Happy First Day of Autumn

I just got back from my trip, so while I'm getting back into the swing of things (I had a life before Europe??), I wanted to drop in to say a quick Happy First Day of Autumn!

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Ready. Set. Pumpkin spice latte!

Riding Dirty

{vest |  denim | similar sweatshirt | chambray | similar boots}

I should have worn this outfit on Halloween, for the amount of people who told me I look like a horseback rider.  Which is fitting, because (little known fact) I was on the equestrian team in college.  And while I learned a lot about saddles, stirrups, and stride, the distinctly chic riding style that usually goes along with it went right over my head.  Back in school I was pretty devoted to my uniform of tee shirt, jeans, and a hoodie, and apparently no amount of trotting around a paddock could make me waver from it. 

 

p.s. - New Jerseyans, don't forget to vote today!!

p.p.s. - Linking up here.

Bring It On

{target dress | similar scarf | boots | socks | (old) roxy watch  | custom ring via local artisan (so similar)}

I think I probably fall into the .00001% of women who have never owned (or even tried on) a shirt dress.  That is, until this one.  I honestly don't know what I was waiting for.  I see limitless remixing possibilities: colored tights, booties, heels, flats, sneakers, topped with a sweater or jacket, layered under a cardigan, worn over a tee, paired with a vest, or mixed with a multitude of different scarves.  Bring on the cool weather.  My shirt dress and I are ready to face it.


Linking here today.

Sir Mixalot

{similar dress | similar jacket | ON vest | similar boots | fossil watch | asos bracelet}

I am so glad that the mixed media jacket has made a comeback.  I was all over it the first time around in the early '90s (with staggeringly unfashionable results), but unlike bike shorts and slap bracelets, I'm still into the trend today.  After snagging this sweet vegan leather jacket at TJ Maxx (I wish you could feel it; it's like buttah), I decided that with a little help she could easily masquerade as the beloved jacket of yore.  And since I had already done this with a denim jacket, I threw the same vest over this one and called it good.  As you can clearly see, my imagination knows no bounds.

How do you feel about this trend?  Should it stay in 1992 with crimped hair and wigwam socks or are you as excited about its return as you were that time your mom finally caved and got you those totally awesome Z. Cavariccis?

Linking here today.

A Nip to the Air

{target sweater, jeans, shoes (similar) | jcp top (similar), jacket (similar) | fossil watch | kohls necklace (option)}

Today is probably the chilliest it's felt in a while, so I might have gone a little overboard with the layers.  I am contemplating turning on the heat, but with the air conditioners still installed it just doesn't seem right.  Also, admitting that I need heat any time before October feels wrong on principle alone.  So, basically layers, my warmth relies on you.  

Go layers!

linking here.

Happy First Day of Autumn

{may the layering commence}

Exhibit D

{c/o ON dress (option) | f21 jacket | kohls sunnies | payless shoes | roxy watch (similar) | sahara jewelry earrings}

I wore this over the weekend, when we had our first real taste of autumn weather.  At first I was confused as to how to dress.  For the last 3 months, it's all been an effort to keep cool; for a little while there it was as if I had completely forgotten how to dress when it actually gets cool.  But then I pulled this dress out of the closet, took my own advice, and popped on some sneakers to run errands all day.  In retrospect, I see that I simply created another version of the same outfit I just realized I've been wearing for the past few weeks (exhibits A, B, & C).  And upon seeing this, my new goal is to figure out how to thoroughly wash this jacket.  I mean, right?

Linking here.

Rachel's Rainbow Legs

Hello darling Bitty and Bunny readers,  I hope you are having a super lovely week so far. I'm Rachel from Rachel The Hat, it's lovely to meet you!

The lucky Kym is on holiday enjoying herself, and much deserved too. So whilst she's away she's given a couple of us fellow bloggers a little theme to run with:

Our Favourite Fall Item

The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of autumn and winter is tights. That may seem a little weird, most people probably think of cosy knits and scarves and coats but for me, it's tights. I mean I really love tights!  I feel naked without them, and as much as I like warmer bare naked legged summers, I have to admit I am more in love with dressing for Fall.

Tights for me are so practical, they make remixing my rather large collection of dresses so fun!  Here's a peek in to some I've been wearing of late:

GREEN
 Great with other jewel colours

NAVY
Fairly normal, run of the mill, basic but very handy

ORANGE
Some may say tan overload I say, orange you glad you've seen these tights (hardy haha)

PURPLE
I have many a plan for purple tights, they go so well with many a colour

BLACK
black can be another normal easy peasy colour, but I like to jazz it up a bit with these  bad boys!

TURQUOISE
or as my family call it Smurf. This day I was known as Smurf legs

BROWN
This rust shade is soo re-mixable, its the kind of colour that goes with blacks, browns and navys!

OXBLOOD
My favourite, although i like to call it WINE, sounds classier right?!

YELLOW
Last but by no means least, another current favourite, that jaundice look is so in right now....i joke!

So are you a coloured tights fan? I am looking to add some pinks and reds to my collection and then i think my rainbow is complete. I know some people are wary of trying colours on their legs, but i say go for it! A great way to ease yourself in to colour is to try a pair with knee high boots, add a knee length skirt/dress and that way you will just get a glimpse of great colour when you move. 

If you would like to see more colours of the rainbow worn on my legs then by all means come on over and say hey! I'm  Rachel The Hat and it's been lovely chatting with you (in a one sided kinda way)

xxxx

Sharon's Fall Favorites

Hi guys! I'm Sharon from The Tiny Heart. I blog about petite fashion and life with my hubby and two dogs at the Jersey shore. Kym asked me to put together my fall favorites, so I decided to show you my go-to outfit in the fall. I'm always wearing some version of this look!

 Get the look: Scarf//Tee//Jeans//Boots

1. Leopard scarf. Leopard is quickly becoming the new neutral and the scarf will keep you warm on those chilly fall days. Don't have a leopard one? Swap it out for a solid scarf.

2. Striped tee. Stripes are my favorite pattern and they're a fun twist on a basic tee. A polka dot tee would also work well for this look.

 

3. Skinny Jeans. Skinny jeans are all I wear in the fall since their slim shape allows you to easily tuck them into boots. Sometimes it's fun to mix it up with colored skinny jeans (but then be sure to tone down either the tee or the scarf).

4. Riding boots. This season is all about the riding boots! Go for a dressier pair and you'll be able to wear them with skirts/dresses too.

Thanks so much to Kym for allowing me to take over her blog today! Come say hi to me at The Tiny Heart.

I'm Cool

{kohls sweater (similar)  |  shorts  |  payless shoes (super cute option)  |  dogeared & gifted necklaces}

Please excuse the abundance of photos featuring my giddy yet smugly triumphant expression.  It was actually cool enough (for one day) to wear a sweater (!!!).  I love summer with a passion that's usually only paralleled by the likes of school children, but being able to put on my first sweater of the season just made me....supremely happy.  ...And apparently also gave me temporary delusions that I am somehow vaguely responsible for mother nature's amazing achievements.  The first glimmering of fall will do that to a girl.

I'm linking up with these lovlies today.