Wedding To Weekend Style With Weddington Way

I was recently asked to participate in Weddington Way's November Style Challenge, the object of which is to style a bridesmaid dress for wedding wear and then transition it into a weekend outfit. I chose to style The Veronica bridesmaid dress in champagne toast because of its classic style. And it has pockets. Who could resist? You can check out all of Weddington Way's bridesmaid dresses here. To tie the two looks together, I chose a nice deep red as my accent color. The wedding look is simple, but with stunning accessories to keep it from being boring. Then I took the dress into cozy Fall weekend wear with a cropped sweater, chunky scarf, and truly excellent boots.

WEDDING WEAR

DETAILS// Shoes::Pouch::Earrings::Bracelet::Nail Polish::Eye Liner::Lippy

WEEKEND WEAR

DETAILS//Sweater::Bag::Shoes::Scarf::Socks::Mascara::Nail Polish

Cozy Vibes

OUTFIT DETAILS:: Cardigan, DIY // Shirt, She Inside // Socks, Target // Boots, Minnetonka

 I wore this yesterday.

It was gray and moody outside.

I read an entire book whilst snuggled under the covers in my bed

and cozied up with an enormous mug of tea.

It was perfection.

Before & After // London Fog Trench Coat

 A few weeks ago, I thrifted this perfect dove gray London Fog trench coat. I used to steal my parents trench coats when I was younger to play dress up. I liked to pretend that I was a detective, okay? Jeez. Now I have my own. I couldn't resist the color of this coat and, for $6, it was a bargain. This is a perfect DIY for Fall fashion.

 This was a very simple alteration. I wanted to shorten the jacket from full length to knee length because it complements my dresses better. I used a ruler and some chalk to draw a line straight across the outside of the jacket to make sure I made an even cut. I ended up only removing about 7 inches of fabric, deciding to make a wide double hemmed band across the bottom (which took the hem line up another 3 inches or so). I folded the cut edge twice and pinned it in place before using a simple straight stitch to create the new band at the bottom.

 I love altering thrifted pieces to better suit my style. It's fun to work from scratch sometimes, but these projects are rewarding because they tend to be pretty quick and simple.

we are the party people

OUTFIT DETAILS:: Shirt, Old Navy// Jacket, thrifted// Jeans & Boots, Kohls

I wore this yesterday for my friend's birthday outing at the 

Pan American Grill (awesome place, btw) and Brick Bar. 

Simple, stylish, comfortable; Perfect outfit for spilled drinks and crowded bars. 

Happy birthday, JoJo. All the love to you!

Transition

 All Images Via Pinterest

Back to School Video Lookbook

Okay. So, I made a video. I'm going to be honest, it's pretty rough. The camera quality is not the best and I didn't help my cause by shooting in direct sunlight at noon. No sir. I look a bit ghosty. It is slightly less blurry if you keep the screen small. I debated even sharing this at all. I debated refilming the whole thing and trying again. But, I put a lot of time and effort into this video and I decided it's as good a starting point as any. I've been contemplating adding videos into the post mix for months. Having finally gotten around to doing this first one, I know I have a lot to learn, but I'm excited to experiment with this new (to me) medium. If I get serious about it, maybe I'll invest in an actual video camera. Baby steps. Below are some photos and stills from the video.

Fall Shoe Shopping

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Younger me would be kicking myself right now. Talking about Fall shoe shopping? In August? Whatsamattawitchuuuu?? There's still over a month of glorious summer days to be had! But older me works in retail and has a blog so August means Fall fashion is running rampant. Whether we like it or not. And shoes make me happy all the time so why not use it as an excuse to online window shop? And when I say shoes, I strictly mean sneakers and boots. It's an ongoing love affair. Apparently I'm feelin the red, purple, and brown. Absolutely obsessed with the red woven boots and I only need purple to complete my sneaker rainbow so I'm on the lookout for the perfect pair. #2 speaks to me. What shoes are you looking at for Fall?

Five on Friday// Fall Boots

 This Friday I thought I'd share my favorite Fall boots I actually own. You'll notice I'm definitely more of a short boot, or 'bootie', person, but I do have one tall pair that I wear very frequently. I love high fun socks and I like when they just peak out over the top of my tall boots. I really want to add a pair of ankle boots that has a 1-2 inch heel, but I haven't found the right ones yet.

These lace booties are from Modcloth. They go really well with dresses and leggings.

 I call these my Peter Pan boots. I have a bit of a Pan obsession and I couldn't resist these Rocket Dog boots.

 These black boots are ancient and have gotten a lot of love, as you can see. Not in the best condition. They go with everything. Super versatile and comfy. I need a replacement pair, but I'm not sure I can get the exact same ones. I'm pretty sure they're from JCPenney's.

 Admittedly, I bought these Minnetonkas impulsively last year online during a stressful part of the school year to make myself feel better. I haven't had a chance to wear them too much yet since the weather has been warm since I got them, but from what I can tell they are super comfortable and well made.

I got these bad boys from Target last Fall. I have worn them a ton and they are holding up great! I love them. They are comfortable and go with just about everything which are the two of the most important things when it comes to shoes. What are your favorite Fall boots? Any recommendations, please comment below!