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7 Fall Looks to Love

Since we haven’t even had a summer this summer I hate to usher it out so soon, but I can’t help already being a *liiiiiittle* excited about Fall.  Maybe it’s the unseasonably brisk mornings we’ve had lately… my favorite Buckeye Fan’s countdown to football season… or all the back-to-school bouquets of sharpened pencils.  Whatever the case, the most beautiful and nostalgic season of the year is right around the corner, and I’ve been dreaming about how to suit up for it.  Here are 7 looks I’m seriously sweating:

It’s not just the semi-tweed jacket in this pic that fanned up my skirt…  it’s the walk on a chilly morning with a latte in hand…  the dark nail polish…  the raspberry shades and the two-tone leather bag.  Nomnomnom.

My favorite color combo, ever.  I would love for a chunky knit, Isabel Marant sweater to magically appear in my closet.

We’ve all seen the dark grey and dark dark berry polishes, but have you seen navy yet??  I haven’t hopped on the dark nail trend in years past, but this Essie No More Film is about to make me hop on the bandwagon.  Somehow it feels more sophisticated and understated than the ones I’ve seen thus far.

I don’t know where to begin with this shot…  The flats look a lot like these amazing Brian Atwood ones.  The Céline bag is a pipe dream…  and there’s a Céline bag outlet here but it is probably the equivalent of buying one in a dark room somewhere in Chinatown.  And I think I might fall down on the ground with my legs wallet up in the air if I ever saw zippered skinnies in person.

This is an easy one to pull off.  You know you probably have a slouchy turtleneck Abercrombie sweater from high school somewhere in your closet…  and you can easily grab a blouse-y white top at Forever 21 or H&M for peanuts.  Pair with dark skinnies and a pair of heels, and you’re all set!

Keep this look interesting by mixing textures in the same hue:  leather pants + a knit top, or a bouclé blazer with black denim.

Cabled Cream sweaters are my favorite, cuz they’re like the cold-weather version of white tees, but cabled tights can also be effortlessly cool.


What pieces are you craving for Fall??  PS:  For more of what Fall looks I’m digging, check out my Pinterest Boards:  WHAT TO WEAR || FALL || WINTER WEAR

xoxo,

Who Says Maternity Style Can’t Be…. Well, Stylish?!

This is Janae. You’ve seen her before on the blog as the adorable owner of Pink & Navy, the fashionable boutique on our beloved Anna Maria Island.  Well, Janae’s preggers with her (2nd!) child and big surprise, she’s been embracing her pregnancy by rocking the hottest, most on trend fashions.  We’re always so inspired by her super cute style – pregnant or not.  So much so, we’ve made her our de facto maternity style guru and asked her to recommend her favorite looks right now for those with beebs on the way – all available right now at her shop:

Hey you fashionistas!  I just turned the big 30 and am mom of one rambunctious, over-intelligent, hip three-year-old boy.  And at this moment I’m currently and happily rocking a 37-week VERY pregnant bump.  This ever-growing bump is home to my next son for at least 3 more long weeks!

Finding a stylish, yet super comfy outfit is never easy.  I am one who despises maternity clothing.  It’s never trendy, and is always way too long or big with that “Hey I’m a maternity shirt” ruching down the side.  The love of denim is long gone after you have reached about 30 weeks into your pregnancy (yes, yes, yes, we know… no more denim is a sad, sad day).   There is a very easy way to stay stylish and not be suffocated in your too tight, baby squishing jeans.  Let me introduce you to the brilliance of “oversized buying”, with a bump complimenting combo!  I own every one of these fabulous pieces, and they score beyond 10s in comfort:

ITEM #1 (below): I adore these Michael Lauren pants worn by Kendall Jenner (and am actually wearing them today):

ITEM #2 (below): I love this leg-showing Gypsy 05 dress with a little back showing to make you feel sexy:

ITEM #3 (below): This Lauren Moshi top is great to pair with the Michael Lauren pants.  This top is long, comfy and hugs the bump perfectly:

ITEM #4 (below): This Gypsy 05 seaweed tube maxi falls perfectly on the bump and dresses you up:

ITEM #5 (below): How cute is this L *Space bandeau bikini?:

ITEM #6 (below): If you can’t rock the two piece, rock an L *Space fringe one-piece:

ITEM #7 (below): Linea Pelle trendy studded clutch shoulder bag with cat eye glasses (below):

ITEM #8 (below): Linea Pelle stud stackable bracelets to keep you current:

Thank you Janae!  We heart you and your always spot-on sense of style!

ALL of these items are available right now at Pink & Navy.  Find them on Facebook or give Janae a call at (941) 567-4000.

xoxo,