My Top 6 *Fancy* Fall Pieces

Oh...Fall.  I have been thinking about you lately and all of the things I want to wear.  2012 is definitely full of some *fancy* trends... like the color oxblood, metallic, baroque patterns, polka dots, and modern basics. (Don't you just love the word "oxblood" by the way...sounds so dangerous but so chic!).

In keeping with fall here are my top 6 *fancy* fall pieces.

1. A very cute moto-jacket in oxblood that would literally go with every single thing in my closet. 

Biker Jacket at H&M, $49.95

2. Peplum tops are ingenious.  I've always been "hippy" so the cute little flare will help camouflage my problem area without sacrificing style.

Top Shop Sleeveless Peplum Top, $36

3. Baroque and metallic are paired perfectly in this pencil skirt that I would wear on New Year's Eve.

Gold Baroque Pencil Skirt at River Island

1. I am obsessed with booties and the fact that these have sequins pretty much makes this a done deal.

Guess Cardio Booties at Zappos, $149

2. Leather like leggings....need I say more?

Mango Leather Pants, $49

3.  I love polka dots and would pear this dress with tights and boots, leggings and flats, or pretty heels for a night out.

Old Navy Dress, $44.94

What are your top *fancy* fall pieces?

(My) Top Reasons to Wear a Maxi Dress

I can't believe it is already Thursday and I can't believe that it is starting to feel like fall.  Summer, where did you go?  So, it has got me thinking about what I need to invest in for fall.

Maxi dresses have been all the rage for the past couple of years and sadly I am now just jumping on the bandwagon.  I recently discovered why they need...scratch that, deserve a place in my wardrobe.

(My) Top Reasons to Wear a Maxi Dress

1. You don't have to worry about shaving your legs

2. You don't have to worry about crossing your legs

3. You don't have to worry about matching a top and bottom.  It is already an entire outfit.  This seriously cuts out about 10 minutes out of my morning routine.

4.  They transition easily from casual to *fancy* wear.

5. They are super comfortable

6. They are inexpensive

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So Maxi on I say!

*Fancy* Friday

I have been so busy the last few weeks that my poor little blog has not gotten attention.  Hopefully life will be somewhat back to normal starting today.  So while I play catch up (like a serious grocery shopping trip I have planned today) here is what has been putting some *fancy* into my life the last few weeks....

My sister took this picture of my baby in action....I love this, it seriously makes me smile.

I just purchased this Stella & Dot Rebel Pendant Necklace and am anxiously waiting for it's arrival.  I can see myself literally wearing this with every outfit.

Is it too early to start thinking about Fall?  I don't think so because I am seriously coveting these Isabel Marant Dicker Suede Boots at Net-a-Porter.  Too bad they are $565!

A simple rustic table scape via Style Me Pretty.

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The Olympics start today!  I am very excited to watch Michael Phelps, beach volleyball, gymnastics, and trampoline...yes, trampoline is an actual sport this year!  Check out this link for all the details and a full schedule of events: http://www.london2012.com/.  What will you be watching?