Fall Challenge Favorites + LINK UP

Happy Monday!! You know what that means--it's link up day with my blogging besties Carrie and Whitney! We all participated in the GYPO Fall Style Challenge and today we are recapping a couple of our favorite outfit formulas.

I have to admit, I didn't follow this challenge quite as closely as the others. Mainly because we had a crazy Indian summer here in Northern California and for much of the challenge, the thought of wearing anything but shorts and a tank top made me sweat :)

But I loved so many of the outfits and I'm glad I can finally start to wear them!! That is what is so great about these style challenges--even if you can't wear the outfits on EXACTLY the day the Challenge is going on, you can save them! I pin the outfits up in my closet so whenever I am in that "I have nothing to wear!!" rut, I just glance at the outfits and suddenly get a bunch of ideas! It's awesome!

Back to the Fall Challenge... here are my top 3 outfits ~

Outfit Formula 1: Long Neutral Caridgan + Chambray + Black Jeans + Scarf + Cognac Boots
Super simple, casual and laid back. My style :) I am getting lots of use from this cardigan from Express. I find myself throwing it on ALL THE TIME!

Black Jeans: Loft (similar)
Chambray: similar
Sweater: Express (exact)
Scarf: Nordstrom (exact)
Boots: similar, similar
Earrings: exact

Outfit Formula 2: Olive Jeans + Orange Sweater + Leopard Flats + Long Necklace
Again, my faves center around super simple "everyday" outfits (which is mostly EVERY outfit in these challenges!!). I do have olive chinos that I wear to death, so instead I subbed my camo jeans. Camo, leopard...how's that for pattern mixing??!

Orange Sweater: Loft Outlet (similar)
Camo Jeans: Loft (similar)
Leopard Flats: Payless (similar, similar)
Necklace:  Stella & Dot (exact, in gold)

Outfit Formula 3: Plaid Dress + Ankle Boots
I featured this outfit during Create28, and it's still one of my faves.  It's getting too chilly to wear bare legs now, so I throw on some leggings or tights and wear my tall boots. It's the perfect work outfit for me!

Plaid Dress: Target (exact)
Ankle Boots: Similar


All of these outfit formulas from the Challenges are simple, yet classy and put together. I think that pretty much sums up my style :)

Have you done a GYPO Style Challenge yet? What are you waiting for?!! The Winter Challenge opens THIS FRIDAY 11/20 and you are not going to want to miss it!!!

Here is what's new and exciting this year ~

1. There will be "Dress it Up and Dress it Down" options for every outfit on this challenge.

2. One of the bonuses will be three outfits perfect for holiday parties (last year I wore one of the holiday party outfits and got so many compliments)!

3. There will be two surprise outfits!

4. The outfit total is 26 for this challenge. 

5. Several pieces from past challenges will be re used. 

Read all about the Style Challenges HERE. Then come back on Friday to sign up!! (don't worry, I'll remind you!) 


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

Hosted by ~

Carrie/A Lovely Little Wardrobe ~ Bloglovin/Facebook/Instagram

Whitney/Whitney à La Mode ~ Bloglovin/Instagram

Casey/A Little Bit of Cheer ~ Bloglovin/Facebook/Instagram

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 Karen from Lady in Violet! I just LOVE her long, cozy cardigan paired with those ankle boots! Makes me just want to curl up by the fire!! Perfect Thanksgiving outfit :) 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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The Fall Challenge & Interview with Alison!

Are you guys ready??! The Fall Style Challenge with Alison from Get Your Pretty On is HERE!! Registration opens TODAY! I am SO excited because Fall is my absolute favorite season to dress for. I participated in the Fall Challenge last year and loved it--I am even more excited this year because I get to blog about it!

Today, Alison let me ask her any questions I wanted to about the Challenge, Fall Fashion or anything else I wanted to ask! How fun is that??!! I centered my questions around fall fashion and her style challenges. I hope you enjoy! My questions/comments are in bold :)

1. What do you think will be the biggest WEARABLE fall trends?

Ankle booties are going to be big again this fall. A great pair in a cognac color will be a closet staple. Plaid is also back for another round. If you don't want to risk looking like a lumberjack, try a plaid accessory like a scarf or belt or even a cute pair of plaid shoes. 

Here some of my fun picks based on her recommendations ~

COGNAC ANKLE BOOTS (click on any image for more info)

(the top right ones come in Cognac as well, but they are showing up as black!)

MAD FOR PLAID (click on any image for more info)

2. What are your personal Top 5 favorite fall items (clothing, shoes, accessories)?

Riding boots, scarves, cardigans, anything plaid and quilted vests. 

I could not agree more, Alison! Here are some of my current faves ~ (click on any image for more info)

3. What are the fall color trends that you're loving?

I'm loving marsala, the Pantone color of the year and have seen it on everything from shoes to home decor this fall. I'm always partial to jewel tones in the fall and winter too.

You had me at Marsala! LOVE these outfits with "marsala" and jewel tones ~

4. What is your Fall go-to outfit?

A printed scarf, t-shirt, cardigan, skinny jeans and riding boots. It works for just about anything and I ALWAYS feel put together. 

SO easy, right?? These are my two of my fave "Alison Outfits" ~
 

5. What is the best advice you could give someone looking to get out of their yoga pants or "I have nothing to wear" rut?

Start in your closet. Use resources like Pinterest to find new ways to wear some of your basic pieces. Then add in inexpensive items like printed scarves and accessories to dress them up and make them feel special. Have some go-to outfit formulas that help you get dressed on a daily basis. Once you have the right pieces in place, it's just as easy to put together a cute outfit as it is to throw on your yoga pants.

5. Can you show us 1 or 2 of your favorite or most worn items of clothing and tell us why you love them?

In the fall and winter, I wear riding boots with skinny jeans as much as humanly possible! Here's one of my favorite ways to pair up this combo.

http://getyourprettyon.com/olive-black-leopard-and-stripes/

This is also one of my all time fave "Alison" outfits and I have copied it to a T! 

6. Who should participate in the Fall Style Challenge?

Everyone! No, just kidding. Honestly the challenge works best for women who feel that they're stuck in a clothing rut and are ready to try something new to get out of it. You have to be willing to allow someone (me!) to help take the guesswork out of style for you. You need a strong desire to have some go-to outfits in your closet, not just pieces that don't work together. You need to be open to modifying the outfits to suit your tastes and comfort level. You must be willing to get out of your comfort zone.

I hope this gets you girls excited about the Fall Challenge!!! When you are ready, sign up HERE and join me in all the fun! And this is BIG and new this year -- you will get the shopping list immediately after sign up! No more waiting! You can start shopping and looking for these pieces in your closet right away!! So whatcha waitin' for, girls??! :)

And speaking of Fall......this is coming.....more details soon! SO EXCITED! :)

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Coming Soon...the Fall Challenge!!!

 Are you guys ready for Fall?? I'm not, but I'm sure I will be in the mood once I sign up for the Fall Style Challenge with Alison at Get Your Pretty On! Registration opens THIS FRIDAY!!!

This Friday on the blog, I will also be featuring a personal interview with Alison! I got to ask her all of our pressing questions about trends for fall and her style challenges--so stay tuned for that and get ready to sign up on Friday with me!

If you have never done a Style Challenge with Alison, read all about it HERE. You can also read my  Spring Challenge recap HERE and my Summer Recap HERE.

And here is a peek at one of my favorite fall outfit combos from last years challenge :)

 Hope you come back this Friday and join in the fun!!!


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