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Fall pleated skirt two ways

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Look 1: Casual, daytime look perfect for running errands, walking around downtown, brunch, running after kids, and more!

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Look 2: Dressy look for church, a daytime fundraiser, girls lunch, afternoon meeting, shopping trip, and more!

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Look 1: Sunglasses: Chanel / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Rosa / Chokers: blue, black / Tee: H & M / Jacket: AG Jeans (wash sold out, linked to new wash) / Skirt: Topshop / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel (mini avl for pre-order, reg size in stock here) / Ring: Kendra Scott / Nail Polish: Dior Steel Grey / Shoes: Nike

Look 2: Sunglasses: Chanel / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Rosa / Tee: Bobeau / Skirt: Topshop / Handbag: Givenchy / Cuff: Kendra Scott / Nail Polish: Dior Steel Grey / Shoes: Louise et Cie

Pleated skirts are a huge trend which is carrying over into the fall season. I love the pleated skirt because it adds volume without adding weight to one’s frame; which is huge when you have a little extra padding like me. I’ll admit it, I love food! But I digress. . .

A fall pleated skirt is perfect to wear now, while the weather is warm, and well into the fall season. It can be worn casually, like I have done in the first outfit pictured above, or dressed up, as I have done in the second set of photos shown above. When the weather cools down in late October, a pleated skirt can be paired with a turtleneck sweater and boots for a 1970s inspired, cozy fall look. Love that!

Another casual idea is to pair a pleated skirt with ballet slippers, such as this current IT pair, and a bomber jacket, such as this one.

This pleated skirt by Topshop is super comfortable, and the price is reasonable. I might be a little addicted to Topshop’s pleated skirts; you can see my pale blue one here, and my black and white one here.

What are your favorite ways to pleated skirts for summer into fall?

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Breezy and casual late summer outfit

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion / Jewelry  tagged casual style / chloe / denim / ettika / fall 2016 / outfits / summer 2016 by

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Pictured: Earrings: Kendra Scott / Sunglasses: Chanel / Lipstick: MAC Tendertalk Lip Balm / Blouse: O’Neill / Necklace: Kendra Scott / Handbag: Chloe / Bracelet: Still Surprise You Choker c/o Ettika worn as bracelet / Nail Polish: Dior Steel Grey / Rings: Kendra Scott / Jeans: Gap / Booties: Sam Edelman (super comfy-totally obsessed!)

It’s that time of year when we are looking at all the fall fashions on store shelves and wanting to rock all the new trends, yet, when we look outside, it is still over eighty degrees! Ugh! When this time of year rolls around, I always try to incorporate lightweight fall pieces into a summer outfit in order to reflect the new fall trends, yet remain comfortable in the heat.

This breezy blouse is great for hot days since it is loose fitting. The blush color is also a hot summer color, yet plays well with fall’s berry hues. It will look fabulous in the fall season paired with burgundy booties or a burgundy handbag. Love!

One thing I cannot get enough of right now is my “Still Surprise You” choker by Ettika. It can be worn as a choker, which is fun to layer with longer, thin necklaces, or as a bracelet. On this day, I was in the mood to wear it as a bracelet. I love how it looks on the wrist!

I hope you are enjoying the last few weeks of summer, and all the new fall trends hitting store shelves! Thanks for stopping by 🙂

XOXO

Cathy

Ettika Still Surprise You choker

 in General Fashion / Jewelry  tagged casual style / ettika / fall 2016 / necklaces / outfits / summer 2016 by

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Pictured: Sunglasses: Chanel / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Rosa / Top: Halogen / Choker: c/o Ettika, y-necklace: Kendra Scott / Jacket: c/o SheIn / Skirt: Banana Republic (old, also love this one) / Ring: Kendra Scott / Nail Polish: Dior Steel Grey / Handbag: Givenchy / Booties: Sam Edelman (super comfy-four colors!)

Have you seen Ettika’s wide collection of chokers. If not, you must check them out! I purchased a blue and gold one earlier this year, so when I was given the opportunity to acquire one in black, I jumped at the chance! They are so well made, and versatile! Love!

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Ettika’s Still Surprise You choker is made from beautiful onyx beads, and 18K gold plate beads. It is extremely comfortable, and high quality; I cannot believe it is priced at a mere $30! It is such a great deal!

This beautiful necklace can be worn as a choker, or wrapped twice around your wrist as a bracelet. Stay tuned, I have already worn it as a bracelet and will share pictures with you later this week!

I wore this casual outfit, with my favorite new choker, to an early dinner with Laura from Have Need Want. We enjoyed a table full of appetizers, lemonade, and talking about her new bundle of joy arriving this fall! Be sure to check out her blog and follow along with her pregnancy.

Ettika’s Still Surprise You Choker is a great addition to any jewelry wardrobe; it will also make a great gift this upcoming holiday season! It is never too soon to think about these things 😉 You can find this beautiful onyx and gold choker exclusively online here.

Thanks for stopping by,

XOXO

Cathy

Photos by: Laura / Have Need Want

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