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With Bay Area sports in full force I needed some appropriate footwear for this busy season ahead. Last year, I gave the wedge sneaker trend and it didn’t go over as well as I hoped, so this year I’m introducing these high tops into rotation.

My fall style approach is “classic with an edge”… and I feel like this look fits the bill.  I find that I really enjoy going out of my comfort zone with some trends, but still keeping it true to my personal style (i.e. a baby pink cashmere sweater with retro sneakers and ripped denim).

Cashmere Sweater (similar)/Black Skinny Jeans/Adidas Sneakers/Celine Sunglasses/Michael Kors Bag

What trends are you excited to try out this fall?

Last week I went to grab a movie with my sister and was excited to throw on my perfect “movie viewing outfit.” Cozy terry sweatpants with leather piping, and my favorite cashmere sweater… paired with some fancy heels and no one is the wiser to your comfy get up!

 Cashmere Sweater/Tee/Terry Sweatpants with Leather Detail/Renvy Heels/Henri Bendel Bag/Celine Sunglasses

By this time of year plaid button ups, pumpkin spice lattes and leather boots are in full force, but with temperatures estimated in the high 90’s this week, that is hardly the case… Despite my effort to stock a fully loaded fall wardrobe, the weather just doesn’t want to give and allow me to utilize it  (which I can’t really complain about – I’m a summer girl through and through).

That being said, pieces like this Banana Republic dress are perfect this transition weather. You can wear it by itself (for the warmer days), layer it (for the cooler days) and it is soft enough to just be lounge wear (for the lazy days)!

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Banana Republic Dress, Vince Camuto Sandals, Banana Republic Clutch, Sunglasses

Having always been a dress girl, I’m usually thrown for a loop when I need to wear jeans/pants somewhere.  One of my goals for this fall/winter season is to add some more tops to wardrobe, and this Banana Republic baby pink top fits the bill.

I love how easy this top is to transition from office to a dinner out, the piping and cut out in the back add a fun spin!

Banana Republic Top (order 2 sizes up – I am 6 and got a 10 Tall), Banana Republic Jeans, J.Crew Sandals, Lacoste Sunglasses, J.Crew Bracelets, FitBit

image via Lauren Messiah

When the seasons start to change I immediately get a little shopping crazy… sorry J!  Everything looks so new and shiny and I immediately can envision everything in my closet.  “I’ll channel my inner rocker! I’ll be a little bit more boho this year!” As I get older I’ve been investing in some nicer, classic pieces that have a little more staying power than my college-Forever 21 budgeted self, but I’ve now adopted a new budgeting strategy to help me curb my shopping habit.  What is that you ask?  Each season I keep a note on my phone of pieces that I “need” (my husband would say want – whatever).  It helps to keep track of what I “should” be buying,   reminds me of what I need to be keeping an eye out for and helps me to put down those magenta heels that I don’t really need.

What’s on my list for this season? Well here we go…

via Could I Have That?

Leather Pants (still looking)

I had a cheapo pair in college that I wore into the ground, but I’ve had these on my list for the past 3 years, and need to bite the bullet soon on a nice pair… but oh vay, they aren’t cheap!  Does anyone have an suggestions/recommendations!?

image via McKenna Bleu

Flannel (bought on Gilt) 

I described my style this season as Kimye meets Sons of Anarchy meets J.Crew.  My husband told me to stick with the J.Crew, but it’s fun to go out of our box sometimes right?!  A flannel/plaid button up is going to be my (inexpensive) way of soothing my desire to add some edge to my look.  Plus everyone was wearing them at Outside Lands and I felt really left out…

via Gold & Grey Blog

Light Pink Sweater (bought at Nordstroms) 

I have decided that light pink is going to be my color this season (you know to go with all of that leather and flannel).  Most of you must be thinking I’ve lost my mind at this point… but I love fashion for this very reason.  You can be this one day, and this the next!

Brown Booties (still need)

I’ve been anti-bootie for so long and final purchased my first black pair last year and lived in them… now onto investing in some brown ones.  Sadly I seem to have expensive taste (le sigh), and really struggle with deciding on if certain styles are trendy or not… definitely thinking about waiting on these bad boys to go on sale- thoughts?

White Button Up (bought at Banana Republic)

I have very broad shoulders and swap from anything that feels to constricting (I don’t want to have a Hulk moment!), but I cannot look at another person in a a crisp button up and think – why am I not wearing that!? So I made the jump and bought this bad boy.  I think the piping makes it versatile – both edgy and classic! And will pair really nicely with my pink sweater and leather pants… right?!

Whats on your list for Fall 2014?

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