I recently uploaded a toddler haul on my YouTube channel. head over and see what I picked up for the fall and back to school season.

https://youtu.be/u2cPfB1trjk 

Favorite Season

If you can’t tell by the picture…I am a fall baby. Not that I was born in the fall, but it does have my heart. There is something about the crisp chill in the air and the leaves turning colors that just makes me happy. Every fall, when I pull out the tub of winter clothes and put away summer, it just feels as if a fresh start is happening. 

All of a sudden, it’s appropriate to drink hots things again and to eat hearty soups. 

Baking becomes a thing again and cranking up the oven to cook food is no longer a chore.  

The sound of leaves crunching under your feet and the hush that seems to fall over the city as night falls because it’s too cold to hang out for long. All of this just fills me with a sense of calm that is hard to describe.

I love that fall signals all the coming holidays. For me, this means family and cards and pictures of relatives you don’t get to see as often as you like. The Nightmare before Christmas starts to run on a constant basis (this is my HIGHLIGHT). Pulling out cardigans and gloves and snow boots just makes me giddy.

Pumpkin pie is everywhere and I happily partake in eating it. In my house, I'm the only one so this just means more for me.

Tell me…what is your favorite season and why?

Fall Update

I must admit…I think that Fall/Autumn is my favorite season. Spring is a close second, but fall just…does something to my soul. Summer is great and all and while I don’t really mind the heat, it’s just not where my heart lies. Every time the temperature drops and the leaves start to crunch I just feel a piece of me come back to life. The chill in the air, the hot drinks that now make sense, the anticipation of all the upcoming holidays…I love it. And then, there is the number one reason, the reason of all reasons.

I love to shop and Autumn means an autumn wardrobe update. Now that the seasons are officially changing, I find that my wardrobe is looking…a bit forlorn. It comes with the territory of having a child, working and going to school full-time. Now, we all have our old faithful items that last from season to season, but usually they need a little injection of new – some key pieces to drag our little old Fall wardrobes from years gone by into the new season. It’s time for an update, not an overhaul…at least not yet. And so, I’ve scrolled through some of my favorite stores to bring you my picks to make your transition style an Autumnal walk in the park.

1. An oversized cardigan

This is the perfect piece to throw on as you rush out the door, or to just cuddle up in while sitting on the couch with fuzzy socks on watching a holiday movie. 

2. An off the shoulder sweater dress

I have to admit, I have always wanted one of these dresses. One for every season. This color is a beautiful autumn red shade and I need this in my closet...ASAP

3. Sweater Dress

This piece in particular would look so good with over the knee boots. Or some tights with cute little velvet flats.

4. A sexy back sweater

I know...this may seem impractical in cold weather, but it would be so amazing on a date night or a late night cocktail party with the fire blazing in the background. 

5. Off the shoulder sweater

I love the look of shoulders exposed and open, with a long necklace accentuating the collarbone. Maybe some long earrings. A cute little tote bag.

 

 6. Over the knee boots

Who does not love a good over the knee boot? I always salivate over this look every year and I promised myself that this year...I was going to invest.

All eyes on me

All eyes on me by stylishafter30 featuring a smashbox lipstick

Jeffrey Dodd dolman sleeve dress
modaoperandi.com

Giuseppe Zanotti black high heel shoes
orchardmile.com

Cult Gaia lucite handbag
$410 - luisaviaroma.com

Lana earring jewelry
neimanmarcus.com

Smashbox lipstick
macys.com

Not so basic

Not so basic by stylishafter30 featuring bow necklaces

Cinq à Sept high waisted shorts
neimanmarcus.com

Bow necklace
hm.com

Pregnancy Update: Week 23/24

I just uploaded the latest pregnancy update on my YouTube channel. I'm hoping to get a few blog post up as well about everything that is going as well getting my home and life ready for this new baby. Not to mention some fashion posts as well...and some makeup stuff...and other things. *lol* Enjooy the video and don't forget to share!

Building a special occasion wardrobe

Today was a short video, but no less important. We discussed how to put to together a versatile and functioning wardrobe that will take put on the right track when it comes to dressing for special occasions.










Even if you only go to one special event a year, that is not reason to be scrambling at the last minute to find something to wear. Even a very classic black dress can de dressed up to go any cocktail event. And of course, if you have more events to attend, this list can help you build up your wardrobe.




I hope you enjoyed the video and don’t forget to leave me comments on what you liked and what you thought I could have added.




Have a good day!




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