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Creating a Fall Wardrobe in the Heat

by Katie Haller

One thing that has definitely been an adjustment for me with living in Las Vegas, compared to Michigan, is the long never-ending summer heat.  Since fall is my favorite season to dress for, it’s been hard for me to embrace the season with my wardrobe.  I guess wearing all my summer clothes can be a good thing because I’m not as eager to spend money on new fall clothes, but I’m still ready to put away the summer clothes and get back into wearing denim, boots, and scarves… just a few of my fall favorites!

Lately, I have decided to bring on the fall wardrobe, with or without the hot temperatures.  I’ve been going through my clothes and figuring out new ways to wear some of my summer clothes with a few of my favorite fall clothes and accessories. 

Here are just a few looks that I came up with.

This is a new outfit that I recently bought at Kohls.  The top (exact here) was $10.80, found in the clearance section and the leggings (exact here) were on sale for $6.99, both found in the juniors department.  I never shop at Kohls without checking Retail Me Not first for coupons.  I ended up getting 20% off of my purchase.  I decided to accessorize my new outfit with one of my favorite pairs of brown boots and my red beaded necklace.  This look is the perfect mix of fall and summer.

Scarves are one of my favorite accessories to wear in the cooler weather.  Last year I bought a few lightweight scarves at Charming Charlies (read about the scarves here).  They have turned out to be a great accessory for the warmer climate.  I wore this particular scarf with a pair of jeans, a black tank top, and black flats.  Wearing a tank top or short sleeve shirt with a lightweight scarf is a great way to accessorize some fall into your wardrobe when it’s still warm out.   
As I’ve mentioned before, I love my boots!  Boots are one of my favorite fall accessories.  Wearing your favorite pair of boots with a dress is a great way to bring them out when the weather is still warm.  I also love to wear denim in the fall, so I wore my denim jacket with a t-shirt dress. 

I love wearing maxi dresses in the summer, because they keep me cool, and I love scarves in the fall and winter because they keep me warm.  So when I combine the 2 it makes for a great warm fall day outfit.

 For all of you who live in warm climates, I’m sure you can relate to my fall dilemma, but hopefully these looks will help you figure how to bring a little fall into your life…even if you feel like the summer is never ending.

 

My Closet~ Throwback Thursday

by Katie Haller

I’ve really been trying hard to keep up with my blogging schedule.  I really enjoy writing new posts and sharing new ideas with all of you, but sometimes I fall behind due to the reality of my real life, especially when it comes to my outfits.  Unfortunately, for my wardrobe, my current job doesn’t allow me to explore my closet and put together cute outfits the way that my old job did.  That’s why I have decided to start doing a “Throwback Thursday” post.

Every so often I take a picture of an outfit that I wore and then I forget about it and never post it.  I was going through some of my pictures of outfits recently and realized that I still wanted to share these on my blog.  So Thursday can be a day that I can share a throwback outfit for me, but it will be new for you.  From now until February, most of the outfits that I share will be maternity.  With Throwback Thursday posts, I’ll still be able to share some of my normal outfits.

Here are 2 outfits that I wore early this summer before I found out I was pregnant.

Dress-Salvation Army (similar)
Necklace- Charming Charlie (similar)
Jacket- Meijer (similar)
Shoes- Macy’s (similar)
Tank Top- Old Navy (similar)
Sweater- Old Navy (similar)
Jeans- Kohl’s (similar)
Shoes- Target (similar)
Look for more Throwbacks in the upcoming Thursdays! 
 

My Closet~ Weekend Wardrobe

by Katie Haller

I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday weekend!  Labor Day marks the official end of summer, but for us here in Vegas, summer is nowhere near over.
Even though it’s still hot out, I’ve decided to try and get some use out of my jeans while I still can fit into them.  I’m 4 months pregnant right now, so I don’t have a bump yet, but I can definitely feel a snugness in my jeans.

The shirt I wore on Saturday is from Walmart.  I don’t typically shop at Walmart, but I was there buying school supplies for my classroom, and I couldn’t help but wander into the clothes section.  I ended up finding this really cute striped top for $6. 

Saturday
Shirt- Walmart (similar)
Jeans- Jessica Simpson (similar)
Shoes- Target (similar)
Necklace- Target (similar)
On Sunday I wore my favorite new t-shirt that I bought at Target a few weeks ago.  It’s so comfortable.  I’d like to buy it in every color, that’s how much I like this shirt right now.  
Sunday
Shirt- Target (exact)
Pants- Target (similar)
Shoes- Express (similar)

My Closet~ Weekend Wardrobe

by Katie Haller

It’s been so long since I’ve posted an outfit.  To be honest, ever since I found out I was pregnant, I haven’t worn any cute outfits.  I’ve been wearing leggings almost every day.  To put together a cute outfit seems exhausting to me, but I’m trying to get back to my normal self.
Here’s my outfit from today. 

Dress- Target (similar)
I bought this dress at Target a couple weeks ago.  It was a clearance find for around $13.  I haven’t done a whole lot of shopping this summer, because I’m waiting until my belly gets bigger and I then I’ll really have to go shopping.  This dress is perfect because I will be able to wear it for a while.  It’s stretchy and comfortable, which is just what I’m looking for right now.

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