Holiday Wish List

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I truly have everything I need in the materialistic sense, but I always enjoy having a visual representation of my holiday wish list.  

What's on your wish list for the holiday season?

October Wish List

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Here are the items that have caught my eye this month.  

Skirted Stripes

Blazer: Macy's Boy's section // Shirt: swapped // Skirt: swapped // 
Belt: Target // Shoes: Target // Bag: a local accessories store (now closed) 

The weather in Philly has been great lately: sunny and crisp, with a slight hint of fall in the air.  A jacket or blazer is needed, but tights are an option and not yet a necessity.  Late summer is awesome, but fall, I think I'm finally ready for you.

Fall Style Inspiration

It took a while, but now I'm finally excited about fall; of course a big portion of my excitement comes from fall fashion possibilities.  Here is some "Pinspiration" from my Fall Style Pinterest Board and some items I'd love to add to my fall wardrobe this season.

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Teal + Blush

 Top: Marshalls (similar) // Skirt: F21 (overdyed with RIT Dye) // Earrings: H&M (old)

Clutch: purchased in the Bahamas (similar) // Shoes: Buffalo Exchange

With a last name like Dove, of course I was drawn to a top with birds on it...

Peach + Yellow

Top: thrifted; Skirt: thrifted; Shoes: thrifted: Clutch: Purchased in Bahamas; Sunnies: Old Navy

The Monday after a holiday weekend is always a jolt after having extra time off.  But hopefully this week will be a great one. Have an awesome day!

Peplum + Mint

Top: Target (similar); Skirt, dyed w/RIT Dye: F21 (similar); Heels: Target; Clutch: It's Vintage Darling DC; 
Necklace: borrowed from Mom; Earrings: Buffalo Exchange

When I first started seeing peplum silouettes appear in fashion media and blogs, I decided too quickly that it was a trend that doesn't work for my size and height right along with harem pants.  I'm still on the fence about the harem pants, but I've definitely changed my mind about the peplum.  Now that I've been on the peplum bandwagon for a while,  I'm on the hunt for a peplum dress that can be worn in the office.  Until I find that dress, I'll give wear this monochromatic peplum look.

Stripes + Teal

Top: thrifted; skirt: F21 (dyed); Shoes: purchased w/a gift card c/oBurlington Coat Factory

A few weekends ago, I dyed (with RIT Dye) a summery skirt to give it a second life.
Have you give any clothing or accessory items a second life lately?

Faux peplum/Keeping it in neutral

Matching

Shirt: swapped; Skirt: swapped; Shoes: Target; Belt: Target; Necklace: borrowed; Earrings: H&M (old)

I like the monochromatic look that has popped up this fall in fashion, but also still enjoy color blocking.  To me color blocking means mixing separates I really like and not being concerned about the colors "matching."  In the 90s, "matching" was a big deal for me so it's funny to think that I now dress with seemingly disparate pieces in a way that I never would have as a middle and high schooler.

Happy Thursday!

Pencil it in

Top: Nordstrom (junior's dept.); Skirt: swapped; Heels: Zappos; Necklace: H&M

Happy Wednesday! I don't think that pale colors should only be worn in the summer, but I'm thinking about dying this pale pink skirt a color that would be more versatile than its current pale pink shade for the fall.  I really like the midi length of the skirt but am usually stumped on how to style it because of the color. I'm looking to the fall 2012 Pantone colors for inspiration.  I'll post the results once I've made up my mind. What color would you choose, a shade of green close to bright chartreuse perhaps?