Frugal Fall: Part 1 - Monochrome

This week, I thought it would be fun to focus on 5 different ways that I change up my wardrobe for fall without going to the store.  Fall is one of my very favorite times of year, because you can leave behind the t-shirt and shorts of summer and head into the sweaters, jackets, layering, tights and boots of fall...  I just love it!  I will spend each day on a different idea to help keep your closet fresh for fall, and post some example and inspiration photos to go along with it!  So stay tuned this week for a fun series!

Day 1:  Monochrome
Pull together a monochrome outfit for a chic, bold look.  I love monochrome, because it can be sliming (important for my ever increasing waistline) and timeless. Plus, if everything is the same color, it is super easy to match :)

shirt: anne taylor// skirt: old navy// shoes: dsw (similar)// scarf: h&m (similar)// earrings: kohl's

A few bits of inspiration for getting your monochrome on!  

Grey Monochrome// Maroon Monochrome// Black Monochrome//Grey Monochrome II// 

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The Unexpected

Some stores use beautiful fabric, bright colors, attractive models or well-made clothing to entice people in.  In my mind, Anthropologie uses the unique factor to get people in the door.  Whenever I go into an Anthropologie, I am pretty sure I will find something interesting and fabulous waiting inside. Sometimes it is unusual clothing that catches my eye, other times the displays are incredible, and sometimes the home goods are very fun or inspirational.  It is no secret that is it one of my favorite stores, and if it were not quite so expensive, I might be tempted to purchase my entire wardrobe there.  Even if I can't afford an entire wardrobe there, I have a  number of unique and fun items from there that make the rest of my somewhat boring wardrobe that much more interesting.  I had a nice time wandering around their website looking at some things that I thought had interesting details to them!  I hope you like the unexpected as much as I do.  

top:  dress// necklace// sandals

bottom: tank// flats// skirt

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Swimsuits

In a few weeks, we head down to the coast for a quick weekend trip! I love going down to the Gulf and am thoroughly looking forward to some wind and sea time!  I keep thinking about getting a new swimsuit and after a lot of looking, I think these are my favorites.  Now, I don't generally wear two pieces, or bikini's because I don't particularly relish the idea of wearing about the same coverage as a bra and underwear in a public place, so I have tried to pick some fun suits that I would feel comfortable in at the beach!  Some are expensive, some are not, but all would be perfect for stroll up the beach or lounging by the pool on a sunny day!  Happy Swimming!

Left to Right Top: Garnett Hill// Loft// Garnett Hill

Left to Right Middle: J Crew// Anthropologie// Loft

Left to Right Bottom: Target// Loft// Boden

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Bundle Up

Okay, so Texas is really not ready for coats yet, because it is still hitting 80 degrees consistently, but I am really looking forward to pulling out some of my winter coats and jackets!  Although cold weather isn't my favorite, I do love the layering, tights, coats and scarves that accompany the cold! 

classic: Banana Republic// fun: Boden// bright: J.Crew

luxurious: Modcloth// subtly sexy: Victoria Secret// quirky: Anthropologie

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A few current loves

I am loving these pieces.  They just feel so fresh and classy.  

shoes: Zappos; shirt: Nordstrom; sunglasses: Anthropologie; Necklace: Francesca's: purse: Fossil

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