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Booties to Fall for!

10 Under $200
It's Fall and as the crisp chilly air begins to drift in, most of us trade our peep toe pumps and minimalist sandals for booties. If you are in market for a new pair or just want to update your closet, here are a few booties that will surely get you noticed. Just because it's Autumn doesn't mean your footwear has to fall flat or boring. Mix it up a little with these trendy fun beauties.

Metallics

Penny loves Kenny || Nordstrom ($99)

Edgy in sexy metallics from Victoria's Secret (158)

Studded

Stunning and Studded from Aldo ($160)

Betsy Johnson Camper Bootie|| DSW ($140)

Embellished Cutout Shootie

Try embellished booties from Aldo ($130)

Personally love and own these cuties from Zara ($69.90)

Quilted Leather

Dazzle in Quilted leather from Shoe Dazzle($45)

Quilted Lace up ||Bebe ($179)

Cutout with Slit

Cutot with Slit from Bebe ($149)

Stellth from Steve Madden ($169)

I am crazy in love with the perforated metallics from Victoria's secret and what I personally call "studded and stunning" from Aldos. I 'm still working up a reason to get them other than "they are freaking gorgeous". If you get them, leave a comment and let me know what you think.

Have a great week!
As always, Love Jenn

The Shirtdress

Starting up the new week with a post featuring this little number- a Joe Fresh shirtdress also at JCP.
It was literally love at first sight, with what look's like a mixture of camouflage and floral prints.
It's the perfect combination of comfort and style (and affordability, of course). It's got pockets, I don't know about you guys but I love the little unexpectedness of dresses with pockets: perfect for my Iphone that I keep dropping and cracking.
(I have been discovering lots of cool pieces at JCP, quite frankly, I love the new JCP).

There was a battle of purses. I debated between highlighting the green or highlighting the mustard elements in this dress. But instead of sticking with one color, I thought "why not do both?!" By simply changing purses I accomplished . I styled the dress both ways. No Jacket means warm day! Yay! Guess which purse I ended up wearing out.

Photographed by Brenda

My Look
Joe Fresh Shirtdress|| Joe Fresh
Urban Expressions Green Crossbody|| DSW
Yellow Satchel|| Phillip Lim for Target
Pumps || similar
Necklace|| similar
Gold Cuff|| Forever 21
Spiked bracelet|| Forever 21
Green Braelet|| Cache (old)

Shop your Closet: Casual Jeans and Blazer

Confession: I love to shop a lot! Most of us do.
Fact: Most of the time we don't have to- even in those I don't have anything to wear moments.
True or False: We already own the essentials for a great outfit (true, look in your closet, if you already shop so much, umm yes, you do).
Trick: Timeouts.

"I give myself shopping time outs and get a challenge to create new outfits with what's already in my closet. Half the time, I still have the tags on some of my clothes"

Trends are wonderful and I like to stay on top of trends but no one needs a new dress every time they have coffee with the girls or go see a movie. Come on! So I shop my closet. In the process, I rediscover my favorite pieces.

This is more effective with an organized closet. It gives you a better view of whats in it.
Go for the basics and the classics- mix them up.
For example: The blazer- always a classic. A great pair of Jeans- almost everyone owns a pair. Add your personality with your favorite accessories and a great pair of heels, I'm sure you can't go wrong!

So here's your challenge!
Submitted to IFB's Blazer of Glory

Thanks for reading
Love Jenn!

Je T'aime: Black N White

Here is something a little different than what I usually wear.
A fun skirt with "bold" words in every sense of the word (Je t'aime means I love you); which I got for a steal from F21.
When trying out a new trend, I start out with a very affordable piece (a cheapy, if I may), just in case it doesn't work out. Forever 21 is my go -to for that.
This fall, the black and white trend is still in. Play with some black and white in different textures, or colors grey and white. Just make it your own and have fun with it.

Images by the lovely Kay!

My Look
Je taime skirt || Forever 21 || similar
Crop Top|| boohoo
Shoes|| Rock n Republic (sold out)|| also worn here
Jacket || Forever 21 (similar)
Bracelet || similar
Phillip Lim for Target Purse

Thanks so much for reading mon amour!
Jenn

Animal Instinct: Leopard & Leather

Grudgingly, I am beginning to acknowledge that fall is here; but since it's still warm I started incorporating fall trends into my outfits by wearing simple layers like this.
For me, wearing leopard prints can border on tacky when overdone, so I try to keep them as simple and uncluttered as possible. Since leopard prints are great statement pieces, when styling an outfit, I would either use a piece as the main focus of an outfit, or as an accent to an outfit. Never both.
Here, I kept my jewelery to a minimum and threw on a light leather vest to complete the look.

My Look
Leopard dress|| MNG by Mango
Faux Leather Vest || MNG by Mango
Shoes (old) || also seen here|| similar || or here
Purse (aldo)||borrowed from the sis || option 1 || option 2
Cuff|| charlotte russe

Thanks so much for reading!
Love, Jenn

Rogue Revival

Finally, got my head out of the sands to blog! It's been a busy couple of weeks but I'll spare you the boring details.

This outfit features the leather trend that exploded last year, and most of us have come to love. Good news-the trend is here to stay.The new found versatility of leather with it's different silhouettes and colors, is what I like the most about the trend. It's no longer limited to its old tight, restrictive forms but now showcases an array of flattering pieces that fits almost any style. Almost any kind of clothing comes in leather from dresses to coats, you name it.

I added structure to the leather-like feminine shaped skirt with a structured zipper Jacket that I discovered last fall (which i simply love). Haven't gotten the chance to wear it in forever, so I revived them from the depths of my closet in the spirits of fall.

*Submitted to IFB's Blazers of Glory*

The shoes, where do I start? I tried and tried to resist the urge to get them because I kept seeing them everywhere but I gave in. I simply adore these heels.
The tote from the Phillip Lim forTarget collection is perfection. I know I will get a lot of wear out of this. What did you get?

Images by Brenda

My Look!
Zipper Jacket|| Wendybox (Also worn here)
Imitation leather skirt ||H&M || option 2
Heels|| Zara
Tote|| Phillip Lim for Target
Cuff|| Forever 21
Heart linked bracelet (gift from the lovely friend, Momo) || Asos

Thanks so much for reading!
hugs...Jenn

Jumpsuit Mania

   I make no secrets about it, I absolutely love Jumpsuits (and rompers)!

I honestly can't understand why it ever went out of style until it's revival a few years back. Although I love fashion and all it's nuances, I would admit I can be quite lazy. You know, those days when you just want a quick outfit, with no fuss, yet look well put together. Best go-to for me are jumpsuits and rompers.
   During the summer months, there were numerous variations from long flowy lengths, to floral patterns and structured silhouettes. Also a variation of this trend, the overalls (dungarees) with a bib-style top, became quite popular. It's fall and as it gets colder, I may opt for structured jumpsuits as opposed to rompers- so don't hang up your jumpsuits quite yet. However, there are rompers that can be worn all year round with some layering. Hope I get the chance to show you how soon!

   Jumpsuits should be a staple outfit in any closet. Nasty gal often has so many choices. Here are some jumpsuits I'm currently coveting and should get your creative (or lazy) side going. Just have fun with it!

Thanks for reading
Love, Jenn