Fall Style Sheet

I think it's important to take a step back and think about your personal style, particularly if you are a big fan of shopping. Each season we get bombarded with fashion shows, blogs, and sites telling us the trends...it's easy to grab up pieces you think are great...and then never wear them. In the spirit of getting the best bang for your buck, I think it's important each season to slow down and decided WHAT YOUR NEED. WHAT YOU WANT. That way you get what works for you and you get joy from knowing that you didn't fall prey to clever marketing.

That being said, I also challenge you to pull something from the past and incorporate it into your fall wardrobe. Pick a favorite movie, icon, or art piece and mix it in with your stylesheet. Not only will this bring you a new, personal kind of joy, but you won't be a cookie cutter version of the mannequin in your mall window.



- Leather jackets
- Moots - aka the mary jane boot
- Cargo belts
- 50's style nighties as tops (my "icon of the past" pull...snagged from Divine in Female Trouble)
- Bold push up bras
- Knee Socks
- High-waisted leggings
- 2 Finger Rings

What are you loving? Any new obsessions? If you do a fall stylesheet, please leave a link in the comments!

Wishlist: April

This month, I'm backlogged on magazines/books and my apartment doesn't need anything new...just gonna focus on fashion and beauty. Hopefully that'll make for even more OOTDs and real life application of the wishlist!

Fashion:
Black Patent Dr Martens
Pink Studded Long Cardigan
Mesh Insert Leggings
Leotard in Fuchsia Cotton/Lycra
Jeremy Scott Tabloid Purse
Beauty:
Lime Crime Lip Stick in Styletto

Essential Pieces for Fall!

Fall Warm Squishies by pinkbot featuring Dorothy Perkins

Fall is almost here and that means my FAVORITE fashion time of year! We can add layers, hats, and boots without roasting our hides and without freezing our tushies off! What are the necessary pieces?

1. A great coat - this lil' number is from Dorothy Perkins and comes in Black, Yellow, Purple, and PINK!
2. Vests - these are a warmer, more snazzy alernative to the high belt. They cinch in your body to create a more definitive waist, much like a belt, but add more warmth and a new dimension to dressing. I love this one from Dorothy Perkins because it has sequins and an open style in the belly area.
3. Studs! - I love these puppies on everything...belts, dresses, headbands, gloves, shoes....they really can't go wrong for me.
4. Bangles - I love stacking the bangles and clanging my way through the day. The trick for plus size girls to get the ones from the plus size store that sit properly so that they look effortless and flattering the arm. Torrid, Evans, and Lane Bryant all carry affordable sets.
5. Leather gloves - Yes, I'm a vegetarian. I can't get enough of leather gloves...so shoot me! These great ones are from Intermix, but I've found styles by Patricia Field and Michael Kors that work on many hand sizes. These keep you hands warm and are great for when you go out and don't want to fix your chipped nail polish.
6. Berets with somethin' extra - I love the slouchy tam/snood/beret look, but I been wanting more than the standard knit fair. For fall, dazzle it up with a sequin one or maybe even one with a bow or flower!
7. Huge Pyramid Rings - these are a direct rip off the runway, but you can find some great styles in sizes 8 and up at Evans and Torrid.
8. Single Charm necklaces - these easy and affordable pieces add some pop to any wardrobe with minimal effort. Try Girlprops for TONS of affordable styles.