Eggplant Clutch / Jaguar Ring / Cluster Ring

{Splurge or Save}...Berry Striped

One of my favorite items in my closet is the button down blouse. A tried and true staple for me, it instantly adds a sense of polish, and yet still cool. I find it to be one of the most versatile articles of clothing. Since I'm such a fan of color and pattern, this blouse grabbed my attention immediately! You could wear it with anything. Bonus: it has navy, the it color for fall.  Old Navy also has a great shirt that's similar. I think I like it more with the relaxed rolled sleeves and double pockets. 

P.S. Old Navy has a current promotion! Get 20% off through the 16th using the code ONBIG20.

{Splurge} Closed Stripe Shirt

{Save} Horizontal Stripe Shirt

{Fall Threads}...Geek Chic

So I'm back at school and already busy with my studies! I work on the computer almost all day and I usually wear contacts. However, my eyes get super tired from the screens, so by five o' clock I'm usually in my glasses! When I study in the library (coffee by side, of course) I need to be comfortable. But hey, I still need to look good! You never know who you'll see. So I stick with some classics. Boyfriend jeans, a cardi and keds. And your school supplies? It better be rockin', cause otherwise, what's this all been for?

Sexy Boyfriend Jeans / iPhone Case / Felt Doctors Bag / Notebooks Orange; Yellow / Glasses / Keds / Cardigan / Pen / Necklace

Tweed Off

L'Wren Scott

A beloved fall trend...the grandpa look. Cozy, nubby knits; elbow patches and slouchy pockets; flannel and tweed. Thankfully, with the emphasis on American Sportswear and The Iron Lady, the grandpa look just went from dowdy to dapper in tweed. 

Tweed makes me think of studies with leather chairs, cigars, red lipstick, coffee, literature, and phonographs. All things timelessly sophisticated. We are seeing a beautiful fall trend evoking cultivated, confident, comfortable lifestyles all unified. Fabulous! What does tweed make you think of?

Marc Jacobs

{Splurge or Save}...Close to My Heart

J.Crew started the heart trend a few seasons ago, and it still hasn't faded for a fall/winter favorite. And thank goodness! Preppy, whimsical, quirky, all good things for a go-to sweater. 

So, you can splurge on this J.Crew Heart Sweater....Or save on this sweater (it comes in different colors, too!) from Old Navy. Either way, show your love!

{Splurge} J.Crew Tippi Wool Heart Sweater

{Save} Old Navy Boatneck Heart Sweater

{Fall Threads}...Crisp Picnic

The past few days have been a little blustery, with cool mornings and brisk nights! But wait, it's still summer! There are still weeks of iced tea sipping, outside barbecues, and picnicking! So to start off our Fall Threads column, we've got a picnic packed for you! The perfect way to transition from leisurely summer days, to crisp fall afternoons!

Having a picnic has always been special for me. I live in a city that is filled with fantastic parks and luscious greens, but still quite urban. Packing a lunch with freshly picked fruit, iced tea, hummus & pita chips is delightful, because spreading out a colorful blanket and nibbling with your friends in the breezy sunshine is happiness. My friends and I love going to the park on nights there is live music to enjoy a great local band, snacks and laughs.

This weekend, grab some buddies and have a picnic to inaugurate the cool breezes and begin bidding farewell to hazy lazy days.

Jeans / Scarf / Tee / Bangle / Pouches / Baggu Bag / Shades / Oxfords / Blanket

{Look Book Love}...Vero Moda

I really fell in love with Vero Moda when I was shopping in Europe. Their look book for autumn is stunning. (It probably helps that the gorgeous Alexa Chung is modeling the clothes.)With lacey details, drop waists and collars galore - it's the perfect mix of vintage with modern twists. 

Isn't the styling of the shoot fantastic? Rustic, earthy and even bare, it allows the fantastically feminine nature of the line to really show through! 

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{Splurge or Save}...Computer Commuter

School is starting up soon and fall shall descend upon us. Something I always need is a great satchel to carry all my things. Because I often have classes back to back, I need to have my computer, cords, wallet, notebooks and more all in one place. And sure, I like my backpack, but sometimes don't you want something that transitions from the classroom to your internship? It needs to be timeless. It needs to be functional. That's why I love both these black satchels. They have a great vintage charm with fantastic detailing, but are cool enough in black to fit anyone's style and personality. 

{Splurge} Leather Mock Croc Satchel

{Save} Double Buckle Retro Satchel

{Splurge or Save}...Spotted Shorts

Y'all know I love me some polka dots! I just posted about how we've been seeing spots and dots all over this place for fall. Although we'd love to wear cardigans and wool knickers, early fall can still be toasty! I love pairing shorts with a light sweater for early fall, So make sure you ease from summer to fall with some polka dot shorties! Both these shorts are a great burnt sienna tan that will be a great transition for seasons!

Splurge: Madewell Artdot Shorts

Save: Old Navy Printed Twill Shorts

Dot, Dot, Dot...

Besides American Sportswear, aristocratic jet-setter chic, and fantastically rich colors, polka dots have made quite the mark for fall fashion. I'm jazzed! Stripes and polka dots are my favorites. Feeling unsure about how to style this seemingly childish patter? No worries!

Daytime: I enjoy pairing two prints. Just make sure that one print is larger than the other. Above, I have a purple polka dot jean paired with a larger polka dot loafer and basic white blouse. Add some basic accessories for a transition to evening.

Nighttime: wear a demure polka dot dress with a little waist. Add a sparkly sandal for all night dancing, and a shimmery clutch that doubles as a wallet during the day in your tote. Some fabby baubles make this evening look whimsical and cool.

{Day} Blouse / Jeans / Loafers

{Night} Dress / Shoes

{Accessories} Shades / Tote / Clutch / Necklace

Jet Setter Luxe

This fall we've seen a resurgence of American Sportswear silhouettes and denim on denim. I saw a wonderful title for this next look of fall. It was named The Global Aristocrat, which I find to be so utterly luxurious and decadent. It just sounds expensive. Encapsulating all things fine, this jet setter look includes furs, sequins, leather, metallic embellishments, and a variety of beautiful textiles. 

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