Saturday, September 3, 2016

August Round Up


This was my favorite outfit for August.

That week the morning air had just a touch of chill in it and I was craving fall. Fall is probably my favorite season, all of the best things happen in fall---my birthday, all 4 of my kids' birthdays,  Halloween, Thanksgiving---how could I not love it??

So, this outfit is my version of a rain dance, but instead of beckoning rain, I'm begging fall to come.


I don't wear a lot of bright colors,  so the rich neutrals that accompany fall are in my go-to color palette.




This was one of my favorite looks in August! I don't usually gravitate toward printed fabrics--I stick to the stripes or colorblocking--but this shirt was love at first sight. It feels very professional while still being fun, and the colors are somehow bright and understated at the same time. Does that even make sense??

I paired the shirt with some trusty slacks and another super comfortable pair of shoes from Famous Footwear. Those shoes save me; they are the only heels that I can actually wear for work and last the whole day!

This outfit is one that I can always put on and feel comfortable and confident.




It was hard to choose a favorite outfit from the past month, because honestly, I don't think I've ever put so much concentrated effort into my outfits for a whole month straight. I feel really good about every single look, and I'm proud of myself (and my sisters!) for our diligence.

Even though it was hard, I did manage to choose a favorite. Obviously it's the above outfit. I love this look because it's such a wonderful combination of what I'm comfortable with, and challenging myself to try something new. Tying shirts has become a thing, and I've loved the way it completes an outfit on others, but I had never tried it for myself before this day. And I loved it! This outfit, though overwhelmingly blue, made me feel anything but! And it continued to inspire with my makeup as well. I've been perfecting my cut crease, and I've got to say that blue eye shadow DOES NOT have to look like you're an eighth grader learning how to do makeup.

I have absolutely loved August and I can't wait to see what September has in store!

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