Summer into Fall Transition I

Outfit Details: 

dress: Jordan Taylor c/o

crop top: Kimchi Blue via Urban Outfitters

boots: Ninewest

sweater: Talbots

skirt: Forever 21

stockings: Nordstrom Back Seam Pantyhose

When you think about the transition into Fall, sometimes it may be gradual and other times it is so sudden you don't even have time to put on a coat before you are freezing your ass off. I am personally a huge fan of fall clothes and all the chicness they have to offer. The tall boots, the bulky sweaters all are some of my favorite pieces of clothing and fall is the perfect time to wear them and not have to hide your perfectly styled outfit with a coat.

As I said I love fall, but sometimes it is hard to give up some of those beautiful summer pieces of clothing. Summer is all about being in as little clothing as possible, and the amount that you do have on is a dream on your body.

 Of course you can understand how I wouldn't want to give up those comfortable pieces, and in order to refrain from future poor wardrobe choices, the key is to recognize that the weather has gotten significantly chillier and then to understand that any summer pieces you want to transition into Fall need to be styled accordingly.

And the key to styling for the Fall in to layer, as you see I have quite a few layers on under this beautiful beach cover up from the Jordan Taylor SS 2013 collection. This outfit was the perfect opportunity for me to wear this new crop top that I purchased from Urban Outfitters and the grey suede boots keep the outfit on the softer side instead of having everything in black. This dress is perfect to keep wearing from Spring to Fall and then of course when I take a little vacay in the Winter!


How do you style those Summer pieces you just can't put away when it turns to Fall?

Gingersnaps, Flannel & Boots

I know I am not the only one loving this great weather that we have been having (aside from the extreme rain on Tuesday). To me this weather means the beginning of fall. And when fall is here that means three of my favorite things get to resurface: gingersnaps, flannel & boots!

Instead of making snickerdoodles as a treat for someone's birthday I decided that it was time to start delving into fall and begin making gingersnaps.  This amazing cookie is one of my favorite things to make in the fall and winter (just to clarify snickerdoodles are my spring and summer cookie and ginger snaps are my fall and winter cookie). They have a wonderful flavor and make you feel so warm and fuzzy inside! Great for eating when a chill starts developing in the air. 

With the slightly chilly weather I was even able to wear one of my lighter flannel shirts with some tall boots and skinny jeans! Definitely one of my favorite ensembles! The shirt and the jeans I am wearing are from Cabi. They are so comfortable and fit amazingly! 

My boots that I have on are from Aldo. The other boots that are spread around are from: Aldo, Ninewest, Piperlime (Cynthia Vincent), Ann Taylor, Clarks and various pairs purchased at Macy’s, Off Broadway and Nordstrom Rack. 

I love doing a fresh luminous look for the beginning of fall and not totally bringing out the fall and winter shades just yet. So I chose some bright pinks to do all the talking and did a very simple eye. Btw this is also a great trick for a super quick look that looks very put together and show stopping but doesn’t take up your whole morning. 

Doing a bold lip is the best way to have a beautiful face of makeup that can truly be done in five minutes. Start with the foundation and work it into your skin with your fingertips (Diorskin Nude Foundation). It gives a beautiful flawless look to your skin without it looking like you have on foundation. Next conceal if needed, dust a bit of translucent powder on areas where needed (to ensure there will be no creasing later) and warm the face with some bronzer (Bobbi Brown in Golden Light). 

For the cheeks use a bright pink and dust it on the apples of the cheeks and blend out toward the hairline slightly (Dior Blush in Rosy Glow). For the eyes put some black liner in your lash line and use an angled brush to smudge out a bit into a slight cat eye. Bobbi Brown trick: over top to add more dimensions to the lash line use a liquid liner (DiorLiner). Prime your lashes (DiorShow Maximizer) and darken them with your favorite lash plumping and volumizing mascara (DiorShow Extase). 

Finally put on your lipstick (Lancôme Color Design in Posh Pink) and voila! you are ready to go out the door! 

Fall is coming swiftly so start bringing your boots and flannel out of hiding and stay cozy! Try out the makeup look and simplify your morning routine, so you can enjoy this beautiful weather while it is here!

Enjoy & Be Beautiful!

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