INSPIRATION | Fall Wardrobe

Tomorrow I have a photo shoot with Frankie again to create my Fall wardrobe lookbook items for you! To keep within budget I will be pulling from JCPennys, Target, Goodwill, and Salvation Army. There will be six looks that range from my bum casual look, casual look, tomgirl, business casual, business smart, and cocktail hour. Here are some of my inspirations:

OOTD | Polka and Penny

Romper-Forever 21
Dillards Blazer-Salvation Army

Penny Loafters-Bass Shoes

LIFE | Remnants of Sandy

Although it has been very unfortunate for northerners having to experience the damage of TS Sandy, I cannot help but still thank God for the change in temperature here in Florida. I can't even complain as the icy gusts whip me in the face as I walk around the lake with my wonderful pal Lsquared. We chase the sun, just to warm us a little because we still pleasure in the prickly stings of 50 degree weather. The only pitfall was having to share the sun with the swans, one of which decided to nibble on LL, and several black swans who kept a keen eye on me. My whole perspective on swans has changed since I moved to Orlando. Graceful....lies. They are evil.

Anyway, back to the fact that I love true Fall. Even better still, I love being able to eat soup and not sweat to death! After a lovely morning of walking and making progress on the Narnian case display at work, I was absolutely famished after not having anything for breakfast (shame on me). So I knocked out both breakfast and lunch over at B3 Cafe for black bean soup, and a butternut squash quiche. OMG. The quiche. Butternut squash, GOAT CHEESE, shrooms and a light sprinkle of cheddar. And as you can all see, a lovely portion size for under $8. Yessss. I have to complete it with a pumpkin spice drink of some sort. Mmmhmm. I do love fall.

OOTD | Mad about Plaid

FASHION FRIDAYS | OPP {Sneak Peek}

A few days ago I posted about doing a fall shoot with Other Peoples Property. Well, here is just a taste of what went down. I had so much fun (and my stomach enjoyed it as well). I would not consider myself a real model...real models don't get to eat like I did!

Photographer: Becka Robinson www.studio222photography.com

Food: Tony Adams - www.bigwheelprovisions.com

Table Setting: Mijanne Wurderman - www.mijanne.co

Hair: Sarah Vaughn at J. Bauman Salon

MUA: Natalia Edwards at J. Bauman Salon

Wardrobe: Other Peoples Property www.otherpeoplesproperty.etsy.com

Stylist & Producer: Dana Marie Roquemore - www.danamarieroquemore.com

OOTD | Strolling

So I had my first photoshoot with Frankie today! I can't wait to do more with him!

Gap Shirt-Community Thrift
Cream Shorts-Salvation Army
Coffee Bag purse-Bajalia
Sandals-Target

OOTD | Shorts in Autmn

I love when fall hits Florida because its still warm enough to wear shorts but cool enough to where my knee caps don't sweat.

50 Dollar Challenge | Creams and Whites

Here's my outfit I will be wearing to GENT. Creme de la Creme! For the challenge I spent 37.29! I will pat myself on the back. The whole outfit (including accessories that I have had in my closet for a bit now) cost about 57.79. Cannot wait to show you pics from the GENT. event on Saturday. I will keep you posted!

Anne Klein Blazer- Swap Shop $0
White tuxedo button up- Salvation Army $2.49
Cream Shorts- Goodwill (alterations $12)
Gold Chain Necklace- Bajalia (doesn't factor into my challenge
but I got it on sale for $12.50
after its mark down from $90!)
Nude shoes-  Forever 21 at $22.80

INSPIRATION | Dressed up Dressed down

I just got some tennis shoes. Not running shoes, but normal every day street wear (I will post a pic tomorrow). I want to still look classy, but not done up. I am really loving the monochromatic look in neutral tones, but maybe a bit more fitted like Olivia is pulling off with her leather high tops. Don't really care for her personality, but her style IS impeccable.

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FASHION WEEK

Went to the public fashion show at Millenia with my friend Michael. By far Banana Republic had the best fall collection. Sorry my android photos are so crappy. **Update** here are some photos I finally got off of my camera although the models moved so fast, I cannot guarantee clarity.

BUSINESS CASUAL

I hate that term. That could mean anything. My idea of it is a step up from casual. With style of course. Floridians idea of it is a step down from suits. Still more business than casual. Like bland school uniforms. Khakis and button ups or polos. I have looked pretty drab so far on my first week of internship, all because I am trying to figure out their "business casual". The guys are more business casual than the women, who where tailored dresses and suits. I can't afford that. So I must be creative. I am a graphic designer for goodness sake!

I am still waiting on some things to get altered so for now I have to think business. Which pains me because I lived a year in business attire and I looked like someone else. These to me are more business casual. These, I can do.

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S T A R T

Fall is less than a month away. Summer will still linger. I will still dress for Fall. If I could be any season, it would be Fall. I am not as vibrant as Summer, but I still have color. There is beauty to be heard in the muted.

I build my foundation. It must be strong. Strong enough to withstand the hurricanes that weather the bold colors of Summer. Earth tone neutrals with remnants of yesterday's season to accent.