Lacey Long Sleeves

Well, one trend I've noticed this year is lacey long sleeves.  Perfect for the winter season, yet still flirting with the more stylish side.  This top is one of my favorites from Christmas, leave it to my 83 year old Grammy to pick out something so cute.  Not only is it a lace material, but it has a slight peplum styled waist.  To top it off, turn around and check out the full zipper back - I love this detail!  Since the top is really the focus, I wore black ponte pants for bottoms.  These happen to be a TJ Maxx find from last year. 

Do you like this top?  I was in Macy's this weekend and saw it still hanging on the rack - look for Petticoat Alley.

I kept this look sleek with keeping my accessories simple.  I chose a long silver necklace with a studded key pendent by LC Lauren Conrad (Kohl's) and finished the outfit with my new Betsey Johnson white and rose gold chunky watch.  

Touch of Animal Print

My color choices have made the fall transition - this look fell into the gray and greens. When you're wearing something that is neutral you need to spice it up with accessories! For this look I added shinny bright gold jewelry. That just wasn't enough so I wore my new pair of animal print flats! They went perfect with the color scheme and added a fun print. These were a great fashion find - $20 on clearance at TJ Maxx, they're Lucky Brand.

Sweater - GAP

Pants - Marshalls 

Tip: Get yourself some animal print - it's fun and adds the perfect kick to fall colors!

Crochet details gave the look!

I wasn't sure what I wanted to wear today so as I flipped through my closet I found this cute top.  Navy blue with a crochet detail around the edges and neck.  The winged sleeves and elastic waist give the shirt a really cute style (TJ Maxx).  To accent the cream crochet I wore off white jeans (GAP) and simple sandals.  I'm not sure if you'd call it nautical but I thought gold jewelry went well!  Besides the shirt having crochet detail, I kept the rest pretty simple.  Just my chunky gold (Speidel) watch and a simple diamond necklace (Forever 21).

Key: Let the shirt be the focus.

Watercolors and Living Water

I think I've decided that dresses are just much more comfortable than pants. Again it rained, so I did not want to deal with bottoms of wet pants - out came the boots (Steve Madden)!

For the dress I chose a watercolor gray above the knee. I love the teals, pinks, and purples! This was of course a TJ Maxx find! I added a gold waist belt and a layered gold necklace for some shine!

For the wrist, I went with my go to watch and Alex and Ani bangles. On my way home I stopped and added a new bangle to my collection. I've been thinking about it since I watched a video about it - Living Water. I love the color and teardrop shape but the best part is your helping a great cause!

Living Water - Charity by Design

Teal with a splash of purple!

Today was a teal day, with a splash of purple!  I love this dress, best part is I picked it up off the sale wall at Ann Taylor Loft!  Its just a simple dress with a synched waist, but add some accessories and its perfect!  To finish the look I added a wide brown belt and a shiny layered necklace.  With it being sleeveless, I added a thin sweater - everyone should have these types of sweaters in their closet!  

My look is a mix of several stores - dress for The Loft, belt from Nordstrom, Necklace from Domain and sweater from TJ Maxx.  When you're out shopping, don't be afraid to pickup different pieces... it all comes together when you have different options in the closet!

The Whole Look.