Fall Flats

Right now is a tricky time for footwear. The last few weekends I have been stumped on what to wear to casual events. It's chilly in the morning but when the sun comes out it's hot in the afternoons. It feels a little too soon (and hot) to wear boots with jeans, yet too summery for sandals. Flats, flats are the answer. I have tons of flats, but never wear them. Now is the perfect time though. Here's a round up of some fun ideas for our current weather.

Madewell // Zara // Anthropologie
DSW //Chinese Laundry // Steve Madden
C Wonder // Steve Madden // Old Navy
DSW // Steve Madden // C Wonder

Leather Skirts

Brooklyn Blonde

 

Atlantic Pacific

I love leather skirts!! I have one that I don't wear nearly enough. Mine is just the standard black mini, but there are SO many great colors and styles out this fall. I can't get enough of Helena's wine colored full skirt  and all American look.  And it's from TJ Maxx too! I'm going to be scoping out my nearest TJ for that one! And as always Blair is just a badass in leopard and leather.

Here are some other skirts I really like!

 

Blue Skater from Nordstrom // Turquoise Pencil from Topshop// Burgundy Skater from ASOS // Black Zipper from H&M // Red Mini from ASOS // Pink Mini from American Apparel (several colors) // Black and White Stripe from Piperlime //Gold Pencil from Zara // Peplum from Forever 21 // Light Blue Skater from ASOS


 

Single Strap Sandals

I've been seeing a lot of single strap sandals lately and I love the trend! Here are some of my favorite colors and prints! Bonus they are all under $80!

 

Sole Society color block shoes / Jessica Simpson / Jessica Simpson shoes / Shoe Republic high heels / Zara shoes / Zara shoes

Here are some neutral options as well.

 

 

Steve Madden ankle wrap shoes / Steve Madden ankle wrap shoes / Calvin Klein cocktail shoes / Ankle wrap heels / Zara leather heels / Zara leather heels

Things that I think I need.

I need the majority of these items in my closet, like right now! It's gonna be 80 degrees in Indy today peeps! Happy Tuesday!

Black and White

Sometimes fashion trends and forecasts are funny. For instance polka dots are supposedly back in style this spring. I didn't realize the dots went out of style! Seems like a classic to me. Also bold black and white is in style this spring, which again I didn't realize it was ever out of style. I have always loved black and white and am happy to be on trend this season!

Alice + Olivia / J.Crew j crew / Zara dress / Kate Spade print dress / Lanvin dress / Dorothy Perkins ponte knit dress / Zara dress / kate spade | Shop

Over the past few weeks I have been thinking of different dresses to make for this trend and am excited about putting these together.

Hot Holiday Heels

I have a few dresses in mind to make for parties and events over the holidays that will necessitate some pretty accessories. I really like all the heels below, but can't make a decision. I'm looking for festive and trendy. I'd also like to wear them more than once. I really like the details on some of these with the fringe, sequins and metal hardware.

Valentino ankle strap high heels / Zara ankle wrap shoes / J.Crew platform high heels / Zara leopard print heels / Manolo Blahnik pointy toe pumps / Ivanka Trump strappy heels / Valentino bow high heels / Christian Louboutin heels / ALDO glitter wedge, $105 / ASOS heel sandals, $72 / River Island zebra heels / Promise Shoes high heel sandals

Tell me about it, Stud.

A few weeks ago I got really into studs. I bought a few studded items and then wanted more and more. I have been seeing studs everywhere. Dan likes to ask if I rode in on my motorcycle, but I think if worn appropriately it can be really cute!

Bracelets from Forever 21

Purse from H&M

I found this sweatshirt on Pinterest and then couldn't find the original link (hate that). I hunted it down and found that it's not available in the US. I started thinking of ways to DIY. I checked JoAnn Fabrics, Hobby Lobby, and Michael's none of which have the studs similar to the sweatshirt. BUT today, I found them on the H&M website!

H&M

I have a million other projects in the works right now, so I don't know if I will get to this. I'll definitely share if I do!

 Here are some other DIY stud ideas. 

Studded shoulder dress from Zara. 

Studded leather notion I found at Walmart of all places! 

Skirt Season

A good (male) friend of mine used to always love "skirt season" in college. Skirt season according to him is when all the female students break out their skirts for class in April when the weather warms up. My friend recently moved back to our college town and is still loving skirt season. He text me recently to let me know that it started! haha! Thanks!

Here are my favorites.....

Forever 21 

I posted this skirt already. But I LOVE it! I love the scalloped hemline. 

 

Zara has super cute skirts and so many styles! 

 

Jcrew

I love anything that's white eyelet!