.:Weekend Loves:.

//Jacket:  J.Crew (similar) // Shirt:  Express// Denim:  Paige (love these)// Flats:  Tory Burch//

Weekends are my favorites in all aspects.  A few days off from work recharge me and help me to keep smiling.  Weekends also allow me to wear all of my favorite pieces.  I have to admit, as much as I love dressing up, I absolutely live for destroyed denim and sparkly flats.  I kid you not, every single weekend, you will find me in this flat/denim combination.

This weekend, I spent my time perusing the Palo Alto Glass Pumpkin Patch and the beautiful Stanford Shopping Center.  In addition to purchasing three fantastically gorgeous glass handmade pumpkins, I exchanged something for these fabulously sparkly Tory Burch flats!  I am in love.  Sunday, I spent hanging out with the sweet hubby & reading up more of Gone Girl in hopes that I will finally be able to see it sometime this week!  I hope your weekend was full of fantastic fall goodness!

xoxo,

Abbie

.:Peplum:.

//Top:  Macys // Vest:  Kohls (I like this one more than mine!)// Denim:  Hudson // Flats:  Steve Madden//

Today I wore this shirt, jean, and flat combination to work.  However, I did not wear the vest.  Instead, to work, I wore a fabulous navy J.Crew schoolboy blazer with my crystal Chanel brooch pinned on it.  Well, temperatures after about noon today reached over 90 degrees.  Summer came back.  (Boo!)  I decided, because of the heat to throw on this vest instead of keeping my blazer on.  While I like the look of both, they are completely different looks.  Changing one simple element of an outfit can give you a totally different and unique look.

xoxo,

Abbie

.:Fall Wants:.

While it is still in the 70s to 80s here, I have fully caught Fall fever and am dying to get some Fall pieces!  Here's what's on my wish list that is specific to the season:

Buffalo Check Shirt

A good buffalo check will carry you through Fall with big chunky scarfs, destroyed jeans, and fabulous boots in tow!

 Blazer

This blazer could be super cute with a Chanel brooch (or any sparkly necklace or brooch) and leather pants to add some toughness to this business-like piece.

Scarf

Leopard is a neutral.  This scarf would go with everything from stripes to solids to instantly up the ante of any outfit without effort.

Leopard Booties

You all know how much I love my leopard flats!  I think I may just need a boot version for Fall/Winter!

Tory Burch Flats

These flats sparkle with gorgeousness!  They would be so cute paired with a pair of black leather pants and a loose white tee.

 Bow Back Booties

These booties are life.  I love the sweet bow on the back.  While they are an investment, they would be worthwhile as they would go with just about any Fall outfit.  

Leather Sleeved Jacket

This jacket is so amazing.  The leather sleeves up the cool factor of it a million percent.  I picture it styled with destroyed denim, a Chanel brooch, and black d'orsay pumps.

.:Hearts:.

//Top:  Loft// Denim:  Hudson// Shoes: J.Crew (similar)// 

Sometimes, believe it or not, you don't need tons of accessories.  I felt as though this blouse spoke for itself.  It didn't need to compete with a strong necklace.  It was able to stand on its own.  I paired it with some sweet bow pumps to polish off the look.  Hope you're week is winding down beautifully!

xoxo,

Abbie

.:J'ADORE:.

 

 //Tee: Old Navy// Jacket:  Zara (love this one!)// Belt:  LV// Jeans:  Paige (love these)// Flats:  DSW (not available online; just bought in store this week)// Clutch:  The Providence Story//

I absolutely love mixing high end with budget friendly pieces.  Theres something about taking a $12 shirt and mixing it with an investment piece that really seems to make an outfit worth noticing.  One thing that I've noticed is that if you have one investment piece in your outfit, the entire look gets an automatic upgrade and looks more chic as a whole.  My investment pieces are pieces that I will have for years to come (this belt is over 2 years old already) and I wear at least once a week! I always seem to get my money's worth from them over time considering my cost per wear theory (see this post for that!).

Do you have any pieces that instantly jazz up an outfit?

xoxo,

Abbie

.:Holy Chic:.

//Tee:  Old Navy // Blazer:  J.Crew // Brooch:  Chanel // Jeans:  Paige (similar) // Flats:  Steve Madden // Necklace:  TJ Maxx // Handbag:  Celine //

I'll be honest.  Sometimes, I'm that crazy girl that tries things on in the dressing room, rips the tags off and walks to the register to pay for them with the clothes still on.  Sometimes, I just can't stand to wait to wear them.  This was the case on Friday when I tried this shirt on in the dressing room at Old Navy while waiting for my husband to get off work so we could go to dinner.  Somehow, the shirt seemed like I should have been wearing it with the outfit that I had on and I couldn't imagine taking it off.  That being said, I happily pranced myself to date night in it.  The following day, I felt like utter hell and proceeded to wear the exact same ensemble.  I did this for two reasons:  I felt like crap and didn't want to pick out a new outfit AND I firmly believe that when you are feeling horrid, you will feel better if you at least look like you tried a little…even if it's only your dog that sees you.

I have a feeling that this outfit is going to be on major repeat.

xoxo,

Abbie

.:Tweed:.

 //Jacket: Zara (old; DYING for this one)// Tee:  Victoria's Secret// Pants:  Loft (old; similar)// Shoes:  Banana Republic// Necklace:  Moose & Nigel c/o//

Lately I've had a thing for remixing old pieces from my closet into my current wardrobe.  My impulse to shop hasn't been as strong and I've taken to shopping my own closet instead.  I have to say I hope that this outlook lasts.  This tweed blazer is about two years old and I am back in love with it. I am trying so very hard to convince myself that the cost per worth of the one linked above is worth it.  I am THISclose to purchasing it.  Most of my tweed jackets in my wardrobe I've had for years and feel as though they are timeless.  Oh the great shopping debate!

This necklace is beyond adorable!  I love the natural stone with the glam details!  Moose & Nigel have been so kind as to offer all of my readers 10% off using the code: TIFFANYBLUE10.

xoxo,

Abbie

.:Neon Camo:.

//Sweater:  Loft // Necklaces:  J.Crew (identical)// Skirt:  J.Crew (old; similar)// Pumps:  J.Crew (old; love these so much)//

There are few things when creating an outfit that I love more than pairing unexpected combinations of girly vs boyish pieces.  The toughness of the camouflage sweater is softened and made girly with the addition of neon pink & sparkles.  I can imagine this sweater so many ways and can't wait to wear it again.  I picture it with a lace skirt or with distressed skinnies and nude pumps.  

xoxo,

Abbie