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I was immediately drawn to the Vintage Violet color of the Vintage Matchstick Cords. These pants are such a pretty light purple color. I had an issue with the length, even at the “short” inseam of 30 inches. I finally found an alterations place that is good and inexpensive so I had these altered to go with flats. They are now perfect.

All J Crew
Stretch Perfect Shirt in Navy Check, 8
Silkspun Sweater, Frosty Lavender, M
Vintage Matchstick Cords, Vintage Violet, 29S
Cece Suede Ballet Flats, Wild Berry, 7
What do you think? A little too bright or matchy with color? 

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Here are some OOTDs from last week. The first is from Wednesday where it was still 80 degrees outside. This was perfect for our outdoor dinner that night at a local pizza restaurant (outdoor seating only). The shoes were a great casual match for this skirt.

Shirt: Short-Sleeve Selvedge Chambray Shirt
Skirt: Origami Mini in Toile Jacquard
Shoes: Steve Madden Madee in Glitter Multi

By Friday we had received a shift in temps and layering was required. Oh, how I wanted to wear boots and a scarf but even though it was chilly outside the sun was out trying to make you warm. We had a dinner that evening and Husband’s boss’s house so I added my Bella blazer to keep warm that night.

Shirt: Boy shirt in Quincy Tartan (tried on here)
Sweater: Tippi Sweater in Heather Dark Grape
Jeans: GAP Essential
Shoes: Cece Ballet Flats in Sapphire (Shoes-day here)

Blazer: J Crew Bella in Riviera Blue

Question for all you “Bella” owners out there…How do you keep your collar to stay up? Mine is sort of in-between and sometimes one side is up and the other is down. Do you steam it or lay something on it with the collar up?

Have a Great day! I’ll have some J Crew in-store reviews posted tomorrow.

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Just another gorgeous day around here. Great for layering one of my new favorite blouses and a favorite cardigan.

Anthropologie Girls from Savoy Lemon Liftoff Blouse
J Crew Jackie in Burnished Olive
GAP Curvy Jeans
Cece Suede Ballet Flats in Bright Flame

I was able to find another pair of Cece Ballet Flats on ebay, this time in the Bright Flame. They are not as red as they show online but still great for a subtle pop of color. The Retro Lemon has now caught my eye. As for the Lemon Liftoff Blouse, my Anthropologie (La Cantera San Antonio) is having the 40% off sale items and there were a few of these blouses still available, if you are looking for one.

Enjoy your day!

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Can you believe it is mid-October already? We are starting to feel just a slight nip in the air, but only in the mornings and after dark. Hence my first outfit from Tuesday. It was chilly and I was excited to wear my J Crew Maritime dress in Navy. You’ve seen me in the Sail Blue here. And now there is a black color as well. Online it looks too similar to the navy so I’ll pass on it. I went with rolled sleeves and my new TOMS Bennett Metallic Slip-On. These are exactly like my Metallic Cork Wedges but a flat version. I was surprised at how neutral this shoe was and wore the wedges a lot this summer so I know I’ll get a lot of wear out of the slip-on version as well. 
Unfortunately, I didn’t keep this on all day. It was pretty warm in the afternoon so I had to change before I was off to the salon and didn’t get pictures. 
Wednesday I brought out my new Whirligig Dress in Dark Orange. I love the wrap on this dress and it’s so comfortable for day-wear. Husband sprung a last minute cook-out with friends so I threw on my Lanvin Espadrilles to run to the grocery store. Even though they are espadrilles they have a dark jute wedge so they are still perfect to wear in the fall, at least in South Texas.

…And my new haircut. I love it and feel so much more like me now. I call it the “chic-mullet”…Mom-bob on the right, Short and Sassy on the left, with a touch of bang. I now have my best accessory back.

Thursday I was off to my parents hometown for an impromptu wedding shower. I wore my Twinkle Twinkle Dress by Girls from Savoy and my new Christian Louboutin Simple 70 pumps in Copper. They are such a gorgeous color and I just happened to be in Neiman’s the day after they arrived.

And finally, today, I had lots of errands so I brought out a great tunic from Lucky Brand that I bought on sale along with my J Crew Ankle Toothpick jeans and new “cheaper on ebay” Cece Suede Ballet Flats in Bright Flame.

Husband and I are off for a quick weekend get-a-way with friends tomorrow so I’m off to pack a bag.

Have a GREAT weekend.

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While Gigi’s out being a new momma, I did a little guest post of my Fall Fab Five so go check it out.

I wore this Tuesday and felt really good in this outfit. After weeks of 100+ degree weather, we received a dramatic shift in temps over the weekend. I can’t believe how nice 95 degrees feels. And we should have a lovely low temps tonight in the 50s! I brought out two items I had yet to wear since purchasing them, switched to my “Fall” purse and had an awesome hair day too.

All J Crew
Darlington Satchel in Blue Indigo
Silk Stripe Tee
Ankle Toothpick Jeans
Cece Suede Ballet Flats in Wild Berry
Teardrop Necklace

There is a new version of this tee in navy with white polka dots, which AppGal tried on here. I’m wearing a 6 in the Stripe Tee in the pic. And yes, I’m in a J Crew dressing room. I tried on a few things that I’ll post later.

Not sure what is going on around this part of Texas but we are having some fires sprout up all over the place. There’s one currently going on a few miles from my house. It was “snowing” a little ash at my house earlier. I received some sad news about the large fire in Bastrop that is still blazing. A former work colleague, and good friend, lost his home. He and his family and animals all made it out, thankfully. So far, 600 homes and 2 lives have been lost. Even though we have received some temperature relief we are in need of some a lot of rain.

Anyway, have a Great Evening and I’ll post again soon! I have a “Vintage” Shoes-day post I’m working on that I’m excited about.