Fall is coming, and boy am I ready

Can you feel it?? The breezes are coming more frequently and the nights are getting chillier.... AKA fall is coming! My second favorite time of year (next to winter, of course) is autumn. 

I love the changing leaves that everyone takes pictures of, the cold winds blowing my hair everywhere, the layers on layers you can wear everyday, even those people that get pumpkin spice flavored everything! I think it's a wonderful time in general :) But we have a few more weeks before its fully fall, so for now I will just wear autumn-inspired outfits. 

You've all seen this vest before, obviously it is J. Crew and it is wonderful... look at all the pockets!

My blouse, bracelet, and jeans are consignment store finds, totally a whooping $12 together. 

The bag has been a favorite of mine, its from JustFab.com and it is pretty fab! Honestly I signed up for the website because it has 'fab' in the title, and I'm pretty much drawn to that word... But anyways the shoes are good quality for a season or two worth of wearing, and relatively inexpensive. Along with shoes, they sell accessories like this bag. It is HUGE on the inside and has many times held 5-6 textbooks and my laptop for my classes. Plus, it's cute! My sandals are from Target, and also really comfortable. They will be a good transition to my fall wardrobe.

      

My necklace is another 'Eva original'. I made it a few years back and was inspired by my Grandmother. She used to have a necklace with a clock on it. I'm not sure if it was because she didn't like watches, or figured it was stylish. Personally, I think its quite fabulous! What do you think??

Vest: J. Crew (similar, similar)

Blouse: Thrift store (similar, similar)

Jeans: Thrift store (similar, similar)

Sandals: Target (similar, similar)

Bag: Just Fab (similar, similar)

Bracelet: Thrift store (similar, similar)

Necklace: Original design (similar, similar)

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Mixing Patterns

Some people are afraid to mix prints or patterns... I don't know why though! To me, it's just another way to pretty much guarantee that you'll be the only one wearing that outfit. I tried tucking in my top to my skirt, but it just didn't look right... so I tried the belt and liked the way it accentuated my waist and brought the yellow in the skirt out.

I have no idea where my top is from to be honest, it was a Salvation Army find in the spring ($4!).  If you're willing to do some searching, the Salvation Army, Good Will, and consignment shops have some pretty awesome things for very little money... so take some time to look through those cluttered racks! The skirt is from Forever 21, but since I bought it in the winter it was super cheap. Style tip #2: Always try and buy out-of-season clothes and accessories, they're usually discounted and most styles will continue to the next years season anyways.

This necklace is one of my creations! Bib necklaces are so fun (especially under a collared shirt), and come in SO many different styles. I was on a huge jewelry-making kick in high school (which would still be happening if my jewelry supplies didn't way a gajillion pounds), and as a result I made a bunch of different types of jewelry. *Stay tuned, because obvi I wear it all*

This bag is everything... and it matches everything... so naturally I will be using it all the time, heads up friends. 

My sandals are actually another good find! And by that I mean a college friend didn't want them anymore so I got them... AKA freeee shoes! The yellow is sometimes hard to match but since it's my favorite color, I make it work. 

Also, I dyed my hair last night (props to Terri!) and actually really like the black a lot... what do you think?! *hair flip*

Top: Salvation Army (similar, similar)
Skirt: Forever 21 (similar, similar)
Necklace: Handmade (similar, similar)
Sandals: Old Navy (similar, similar)
Belt: Forever 21 (similar, similar)


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Today it actually felt like August and was super hot outside, but that's perfect for this J. Crew skirt I got earlier last month! I love that it is white with navy blue patterns on the bottom... mostly because those are Marymount's colors #checkoutmyschoolspirit. But the skirt also matches easily with a lot of my blouses and tops; like this gray T-shirt I got from H&M.  

      

I figured I'd throw on this STATEMENT necklace too, which the way I wore it today was actually the back of the necklace. The other side is teal with a black snake-skin pattern on it... which is cute, just not with this outfit. So, my first style tip: For necklaces that are flat like this one, try turning it around, it could add a whole new flare to your outfit or the necklace itself. But for this particular necklace... turns out it's super reflective... and it was super sunny outside... so basically I was blind for a little bit. Nonetheless, I paired the necklace with some of my silver midi-rings and stud earrings.  

Now this bag, I am in LOVE!! I got it Monday from Target (so it's totally affordable) and wasn't sure if I wanted it... but I am so glad I bought it. It has a middle zipper section that fits my laptop perfectly, the other two sections have a zipper pocket, and a cell-phone pocket. I just have a thing for tote bags, especially now in college... totes are so much more stylish than backpacks! 

    

     

Top: H&M (similar, similar)

Skirt: J. Crew (similar, similar)

Necklace: Flea Market (similar, similar)

Rings: H&M (similar, similar)

Shoes (black): JustFab (similar, similar)

Shoes (gray): H&M (similar, similar)

Tote: Target (similar, similar)

Belt: Shoelace... don't judge!

Pretty in pink...pink polka dot pants!

Since during the summer I work as a student ambassador on campus, I have to be comfortable enough to tour around prospective students and also professional enough to work in an office. However, since yesterday was weird and totally chilly (where is the summer?!) I stupidly thought today would be the same.... Whoops. It was hot out today! But none-the-less I love my new pants so I'm not even mad.

These pants are awesome because HELLOO... They have pink spots all over them! The only bad part is that they have no pockets :(. I surprisingly like having the zipper on the hip though, especially with the stretch in the fabric. 

(There's me wishing there was pockets...) 

Since I wanted the pants to obviously be the statement today, I went simple with the rest of my outfit and accessories. White linen is an awesome match to most colored pants, as are gold accessories. 

Shirt: Old Navy (similar, similar)

Pants: H&M (similar, similar)

Shoes: Forever 21(similar, similar)

Necklace: Old (similar, similar)

Bag: H&M (similar, similar)

Sunglasses: Marc Jacobs (similar, similar)