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.

Finally!

I wrote a while back about wanting to find a sweater dress. To say that I have been on the hunt for one is an understatement. Every store I went into, if it had something close, I was trying it on. Finally, the other day in H&M…

I FOUND IT!



A sweater dress that is comfy, cute and just the right color. I wore it a few days ago with some gray tights and I have to say…I felt sexy. Just the right weight and with enough room to be comfortable. The last sweater dress I bought either shrunk or was never the right looseness when I first bought it, but I still suffered through wearing it because…it was a pain in the ass to keep trying to find another one.

It’s not quite a black color…more like navy or a dark blue. Still cute for the winter though and versatile enough to go with some boots or flats.

Now…to see if it comes in other colors.

Fall wish list

Fall wish list:

With fall fast approaching, my mind turns as it always does, to the cooler weather and what I’m going to wear. Never one to really follow the trends, I like to gravitate to the classics. Those pieces that you know you can put away for the season and when you pull them out, they will still be as fresh as they were when you put them away. This year, I’ve got my eyes for a few things that always seem to escape my grasp

Cute heeled boots. I tend to buy lots of flats in boots, but this year, I’m making a promise to myself. I will buy some boots that are well heeled and I WILL wear the hell out of them.

Sweaters. Having lost a lot of weight, I still have a hard time regulating my body temp. I am perpetually cold and there will always be a sweater in my car or bag. That’s just how it works.

Gloves. Gotta have gloves like I have purses and shoes. Something to match my every mood.

Tights. Did I just hear a gasp? There is nothing wrong with a grown woman wearing tights. There is a problem when you try to turn them into pants, but that is a rant I shall save for another time. Some nice tights with a cute tunic, or a sweater dress or a chunky skirt…gold my friend. Gold.

Sweater dress. I have one and I want another one…or two. Isn’t the red one so sexy!

 

I think I’d like some biker boots. Some call them moto boots, but the idea is the same. I know, I just said I buy too many flat boots, but I’ve been seeing these a lot and they will probably be around a while, so this is a bandwagon I’m not afraid to jump on. They would look good with some patterned jeans…right?

What are you lovely ladies looking for this fall season? Do share!