Easy Fall Outfit Ideas

I hope I am not jumping the gun, but fall will be here before you know it and if you are anything like me, you LOVE fall fashion. I put together 8 easy fall outfit ideas with some great neutral, versatile pieces and some fun ones too :) Kept the same pair of shoes for 7 of them; which I found at Target on clearance for $12 in the Spring! I didn't have a brown pair of booties oddly enough. Loving warm tones for Fall (or basically every season really) and love how you can mix them with black still. Target has TONS of pieces that are in that color palette if you are like me and on a budget! Also, if you don't have a leather jacket, GO GET ONE! Sell some things you don't wear and go buy one! I've had this one for years and it has gotten soooo much use out of it! It's vegan leather actually and under $100, but looks super expensive. And FINALLY, I have been talking about these Mom Jeans from American Eagle nonstop, but seriously go try a pair on! They are so amazing. I have curves and find it hard to find boyfriend or Mom style jeans that still look flattering and these do the trick! Love the worn look and how timeless they are. I want them in black really bad and a pair with no holes so I can wear them to work on casual days. I hope you guys enjoy these outfits! I linked either each individual item or really similar ones!

Amazon Fashion Favorites

Hey guys! I wanted to share with you guys some things from Amazon that are on my wishlist in case you have similar taste in style. I think these are all super good finds and almost all of them are affordable (I included the Frye boots, which are a little pricey, but such a good quality boot and you would really get a lot of wear for the price). I actually ordered the platform espadrilles, but they haven't come in the mail yet, so I will probably do a post on how to style them when I get them this week :) I am really wanting to get back into more consistently posting on here. I am sorry that I have been MIA, I think I can get easily caught up with wanting to be a perfectionist and thinking I need to have these perfect ideas or images to go with blogposts, when those aren't even the types of posts that I enjoy reading! I am actually thinking of starting up a YouTube Channel, but want to know if you guys would be interested. I actually used to have one a few years ago, but stopped posting because I was feeling a little uninspired. Anyways, I hope you guys like these items and think I will do Amazon or store-specific wish lists periodically.

Cozy Loungewear

Hey guys! So, I was recently sent a pair of super cozy joggers from Pink Blush and I wanted to do a review on them. *Disclaimer: these were gifted to me, but I did get to pick them out amongst other pieces and as always I would never collaborate with a brand that I don't like myself!* If you guys didn't know, Pink Blush is a super cute online boutique for women. They are mostly known for their maternity clothing, but they also carry non-maternity clothing as well (I didn't know this until they reached out to me). I chose these super cozy lounge-y joggers because I noticed that I have been really reaching for lounge clothes over jeans lately and I only have black bottoms, so I wanted something a little different, but still in my neutral color palette. The joggers I chose come in two shades of gray. They are soooo buttery soft and stretchy! They have two big pockets, which are perfect for putting my cell phone or keys. I do find that these particular pants do run a little big, so make sure you size down, unless you want an oversized fit! I have already been wearing these nonstop to bed and around the house. I am sharing a couple of pictures that I took when I wore them a few different ways. You can easily throw on a plain tee or sweatshirt and slide sandals or a jean jacket and sneakers! So cute and casual. I think they would make GREAT coming home pants from the hospital or a great gift for a new mama. I will post the link below so you can shop them yourself. Make sure you check out all of their cute maternity clothes too if you are expecting!

Click the link below to shop the joggers!

http://www.pinkblushmaternity.com/p-45224-heather-grey-brushed-joggers.aspx?DepartmentID=2&utm_source=8146&utm_medium=collab

Sandals under $30

Summer is just around the corner and being a shoe person, I LOVE picking up a few pairs of affordable sandals before each summer so that I can change up all of my outfits! Gladiators, slides and platform sandals are my favorites for this summer, so that is what most of them are. I've picked up a few pairs from Walmart and Target that are under $20, but I wanted to include a bunch of different options all under $30! You guys know I love a good bargain, and I think these all are so cute for the price! Hope you enjoy! And if you end up getting any of them make sure you post a picture and tag me! I want to see them on!

Target Shoe Round-Up: Boot Sale

Hey guys! I wanted to do a quick post on my top picks for Target shoes right now! Currently all boots are buy one get one 50% off in store (no need for the Target app), but they are so affordable anyways that even if you miss the sale these are definitely shoes you want to check out! I have so many shoes right now that I need to hold off on purchasing any, but I thought I would show you the ones that I would buy if I were needing some shoes! I included a couple of flats, but honestly it is so cold in Eastern Washington during the Fall and Winter months that I don't get much use out of flats. If you end up getting any of these let me know!! I have seen a lot of similar styles from expensive designer brands at Nordstrom and Bloomingdales, so these are definitely a good way to get the look for less. I bought a pair of Givenchy boot dupes from Target last Fall and ended up wearing them soooo much and didn't feel bad if they got a little worn in the rainy/snowy weather.

Baby Boy Fall Fashion

I have had a bunch of people ask me where I get Luke's clothes and it inspired me to do a blogpost with a bunch of really cute and affordable baby boy clothes that I either bought for him or want to buy! It is so hard for me to justify spending a lot of money on baby clothes, unless it is something I know he can wear all the time and would last for another baby. I am super picky about baby boy clothes and tend to stick to things that look like a man would wear, but in a miniature size :) I love baby beanies, flannels, hoodies and jeans on little boys. I have a lot of solid colored things too, which is really nice because you can mix and match everything and make tons of different outfits. He definitely wears his jammies the most out of anything, but when we go out of the house I usually dress him in the things that I listed. I have gotten a lot of his clothes from Old Navy, Carter's, Target (mostly Cat & Jack) and also the thrift store. My mom is such a good bargain shopper and she has found so many cute flannels and just basics at the thrift store so make sure you check your local thrift stores out because you can find some gems there! I think I am going to do a post on what to look for at the thrift store when searching for baby clothes. Let me know what you think! I am also going to link his Carhartt beanies (super cute and super inexpensive) and a couple of cute small shops that have really cute baby boy clothes because I do like to support small businesses when I can!


Click here for Carhartt Beanie Carhartt Beanie

Little Bipsy

Minted Method Shop (where I got his Herschel beanie)

Styling $17 pair of jogger pants 5 different ways

Hey guys! I recently found these joggers from Walmart (WHAT!?) for $17 and they are literally the most comfy pants ever. Whenever I buy something I always think in my head how many ways I can wear it just to make sure that it is really worth it to buy. If I can only thing of one way then I put it back. I have another pair of black joggers, but they are made out of a sweatpant material and they always collect every little bit of lint or (dog) hair and just look a little scrubby I think. These ones from the Time & Tru line (which by the way has really cute stuff!) are made out of a more dressy material (think a nice pair of dress pants). I am all about comfort, especially now that I am a mom and am constantly carrying around a baby, sitting nursing for long periods of time, getting up and down off of the ground playing on the playmat, etc. I love that these pants can be dressed up or dressed down and I wanted to show you guys some easy ways for an everyday girl to style them.

•   The first outfit I did a men's crewneck sweatshirt (I think I got this on clearance at Forever 21...why do they always have better sweatshirts in the men's section?!) with some plain heeled black booties! I actually took this photo last and swapped the boots out for some black and white Adidas slides and it looked super cute to run errands in!

• The next outfit I did a "casual cool girl" outfit. I paired the pants with some plain white sneakers, a band tee and a black leather jacket. This outfit would be perfect for going shopping or out to lunch during the day. 

• Next I did a nude body suit, black leather jacket and heeled black booties. This would be good for a date night out to dinner or a concert! 

• The fourth outfit I did was a plain white thermal tucked in to the pants, a long grey jacket and some chunky combat boots. I LOVE the look of joggers with chunky combat boots, it looks so cool I think! 

• The last outfit was super easy and probably my favorite. I just threw on a plain, tight, black turtleneck, black heeled booties and a cute cross body purse. This one could definitely be office-appropriate or you could wear it out at night. 

My fall wardrobe staples

While I'm not ready for cooler weather yet, I am totally ready for fall fashion! Fall is definitely my favorite season for dressing. I love boots and jackets, so it's really perfect for my style. Summer was pretty much a bust for me as far as my style goes. I just had a baby at the end of June and none of my summer stuff fit me. I bought a couple of basic pieces to just get me by, but now that most of my clothes are fitting I am super excited to start putting together outfits from pieces I already own and adding a couple of new ones. I wanted to share with you my staples for what I am going to be wearing this fall and probably winter as well. Since I wear a lot of black, I am going to try to incorporate more blue denim, white shoes and cream or white tops. I have been really liking that look lately, but I am sure I will resort back to my usual all black outfit occasionally. I feel like I share this with almost every fashion post, but I LOVE neutrals. I love that between all of these pieces I can mix and match so many different outfits with them and get the most with the least amount of items! Keep that in mind when you are shopping :) I have links to all of my favorite picks below!!!

The first staple is a backpack purse. Especially since I am a mom now, this is even more convenient. Lugging around a carseat pretty much narrows it down to a cross body bag or a backpack for me. Having your hands free is major key! I have a gift card to Nordstrom Rack and I am dying for the French Connection ones! Backpacks just make your outfit look that much cooler! 

Next, I am still loving the mom jean trend. I just feel like they make your outfit more fashion-forward than a regular skinny jean. Although, I will never get sick of black skinny jeans! This would be such a good one to find at a thrift store, since this style of jean has been around for years. I love the Target ones (advertised as a straight leg) and the American Eagle distressed mom jeans (I own both of these pairs and they are pictured above!). 

I have always been a big fan of leather leggings! They are so comfy if you get the right pair. I personally don't own the Spanx ones, but every blogger raves about them! They have a pair of similar ones at Target that are Assets by Spanx and only the front is leather, which may be more flattering. I have the Wild Fable ones (also pictured above). They are more of a liquid legging rather than faux leather, but really high waisted and only $16 for someone who just wants to try out the look and keep it inexpensive. 

This is one of my favorite trends that has been going on for the last year or so. I have a pair of off-white booties from Target that I love (pictured above and listed on my Love List). They are a more tamed down version of white booties, but I just ordered a buckled flat pair from Boohoo and I cannot wait to rock them! They brighten up your outfit and just give it that cool-girl vibe. 

I love a good beige or camel jacket. It's so classic, timeless and can be worn over literally anything. Plain white tee, turtle neck, dress, etc. This might be an item worth splurging on. I love the lighter color and if you have a shedding German Shepherd like myself, this color will come in handy. 

Neutral colored tops will be in my rotation of fall outfits because A. they are pretty much all I own and B. you can wear them under everything and are so easy to mix and match. My clothes are almost always budget-friendly, but even more so with this staple. I bought that cream off-the-shoulder sweater at Plato's Closet for $6, the muted rust color tee from Plato's for $6, white tee from Target $4, pretty much all either clearance items or thrifted! You don't have to break the bank, get creative! 

I think white sneakers are a good staple for year round fashion. I have had this pair for like 4 years from Target on clearance for $8 or so. I just use a Magic Eraser to clean them up every so often and they look brand new! I love how they make your outfit look a little more laid back and tomboyish. 

This is my absolute favorite thing I am sooo excited to wear! ANIMAL PRINT BOOTS. I didn't even know animal print was a trend for this fall, but apparently it is. I am obsessed with snakeskin and leopard (always have been). This is such a fun way to make your outfit more edgy and interesting. I got my snakeskin booties from Windsor Store for $35, but I linked a couple of really cool affordable ones as well. I ordered the Billabong leopard print boots too, but shortly after I saw those $20 ones from Walmart on another blogger's Instagram and was shocked at how cute they were! 

6 Summer Accessories: Affordable way to look trendy this summer

Hey guys! I wanted to do a post on some really cute accessories for the remaining summer. These are easy ways to dress up your existing spring and summer pieces to make them a little more on-trend! If you are like me and love basics, this will help dress them up. Trendy things are hard for me to invest in, so it makes me feel better when I can spend a little less on things like this! Hope you enjoy :)

1 Dress: 5 Different Ways

Sorry for the lack of fashion-related posts lately! I think since I have been pregnant it's been so much harder for me to get creative because a lot of my clothes haven't been really fitting and I honestly don't really want to buy tons of maternity clothes that I am only going to wear temporarily (you guys know I am all about trying to have a more capsule/minimal base wardrobe and the fact that I will only wear maternity stuff for a few months is hard for me to justify!). However, I am at the point now where nothing really fits, but LUCKILY it is starting to get nice and warm out and I have recently picked up a couple of comfy jersey-knit dresses that are non-maternity and I know I can wear after I have the baby as well. I wanted to show you how you can take a simple, plain black dress and wear it with clothing pieces you probably already have in your wardrobe! I didn't have to purchase anything new to make this post, which is really great. The dress itself is a midi-dress I got from Ross for $9.99! I can't find it online, but I linked some really similar dresses that are super affordable. The midi-length is great because it shows a little bit of leg so you can see your shoes, but a lot more comfortable and flattering for me than a short dress since I am pregnant. I also am all about comfort, especially now that I am pregnant and already feel uncomfortable at this point. I wanted to keep these outfits nice and comfy! I hope you enjoy!

Pregnancy Update: Weeks 31-33

Baby month is next month! I have a doctor's appointment this week with my doctor (last one was with a midwife) and I want to confirm this, but the midwife told me because of my gestational diabetes they usually don't let you go past your due date. So, since my due date is June 30th, I won't be having a July baby. I had an appointment at 32 weeks and then I will have another at 34 and 36, then every week until the baby comes! That's what he had told me before I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, and since I haven't seen my actual OB since then, I am not sure if that is going to change. The midwife said we will talk about that at my next appointment. At my 32 week appointment it was pretty quick and easy, I had to bring my log of all the food I have been eating and what my blood sugar has been over the past few weeks and they scan that in for their records. She said I have been doing great and there is no need for further intervention at this point! Which is really great to hear because I have been working really hard to keep my blood sugar low and have been passing up all of the delicious foods that I have been wanting! They checked the baby's heart rate, which is always so relieving to hear. It usually is around 140 or so. They measured me to make sure baby was growing correctly (I still don't get how this really tells you lol) and just asked if I had any questions. Another exciting thing that we did over the past few weeks is get another 3D/4D Ultrasound! We went and did this at an imaging place at week 14 to find out what we were having and she told us it is really cool to come back around weeks 28-32 (when the baby is looking close to what it does at birth, but still has enough room to move around so you can actually see everything). So, we went last weekend and it was honestly the coolest thing! We got to see our baby boy and his chubby cheeks and HAIR. She said she was actually surprised at how much hair he already has considering I still had 8 weeks left at the time. So weird, I never would have imagined us to have a baby with lots of hair hah! I wonder what color it will be!

As far as symptoms go, nothing really new. Honestly, I have been so blessed to have a pretty great pregnancy and still have been enjoying it for the most part. There are hard parts about it, but I just feel so lucky to even be able to become pregnant that I try not to focus on the bad so much. Seeing your body change and get bigger is always a hard thing for a woman, I think, but it's only temporary and you get the greatest gift out of it. It's definitely getting a lot harder to workout (OMG the motivation is really lacking here), move around and pick up things off of the ground. I have been taking a nap almost every day when I get home from work, and then after that I go straight to working out because it seems to be the only thing that gives me a boost of energy so I can actually get stuff done around the house. Shaving my legs or putting any kind lotion or anything on them is really awkward. My stomach feels like it can't stretch anymore and is as hard as a rock. It changes shape all the time when I move around and stuff and I can really feel different limbs and body parts of the baby! I woke up yesterday from my nap and it looked so weird I had this giant bulge on one side and not on the other. I was slacking with any kind of stretch mark butter or lotion over the past few months, but I have started to ramp it up because of how much I can feel it stretching. My belly button officially looks weird, too. I am wondering if it will ever go back to it's original state haha. I can see the linea negra now when I look in the mirror (no way I can see anything below my belly button without a mirror at this point), but I think it looks extra visible because I am so dang white! I haven't had any near-fainting experiences since I have been tracking my blood sugar, which is awesome! I have pretty much nailed down what I can and can't eat and eat mainly the same thing every day just to keep everything in check. I am really running out of things to wear as before I could get away with all of my tops, now they just look stupid because they stick out at the bottom. I bought a couple of maternity basic tees and tanks to layer underneath stuff and that seems to be the best! I like the stuff that doesn't have ruching (that looks so weird, but I googled it and it said that's how you spell it lol) on the sides because I know I can wear it postpartum as well; and I think it just looks more seamless. Also, since it is starting to get nice outside I can start to wear dresses, which are so much more comfortable than jeans! I went to Ross recently and found a bunch of really simple, soft, non-maternity dresses that I LOVE and were so inexpensive (like $9-13). I really like the midi and maxi lengths, I find them the most flattering! Again, I know I can wear them after the baby too, so I don't mind buying them. I'll link a couple of cute and affordable ones below! Also, I had my first two strangers mention that I was pregnant! I know this sounds stupid, but I was so excited. I was in my work uniform and the shirt is skin tight so it's kind of hard not to notice haha. They were both so sweet and cute though, it made it seem really real!

I also had my baby shower and maternity photos at week 31! My sisters and Mom threw me a shower over in my hometown and it was soooo perfect! I will do a blogpost with pictures and details about it after my sister gets done editing them. Also, if you need a photographer my sister is seriously amazing! Not just saying that! Check out her photography instagram @jennifernoellephotography . She has the best style and makes awkward people (me) feel really comfortable and basically tells you what to do! I only have a few things left to purchase for the baby and would love if anyone has any last recommendations :)

Spring Transitional Must-Have: Sheer duster

Hey guys! I wanted to share one of my most favorite recent wardrobe purchases: the sheer duster. It's still pretty cold here where I live, so I pretty much freeze outside with just this on, but I know I am going to get so much use this spring and even summer and fall with these two pieces. I picked up mine from Forever 21 in black and taupe (exact linked below, but taupe is sold out online right now so check in stores). I have a pretty monochromatic wardrobe, so I knew these two would be able to mix and match with almost everything I own. Since I am currently 29 weeks pregnant, I also knew that these would be awesome with dresses in the spring before I have the baby! I think one of the cutest outfits for spring is a tight, body con dress with one of these over the top! I also think it would look super cute with denim cutoffs and booties for more of a boho look. Check out some of the ones I linked below :)

What's New in My Wardrobe

I have actually been on kind of a no-buy spree lately just with the holidays and trying to save for the baby! I really don't "need" anything, but shopping is definitely my happy place & I have figured out how to spend a little amount of money and find cute pieces that I can style with lots of different outfits! That's always key for me: finding something that goes with a lot of other things. I figured I would share what I have picked up recently from Target and H&M because they both were having really great sales. I'll link similar or the same items too!

This is a Who What Wear top I picked up at Target for under $10 on sale. It is sold out online, but here are a few links to similar ones! Also, I did do a blog post on how to DIY this look yourself and linked individual tees and camis to get the same look. I love this for a night out because I am such a jeans and t-shirt kind of girl, but the lace overlay gives it a little edge and looks dressier! Tip: you might actually benefit more from buying two separate pieces and could probably get more bang for your buck.

This beanie I picked up in two different colors, black and heather gray, from Target. It's $5 and is perfect for bad hair days or just winter weather in general! The light pink graphic tee I got from H&M on sale for $7. I love graphic tees and think they are such a versatile piece to have in your wardrobe! I thought these two were super cute and could be worn in the spring and summer as well. 

This sweater I have raved about on my Instagram multiple times! It is such a cozy piece and washes really well. I picked it up at Target for under $10 on clearance and sized up to an XL because that was all they had. For reference, I usually wear a Small at Target, so if you want this look size up.

Another H&M find for $10. I could't find any on their website, but if you have an H&M locally, you should definitely check them out because I swear they always have the best striped button ups! Such a cute piece to wear with shorts in the spring time or layered under a jacket during the winter. This was a little more statement for me since it has the rose appliqué on it, but I think you can hide it under a jacket and just do the stripes to get more use out of it. 

I picked up these Gucci dupe slides from Target for $5!!! They were on clearance for $6.98 and the Target App had an extra 20% off of clearance. I have been wanting them for a while and even at full price they are such a great buy. I think they go well with any simple outfit and just kind of dress it up a little bit. I can't wait to wear these in the spring when it gets a little dryer out. These combat boots were probably my favorite find out of everything. They were $10 on clearance at H&M. I LOVE chunky boots and these are so 90's to me. I like styling them with a more basic outfit since they are a little on the loud side. The black balloon sleeve sweater I am wearing was another $10 bargain at H&M. I know I won't be able to wear it for that long while my belly is growing, but I'll be able to keep it in my wardrobe for years! I love how the sleeves gather at the end so they don't dangle into my food :)

This cute neck scarf was a $1 find at H&M. I love how black and white looks with camel, so I love pairing it with a simple sweater like this one. These can be worn in the spring and summer too and are an easy way to add a little something to a plain top!

This thick, blush scarf was from H&M for $5. So comfy and looks great with black, gray, cream, denim, pretty much anything! Any of these scarves I linked below would be such a good piece to layer over leather jackets, blazers or long coats! In my opinion, they all look expensive too!