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Finally Feeling Fall.

Finally.

The weather is finally turning and it’s starting to feel like fall here in the great state of Texas. Tonight I drove with the windows down and it was such a great feeling. To celebrate the arrival of fall weather, I’m excited to post this look that feels so right for the season.

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The great thing about this blog is the wonderful stories that you come away with. This location almost got my photographer and I arrested. Okay….maybe not quite but I think we were trespassing. [Sorry business owners!] We saw the cute table and wonderful orange window and felt like it was so perfect for this outfit, never mind that it was behind a gate. The gate was open – and we went in! There were definitely security cameras around too. I’m just thankful we didn’t trip an alarm. That is why you need a fearless photographer. This girl knows how to pick her shots!

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While I love summertime when you can wear shorts and sandals, fall style really opens up your wardrobe. I’ve been so excited to finally put this dress on. Although it is on the shorter side, the colors are the perfect fall color palette. You all know I’m not always a print girl but I found this number during a shopping trip with mom. I was skeptical when she first picked it up and then she made me try it on — and I liked it right away. [thanks mom!]

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Outfit details:
Similar dresses: here, here, and love this one | Booties: similar, similar, great option

Once the weather gets even more cool, I’ll throw on some tights and a chunky sweater with this dress. Can’t wait!

How are you all embracing the weather change with your style?

xoxo,
-c.

 

Linking up with: Confident Twosday, Style Elixir, The Fashion Canvas, Shopping My Closet, Classy Yet Trendy, The Pleated Poppy, The Penniless Socialite, #WIWT, Pink Sole, Style Nudge, Fizz and Frosting

Local Rose. + Coffee Date.

There is something so sweet about reconnecting with your past over a cup of coffee.

I got the chance to do just that over the weekend. After my hot yoga class at Core Power Yoga, I got myself together for a coffee date with a friend from my middle school days. How’s that for #throwbackthursday?

Turns out, she is a blossoming photographer discovering her true passions in life, similar to my journey with this blog – a quest to experience the world through a more confident lens. Our paths divinely reconnected a few years ago, only to bring us to this meeting.

coffee date

Suyapa suggested the spot, Local Press + Brew, a cute coffee and juice bar in the eclectic Oak Cliff neighborhood. It’s a simplistic spot with a clean aesthetic offering organic, cold-pressed juices as well as locally roasted coffee and espresso. She brought her husband along and we spent a few minutes catching up over coffee. We sat outside to soak up the summer sun and talked about our paths apart after our early years as middle-schoolers, all the way up to our current work and passion projects.

coffee date

trust me. you need the almond milk latte.

My passion is the pursuit of living a full life, in whatever form that takes (currently this blog & the cool experiences that come with it) and Suyapa’s is her photography: Dusty Rose Darling. When this shoot popped up on my Facebook timeline, I was immediately drawn by the beautiful imagery and felt compelled to reach out, which brought us to some good coffee and a few quick snaps to test the waters.

coffee date @ local

coffee date @ local

coffee date.

I love celebrating the talents of others, so it’s exciting to get the opportunity to work together. Looking forward for what’s to come!

Shop easy knit dresses perfect for a summer coffee date here:

photo credit: Dusty Rose Darling

Currently Crushing. Stella McCartney Julienne Dress.

Stella McCartney SS13 Look 2

Stella McCartney hit it out of the park with this one. I mean, is this not the most amazing dress? The whole thing is definitely my cup of tea. It’s orange, a little sexy, has mesh panels, an open back…what more can a girl ask for?

I need it.

 The Julienne dress is Look 2 from the Stella McCartney Spring/Summer 2013 runway collection. I love the whole styling of the look–the shoes are Stella’s Valerie Plexi Wedges in Nude. Even the makeup compliments the dress, the bright aqua liner on the lower lash line is a subtle, yet fun contrast to the orange of the dress.

Julienne is a satin micro-plisse with superfine pleats (you have to zoom to see). The colorblock contour reveals a sheer mesh panel.

Neiman Marcus Fashion Director Ken Downing chose this dress as one of his top picks of the season. “I love Stella McCartney’s ORANGE dress from her runway in Paris so much, I made it my Spring Art of Fashion® pick!” — Neiman Marcus Fashion Director Ken Downing

Shout out to New York Magazine’s online blog The Cut for posting this dress in their “To Consider” feature. Definitely considered a new favorite!

Stella McCartney SS13 Look 2 Makeup

Stella McCartney Julienne back

What to Wear — Summer Wedding.

If you have a ton of friends getting married this summer like I do, this post is for you. Even if you don’t have any invitations on your refrigerator you can keep these tips in the back of your mind next time you’re out shopping. For a summertime wedding, you want to wear something that is the perfect balance of formal, yet fun. You want to dress up because it’s a big occasion but not be over-dressed for the summer weather.

Check out some cool options similar to Lucy Hale’s choice at the Teen Choice Awards.

 

ASOS.com, $36.45

Dorothy Perkins, $69

BCBG, $228

Lulu’s, $47

Happy shopping & have fun celebrating at your summer weddings!

25 Days of Christmas — Day 9.

I haven’t bought new sheets for my bed since I moved into my apartment about a year ago so…

Day 9. New bedding & sheets.

Now, my decor for my room is very specific. It’s all about orange. Orange bedding, orange curtains, orange pillows, even orange hangers in my closet. Basically orange everything. It’s been my favorite color since the 6th grade. That being said…I only use orange  bedding which isn’t so easy to find. But I was looking for dinnerware actually and found a few great options for orange sheets! How exciting right? Hopefully one of these options makes it under my tree.

Flecked Stripes Set. $248.

 

Nosegay Set. $198.

 

Circle 'Round Set in Mango. $248.

 

Mosaic Tile Duvet Cover. $79.99

25 Days of Christmas Wish List — Day 7.

Day 7. Studio Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones.

I saw the commercial [way cool no?] for these the other day and fell in love. I don’t wear headphones much but if I did I would definitely want these….in orange duh! It’s no question. Orange is my favorite color and these headphones are the perfect shade. The limited edition colors available are purple, blue, orange, pink, and green. I’ve heard nothing but awesome things about these headphones. They reduce external noise and provide great sound that emphasizes bass. I would love to have these for my next plane trip. These bad boys are not cheap retailing at $349. But Best Buy has them selling for $299 right now.

What color are you adding to your wish list?

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