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Trying to make fall happen

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pictured: small goldtone hoops c/o BaubleBar / lipstick / layered necklace c/o BaubleBar (under $20!!) / teal bell sleeve top (under $30!!) / purple nail polish / tulip hem jeans / black handbag (full review here) / white split shaft booties /

We have been so lucky to get fog every morning the past couple of weeks. It feels like fall weather, and the fog has put my mind in a fall mood. I’m over summer weather, and really want fall to happen; let’s make fall happen!

It is really nice to be able to wear my fall jeans, and move my feet back into booties. I love being able to grab a scarf and cozy up in the morning when the temperatures are in the 50’s. Of course, the fog usually burns off, and we are left with temperatures in the 80’s by 3pm. <sigh>

I’m just going to pretend those warmer temperatures aren’t happening, and I am just going to make fall happen; it will happen! In the meantime, this outfit is perfect for volatile temperatures. I can add a scarf when it’s cool outside, and then wear it as-is for the rest of the day. These booties are comfortable, and the split shaft keeps them cool when temperatures heat up. Love that!

I wore this outfit the other day when I took my kids to Santana Row for lunch. We ate at The Counter and I tried the “Impossible Burger” for the first time. It was really good! If you haven’t tried it yet, definitely give it a go. I enjoyed mine with cranberries, cheese, pesto, and fries. It was delicious! After lunch, we went over to the Hello Kitty Cafe and picked up a few sweet treats for the family. I didn’t realize the Hello Kitty Cafe at Santana Row is a pop-up shop. It will only be on-site until spring 2019; I guess that qualifies as a long-term pop-up shop? haha, be sure to stop in before they pop away!

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Are you excited for the fall season or would you like summer to last a bit longer?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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My White Shirt

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wearing: ivory and gold earrings / lipstick / My White Shirt c/o Lafayette 148 New York / silver nail polish / black mini satchel / jeans / black mules (sold out-also love this pair)

There is nothing more iconic than a white shirt. Classic white shirts were important in fashion before the concept of the little black dress was conceived in the early part of the 1900’s. White shirts are not only iconic for women, but for men as well. This makes them a universal closet staple for everyone.

White shirts can come in any form. There are form fitting shirts, loose shirts, cropped shirts, and oversized shirts. A classic white shirt can even come in the form of a short tunic like mine. Whichever type of shirt suits your personal style, there is a white version on the market just for you.

The white shirt you wear can communicate your personal style to the world. If you choose a classic style, you are telling the world you are practical, no-nonsense, and not into trends. If your shirt has a more avant-garde silhouette, the style you choose tells a story about your personality to the world.

My White Shirt offers a classic collar on a loose tunic silhouette. This conveys my easy-going yet understated style. What story does your white tell?

Share how you wear your white shirt on social media and be sure to use the hashtag #MyWhiteShirt and #SchoolOfDreams in your caption. By using these hashtags, Lafayette 148 New York will donate $10 for every post, up to $148K, to the School of Dreams. This is a completely free, private elementary school in Shantou, China. Now through 9/30/2018.

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I can’t wait to see how you wear your white shirt!

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Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

*sponsored by Lafayette 148 New York, all thoughts and opinions are my own

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Twirling into the end of summer

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wearing: gold and white hoop earrings (under $20!!) / lipstick / black and white scarf dress / purple nail polish / black croc stamp satchel-fall 2018 (under $300!) / black patent pumps (old, also love this pair) /

Last Saturday night was so much fun! My friend Dawn from Fashion Should Be Fun invited me to attend the Mimi Tran fashion show with her at Santana Row. I am so happy she did! It was a blast sitting front row with her and seeing Mimi Tran’s latest collection take the catwalk.

I decided to wear my new black and white scarf dress which I bought when I was in Florida visiting the first Chico’s store on Sanibel Island. My original plan was to belt the dress, but the belt wouldn’t stay put, so I took it off and wore the dress sans obi belt; and I loved it! The hemline is so much fun, and the dress construction is really comfortable. This was a no-fuss outfit which is exactly what you want to wear when it’s time to have fun!!

Although summer is still in full swing, I am craving the fall season. The recent evening and morning fog have me feeling fall; and I had my first pumpkin pie latte at a local coffee shop. So, let’s just say I am trying to make fall happen. 😉

This fall dress is easy to wear right now, as long as the temperatures stay under 80 like we have had recently. When the weather cools down, I plan on wearing this dress casually with a moto jacket and western style booties. It will be a great daytime dress! The dress can also be glammed up with a necklace and sparkling earrings. Did you hear crystal chandelier earrings for daytime are coming back? Oh, I need to dig out my old pairs and start wearing them! But I digress. . .

Shop my black and white scarf dress for fall:

Are you still feeling summer, or are you craving fall like me?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

*photo credit: Dawn/Fashion Should Be Fun

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