Create28 Fall ~ Favorite Go-To Fall Look

Can we believe it's OCTOBER??! October, people! Fall, leaves, Halloween, Christmas!! Yes, I did happen to see CHRISTMAS decorations at Costco on September 26th, FYI. #stoptheinsanity But October also means Create28 Fall Looks!! Woo hoo!! Today is Day 1, so sit back and let's enjoy 28 Days of Fall Fashion from Carrie, Whitney and me! Feel free to join us! Link up your looks every Monday or use the hashtag #Create28FallLooks on social media! We can't wait to see your fall outfits!!

Today let's talk about our go-to Fall outfit. For me it's ~ Jean, boots, plaid, scarf. Repeat.

Repeat after me: Jeans, boots, plaid, scarf. It's doesn't get much simpler than that for Fall Fashion does it??! This is my absolute favorite go-to fall outfit. I mix and match my plaid and my scarves, and always wear my favorite jeans and tall boots. I could wear this outfit every single day! If it's ain't broke...

I picked up this plaid shirt from Express over Labor Day and it is quickly becoming one of my favorites. It's SO soft, lightweight and relaxed. The added bonus is that it's long enough to wear with leggings with full back and frontal coverage! #winning

Jeans: Wit and Wisdom/Nordstrom (exact)
Plaid: Express (exact, cute option, cute option)
Scarf: similar, option
Boots: Frye/Nordstrom (exact, similar)
Necklace: Stella & Dot (exact)

As if jeans, boots, plaid, scarf weren't enough for me, throw in a vest and boom--you have all five of my Fall Faves in one outfit!

Jeans: Wit and Wisdom/Nordstrom (exact)
Gingham Shirt: Target (similar, similar)
Vest: via Jane.com (similar)
Boots: Frye/Nordstrom (exact, similar)
Leopard Scarf: H&M (similar, similar)

I love kicking off Fall with my favorite pieces! Let's hear what your Fall go-to outfit is!! Don't forget to stop by and check out Carrie and Whitney's go-to looks!! :)

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Mom Style Files ~ Volume 4

Hey pretties! I haven't done a Mom Style Files post on awhile, so it's about time! . If you are new to this blog, I try to do a Mom Style Files once a month. The goal of my "wardrobe" posts are always to give approachable, wearable outfits/styling ideas for busy gals (moms in particular, but anyone else too!!) As I've mentioned before, I don't show any outfits the blog that I haven't worn (or would wear) "in real life."

Below are some of the outfits I wore "in real life" this month--running around doing errands, chasing after kids, days at the park and my twice a week teaching job. You can read past Mom Style Files posts here:

Mom Style Files ~ Volume 1
Mom Style Files ~ Volume 2
Mom Style Files ~ Volume 3

I want to get back to doing both full body and top-down outfit photos for Mom Style Files, but this month, all I have is top down--sorry! If you follow me on Instagram, you have seen many of thee outfits already!! Follow me on Instagram HERE.

This month it was warm so it was all about shorts, top, sandals, repeat :)

Outfit 1: This is my favorite Barcelona cami!! It's sold out, but I linked another adorable one below!

Top: Express (cute option., cute option)
Shorts: Loft (similar)
Sandals: Target (exact)
Necklace: Similar, Similar

Outfit 2: I wasn't sure about red Converse (i love my gray ones!), so I saw this cheaper version on sale for about $12 at Target, so I bought them to give them a test run to see if it's worth the Converse investment. So far, so good! :)

Top: Target (similar, similar)
Shorts: J. Crew Factory (exact)
Shoes: Target (exact)

Outfit 3: I love cobalt blue and pink together!

Top: Express (exact)
Shorts: Express- sold out (similar, similar)
Sandals: Target (exact)
Necklace: Charming Charlie (similar)

Outfit 4: I was feeling very summery today!

Top: Express (exact in True White)
Shorts: J Crew Factory -sold out (option, option)
Sandals: Target (exact)
Necklace:Charming Charlie - sold out (cute option)

Outfit 5: This Target chambray top is one of my favorites! It's sooo soft! And of course, my floral shorts on repeat!

Top: Target - sold out :(option, very similar)
Shorts: Old Navy- sold out (option, option)
Sandals: Similar, Similar
Purse:Charming Charlie (similar)

Outfit 6: I LOVE this new necklace from Stella and Dot! You can take off the blue beads and just wear it with the gold layers. It's so cute, casual and versatile! It definitely spiced up my denim shorts and white tee!

Top: Target - LOVE the Mossimo Boyfriend Tees (exact)
Shorts: J. Crew Factory (exact)
Sandals: Similar, Similar
Necklace: Stella & Dot (exact)

Outfit 7: And here's the necklace again! I wore this outfit to a school meeting, so slightly more dressed up than usual :)

Top: Stem/Nordstrom (exact)
Skirt:J Crew Factory (solid option, cute option)
Sandals: Target (exact)
Necklace: Stella & Dot (exact)

Outfit 8: For some reason, I am loving black and white right now! It's just simple and classic.

Top: Target - Mossimo Boyfriend Tee, can't find it online (in solid colors)
Shorts: Expres- sold out (similar, similar)
Sandals: Target (exact)
Necklace: via Jane  (similar, similar)

Outfit 9:  Like I said, shorts, sandals, repeat :)

Top: Express (exact in True White)
Shorts: J. Crew-sold out (similar)
Sandals: Similar, Similar
Necklace: Target (option)

Outfit 10: I picked up this floral top at Target last fall and I am finding I can wear it spring, summer and fall! Last fall I wore it with burgundy jeans and black jeans. I've also worn it with short and this gray skirt. Super versatile!

Top: Target-sold out (cute option, LOVE this)
Skirt: Loft (option, option)
Sandals: Similar, Similar
Necklace: Target (option)

That's a wrap, girls!!!


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Ways to Wear ~ Mint & Navy

I love doing Ways to Wear posts when I show how to wear different colors or pieces in your wardrobe multiple ways. This Wednesday, in Part 3 of Building a Wardrobe You Love, I'll be talking about buying pieces that are versatile and can be worn multiple ways. Having versatile pieces is so important when building your wardrobe! Just a few simple changes to the same piece of clothing can completely change the outfit! Here are some past posts where I showed multiple ways to wear one item:

Camo Pants
The Green Shirt
The Striped Dress

Today we'll talk about multiple ways to wear the Mint & Navy color combo. Remember in last week's Getting Pin-spired post, I talked about looking at Pinterest for color combos you like? Yeah, you probably don't remember, so the post is HERE :) LOL! Anyhoo--I have found some color combos on Pinterest that I never would have thought of on my own. One of my faves for Spring is mint and navy. I bought a pair of mint jeans a few years back when mint was really having it's hey day, but I still love them! When I first got them, I pretty much only wore them with white or grey, but over the last few years, I've found so many other colors that look great with "mint!"

If colored jeans (mint colored, in particular) still scare the bejesus out of you, no worries. You can work mint into your wardrobe with a t-shirt, cardigan or scarf, too.

A very impotant note....all of my outfits on this blog are outfits that I would wear (or HAVE WORN) in "real life." They aren't just for the blog. I think it's important to point that out because I want you to know that I have "tested" every outfit for it's practicality! I have seen so many pics on Pinterest that are gorgeous, but that would never translate to my "real life" as a busy mom. Beautiful pictures...mine are not! But my goal is to give the everyday gal real-life, practical outfit ideas.

So with that being said....

1. Way #1 ~ With leopard! Because....why not??!! I've said camo is a neutral, but leopard is also a neutral! It goes with everything! Including mint & navy :) I kept the accessories simple and just let the subtle leopard speak for itself :)

Way #2: With navy stripes ~ Very simple, everyday outfit. The nude flats keep it casual, yet pulled together. Next time I wear this, I will definitely half-tuck my shirt. It's a little on the long side. Just sayin. #nobodysperfect

Way #3: With a scarf. ~ The navy scarf kinda tones down the bold mint jeans. I love this look--so simple. Definitely one of my go-to's I mentioned in "easy outfit formulas" --jeans, tee, scarf. Done & done!

Way #4: Mint Cardi & Gingham ~ Have I confessed my love for gingham yet?? Loooove me a little gingham! Here I just did a little bit of mint in the cardi and a pop of red in the necklace.

Links to items

Mint Jeans (similar)
Navy Polka Dot Scarf (Target)
Mint Cardi (Old Navy)
Distressed Jeans (Old Navy)
Nude Flats (similar)
Gingham Shirt (similar)
Navy Striped Tee (similar)
Leopard Heels (similar)

See you back here on Wednesday for the 3rd part of the Building a Wardrobe You Love series!! I'll share with you my list of closet basics to start your wardrobe. Read Parts 1 & 2 of the series here:

Part 1: The Two-Step Closet Purge
Part 2: Get Pin-Spired!

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Linking up with a few of my favorite blogs: Get Your Pretty On,  The Pleated Poppy, Because Shanna Said So, Jo-Lynn Shane, A Little Bit of Everything, Grace and Love, Momfessionals, Tucker Up, Happiness at Midlife, More Pieces of Me , On The Daily Express, Fizz &Frosting,
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