As easy as it is to throw on a black or brown pair of shoes in the morning, it adds a little extra kick when you mix in a fun printed version instead.
I wrote a special post over on BlogHer with four of my favorite printed shoes for you to try out this fall: Get out of a Style Rut with these 4 Pairs of Printed Shoes.
I’d love it if you clicked over to check it out!
Do you love printed shoes, or do you stick to the basics? If you have Tieks, do you think they are worth the money?
What the heck, you guys…where did September go?! Just a moment ago I was looking forward to a little cooler weather and pumpkin spice everything and suddenly October is on Thursday.
I AM NOT ready for this quite yet!
As I’ve done for the last few months, I sifted through my Instagram and picked a few of my favorite looks from this month. If you see something you like, I’ve made it easy for you to steal my style with links for each item if it is still available, as well as some similar styles at different price points. If you want to check out previous My Style posts, you can find them here.
Here are my three favorite September looks:
Look #1: The ‘like summer and fall had a baby’ outfit
The Tank Top
This outfit is pretty much my answer to the question of “how do you dress for fall when it’s still 90 degrees outside?” This tank top is called the Morning Glory Tank and I bought it a couple months ago when Anthropologie was having their super summer sales. The pretty mix of colors makes it really easy to transition into the fall with a sweater and I know I’ll get some more wear out of it before I pack it away for the super cold winter season. The one I have is long gone, but this one by the same designer has a similar feel (and is currently on sale): the Orabel Tank.
The Skirt
Here’s another super deal from the summer, it’s the Diamond Cut Skirt from Anthro and I got it when it was $148 marked down to $20. I know, it was a mega score and I kind of feel guilty sharing that since it’s all sold out. Sorry! I think that a burgundy circle skirt is a pretty great fall find though, so I found you the Bugle Boy skirt from Modcloth that has a similar shape. I actually own this exact skirt in Olive and have been meaning to hem it a little shorter so I can start wearing it with boots this fall. If you do decide to go for this version, make sure to check out the sizing information. If I remember correctly, this skirt fits small so I had to go up a size or two (whatever, I’ll just cut out the tag…)
The Shoes
I’ve posted these shoes a bunch of times because I pretty much wear them all summer long, they are discontinued but here are some similar looks: Honey Elisabeth Snake and Ariat Oro gladiators.
Look #2: Bring on the Critters
The Blouse
I’ve never really been much of a critter print kind of girl, but when I saw someone selling this elephant top on a Facebook Buy/Sell page I just had to have it! I tracked the top down and it’s called the Popover Shell top by Oat + Fawn in Elephants. Since I bought my second-hand, it is no longer in stores. However, I found the Safari As I Can See top from Modcloth that also features elephants. Or, you can skip the shirt and try a super adorable elephant scarf for less than $10: Blue Elephant Print Scarf
The Sweater
I know, I know… these My Style posts are getting kind of repetitive with the amount of times I re-wear stuff! Here is my blue J.Crew cardigan yet AGAIN and you can find it here: the J.Crew Factory Clare cardigan in a ton of colors.
The Pants
These pants are the Democracy Ab Solution Booty Lift Jeggings and they are AMAZING. I bought a pair at Nordstrom Rack last year and loved them so much that I went back and bought another pair. I wore them ALL winter and spring and they still look as good as new (which didn’t stop me from buying a couple back-up pairs when I saw them on sale a few weeks ago).
What makes them so great? Well, they feel like the softest, stretchy-ist black jeans on the planet and they have an elastic waistband hiding behind the zipper/button top. Also, I’ve had them pass for work trousers. Boom, BEST pants ever. They don’t have them available on the Nordstrom Rack online site, but I’ve seen them in stores within the past few weeks. If you feel like doing the legwork to check your local Rack, I usually get them for less than $40. I also found them on Amazon here: Democracy Women’s AB Solution and Booty Lift Jegging
The Shoes
I have been wearing these sandals pretty much non-stop since I got them, because they are a great transition shoe to go from summer to fall. I lucked out and found them at ThredUp for a steal, but they look SO MUCH like these Steve Madden fringe sandals that I was stalking all summer long. They’re pricey at $80 and I can’t believe that they still haven’t gone on sale yet!
Look #3: A Printed Dress and Booties Rocking Everywhere
The Dress
I bought this Anne Klein dress at TJ Maxx in the spring and really love the fact that the fabric doesn’t wrinkle so I can get through a 12 hour workday and still look professional. I found my exact dress (only in sizes 10,14 and 16) on Amazon here: Anne Klein Swing Dress
The Shoes
I bought these booties last year, but I’ve just finally gotten used to the way that they look with dresses. I wasn’t really sure about hopping on the bootie train, but when I found these on super clearance for $17 I figured I might as well try them out. Mine are DV by Dolce Vita (found at the Rack, of course) and I found a pair with a similar suede look, wooden heel and fun tassel here: DV by Dolce Vita Women’s Joust Ankle Boot
My New Favorite Fall Polish Set
Since we are talking about fall transition, I absolutely must mention the new essie fall collection of colors. My friends at Red Door Spa sent them over to me as a #GalSquad perk and I’m totally OBSESSED with the ‘leggy legend’ color. It’s like the perfect copper penny shade for toenails or fingernails for this time of year!
Surprise GIVEAWAY!
I have a bazillion dollars in credits at True&Co due to referrals, so I want to give some away! All you have to do is leave a comment on this post. That’s it! It can be anything — pick your favorite outfit, tell me whether you like these My Style posts, leave the name of your favorite fall nail color, tell me whether when watching Doc McStuffins you also yell at Lambie for being such a whore. Anything! For every 10 comments I’ll pick a winner to get a $150 gift card to True&Co to treat yourself to some fabulous lingerie and lounge wear! Just leave a comment before the end of September and you will be entered.
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Let me start this post by saying it is absolutely NOT sponsored and I bought everything with my own money. Now that that’s super clear…
I’ve been casually running on and off for years, but never as much as what I’ve been doing the past few months in preparation for my upcoming Team Relay Marathon. The nice thing about running is that you don’t really need a ton of STUFF to get started, unlike trying a new sport like tennis or kayaking.
However, after doing it for a while you find that some things really make running so much easier.
So, whether you’re thinking about taking your first little trek up the road or if you’re a hardcore 5k kinda gal (or guy) you might be interested in some of my absolute favorite running items.
Look, I even made a snazzy little pinnable image with my own darn legs. So yeah, I’m big time now.
MapMyRun + iTunes Playlist
I am one of those people who absolutely must have some good music blaring in my ears if I’m going to go for a run. For a long time, I would create custom playlists, load them on my iPod and listen while I ran. It took me WAY too long to realize I could do the same thing on my iPhone. Instead of syncing all of my music on my phone and taking up a ton of space, I made a “running mix” and just loaded that playlist onto my phone.
I also downloaded the free MayMyRun app off itunes as a way to keep track of the distance that I was running. I wouldn’t say that this is the best app ever because it does freeze up sometimes and drive me nuts, but most of the time it does exactly what I need it to do. It even pulls in my running mix so that it plays as soon as I start my run. I really like how the app will turn my music down and tell me when I’ve reached each mile, as well as how long it took. The best part… it’s totally free!
Fitletic Mini Sport Belt
About 5 years ago I went to one of those running expos before a race and saw a bunch of cool looking fanny packs on a table. They were super slim fitting, made out of wetsuit fabric so that you can’t sweat through them and even have a little credit card spot. I bought one that day and have worn it on almost every run since then. It’s AWESOME! On normal runs I just zip my phone inside (letting the headphone cords hang out the end) and on race days I can fit my credit card, license, phone, contact case and chapstick. You can find the one I have here for just $18.95. I swear I paid more than that, but it is really worth every single penny!
The Panache Exercise Bra
This exercise bra was a total game-changer for me. After years and years of stacking on two bras to keep everything under control, I finally have one that does the job all by itself! I actually own two identical versions of this bra and have worn them exclusively ever since I wrote this post. True&Co doesn’t seem to stock them anymore, but I found them on Amazon here: Panache Women’s Underwire Sports Bra
Fellow runners, do you have a “gadget” you can’t live without?
Disclosure: I repeat, this is not a sponsored post. The only reason I’m including this disclosure is that the bra link takes you to Amazon and I am part of the Amazon Associates program, which means if you decide to buy anything after clicking through I get a teensy amount of money. That is NOT why I recommend things though. Just a nice perk. Pocketful of Joules is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.