OOTD-Sheer Fall Goodness

With a day off and 80 degree weather on Monday, I was feeling great; so the fiance and I headed down to the Taste of D.C. to stuff ourselves silly with lots of restaurant samplings. Ethiopian tibs, fried oreos and a parmesan corn on the cob is definitely an interesting mix, but I enjoyed every bite.

Since the weather was so warm, I thought it was absolutely perfect for getting some wear time with this skirt. I haven't worn it since last year (see post here) and although it is such a difficult piece for me to style, I still love it and hesitate to ever get rid of it. To keep it from looking so summery, I decided to ground it with some darker colors like navy and burgundy. I love the ending result. Now if I could find a way to make it work in winter, I might have to break out in dance. The running man would make a great celebratory pick for working fashion magic! :)

What's one item hanging in your closet that you just love but don't wear?

Outfit Details:

Navy "daylong" tee- J. Crew (on sale here)

Sheer pleated skirt- California Girl (pretty alternative here, here and here)

Anchor belt- Madewell

Spike necklace- Forever 21 (similar look here)

Burgundy handbag- Marc by Marc Jacobs "Natasha" (available here)

Sunglasses- House of  Harlow "Charlotte" (available here and here in a taupe color)

Sandals- Loeffler Randall "Lila" (on sale 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-You Look So Chanel!!!

That's what my co-worker told me. I'll take it, along with a Jumbo flap, a pair of ballet flats and a real tweed suit with the Chanel logo magically appearing in my closet. Until that happens, my tweed jacket will just have to do. I adore this little jacket with its lovely lady details (bracelet sleeves, collarless, interesting trim).  Fun fashion makes being a woman kind of awesome. Much better than a uniform of cargo shorts and a plaid to. It's enough to have me singing Shania Twain's old song.

If you clicked the link and got the song stuck in your head, you're very much welcome. Let's all prance around today with that running around in our minds. :)

Outfit Details:

Tweed blazer- Banana Republic (similar style here and here)

Lavender tee- J. Crew (similar here)

Gray skirt- ??? (secondhand)

Purple sandals- Loeffler Randall (available here in limited sizes, here in a different color)

Lavender studded handbag- Spotted Moth (available here)