fall kicks (or skids or slorps)

{Vans Classic Slip-Ons in Suede; jeans: 7 For All Mankind (bought last year, similar here and here}

Well, first of all, they’re not called "sneakers" anymore. Apparently, they’re called "kicks" or "skids" and I think I heard somebody say "slorps". - Chandler Bing, Friends

I have a few pairs of Vans and I have to stop myself from buying every colour, pattern, etc. that I come across, but when I saw these brown suede ones on the Madewell site there was no question I was going to buy them.  The colour is perfect for fall and will go great with the pieces I've been buying lately.  Plus, I needed a new pair of sneakers, sorry, kicks since it's starting to get a little too cold for sandals and now that I'm a stay-at-home mom, sneakers, darn it(!), kicks are a must-have.

denim dress & OTK boots

 
{dress: Topshop (bought last year, love this, this, this and this one);
Stuart Weitzman The Lowland Boot; hat: Brixton; sunglasses: Prada}

A button front denim skirt is a big trend for fall (I have been eyeing this and this one), but I think a denim dress is a must-have, always, and much easier because it's one piece.  There are so many ways to style one.  You can wear it on its own and style it with basically any type of shoe or boot... sneakers, ankle boots...  My personal favourite for fall is the over-the-knee boot ('OTK'), with or without OTK socks.  When it gets cooler, I'll be pairing this dress with a long-sleeved tee underneath (most likely striped) (tip: roll up the sleeves if it's a long-sleeved dress) or plaid shirt and/or a cardigan, a pullover so that the dress looks like a skirt, tights and/or a jacket...
Stay tuned!

{Image via Instagram}

Ok, so it was in the high 20s the past couple of days, but I saw these beautiful leaves on the ground and desperately wanted to bring out these boots.

p.s. Our camera is currently broken so these pictures are taken with an iPhone.

victorian fall

{Free People Perfectly Victorian Dress; Madewell The Jean Vest in Cora Wash;

Brixton Dalila Hat in Sand; shoes: Matiko; sunglasses: Prada}

I last styled this dress very simply by pairing it with some platform sandals (see here).  The dress alone is so pretty I wanted it to be the focus.  This time I wanted to add some fall touches, even though it's still fairly warm in the South.  So I paired it with the denim vest I've been living in and some fringe sandals that give that bootie vibe.  Of course I topped the outfit off with one of my go-to fall hats.  When the temp really drops, I'm excited to pair this dress with actual booties and a cardigan sweater.

sweater weather and summer romper

 

{Free People Coco Cocoon Cardigan (also here and here); 

Tularosa Harper Ruffle Romper (love this one for fall);

Urban Outfitters Felt Slouch Fedora; Schutz Erlina Sandal (also in black here}

Cocoon sweater for this sweater weather but still wearing a summer romper kind of weather.

Happy Halloween! (For someone who loves dressing up, Halloween isn't really my thing.)

-Mx

falling for . . . pink

{Free People Softly Vee Sweater}

{Ganni Uganda Dress}

{FP Collection Belmont Leather Clog}

{ZARA Blouse with Frill Detail}

{STYLESTALKER Immortals Zipper Cardi}

{Free People Beatnik Tunic}

{Rebecca Minkoff Micro Avery Tote}

{Free People Split Turtleneck Pullover}

{ZARA Skinny Trousers with Zipped Hem}

{GAP Wool Wrap Coat}

{Free People Keep Me Cozy Fringe Cowl}

As I mentioned yesterday, pink is my favourite colour but especially for fall and winter.  A pop of pink brightens my mood when I'm dressing for chilly weather.  I love pink paired with white, grey, black and red.  I'm normally drawn to bright pink, but this season I'm loving softer tones.  My favourite for fall is ballet pink and wine tones.  I also love a pink lip in the winter.  A bright pink is fun, but my absolute favourite is Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick in 'Pretty Social'.

on Wednesdays we wear pink

{Paige Denim Edgemont Ultra Skinny (in coated black, similar here, other colours here);

Free People Elsa Blouse; Brixton Dalila Hat in Sand; 

sandals: MICHAEL Michael Kors (similar here); sunglasses: Prada}

I'm loving pinks and nudes for fall.  Pink is my favourite colour any season, but I especially love wearing it, along with bright colours, when the temp drops.  I lived in a pink coat last year.  It really helped change my mood when I was about to brave the cold.  Constantly wearing black and grey can be depressing.  Check back tomorrow, I'll be sharing my pink picks for fall!

all white everything

{Free People Ribbed Knit Boyfriend Sweater; J Brand High Rise Maria Skinny in Blanc; 

Brixton Dalila Hat in Sand; shoes: Matiko}

It's still hot here in SC, but dreaming of white on white for when the temp drops. 

Hope everyone is having a great Sunday! 

-Mx