Stormy Stripes

Photography by Briana Nolan

HOODED STRIPE DRESS: Forever 21 // BOOTIES: Sole Society // GOLD BRACELET: Forever 21 // TORTOISE SUNNIES: Target // RINGS: Jewlr c/o & Gorjana c/o // GOLD WATCH: Michael Kors // 

I'm loving the t-shirt dress look a lot lately. Perhaps it's because it's an easy outfit (especially when you're a heavy sleeper like I am and tend to sleep through cough 6 cough alarms) to throw on in a rush, or maybe because it's very minimalist and casual. Or maybe both of those things! All I know is Forever 21 has the best selection of all things (inexpensive) and t-shirt dress like. I know, their quality isn't bomb, but for causal wear that you need for one season it's not too bad of a place to shop. 

As I mentioned last week, I really do prefer to shop at busy stores like Forever 21 online to avoid the mess and the line at the dressing room. Plus, they photograph the items so well online and its just so much easier to browse through their products from my laptop, sans pants and in bed ;-) Shipping is free over $50 (which let's be honest, I can't get out of a store like Forever 21 - or Target - without spending at least $50) and if I need to return anything, well there's definitely a store in range that I can swing by if I need to.

Also, fall season is just weeks away which meannnnsssss.... BOOTS, SCARFS, ANNOYING GIRLY LATTES AT STARBUCKS AND LAYYYYERRRSSS!! It very well may still be 90 degrees in San Diego this September, but I don't care. I will still gear up and sweat fabulously in all my layers ;-) I just got the new catalog from my favorite boutique to get boots, Sole Society, and I am DYING... I have 3 pairs of boots I already want. I'll share them this week, but you can see for yourself here and browse their new line for fall!

Last night I started a new Bible study with this group called Bible Study Fellowship and I am SO excited. We are going through Revelation, which seems quite intimidating at first glance, so we will see how it goes. If you guys are interested in learning more about BSF they have like thousands of groups that meet all over the world... check the site and see if there is a group around you to join, We would all be going through Revelation together! 

Thanks for stopping by loves! Have a lovely Wednesday!

xo, shar

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4 Step Fall Outfit Strategy

Photography by Jenna Puterbaugh

Top: Francesca's c/o (also love this one from Nordstrom)

Necklace: Francesca's (obsessed with this one from Baublebar!)

Jeans: J Brand (most amazing stretch jeans ever)

Boots: Nordstrom

Purse: Chloé

So yes, I love Fall for the scarves and pumpkin spice lattes and all the other reasons a blogger is supposed to say she likes Fall ha, but I also like the Fall season because I can finally implement my fool proof 4 step Fall outfit strategy:

1. Colorful/solid blouse

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2. Jeans/black pants/leggings (aka yoga pants, hollaaa)

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3. Statement necklace/scarf

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4. BOOTS!!

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BONUS ROUND: 

A layered sweater or structured blazer!

= Fashionista ready to overcome the world! 

(A bit much, but you get the point;)

Honestly, its so simple! Just make sure you don't pair a busy pattern top with a crazy bold statement necklace. If you go bold with the necklace, go with a solid (color allowed, see below) or textured blouse and vice versa. I mean come on guys, who said bright colors couldn't be in the Fall family?! I love this bright fuchsia-rasberry top, especially when paired with a contrast color like that blueberry (can anyone tell that Im hungry ;-) colored necklace!

Let me know what you think about my fool proof 4 step outfit strategy in the comments below! Love you all, thanks for reading!!

xo, shar