Blue...

I have been enjoying the perfectly luke warm weekends we have been having in Texas.  Its been a bit too warm to wear all my winter boots however because I'm inpatient I decided to throw these on with one of my favorite pairs of cut off shorts.  These boots are pretty much a statement on their own so a white tee and my favorite navy fleece were the perfect compliments.

Style Tip:  It doesn't have to be 30 below for you to wear your favorite winter pieces.  Boots are one of those items that are easy to wear during those transitioning to winter days.  Pairing them with your favorite shorts or cute little dress is a great way to start to incorporate them into your fall wardrobe.

Fossil Tee, Forever Shorts, J Crew Fleece, Marc Jacobs Bag similar here, Nordstrom Bracelet, Michele Watch, Earrings from Jazz Fest in Chicago, Anthropologie Belt ( I love this thing), Cobra Society Boots c/o if you live in Dallas pick up a pair at Stanley Korshak or similar online here

Unpublished.....

I had a completely different outfit in mind for today's post but the sun is starting to set earlier and the result of the pictures was no bueno.  So I looked on my trusty memory card and found these pictures from my trip to Chicago last month that I never posted.  I found this dress at Urban Outfitters after spotting it on Instagram.  Its such a great easy maxi that you can just throw on and wear to just about any summer event.  Its now tucked away but I'm sure will return for many a bbq and night out when summer returns.

Urban Outfitters Dress, Michele Bag, Matt Bernson Sandals, Forever Earrings, Michele Watch

Dress My Nest: Hello CHANEL!!

Apparently I'm on a roll with revisiting my home decor.  I guess its mostly because its not really sale season so I have been able to focus on getting some much needed items to add to my place.  I found this great piece of art on Gilt about a month ago and it was finally delivered.  I love the juxtaposition between the graffiti and the high end connotation of the Chanel C's. I can't wait to get my navy curtains that my mom owes me they will really pop this art.

Thank Goodness....

For those days when your photographer is not available.  Thanks goodness for the great lighting and large mirrors in the fitting rooms at Anthropologie and my trusty old iPhone. Took these quick snaps today while doing some Monday shopping.

Style Tip:  Love stripes?  Try looking for styles that are done in a unique way.  I love the way these are cut and sewn on the bias and offer a fun new look.

J Crew Top, J Brand Jeans, Pelle Moda Heels (old), J Crew Necklace, Fossil Belt and Bag, MK Bracelet, Michele Watch

Two Tone....

These pants are like leggings on steroids, they hug the few curves that I have in all the right places and are so comfortable.  I wouldn't usually think to combine navy and black but the combo absolutely works for this style. Since I wanted to keep the focus on the pants I wanted to kept the rest of the outfit pretty simple with a white blouse and my go to statement necklace.  I couldn't help but top it all off my my favorite leopard heels.

Style Tip: Want to give the illusion of a slimmer silhouette?  Try a color blocked or sometimes called paneled style.  This is best executed when there are only 2 colors that are combined on the vertical, like the pants that I am wearing.  There are also a few dress options that are great, like this one.

Cabe Pants c/o available at Tootsies, Equipment blouse here, Pelle Moda Heels, MK Bracelet, Michele Watch, Pam Hiran Necklace

What I Want Now....

These fantastic Isabel Marant boots!!!  The mix of suede, cord fabric, and leather makes for one interesting boot.

If you love them get a pair, here.

Dress My Nest: My Newest Additions.....

It seems like forever since I have done or purchased anything new for my home.  When I purchased it one of the main requirements was to have a large closet.  Well, what I thought was going to be a ton of room quickly turned into not having enough space to store everything like I would like to.  I have been looking for a way to organize some of my handbags and shoes that are pretty much thrown in the corner of my closet, so when I found the below cabinet via Craigslist I was beyond excited.  I had grand plans of refurbishing it but the more I look at it, the more I enjoy it just the way it is.  The only thing I will probably do is update the hardware.  I also found the below gold shell at Goodwill for a whooping 6 bucks which has a new home on my dresser as a jewelry holder.