Summer Looks of 2011

As you know summer is coming to a close soon so I am looking back on my favorite warm weather outfits this year! You may remember some of these and the stories that went with them:)

I usually alternate between black and white followed by pops of color. I am wearing one neutral via the cream colored dress. I wear more earth toned neutrals during fall.

Bye Summer 2011, Hello Fall!

The star of this outfit was my H and M denim vest

 Basic black and white with a little blue

 A creamy departure for me

 My favorite Aztec scarf from Forever 21

 Rainbow colors brightened my day! 

 Rolling in the Deep karaoke outfit

 Hippie skirt met structured thrifted blazer 

Five Things I Like About the Fall

I am a self-professed summer girl when it comes to fashion. It's fun to be able to wear cute outfits and not worry about finding matching socks or the right coat to wear. But the fall is nice too. Wearing a cozy fall outfit while walking outside with a warm cup of coffee. I love that!

Here are five things I enjoy wearing every fall to do just that! 


1. Cozy knit sweaters.  It's usually not cold enough to wear coats, so chunky knit sweaters are the next best thing for crisp autumn days.


2. Boots. I have always loved boots! So many to choose from too...suede, leather, knee-highs, I love to play with the endless possibilities.


3. Jeans. Nothing is cozier than your favorite pair of jeans.


4. Scarves. Try as I might to wear a "summer" scarf here and there, it's during the fall that that my scarf collection really makes the scene.


5. Leather jackets. When it gets a little too cool for just  a sweater, I have my uniform of a leather jacket and a skinny turtleneck on hand.

What are your favorite pieces for to wear during the fall? 

I Heart Summer

Why is summer fashion so much fun? It has to be the bright colors! Here are some of the items from my "mall haul" remixed. I also added some layered heart necklaces from Forever 21.

Mall Haul: H & M, Old Navy, Forever 21

Ladies, those summer clearances are in effect big time! 75 percent off at Old Navy! My two favorite times to shop: January and late July/early August. Here's my mall haul...

This was only $2.50. Good for relaxing around the house! 

If Charles Darwin were alive he would compare shopping at H & M to survival of the fittest. Only it would be survival of the "quickest". I patiently waited for a shopper to finish looking at these vests and she snagged the last one in the size I really wanted. Aw man! But this size fit ok too. I love this for layering over sundresses, tank tops and t-shirts!

This coral striped tank is from Old Navy. It was 3 dollars and some change.  It's more form fitting on.

I love these romantic rose prints! I have an cooking apron in this same pattern. I think this print is usually  called English Roses? This was from Forever 21. 

Pretty in the Garden

My husband just did some major garden work (trimming shrubs, etc) on the worst pollen day of the season thus far! I helped too:). Nature inspires fashion for me in a big way. I love florals, bright colors as well as turquoise and ocean blues! I remember seeing a program about Donna Karan. And she picked up a gorgeous rock and told the interviewer how nature and those colors in the rock could inspire her to design a fabulous dress or print.

 Here are a  few shots that remind me that some of the best colors are textures are found in nature.

From nature to the runway! Here is the DKNY Spring 2011 collection which is inspired by nature, bright colors and the female form. So wearable, so my style.
Bright colors, lots of black, menswear and scarves. Classic Donna Karan.

A Little More Summer

September already? During the summer, I'm all about floral tops and denim. But with all the back to school sales and even Halloween decorations in stores already, it won't be long before summer's over! It's been very hot here in NY, so I'm trying to wear all my summer clothes before the season fades into fall.

Top: H & M Garden Collection
Shorts: Chip N Pepper