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How to Wear Pastels in Fall

October 04, 2016

Happy Tuesday friends! I have a super busy weekend filled with events, appointments, and a few DIY projects I am tackling around my house. I have been on a sanding and refinishing kick of a few items and I am so sore from it. My shoulders are getting a workout for sure. I just finished up refinishing my kitchen table and now I am in the process of stripping my Duncan Phyfe buffet and have a pretty good idea as to how I want it to look refinished. If you want to see how this project is going be sure to follow me on snapchat (lisa.murie) for all the behind the scenes on my DIY projects. I will be sharing them once I am completely done with a final reveal, but that may be a while!!

All this talk about projects is what leads me to todays outfit. It's not a new combination, but it sure is a great fall transitional outfit. Bringing the best of summer with the blush pink and a gorgeous fall color with this army green it makes a perfect outfit. Taking two items I owned and giving them new life with a fresh twist. Kinda like the buffet project (I hope) ! I do think it's time to pack away my Mezzi pink bag for fall, but I had to give it one more spin before I did.

Style Tip: Mix your pastels in your outfits with a jewel tone color. You can add a scarf, dark denim like I have here, or even add a richer color in your handbag and jewelry. Have fun with it!

Moto Jacket Similar here and here // Tee // Green Denim // Wedges Love these // Ashley Pittman Necklace c/o Ashley Pittman Pendant c/o // Ashley Pittman Earrings c/o // Bead Bracelets (Mine) options here //
Mezzi Bag //

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October 04, 2016
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Put a Scarf on It

September 29, 2016

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Jackets season is here and if you don't own a green utility jacket, you should. Lightweight and versatile, this jacket is so easy and fun to wear. My first love of a season will always be summer, but fall is a great follow up! I love the crisp mornings and cooler evenings. The weather tends to bring more socializing in the neighborhood too. We all gather in driveways sometimes with fire pits, other times to play games! Last Friday we played Jenga with a few cocktails and friends and had so much fun!

Neck scarfs are trending still and I couldn't wait to have a little fun with pattern mixing with this floral scarf and stripes. Florals are a fall must this season too. Adding a scarf can take your outfit from ordinary to polished. Don't be afraid of white after labor day. Paired with the right fall ensemble it looks great. I stacked some fun bracelets added my GiGi NY cross body, monogramed of course and I'm ready for some Friday night football!

Jacket // Tee // Scarf here, and here // Wedges // Sunnies // Cross body c/o // White denim //

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September 29, 2016
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Casual Office Wear

September 27, 2016

Ann Taylor

I share a lot of my casual outfits and love styling for the weekends. Today I am sharing a great work outfit. I jump at the chance to style a little denim for work and my jean jacket is the perfect item. I love how denim is so easy to dress up or down. I wanted a little dressier flair to my jacket so I paired it with these fun zipper heels and some bold Ashley Pittman jewelry. The bracelets are so fun and as I mentioned in my post Stripes and Chambray, Gayle and I have made just about every color you can imagine. With fall nipping at our heels it is time to start thinking about layers and blanket scarfs. I am ready to bust out my wool hat and have a few fun outfits lined up to share soon featuring a few new brands and items so stay tuned. What are some of your favorite fall trends?

Skirt Old // Tee // Jean Jacket // Heels last season // Ashley Pittman Earrings c/o // Ashley Pittman Necklace c/o // Ashley Pittman Pendant c/o // Bead bracelets similar // Lipstick //

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September 27, 2016
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Stripes and Chambray

September 22, 2016

Ann Taylor

It's a crazy time of the year for me. I have been neglectful in posting and I am sorry. Work is keeping me so busy with deadlines, and I have so many other things in the works that by the time I get home I am a zombie and want to just relax. I hope I am finally on the upswing and back to regularly posting. For a long time (like the first two years) I posted every week day. Then I slowly toggled between 4 and 5 days. I am thinking with my current schedule I may set a routine and post Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. If I post on Mondays and Fridays it will be a bonus!! I want you to know you can count on fresh content and when I post. I truly appreciate all of you for following and reading. I love blogging and have no plans of stopping anytime soon. Life is just happening (In a good way) and I needed to let you know what to expect from me! So on to the outfit today.

This is a versatile skirt I picked up a while back from Ann Taylor. I love the stretch in the fabric and it really has been a great piece. If you don't own a stripe skirt, you need to. Seriously, what doesn't go with a stripe? I paired it with my Talbots Chambray top; another versatile must have item. I know you have seen me wear these Ashley Pittman earrings all summer. I love them. They are light weight and go with literally everything. The teardrop shape and cutouts makes them so versatile to dress up or down. When I was in Florida earlier this summer, Gayle and I stopped into a bead shop in Key West and picked up a bunch of natural stone strands. We have had so much fun making bracelets and adding a fresh stack to our outfits. We have made over 25 different bracelets in a variety of colors in natural gemstones. Have you ever tried beading or jewelry making?