Fall Fashion Trend 2014 - Plaid

    PLAID!!! Ahhh, how I love me some plaid. Seriously, this pattern has slowly been making it's way into recent fall seasons but this year it's OFFICIALLY in! I've been waiting for this return ever since I saw Clueless for the first time 4 years ago. 

Okay, as overwhelming as those outfits may be, they are still FAB! If you're wondering how to wear this in a cute way beyond your typical SCARF and without going over the top like Cher - my best advice - a skirt! There are so many ways to wear this in a tasteful way that still look cute AND that'll pull off the 90's school girl without looking christmassy/dressed for halloween.

I'm currently loving these: 

American Apparel Plaid Tennis Skirt

American Apparel Plaid Tennis Skirt

    Okay I'm a bit biased since I own the skirt on the right and I am SO excited to have it! Hopefully you think it's just as cute as I do! It's def gonna be a staple for me this Fall. I'm pairing it with a long-sleeved black or red v-neck. Don't worry, I'll post pictures here. (link coming) 

    If you're not a skirt person and still want to incorporate plaid into your fall wardrobe fear not! This pattern is gonna be all over the place this season. WARNING - avoid Hot Topic. We don't want to be found wearing red plaid pants with chains dangling from the pockets now do we! 

When worn correctly plaid can be so chic! Some plaid from this years fashion shows: 

Oh, and don't forget leopard! When paired with plaid,  you'll be turning heads left, right and centre! The bold lip + plaid + leopard = fabulous and sexy in a classy way. LOVE! 

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Left: Unknown | Right: Wendy's Lookbook

What plaid piece has you the most excited? 
I'm drooling over that knee-lenth red & blue skirt right now! Have a great day loves! 

Fall 2014 Fashion Essentials

Hi lovebugs! Fall is QUICKLY approaching and I have to say - YAY!!!!! As much as I love summer and the cute rompers, floral dresses, and skirt/top combos... there is something so wonderful about the approaching season of FALL. Cozy sweaters, cute boots, scarves, leggings, hot chocolate, book store browsing, AH! I could just go on! The cuteness of Fall is never ending and I'm so excited for it!

With Fall comes the ups and downs of EVERY fashionista. To wear, or not to wear? I have to admit, fall is one of the easier seasons to be fashionable since cozy = cute BUT there are definitely ways to kick it up a notch and be extra stylish while snuggled up. The easiest way to do this? Make sure you have THE ESSENTIALS! These will vary slightly from year to year but I promise if you have these babies below in your closet, you'll have a much easier time putting together a cute and charming look to strut your stuff in!

1. Quilted Vest

2. Military Jacket

3. Chunky Sweater

4. Oversized Cardigan

5. Dark Wash Jeans

6. Riding Boots

7. Booties

8. Thigh-high Socks

9. Statement Watch

10. Infinity Scarf

I don't know about you but I'm totally a visual person so here are some pics of my faves!

Quilted Vest

Military Jacket

Chunky Sweater

Oversized Cardigan

Dark Wash Jeans

Riding Boots

Booties

Thigh-high Socks

Statement Watch

Infinity Scarf

Enjoy ladies!

xoxox

Mac Lipstick Dupe

  

    Hey guys! In case if you haven't heard of the makeup expression "dupe" it means a knock-off. In the massive world of beauty, it means same color, same job, different brand, less cost ;) So, you can probably assume why it's incredibly awesome when a good dupe is found for colors that are really hot for the season!

    This Fall, dark and sexy lips are quickly gaining popularity. They first regained popularity last year at this time but it was SO new that people still thought of it as "goth." Remember back in the day when some of "those goth kids" would wear black or purple lipstick? Yeah, me too. *shudder* JK! We're all friends here :) ANYWAYS - it's a hot trend and luckily you can try it on a budget! Thank gosh right? I don't know how often I would want to wear this color, so I would have a tough time justifying $15 for a rare occasion product. (The picture below & discovery is from beauty101.com --> THANK YOU!!!)

    On the left is MAC "Rebel" (HOT color I might add), and on the right our DUPE is Milani "Uptown Mauve". In the tube, Milani's lipstick looks much more pinky, but once on the color is pretty much IDENTICAL. Gorgeous, right? I can't wait to try this trend. Exsqueeze me while I speed off to Wal-Mart right now!