Fall Wish List

Now that it's September, I've officially started to transition into Fall and per usual, the coming of a new season brings a need to add new pieces to the wardrobe and I've got my eye on quite a few! 

Along with leopard, leather and sweaters, you'll also find a few goodies on this list- like an amazing dupe of the Zara scarf everyone went crazy for last year (you can bet that baby is already in my closet waiting for cooler days)!

This Texas heat doesn't exactly allow for an overnight transition, so over the past few weeks I've been making progress on this list by picking up one or two things at a time and easing them into my wardrobe. That being said, some of these items have already made their way into my closet, while others are still just a dream in my online shopping cart ;)

Oversized Sweater | Leopard Blouse | Shirttail Sweater | Field Jacket | Excursion Vest | Cardigan

 

 

 

Navy Dress | Plaid Dress | Drop Waist Dress | Faux Leather Skirt | Metallic Skirt 

 

 

Leopard Lace-up Pump | Tory Burch Boot | Leopard Slip-on | Ankle Boot | Lace-up Pump | Lauren Pump
 

 

Skylar Earrings | Bauble Bar Chain Bib |  Alexandra Earrings | Quilted Crossbody | Tory Burch Robinson Tote | Tartan Scarf (ebay version here) | Saturday Satchel | Tassel Scarf

 

 Making this list and slowly putting a dent in it has me REALLY looking forward to some cooler weather (so I can actually put them to use!) but until then, I'll continue my slow, Texas transition with things like darker colored rompers and extremely light sweaters.

I hope September is going well for y'all so far! Although mine got off to a rocky start, days like today remind me to be thankful- things can always be worse. Please take a second of your day to remember those who lost their lives thirteen years ago in the 9/11 tragedies and pray for their families. It's also a great time to think of all of those who are serving in our military due to this event and the sacrifices they've made to protect us.

As always, thank you so much for reading!

 

 

 

 

Spring Shoe Picks

As we move further into Spring and the weather gets consistently warmer,
we transition out of our boots and into more colorful, strappy and open-toed shoe options.

Naturally, I've been eying a few styles that I'm looking to add to my collection this Spring, but there are also a few pairs I already own that are going to get tons of use this season.

Here are a few of my essential Spring shoes by style:

1. Stacked heel, peep-toe Bootie/Sandal:

Steve Madden 'Nonstp' Bootie // Honorable Mention: here

Peep toed booties are the perfect Spring transition shoe. The cognac leather color and design give these Steve Madden booties a classic, sophisticated look- and the stacked heel means added stability and comfort- Hello, perfect work heel.

2. Dressy Sandal:

Jack Rogers // HM: here

A classic sandal you'll wear all Spring and Summer.

3. Two-Piece Flats:

Sam & Libby 'Heidi' Flat // HM: here

 These Target flats are impossibly practical and stylish. Perfect for work and casual wear.

These are my go-to flats right now!

4. Fun, Casual Shoe:

Kate Spade for Keds 'NY Pointe' // HM: here

 -Keds: are the perfect casual tennies. They're great when comfort is a top priority but regular tennis-shoes aren't an option- like casual Fridays or in a classroom. They also come in a million styles. Ps- The Target version of Keds are on sale for just $12 this week! (here)

 - Jelly flats: Comfortable and stylish. I wasn't in to the 'jelly' shoe trend at first because they reminded me of baby's shoes (who knows) but my bow jelly flats are becoming a favorite. They're size and shape also make them great for traveling!

5. Understated Wedge:

Steve Madden 'Neliee' Wedge // HM: here

A simple, understated wedge is perfect for Spring.

What shoes are you dying to get into this season?

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I hope y'all had a great weekend! Mine looked a little bit like this:

So, no complaints here ;)

My next outfit post will be coming soon! In the meantime stay tuned to Instagram for new purchases and daily outfit details! 

Thanks for reading! 

Spring Trends & Must Haves

It's day two of Cook-off and Go Texan day here in Houston...
 you know what that means- it's almost rodeo time!

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has always and will probably always be one of my most favorite things. Ever. I've been going since I was young, interned there in college, have seen countless performances there over the years, and need I even mention rodeo food?! I could go on about it for days but I won't because today we're talking about Spring.

We're less than one month away from the first official day of Spring. Heck. Yes.

Among of the craziness of throwing a bachelorette bash in Lake Charles last weekend and getting ready for some of my other upcoming events, I've already started doing some Spring shopping (BIG surprise) and adding pops of mint and pastels to my wardrobe. 

To ease into the warmer weather and Spring, I thought I'd share some of the trends that I am most looking forward to this season- both new and old. 

  

Tortoise: Tortoise accessories. Everywhere.

Metallic: Metallics were a HUGE staple in so many of the new designer lines during NY Fashion Week. I've already found a few metallic accessories that I'm craving (see below).

Scallops: There's just something so dainty & light about a scalloped hem.

Florals: A classic Spring print.

Colors: That bright pink? Come on now. Obsessed. The others are a given- Whether it's skinnies, peplums or A-line skirts- you can't go wrong with Lilac, Mint or a light Coral. 

Based on that list, here's a few Spring items I've got my eyes on:

Spring Must Haves by searlesml featuring:

 It took a lot of willpower to refrain from adding stripes, navy and neon (the dress above is a paler yellow in person) to this list but I'll try to save those for Summer!

I was going to apologize for the J. Crew overload on this list but I'm not really sorry ;). Most of the J. Crew items pictured are actually from the factory store, so everything is very reasonable priced when bought during a sale. So with that I'll say: I NEVER pay full price for anything at J. Crew or J. Crew Factory. EVER. They almost alllways have a sale going on, so if you see something you like that's full price- just wait a few days. Make sure you join their e-mail list to get updates on when the sales are!

I have a few outfit posts planned in the upcoming weeks, but I also have some other ideas of posts that may be coming your way, including- a look inside my obnoxious jewelry collection filled with dupes, and a list of the best websites and stores to be subscribed to. [Both of which are two of my biggest money saving secrets]

Pleassse let me know if you have any post ideas or things you'd like to see on here!

 Life updates:

The bachelorette weekend was a huge success.

The verdict on L'Auberge in Lake Charles: ...Can I go back now?

Next up on my busy weekend list: The Woodlands Half Marathon.

Also: Today is Hudson's adoption anniversary!

 I can't believe it's already been a year with my sweet boy.

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Happy Cook-off! 

See y'all next week