Pinned It, Did It + LINK UP

It's time for the monthly Pinned It, Did It! You know, the post that FORCES me to go back through my 4,000 "Fall/Winter" Pins and start recreating them! You can check out my Fall/Winter Pinterest board HERE.

It's been COLD here, people! California cold!!! We are talking like 40's in the morning! It's funny I used to live in Chicago and literally used to PRAY for 40 degree days!! Now, if it's under 60 my BONES are literally frozen. #suchawimp At any rate, this weather has just made me want leggings, leggings and more leggings--cozy and comfy! So this is the outfit I chose to recreate:

Super simple, right? Here's my version:

Tunic: Eddie Bauer (see options below)
Leggings: Nordstrom/Hue (exact)
Scarf: Gift (similar, similar)
Boots: Similar
Purse: Charming Charlie (similar, similar)

If you don't have a plaid tunic, I HIGHLY recco one for the days you just want to throw on some leggings and be super comfy--it's almost like wearing PJs! But paired with boots, you are perfectly presentable in public--all lady parts COVERED :) I picked this tunic up last fall at Eddie Bauer, but here are some great options ~ (click images for more info)

Another one of my absolute fave tunic/shirts is this plaid shirt from Express:

It's sooo  soft and just the perfect amount of "oversized" to not look sloppy. Depending on how tall you are, you may be able to wear it with leggings since it's pretty long! There are lots of different color options, too! Click HERE for the shirt.

****Before we get to the link up, I just wanted to let you know that I will be taking a little bloggy break now until the New Year. I will still have the link up live next Monday, though so definitely stop by and link up! Thank you guys so much for being a supporter of my blog this year. I feel so blessed to have "met" so  many of you through the blogging world! Wishing you a very blessed holiday season. XOXOXOXO

Time to link up! Don't forget to use the hashtag #lovelylittlealamode on social media!

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Each week we choose a favorite...check out Carrie and Whitney's blogs to see if it's you! My favorite look this week was Taylor from Pink Heels, Pink Truck.

 Vest, chambray, bling...really doesn't get much better, Taylor! I LOVE IT and will be copying this outfit soon!! Like, tomorrow :) Read her entire post HERE.

Now let's get linking! We like to keep things simple around here. Just link up your favorite posts--fashion, beauty, food, DIY, anything goes! Follow your hosts on social media, have fun and be inspired! Thanks for linking up!

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Create28 Fall ~ Tunics & Leggings

Happy Saturday, pretty girls! I'm excited today because I am co-hosting with the gorgeous Megan from The Fashionista Mama. I love Megan's style and her family is just adorable! Go check her out and link up with us below!

Today it's all about Fall Tunics. I came to know, love and APPRECIATE the tunics and leggings look last fall. I had been skeptical of leggings because they reminded me too much of yoga pants! But once I found the right pair(s) of leggings, there was no going back! From then on, it was all about my quest to find the perfect tunics..you know..ones that cover all of your lady parts...FRONT AND BACK!!!

Here are my 3 favorite ways to wear tunics in the fall ~

Look #1 ~ Casual
Pretty much as comfy and casual as it gets for fall short of sweats and a big sweater! A chambray tunic and fringe scarf are great casual pieces, but still look polished.

Leggings: Hue/Nordstrom (exact, great option)
Chambray: Target (exact, option)
Scarf: via Jane.com (almost identical)
Boots: Frye (exact, similar)

Look #2: Classic
I got this Lush tunic at the Nordstrom anniversary sale and have already worn it a handful of times. It's a great transition piece and can be worn with shorts, jeans, pants....or leggings! It's super long (especially on my 5'4" frame), so it more than covers the LPs (Lady Parts). I love cropped leggings with flats while I am waiting for the weather to cool down!

Leggings: Nordstrom Brand  (exact, similar)
Tunic: Nordstrom (exact)
Necklace: Stella & Dot (exact)
Leopard Flats (similar, similar)

Look #3: Cozy
This outfit is perfect when the temps start to drop (for good!) and you start to crave coziness and layers! I picked up this sweater tunic from Nordie's last year and wore it so much last fall and winter. I found this "blanket scarf" at Sears (of ALL places! i think i went in to get a water filter for my 'fridge and came out with a scarf!) and i like it because it's a lot less bulky than the traditional giant blanket scarves. It's still big and gives the same look, but without all the fuss.

I call my boot cuffs "California Boot Cuffs" because I don't care for super thick socks or cuffs. So I just took and thin pair of socks and cut off the toe...voila! Boot cuffs!

Leggings: Hue/Nordstrom (exact, great option)
Tunic: Nordstrom/Caslon (similar, cute option, cute option)
Scarf: Sears (similar, similar)
Boots: Frye (exact, similar)
Boot Cuffs: DIY'ed :)

I will leave you with more super cute tunics that should pass the "Covering Your Lady Parts" test :)

Click on any image for more info ~

Come back tomorrow when Carrie mixes up all sorts of fun fall colors! Then link up with us on Monday and join the Create28 fun!

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Casual Classic Wardrobe Staples ~ Fall Edition + LINK UP

It's MONDAY!!! As usual, Carrie, Whitney and I are hosting A Lovely Little à La Mode Link Up today, so if you're a blogger, please join us! The girls and I are also continuing a little mini series for the next 3 Mondays, so feel free to join in!

Monday 9/7 ~ Summer Dresses (see post HERE)
Monday 9/14 (today!) ~ A Classic Piece
Monday 9/21 ~ An Essential Bag
Monday 9/29 ~ Fall Transition

Today our mini-series focuses on a Classic Pieces. Last Spring when I first started blogging about clothes, I shared my "Mom Essentials" or what I called Casual-Classic Wardrobe Staples for Moms. Read the original post HERE. These aren't trendy or ground breaking items. They are just classic items that serve two purposes ~

1) These items rarely go out of style, so you can wear them for years to come.

2) With these items, no matter what, you will always have something to wear to look pulled together.

My Current Faves

1 ~ Great Jeans: Wit and Wisdom Skinnies, Express Mid Rise Skinnies, Express Mid Rise Baby Boot
2 ~ Striped Tee: LOFT, J.Crew Factory, Old Navy
3 ~ Scarves: Leopard Option, Floral Option, Plaid Option, Fringe Option
4 ~ Neutral Flats (don't forget leopard is a neutral!!): Lucky Brand, BCBG, Sam Edelman,
Leopard Flats, Leopard Flats
5 ~ Layering Tees: Caslon/Nordstrom, J. Crew Factory, LOFT
6 ~ Long Necklace: Express, Stella and Dot, Kendra Scott

I also shared 4 simple outfits you could wear, just with these few items above. See original post HERE ~

I thought I would update this post and show you some of my current favorite items AND add a few more Casual Classic Wardrobe Staples for Moms with items specifically for Fall. In addition to the basic items above, here are a few more classic pieces you can throw in the mix for Fall ~

My Current Faves

1. Tunic/Tunic Blouse ~ (exact above, chambray tunic, sweater tunic)
2. Plaid Shirt/Button Down ~ (exact above, plaid tunic, chambray button down, casual button down)
3. Light Sweater ~ (exact above, option, option)
4. Leggings ~ (exact above, my fave, option)
5. Vest ~ (exact above, option, option, option)
7. Riding Boots ~ (exact above, option, option)

With these items (along with the original Casual Classic Wardrobe Staples) you can put together endless amounts of casual, "everyday" outfits! Here are just three outfit formulas you can put together ~

*** Just a behind the scenes note...it was literally 100 degrees when I took these pics so please bear with the sunshine, beads of sweat and forced smiles!! LOL!

1. Jeans + Light Sweater + Scarf + Riding Boots

2. Jeans + Striped Tee + Vest + Riding Boots

3. Leggings + Tunic + Flats

...I could go on and on! There are so many ways to wear such a small number of items!

Many of us love clothes and shopping but for many women, it's overwhelming. I feel like going back to the basics and looking a simple "classic" list like this helps us focus on what we really need to build a great wardrobe.

What are your classic wardrobe staples?? Don't forget to check out the fabulous Carrie and Whitney and see what their Classic Pieces are!

Time to link up! Don't forget to use the hashtag #lovelylittlealamode on social media!

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Each week we choose a favorite...check out Carrie and Whitney's blogs to see if it's you! Here was my favorite this week: Adriele from Style Assisted! She combines 3 of my absolute favorite items--gingham, vest and Converse!! I'm in love with this casual look for Fall and I will be copying you, Adriele!!! See her original post HERE.

Now let's get linking! We like to keep things simple around here. Just link up your favorite posts--fashion, beauty, food, DIY, anything goes! Follow your hosts on social media, have fun and be inspired! Thanks for linking up!

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