Basic Bitch Necklace

Top: H&M  Sweater: Target similar here  Jeans: Paige  Boots: Shoemint  Necklace: J.Crew Factory  Watch: Michael Kors  Bracelet: J.Crew similar here  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

I hardly ever buy clothes at Target for full price because I know they allllways go on sale, but when I spotted this sweater a few weeks ago, I couldn't be bothered to wait. I grabbed it off the rack immediately (also, it was the only small) and prayed that the weather would get cold enough to wear this baby all over town. Well, my prayers were halfway answered when I wore this sweater early one morning last week, but sadly, the temps rose up to the 80s and I had to change into something a little less warm.

Also, this necklace. I have been obsessed with it since the day I bought it about a year ago and I had a chat with my friend Melinda this weekend in Houston about how it is considered the "basic bitch" necklace. I had no idea and now I love it even more. If you've missed out on this new term all over  lately, please let me enlighten you here.

Travel Day

Top: Old Navy  Sweater: LOFT similar here  Jeans: Citizens of Humanity (on sale!)  Shoes: Chinese Laundry  Scarf: Forever 21  Bag: Ralph Lauren similar here  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  Watch: Michael Kors  Bracelet: J.Crew similar here

After a crazy, fun weekend, I am heading back to the skies today and flying home. I could not have asked for a better week in Houston but am so excited to sleep in my own bed tonight... as always happens after a long week of travel. Because I feel like I am in the air so much these days, I have come up with my go-to travel outfit: comfy jeans, flats, a baggy sweater, a scarf and a huge purse. All of these play a small role in spending the day in comfort while cooped up for hours on a plane. 

I am a huge HUGE fan of flying with a scarf because I am always freezing on the airplane. I actually wore this outfit last week on my trip down to Houston and found myself using this scarf as a blanket. It is great for versatility and it's super lightweight. I am telling you, scarves are quickly becoming my favorite article of clothing. 

Also, the other key piece in this outfit is a huge purse. I like to check my bag (thanks, Southwest! Love the free bags!) and carry just my purse through TSA and around the airport. The problem I have is I travel with my planner, my iPad and my computer. Plus I like to bring an (empty) water bottle and some snacks because airport food is just never appealing to me. Well, except overpriced Jamba Juice.

Polka Dots

Top: Ann Taylor Factory love this one  Jeans: Zara these on sale!  Shoes: Nine West  Bracelets: Stella and Dot (no longer available) and Alex and Ani here and here and here  Watch: Michael Kors  Sunglasses: Pac Sun

Although we are way past Labor Day, there is a part of me that is not ready to give up white jeans. I think a lot of that has to do with the weather we had last week but there is something so sleek and clean about white jeans. I don't know about you, but I love them. I decided I needed a simple black and white outfit for working in the coffee shop last week and this little number is what I came up with. Sometimes I just feel so fancy when I wear outfits without any color, even if it's just jeans and a t-shirt.

Sweater Balls: How to Remove Them

Top: J.Crew love this one  Shorts: Old Navy  Shoes: Target (old) similar here  Necklace: Banana Republic similar here  Bracelets: Stella and Dot and J.Crew similar here  Watch: Michael Kors  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

I have been in love with this sweatshirt since I ordered it at the beginning of this year, but sadly, I have only pulled it out of the closet a couple of times. The last time I wore it (Night in the Country) I came home and washed it and it was covered in those ugly little sweater balls that appear after wearing something too many times-- and it was probably only the second time I washed it. Not. Happy.

I called my mom after letting it sit around for months and asked her to help me fix it. Did you know those little sweater balls come off easily with a disposable razor and a lint roller? What would I do without mom's little secrets? I now plan on wearing this sweatshirt on the reg.

Taking the Plunge

Top: Old Navy  Scarf: Forever 21  Jeans: Citizens of Humanity  Purse: Kate Spade  Shoes: Shoemint  Watch: Michael Kors  Bracelets: gifted and Stella and Dot  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

On Friday, I mentioned how I've started looking for different ways to incorporate red into my wardrobe. Well, I took the plunge since then and bought my first red piece: this scarf. While it's not 100% red, I kind of love it. It makes me want to pull out my puffy vests and boots and wear it all winter long. But the great news is that it's also really lightweight so it was easy to wear last weekend while it was still uber-hot. I mean, is this summer over yet? I realllllly want to wear layers. 

Now that I have bought my first red piece, I guess I am on a roll. I ordered a dress and bought a shirt earlier this week. It turns out, the dress doesn't fit like I expected so I'll have to send it back, but the red shirt is super cute and this may be my new color obsession. Who knew red was so much fun to wear... yet also so hard to find? Hopefully stores stock up for the holidays soon so I can keep adding to my new collection.

Subtle Sparkle

Top: Nordstrom similar here  Scarf: Gap  Shorts: Lauren Conrad  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  Shoes: Chinese Laundry love this pair  Watch: Michael Kors  Bracelets: Stella and Dot and J.Crew similar here

Even though temperatures are still in the low 90s these days, I can't seem to get fall looks off my mind. Because of this, I decided it's finally time to start wearing scarves again, even if I have to sweat a little in the process. I wore this scarf last weekend while heading out with mom to get a quick pedicure before flying out to Utah. It was a perfect outfit to go from spa chair to airplane seat, especially because I always get so cold while flying. Between the light sweater I brought on board and this sparkly scarf, I was perfectly set for the crazy changes in temperature. The only thing I wasn't prepared for: ridiculous flight delays.

Classic Colors

Top: LOFT other colors here  Shorts: Banana Republic  Shoes: Shoemint  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  Bag: Old Navy  Necklace: Baublebar  Bracelet: flea market similar here  Watch: Michael Kors

Last weekend, my stepmom and I were asked to help out a family friend who was looking to update her wardrobe. We decided to meet up on Sunday for shopping and a late lunch. When my stepmom came to my door to pick me up, we realized we were in almost matching outfits: white shirts with khaki shorts. I mean, I knew these were classic colors but I never really thought about this same outfit in 30ish years (or on someone about 30 years older than me). Knowing how classic this look is just made me realize how often I wear simple, classic colors and just add jewelry to dress them up. Nothing beats a timeless look!

Stripes and Neon

Top: Banana Republic similar here  Shorts: J.Crew similar here  Shoes: Sole Society  Bag: Phillip Lim x Target  Sunglasses: Isaac Mizrahi  Watch: Michael Kors  Bracelet: J.Crew similar here

Even though I shared my excitement for fall in yesterday's blog post, I am still hanging on to the last few weeks of summer, not to mention it is still in the nineties here. As much as I want to throw on sweaters and scarves, I just can't. Sweat would be wayyy to much of an issue, ha. So, instead, I decided to pull out my fave neon shorts that I never wear enough of and try to get a last wear of the season out of them. I forgot why neon is so great-- you look tan even when you're not. 

Faaaabulous.