Create28 Fall ~ Skirts in the Fall

I didn't used to be a huge skirt girl..and especially not a skirt-in-the-fall girl!! I'm not exactly sure what changed my mind, but I now find myself gravitating to the skirt and tights and skirt and boots look!

For the first look, I took an outfit I wore for the Work  Wear Challenge HERE. The basic formula was patterned skirt + chambray. I swapped in a long sleeve chambray, added tights, a cozy scarf and boots and voila! Instant fall outfit!!

And let me just point out that these boots from SEARS of ALLLLL places are soooo comfy and definitely the Tom's boots "Look for Less!" I HIGHLY recco these boots--they come in taupe too!

Skirt: Loft via ThredUp (see printed skirt options below!)
Long Sleeve Chambray:(similar, similar)
Black Ankle Boots: Sears (exact in black or tan, Toms)
Fringe Scarf: similar

For the next outfit, I was inspired by fall colors--brown and orange. Doesn't that just scream falling leaves to you???! Since it's still warm here, instead of tights I just did tall boots and bare legs. Later in the fall dark brown tights will be added :)

Skirt: Loft via ThredUp (see printed skirt options below!)
Coral Tee: Nordstrom/Stem (exact, in orange fiesta)
Cardigan: Express (exact)
Boots: Frye (exact)

I tend to buy "fall skirts" that I know will coordinate with either black boots or tall brown/cognac boots. Another option is a solid, fall-colored skirt with a patterned top or scarf. How adorable is this look...
 

Here are some of my favorite skirts for fall ~ (click on any of them for more info!)

Do you wear skirts in the fall?? Do you have a favorite fall skirt in your closet?  Join me tomorrow to see Carrie's "bad girl" moto look!!! :)

Join us all this month for Create28 Fall Looks! Link up your looks on Monday or use the hasgtag #Create28FallLooks! 

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Work Wear Challenge ~ Week 1 Favorites

The Work Wear Challenge with started last week and it's been a blast playing along with the girls from the Challenge!! Although I only work 2 days I week, I sometimes run out of business casual ideas to wear to work (I work at a K-8 school). The Work Wear Challenge has given me so many great ideas and the best part of it was, I had 90% of the items already in my closet! If I didn't, I made little adaptations here and there.

Here are my Top 3 outfits from last week ~

1. Black Pants + Polka Dot (or printed) Top + Cardigan + Leopard Heels/Flats ~ I had been looking for a cute polka dot top for awhile and this is one the few items I purchased for the Challenge. I ended up buying it via Poshmark and I love it and will be wearing it again and again!

Black Jeans: Express (exact, similar)
Polka Dot Top: via Poshmark (similar, option)
Cardigan: Old Navy (similar, similar)
Leopard Heels: Payless (similar, flats)

2. Printed Skirt + Chambray/Oxford Top + Pearls ~ I LOVED this combo! I wore it to work and got so many compliments. The pearls dress it up just enough, but then paired with sandals, it wasn't too dressy to look out of place at work. The original outfit called for colored heels (red would be awesome!) which I don't own, but I think the sandals were perfect for my work place. BTW-I purchased this skirt from thredUP (you know how much I love them)! Here's the link to get $20 off your first order: $20 OFF!
 

Printed Skirt: thredUP (option, option)
Chambray Tank: H&M (similar, long sleeve blouse)
Pearls:(similar, similar)
Sandals: Target-Sold Out (option, option)

3. Colored Pants + White Top + Neutral Heels/Flats ~ The original outfit showed a long sleeved white blouse but since temps were in the 90s here last week, I opted for my trusty sleeveless Portofino top. If this isn't acceptable in your work place you could easily throw a black blazer or neutral cardi over the top. Or you could do a long sleeve white blouse and colored slacks (vs. my casual chinos)--just adapt it to your workplace!! I added a leopard belt for fun :)

Chinos: J Crew Factory - exact color sold out (same style)
White Portofino: Express (exact)
Nude Heels: Payless (exact, similar)
Leopard Belt: Target (exact, similar)

Hope this gives you a few ideas for work! Remember, just use the outfit formula and adapt it to your workplace. For instance, I did black jeans because I work in a casual environment, but you can easily just swap them for black slacks/pixie pants, etc if your workplace is more dressy.  I'll be recapping 3 more of my favorite Work Wear outfits next Wednesday! Enjoy the rest of your week! XO



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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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Create28 ~ Summer Skirts

I LOVE skirts. But for some reason, skirts don't typically end up in my closet. I confessed in this post that I had never owned a pencil skirt before!!! Because my lifestyle is so casual (3 young kids), I think I tend to shy away from skirts because I feel like they are "too dressy." However, last year I purchased this cargo-type skirt at Loft and I really love it! It totally fits my casual lifestyle and is a great alternative to shorts in the spring and summer.

I can just throw on this skirt with a  casual tee and sandals and I am just as comfortable in it as I would be in shorts or jeans. Plus, it has pockets so that's always a HUGE plus!! If you're looking for a casual skirt, here are some great options:

Once in awhile though, I am glad I have my pencil skirt for more dressy occasions. But you know me, I can never go toooooo dressy! In this post, I dressed down my pencil skirt with a denim vest  and casual wedges ~

Here I dressed down the same skirt with a simple graphic tee....but I did add heels and bling, though...FANCY, right??!!!

Skirt: c/o Shabby Apple (exact)
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I absolutely love this skirt from Shabby Apple! Their quality is top notch and they have the most ADORABLE skirts and dresses! You can see all of my Shabby Apple faves in this post.

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The more I try skirts, the more I warm up to them. Are you a "skirt person??" What are your favorite types of skirts? Here is more summer skirt inspiration!

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