OOTD- Spots on Studs

Happy Monday guys!!!

I decided to switch up my outfit location a bit to go along with showcasing a few new things. You all know that I love my red jeans (although they've been missing for a few months with this summer heat) and after trying on a few pairs while vacationing, I had it in my head that a new color was in order. This mauve pair said take me home and outfit me up, and so I did. The color seemed perfect for my new polka dot friend.

If you haven't jumped on the color jean trend, I highly recommend you do it. There are so many colors and tones out there now that you are sure to find a color that you love and that would work with what's already in your wardrobe. How could you not when J Brand claims to have over 100 colors!!!

Outfit Details:

Navy polka-dot tee- StyleMint (available here)

Mauve pants and medallion necklace- Forever 21 (similar here, similar jeans in brighter shade here)

Tan platform heels- Miu Miu

Choker necklace- JewelMint (available here)

Purple printed belt- taken from Tucker for Target dress

OOTD- Fashion's Night Out

Excuse the large pic, but I wanted you to see the detail on my blazer.

You're probably wondering what's up with this shot, but I was in a competition and entering the cupcake eating round. There is no way you need to see that madness!!!

Did you participate in Fashion Night Out yesterday??? We've had some serious rain all week that tried to put a damper on our city's events, but my fiance, friend and I braved the elements to take part in some night of fun. I had to go because I entered a contest to win a complete bridal package. It would have taken care of the dress, venue, flowers, the whole enchilada. Sadly, no winner, winner, chicken dinner for me because I couldn't stuff my face with more than 2.5 cupcakes in a minute, but I still had some fun. However, as much as I love cupcakes, I might not be having some for awhile.

Whether you stayed home or took to the streets, did you score some FNO goodies?

Outfit Details:

White tee- J. Crew

Black embellished tuxedo blazer- Ebay find (similar here, here, and bargain option here)

Gray paperbag-waist pants- Madewell (similar here)

Crystal studded necklace- Forever 21 (available here)

Striped tote- Rebecca Minkoff Mini Cherish (similar here in zebra print, cheetah here, trusty black color here)

Red rain boots- Ralph Lauren (I think!!) (similar here)

OOTD- You're Hot Then You're Cold

September hit and the weather 'round these parts turned on a dime. It was one of those drizzly, perfect to stay in bed kind of days, but it made me excited to feel the coolness in the air because it means I can break out some real blazers. A definite change from the hot and humid weekend when these pictures were taken. These pretty, purple shorts decided to come out for a last hurrah along with my sandals. However, I'm determined to keep this blazer going a little longer and have been brainstorming ways to make that happen. I think a sweater combo is in its future.

Do you find it easy or difficult to extend the wear of summer items into fall/winter? What's the secret?

Outfit Details:

White tank- H&M

Purple shorts and tie belt- J. Crew (shorts on sale here) Use code LOVEIT for 30% off sale items

Tweed blazer- Banana Republic

Sandals- Loeffler Randall Lila (limited sizes on sale here)

Timex leopard belt- Nordstrom (available here)

OOTD- Laboring through the Day

I hope you guys took some time out to enjoy the long weekend. I sure did with a co-workers barbecue, some time at the mall and catching up on a few stores. If only every weekend could be a long weekend. :)

Since this holiday usually symbolizes the end of summer, I continued to work through some of my neglected wardrobe and pulled out this skirt from the depths of my drawers. It hasn't seen the light of the summer sun since last year and part of the reason is the print. I can't resist a fun print and these turtles were just too cute, but it can be tricky not to look like a five year-old while wearing it. I think the stripes worked well with the lines of the skirt and added interest to the top half. Hopefully, no one would mistake me for having my first day of school tomorrow.

What are looking forward to now that fall is on its way?

Outfit Details:

Orange stripe out tee and turtle skirt- J. Crew (tee available here)

Olive wedges- Madewell (on sale here)

Brown belt- H&M (old)

Bracelets- courtesy of Rosa of Rosa Loves

Timex leopard watch- Nordstrom (available here)

Crystal necklace- LOFT

Handbag- Rebecca Minkoff MAC

OOTD-In Before the Deadline

Although I don't firmly stick to those antiquated fashion rules, including don't wear white after Labor Day; I thought I should still wear those summer-y items in my closet before Monday (and the end of summer)rolls around. Apparently, my friend had the same thought because when I meet her after work she was wearing a white blazer too. :)

I know I'll be craving darker colors and wool and cashmere, so this little number will get less attention come fall. Speaking of rules, I think tackling navy and black together might actually happen this year. I feel like living on the edge just a little!!

Are there any fashion "rules" that you still have a hard time letting go?

Outfit Details:

White Blazer and necklace- Forever 21 (similar blazer here, necklace available here)

Yellow draped blouse- Zara (old)

Navy metallic skirt- LOFT

Lavender belt- J. Crew

Leopard watch- Timex (available here; similar watch here and here)

Lilac studded handbag- Spotted Moth (available here)

Cap toe ballet flats- Delman via Gilt (similar in larger sizes here, similar color here)