After a full week of babysitting sweet Ann, I decided to treat myself to a little shopping tonight. It was time for getting out and getting some much needed fall fashion needs! I went straight to Kohls...have I told you I love it there? I always thought it was an old lady store until my mom told me about it and brought me. I fell in love! I saved over $100 tonight and if I go back within a week (WHICH I WILL) I have $20 credit! Yeah, it's the best place ever.
I looked around for at least an hour and a half. Trying on batches of clothes at a time. I also like how they don't enforce the 3 items of clothing at a time in the change room, thing. That puts a damper on shopping, doesn't it? I came away with some great finds, including 3- yes 3 lacey knit vesty sweater thingies. They look very Stevie Nicks and transform a thrifted ankle length dress when you wear them. Throw on a belt and that's my favorite put-together style.
Also found an epic little navy dress that for some reason makes me look skinnier (how do they do that?) and it was regular $80 or something, and on sale for......$6. I'm sorry what?! Dream. Also found a good brown belt and some darling long earrings. They have a great jewelry section that I love. All messy and jumbled-I love messy. All while shopping I sipped on my Starbucks Iced Coffee, unsweetened with whole milk and light ice...and well, felt very happy. It's not everyday I go shopping and actually take home a good bag-full. I look forward to changing up my fall look!
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My inspiration for fall is varied. As you know, I am a perfect balance of soft girly florals and then dark haunting black. My choice of outfit always matches my mood, and I commit entirely to them. Now that I am in my late 20's, I do feel comfortable with the way I dress, though it is almost always different than the crowd. Though my style has gone through phases throughout my teen years, I always tend to go back to maiden'y grunge dresses and boots.
The one thing I wished I cared more about, was doing my hair. I always air dry it and put in a basic serum, but I think it's time I learn a few hairdos and pull out my dormant hair dryer. I am quite a hippie on many levels, but I really do think pushing myself to go that extra mile will be the cherry ontop. Hannah does her hair everyday, and she's always been the Beauty Queen. She can teach me ;)
Fall Fashion Inspiration:
Stevie Nicks. No surprise there. I realized the other day that she has never followed trends. When she was my age, Stevie pranced around the stage in platform boots, chiffon layered dresses and wrapped up in gold dust capes. Who else did that? That's the point. She was true to herself, always so magical and independent of all things mainstream. She always wore boots, including cowboy boots. I don't think I have ever seen her in heels.
Stevie has the dark/light style down. The opposite vibes and looks taking their own turns, but enchanting the world just the same. That is another way she inspires me. Her music is never too dark that it brings me down, because it always has that delicious lace around the edges. I hope very much that spending time with me feels like that. There is so much to say for leaving the mystery brooding beneath, while maintaining that confident and positive outlook that makes people around you smile. My worst nightmare is to be a drainer friend!
Back to style. Here are my visions...
I looked around for at least an hour and a half. Trying on batches of clothes at a time. I also like how they don't enforce the 3 items of clothing at a time in the change room, thing. That puts a damper on shopping, doesn't it? I came away with some great finds, including 3- yes 3 lacey knit vesty sweater thingies. They look very Stevie Nicks and transform a thrifted ankle length dress when you wear them. Throw on a belt and that's my favorite put-together style.
Also found an epic little navy dress that for some reason makes me look skinnier (how do they do that?) and it was regular $80 or something, and on sale for......$6. I'm sorry what?! Dream. Also found a good brown belt and some darling long earrings. They have a great jewelry section that I love. All messy and jumbled-I love messy. All while shopping I sipped on my Starbucks Iced Coffee, unsweetened with whole milk and light ice...and well, felt very happy. It's not everyday I go shopping and actually take home a good bag-full. I look forward to changing up my fall look!
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My inspiration for fall is varied. As you know, I am a perfect balance of soft girly florals and then dark haunting black. My choice of outfit always matches my mood, and I commit entirely to them. Now that I am in my late 20's, I do feel comfortable with the way I dress, though it is almost always different than the crowd. Though my style has gone through phases throughout my teen years, I always tend to go back to maiden'y grunge dresses and boots.
The one thing I wished I cared more about, was doing my hair. I always air dry it and put in a basic serum, but I think it's time I learn a few hairdos and pull out my dormant hair dryer. I am quite a hippie on many levels, but I really do think pushing myself to go that extra mile will be the cherry ontop. Hannah does her hair everyday, and she's always been the Beauty Queen. She can teach me ;)
Fall Fashion Inspiration:
Stevie Nicks. No surprise there. I realized the other day that she has never followed trends. When she was my age, Stevie pranced around the stage in platform boots, chiffon layered dresses and wrapped up in gold dust capes. Who else did that? That's the point. She was true to herself, always so magical and independent of all things mainstream. She always wore boots, including cowboy boots. I don't think I have ever seen her in heels.
Stevie has the dark/light style down. The opposite vibes and looks taking their own turns, but enchanting the world just the same. That is another way she inspires me. Her music is never too dark that it brings me down, because it always has that delicious lace around the edges. I hope very much that spending time with me feels like that. There is so much to say for leaving the mystery brooding beneath, while maintaining that confident and positive outlook that makes people around you smile. My worst nightmare is to be a drainer friend!
Back to style. Here are my visions...
Shabby Chic Maiden:
(shawl, necklace, earrings)
Feminine and light. Cream, soft pink, plum, small florals, brown and black boots, knit long vests, ankle length thrifted dresses. Long necklaces with simple stones, arrowhead, antler. Think: Medieval Peasant meets Shabby Chic meets Gypsy Bohemian dancing around a fire with flowers in her hair. I need to buy plum eye shadow and find a great matching nail polish. Organix Coconut Milk and Lotus body spray is perfect for this kind of day.
(shawl, necklace, earrings)
Feminine and light. Cream, soft pink, plum, small florals, brown and black boots, knit long vests, ankle length thrifted dresses. Long necklaces with simple stones, arrowhead, antler. Think: Medieval Peasant meets Shabby Chic meets Gypsy Bohemian dancing around a fire with flowers in her hair. I need to buy plum eye shadow and find a great matching nail polish. Organix Coconut Milk and Lotus body spray is perfect for this kind of day.
Native American Hippie:
(antler necklaces, horses, dress, Native)
Mysterious. Browns, burnt orange, earthy florals, brown and black boots, knit long vests, arrowhead and antler jewelry, knee length and ankle length thrifted dresses. Western and native overtones. Think: horses running across a plain. Brown smokey eye with blended black eye liner and lots of mascara. Blushed lips. Burts Bee's Rosemary Mint body wash.
(antler necklaces, horses, dress, Native)
Mysterious. Browns, burnt orange, earthy florals, brown and black boots, knit long vests, arrowhead and antler jewelry, knee length and ankle length thrifted dresses. Western and native overtones. Think: horses running across a plain. Brown smokey eye with blended black eye liner and lots of mascara. Blushed lips. Burts Bee's Rosemary Mint body wash.
Cute and About Town
(vest, shoes, dress, earrings)
Sexy and Cute. Perfect for date night. Throw on and wear. Works for day or night. Boho hippie but fitted and flattering. Navy floral knee length dresses, brown belt, brown wedges (must go thinner at the bottom of the heel) and I'm CONSIDERING cute moccasins! Long crystal necklace and earrings, chunky rings. Brown smokey eye. Maybe if the night is right, a cute boho hat! If I'm feeling extra granny'ish, a knit vest will be good. Navy is my favorite color this fall!
(vest, shoes, dress, earrings)
Sexy and Cute. Perfect for date night. Throw on and wear. Works for day or night. Boho hippie but fitted and flattering. Navy floral knee length dresses, brown belt, brown wedges (must go thinner at the bottom of the heel) and I'm CONSIDERING cute moccasins! Long crystal necklace and earrings, chunky rings. Brown smokey eye. Maybe if the night is right, a cute boho hat! If I'm feeling extra granny'ish, a knit vest will be good. Navy is my favorite color this fall!
-Sister Of The Moon:
(earrings, horse, lace dress)
Dark and powerful. Black lace, raw gem and glass jewelry. Gold or silver accents. Black boots. Black leather belt, knit black vest. Iridescent dark blue-green smokey eye, blush lips: Think raven feathers and the skin of a black sweating horse at dusk. Gothic-Grunge and Victorian overtones. Long dragging thrifted dresses. Did I mention black lace? Pyramids. Obsession Night perfume.
(earrings, horse, lace dress)
Dark and powerful. Black lace, raw gem and glass jewelry. Gold or silver accents. Black boots. Black leather belt, knit black vest. Iridescent dark blue-green smokey eye, blush lips: Think raven feathers and the skin of a black sweating horse at dusk. Gothic-Grunge and Victorian overtones. Long dragging thrifted dresses. Did I mention black lace? Pyramids. Obsession Night perfume.
What looks are envisioning for yourself this fall? I'd love to hear!
Sounds beautiful. It's very much hat is happening now, but you have your own little slice of it, your own style--which is what fashion is all about. Looking at whats going on as far as trends go and pulling from the pieces and making it your own statement.
ReplyDeleteFlattered that you included my earrings up at the top <333
have i told you lately that i miss you and that you are a beautiful person? cause i do and you are.
ReplyDeletejordan, i can't wait to get your earrings...ill brag and blog em!
ReplyDeleteamy, love you so- miss you so! you are so beautiful too...hugs and love forever!