Fall Essentials: Shoes

Today is the final day of my fall essentials blog series and I have saved the best for last; shoes. For me, fall allows the greatest diversity of footwear and I get the most excited for shoe shopping during this season. It's warm enough to wear flats and pumps, cools off enough to wear riding boots and ankle booties, and unpredictable enough to warrant a need for rain and cold-weather boots. I love the variety of colors, patterns, and types of shoes that autumn ushers in. Living in Michigan, where we experience tons of precipitation and a wide range of temperatures, I have a legitimate need to buy new shoes just about every season. I mean, #shoedeath (a serious, weather-based, fatal disease sweeping our nations' closets), is a real problem and one that cannot be ignored!

This year I have been living almost exclusively in leopard shoes and boots - of all varieties. My leopard shoe collection seems to be a newer obsession, while my affinity for boots spans many years. I have added quite a few new pairs for fall and am sharing some of my favorite fall footwear below. These 8 pieces will cover just about every occasion this season!

Rain Boots | Oxfords (1) (2) | Booties | Pumps | Bean Boots | Plaid (1) (2) | Moto Boots | Riding Boots

Here's some of the ways I have styled my leopard pumps so far this fall:

More fall shoes to love:

Which shoes will you be adding to your closet this season?
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Fall Essentials: Pants & Skirts

My exploration into all the pieces you need for fall continues today with pants & skirts. I would describe my style as having a split personality: my work wear is fairly preppy, while my not-at-work wear is pretty much a mixture of everything else. During the week, I tend to rely on skirts with tights & a layered button-up with sweater; its my go-to business casual outfit. After work and on the weekends I tend to rely on leggings with boots, over-sized sweater, and a scarf, its my go-to comfy casual formula. With that in mind I have included both work appropriate and weekend ready options to get you through the season. And how perfect is that midi skirt for the holiday season?!?

Dark Wash Jeans | Plaid Skirt | Pencil Skirt| Skinny Cords | Pixie Pants | Ponte Pants | Midi Skirt | Casual LBD 

Here are some ways I have styled my plaid skirt this fall.

Even more pant & skirt options for fall:

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Fall Essentials: Shirts & Sweaters

Today I am sharing the 8 shirts that every closet needs this season. I wanted to focus on the types of clothing I like to layer; button-ups, sweaters, and cardigans, as well as a variety of textures and prints that can be mixed and matched with each other.

1.) Chambray Shirt. This one's pretty much a no brainer, but an essential nonetheless. It can be worn under cardigans and sweaters or open over a graphic or embellished tee. Throw it on over your favorite summer dress and tie at the waist to transition you warm weather favorites into the fall.

2.) Leopard Print Sweater. My love of leopard print meets a new point of obsession with this leopard cardigan from Target. It's perfect for layering over a chambray shirt, plaid shirt, or turtleneck. Since leopard has been declared a neutral, the possibilities are nearly endless!

3.) Graphic or Embellished T-shirt. My pick for this season is this gorgeous gold block/stripe tee, which will transition through the holidays nicely as well. It's perfect for wearing under an open-front cardigan or jazzing up a blazer.

4.) Fair Isle Sweater. I love a good fair isle print, I mean, seriously, who doesn't? But this little sweater in particular has stolen my heart. Whether on its own, or over the chambray, a plaid shirt, or a turtleneck, this black and white sweater would be wonderful!

5.) Turtleneck. They aren't just for your granny or the 90's anymore. This updated striped turtleneck is so soft and cozy, you'll want to live in it til spring! It's been an instant favorite in my closet, perfect with a cardigan, vest, or button-up.

6.) Plaid Shirt. I "need" another plaid shirt like I need a hole in the head, but how can I resist this vibrant red buffalo check? It's the perfect transition piece from day to night! Dress it up with pearls, your leopard cardi, and a black pencil skirt for work, then swap the cardi for a cargo vest, and the skirt for leggings and boots to hit the local bar for happy hour.

7.) Aztec/Tribal Print Sweater. I bought my printed open front cardigan near the end of summer in preparation of the impending cooler temps and it may just be my favorite piece this fall. Since most of these types of sweaters are oversized, they are perfect to throw on over just about any solid shirt, embellished tee, or even a button-up - I thinking of you, chambray shirt.

8.) Burgundy Everything. You may remember it from last year's "oxblood" color trend and this year its back - pretty much a continuation of the same thing, but with a new name. These deep reds and berries have stolen my heart and taken over my closet. Make sure to snatch up a piece or two in this rich hue. 

chambray | burgundy | turtleneck | leopard | fair isle | buffalo plaid | tee | aztec cardigan

Here are some ways that I have styled my leopard cardigan this fall already, it mixes with lots of other items on the list too!

More fall shirts to love:

What shirts and sweaters are you reaching for this season?

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Fall Essentials: Outerwear

My fall essentials series continues today with outerwear. I am definitely one of those people who loves to feel crisp fall air on my face; I also love that with crisp air comes the ability to pile on the layers. Knits, flannel, fleece, you name it, I love to wear it - usually all at once! Vests have become a staple in my wardrobe and with blustery winds around the corner, my, I am already breaking out my gloves and earmuffs with them. This fall I have been wearing my army green, cargo vest on major repeat and have included some ways I already styled it this season. Whether its rainy or sunny, chilly or verging on freezing, I have included an option for you to bundle up in as you make your way out to the pumpkin patches and cider mills this season.

Puffer Vest | Knit Scarf | Jean Jacket | Cargo Vest | Knit Beanie | Faux Fur Vest | Moto Jacket | Blanket Scarf (option)

I really love my....cargo vest!

More outerwear options to love:

What are your favorite pieces to layer this fall?
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Fall Essentials: Accessories

Today I'm kicking off a series on fall essentials. I don't know about you, but I transition a lot of my fall apparel into my winter looks and try to hold off on pulling out my winter coat until it's absolutely necessary. I mean, the winter solstice isn't until December 21st after all. So, even though it may seem a little late to talk essentials, remember everything I am calling a "fall" must-have, can still be worn for many more months!

Let's begin with the finishing touches you add to your outfit. I love fall accessories probably more than any other season's. There is an ease and simple chicness that comes with dressing for comfort in fall and the accessories tend to follow suit. I typically swap pastel and neon tones for rich, saturated ones, and start reaching for scarves to add to every outfit. 

Speaking of scarves, I am beyond obsessed. I own way, way too many scarves, to the point where I am literally in a seasonal rotation. The storage bins in my closet are bursting at the seams with off-season piles of them. For fall, I tend to gravitate towards flannel, knit, and over-sized scarves. I'm definitely verging on unhealthy when it comes to collecting Zara's plaid blanket scarves.

Other accessories I am loving this season are typically functional as well as fashionable. The name of the game as I see it is practicality; staying warm (scarves and tights) and staying dry (hats and umbrellas). I also look for something special in my functional accessories, such as touches of interesting texture and color. I am loving the floppy felt hats popping up in stores; such a romantic shape and so soft to the touch. I am also happy to see a wide variety of tights out again this year, the intricate patterns are divine! See the rest of my essential accessories below.

Tote | Scarf | Hat | Earrings | Umbrella | Necklace | Nail Polish (L) (R) | Tights (L) (R) 

Shop more fall accessories below:

What accessories are on your radar this season?
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