trend alert | sweater weather

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My favorite time of year! And it appears that this year, fall has come early! It was a very tolerable August in the weather department, and so far September has been beautiful! Usually it is still blazing hot through September, and then anything goes. I just hope it stays in the 60s-70s and doesn't drop any lower any time soon! In Iowa, it could be snowing by mid-October!

This season I'm loving oversized sweaters, sweaters with fun sleeve details, and of course long cardigans, which is basically all I can wear right now with this bump that is STILL growing! I'm hoping winter doesn't arrive right when baby does so I can try to enjoy a sliver of sweater weather in late October/early November. I do have a couple long cardigans that I've been living in (including this one here), especially just lounging around at home with a cute pair of PJs underneath - and I'm sure that will continue once I hit maternity leave!

Hope you're able to enjoy some cool, fall weather where you live! Thanks for reading! XO

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best of the best: ruffles

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With all these amazing trends out now, I decided to try out a new blog series called Best of the Best. I'm currently loving ruffles in all shapes and sizes, and there are so many amazing options out right now, from shorts to dresses and even swimsuits! I personally like to keep it simple and not go totally overboard, but I've seen some ruffle on ruffle action on some people  - talking ruffles on top and ruffles on bottom - and I'm not going to lie, I kind of love it! I could not pull it off - but maybe you can! I'm definitely eyeing this dress, this swimsuit and this skirt for my vacation to Palm Springs next month!

Lately I've been doing more of these lists and collages and less outfit posts, and there is a reason why that I will tell you VERY soon. For now, I hope you enjoy all the ruffles! Thanks for reading! XO

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must have fall accessories

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Fall is just around the corner and I am so excited! I've mentioned several times that fall is my favorite season; football starts, it's my birthday smack dab in the middle and I'm obsessed with fall fashion. That's why today I'm going to talk a few must have accessories for the upcoming season!

Satin bomber jackets are sneaking their way into almost every fashionista's closet and can be worn with pretty much anything. From midi dresses to extreme flare jeans and especially paired with your favorite skinnies and Adidas shelltoes - hello 90s! Boots and booties are always a hot fall item and this year adding cut outs, straps and perforations seems to be the theme and I especially love these peeptoe slides. Saddle bags are making their way into fall as well, with multiple colors and textures. I love a good cognac colored purse for fall, like this one from Haute Off The Rack's collection with Gigi New York. And different faux rock or marble accessories are in, like bracelets, necklaces, phone cases and these sunglasses from Quay. 

What are you excited about adding to your fall wardrobe? Let me know in the comments below! Also, scroll through all my fave fall trends in the menu below! Thanks for reading! XO

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top, also love this one | necklace, similar here and here | rings | purse | jeans | shoes, similar here

Date night out with my man celebrating 10 years of "dating"... That makes me feel so old! What a gorgeous night to dress up and go out to dinner though - albeit a little hot, but you know... Summertime! 

t a s s e l t r e n d

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Tassels are everywhere these days, literally from head toe. It's one of the hottest trends right now, and designers are having a ton of fun with them. They really give a little oomph to any accessory or piece of clothing, and even home décor, like these pillows. Originally I thought they'd be more of a summer thing, but the tassel trend is being carried well into the fall/winter, as shown on this scarf, this sweater dress and these adorable shoes (that need to get into my closet ASAP.) This beach bag and these earrings would be perfect for any upcoming tropical vacations you have planned, and how cool is this tassel USB charger?? A trendy accessory for your purse and a charger all in one!