Fall Fashion Inspiration
My biggest struggle is pulling an outfit together on my own and trusting I can pull it off. Pinterest and Instagram have pretty much changed the way I view my closet and I thought today I would show you a little glimpse of a few previously underutilized pieces.
When I saw this outfit on Pinterest I knew it had potential!
This dress has been in my closet since the spring of 2012. I bought it specifically to wear to Riley’s baseball games his senior year and I also wore it the day Jordan received her Aggie ring but after that it has really not seen much attention. I pulled it out last spring and began wearing it again and you can see the three ways I styled it for spring here.
Time for fall and this color is on top of the charts. I am really great about purging clothes I do not wear or I am not comfortable in but every once in awhile there is an item such as this cardigan that I truly love but just hasn’t found the right pairing. This cardigan is also about 5 years old and I can honestly say I have probably only worn a handful of times. It pulled this little outfit together perfectly don’t you think?
I have typically paired longer cardigans with leggings and boots but I believe there have definitely been some missed opportunities. I can hardly wait for the weather to cool off enough to wear these Frye boots.
I love hats and picked this one up at Target last week. I don’t have tons of opportunities to wear a hat but I am loving how it added a little extra flare to this outfit. I love the look of turquoise with this color too and this tassel necklace I picked up on my trip to Round Top has been so fun.
I’ve also had fun participating in weekly Instagram style challenges which have given me so many ideas for pulling together items in my closet. On this particular day the combo was burgundy and olive.
I added the leopard scarf to pull this all together.
I am loving the Lucky booties I picked up during the Nordstrom anniversary sale.
You will notice in both outfits I am wearing one of my Farmgirl Paints cuffs. I am serious when I saw these are my favorite. Pick out your personalized cuff today and use code FANGIRLSHELLYJ for 15% off! My exact cuff I’m wearing in the first outfit is shown below. Such a great reminder!
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Frye Boots here
As always I’m linking up here!
I see you are drunk on wine again Ms. Shelly. You know I love this dress. I loved it the first time I saw it on you. That is a pretty cascading cardigan over it. The ruffles of the dress match those of the cardi. I also like it layered hat with that cute hat (I want) and a classic leopard scarf. I am a leopard scarf hoarder. LOL
Hahaha….yes Ms Ada…drunk on wine again! I just continue to pull this color out of my closet. Doesn't hurt that I work for a university that sports this as their color. Have a great day!
LOVE this dress!! You bring it to life girl!! So so pretty and styled perfectly for Fall!!
Love it! & I agree sometimes it's hard to imagine myself wearing something… I just have to put it on and then I'll know I can pull it off!! 🙂 love the different options for layering with cardigans and or a jacket!
Xo
I love the color of that dress! You have created some perfect fall outfits!
Girl you are just adorable! And I am loving the hat. So super cute !!!!
Great minds think alike! I'm working on a similar post! Love the wine and green combo! Those two colors are definitely popular this fall! Paroosing Pinterest in the evenings and early mornings for office fashion ideas is becoming a habit of mine. You look great!
You don't even need to worry about being able to pull off an outfit – because you do. Every. Time. I love what you did and then adding the hat was so creative!
Love the hat! I keep buying them and never wear them but I always think they're so so cute on everyone.
-Sarah
Love both ways you styled this cute dress!!!! 🙂
Jaymie
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Love it!! You are so cute in the hat. It's still so hot here in Dallas! I don't know if we will ever get to pull out boots.
Thank you Andrea! If it ever cools off I'm going to have lots of outfits to wear. Ha!
I read a post recently and she said the only thing you need to pull something off is confidence! Sometimes I have the confidence initially and then one of my family members gives me the smirk and I start questioning. haha
Thank you Lanae! I can't wait for cool enough weather to actually wear some of them!! Have a great day.
I am thinking this hat is a keeper….now if I can get brave enough to wear it out of my house! haha
Seriously it's the best way for me to come up with ideas. I also have been loving the challenges on IG lately. They have really given me lots of inspiration.
Molly you are adorable and so sweet. Muah
Me too Sarah! I love wearing them but haven't ventured outside of my house yet. haha
Thank you Jaymie! Have a great day.
Thank you Stacey! It is still hitting 95+ here in College Station too. The mornings have been so perfect but by lunch there is no way I'd make it walking around campus in tall boots. Come on fall!! Have a great day.
Beautiful outfit! I love the burgundy paired with the camel and beige accents. Cute hat too!
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Thank you! I can't believe I had never paired before seeing that pin. I'm determined to find the confidence for the hat!
I love that dress!
Love the touch of turquoise with the outfit!
Thank you for being a part of TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you Thursday.
Alice
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I love both styles Shelly! You look great. Thanks for linking up for Style Saturday. xo~ Megan The Fashionista Momma
Thank you Megan! And thanks for hosting Style Saturday….hope you have a super weekend!
Thanks for hosting Alice!
Thank you Kayla! It's a fun piece…..especially in College Station. Have a super weekend!