Lavender for Fall

I am a fan of lavender at any time of year but during fall, I think it can be so perfect.  It isn't as expected as all the warm toasty colors but I feel it is softer and still cozy looking.  A lavender coat is on the top of my list and I've wanted a lavender sofa for a long time.

Lavender for Fall by rebecca-iverson featuring a velvet couch

Well, I had a great weekend with my family and today I have lots of chores to do and errands to run.  My daughter wants a wolf costume for Halloween, so I'll be working on that with my mom today.  

I hope your day is great!

Preppy Fall

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My favorite fall looks almost always contain a preppy element: a loafer, a peter pan collar under a sweater, a cigarette pant.  They create such classic fall ensembles.  

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I am a bit obsessed with this look on Karlie Kloss.  

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I really like the color and style of these sleek loafers.

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I love a good short sleeve sweater, layered.  

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Red loafers and polka dots!

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What  do you think?  Do you love a preppy outfit in the fall as much as I do?

Have a beautiful Monday and I hope your workweek starts off on the right foot.

Now What?

Why do I wait so long between hair cuts?  What am I afraid of?  I just don't like change but as in life, change is often necessary.  I don't want to be one who has the same exact look all the time but I also don't want to be one who is always doing something drastic.  I have to find just the right tweak to freshen things up.  I'm thinking the long bob is just what I need!

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Now it is just the question:  With or without bangs?

I'm off to sub a home economics class.  Perfect!

This Weeks Inspirations: Late Summer

It's Friday already!  I thought I would wish you a happy weekend with a few of my favorite things of the week.

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mini wedge salads via cafezupas.com

For me, these inspirational images are all about Summer into Fall style and entertaining.  I love the thought of squeezing every bit of fun out of the Summer and enjoying the early Fall beauty of the outdoors.  

I hope your week ended well and that your weekend is fantastic!

Summer to Fall

Summer to Fall by rebecca-iverson featuring patent leather shoes

As we enter August I am thinking of my purchases in terms of longevity for Fall months as well.  Here are the items I think will work well now and layered for the colder weather (which I love).  

I am off to San Diego with my family for the next 3 days.  Lori will be there too so I look forward to seeing her more often!  Yay for the dog days of summer! 

Summer Whites

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One Top, Three Ways

Earlier this month, Rebecca did a post on Esther Williams and crop tops.  I was inspired, and hear it is, almost a month later, and I am still loving the look and the idea of a crop top for summer.  The look just screams vintage glam to me (when it is done right, that is).  I found this crop top and fell in love with its gorgeous print and colors, and I think it would be such a fun piece for summer vacation.  It would look gorgeous paired with a long black maxi skirt (although I think you could also pair it with a green calf length, pleated skirt and look great, too).  To change up the look, you could pair it with a fun pair of cigarette pants (I am forever buying black cigarette pants; they are a closet staple for me).  You could also throw the top on with a pair of black shorts for another fun, easy look.

River Island crop top, $20 / Topshop jersey knit maxi skirt / High waisted short shorts / Topshop black cigarette pants


So what do you think?  Will you be sporting a crop top (and a halter one, to boot) this summer?

Embroidered Chambray Dress

I want to say thank you to those of you who wished me luck with my recent interview!  It went very well and it made my heart warm to hear from you:)
After such a stressful time, I'm turning to my latest fashion obsession for a reward.  I realize that in most parts of the world spring has barely come but here we had an early spring so I'm already thinking summer.  Nothing says summer better than a chambray dress.  Add some beautiful white embroidery to it and you have the perfect staple piece of the season.  I can also see it paired with white jeans and worn as a tunic or as a bathing suit cover up.

Embroidered Chambray Dress by rebecca-iverson featuring a blue bohemian dress

Don't these have the perfect Mexicana/bohemian vibe to them?  My brain and my dream wardrobe are already on vacation.  

Enjoy the rest of your week!

A Beautiful Way to Blow Your Tax Return

So tax time has come and gone, and that means tax returns are being deposited into checking accounts all across America. I know a lot of people find tax time stressful, but then you start to hear stories about little splurges that area being made thanks to said tax returns.  I must admit that I splurged on a new purse (I went ahead and bought this Dooney & Bourke), and I've been spending a little more while shopping than I normally would.  Considering I want to replace the  flooring in my house this summer, I had better put the big spending on the back burner.
But if you've finally found yourself with a little extra cash in your account, why not treat yourself?  Go on.  Just please make sure to come back here and tell me about it, so that I can live vicariously through you!

Michael Kors floral pleated dress / Michael Kors sweater / Michael Kors sweater / Burberry coat / Donna Karan nightgown / Barbara Casasola black straight skirt / Burberry stripe pencil skirt / Dolce Gabbana cami / Michael kors shorts / Dolce Gabbana panty / Kate spade handbag / Kate Spade studded handbag / Burberry black shawl

I hope that you are having a fantastic Monday!

What I Want/Need: Dooney & Bourke

Dooney & Bourke: Florentine Medium Mail Bag

I have been in the market for a new purse for a little while now. I need something that will travel well, and something that I will feel safe traveling with (I can be a bit of a worrier when the two of us traveled). Because of this, I have been keeping an eye out toward cross body bags. I found one at T.J. Maxx, in black, that I purchased, but then I was looking at the new issue of InStyle, I spotted this beautiful bag and fell in love with it, and when I hunted it down (I hate when  magazines don't give more specific information about featured items), I found that it was on sale!  For the month of April, it is 25% off.  I need to bite the bullet and buy it, but I am having a hard time justifying another large (for me) purchase since I just spent a chunk of change at Loft.  I like that the color, and like that it will go with black or navy.
I can't believe it is already Thursday!  Tomorrow we are taking our 5th graders on a field trip to the Ronald Reagan Library.  (We do this every spring with our classes, and it's such a great experience!)  Saturday is my good friend Jaime's daughter's 1st birthday, so we will be partying it up kiddie-style.  Other than that, we have no real plans.  Maybe I should do chores?  How about you?  What are you up to this weekend?


 

Loft Spring Choices

Sunday night, as the weekend was winding down and I was watching Midnight in Paris (and maybe one or ten episodes of House), I happened to be checking my email when I noticed that Loft was having a sale.  I hopped on over to see what was what.  I may have gone a little crazy, but my justification is that it was all on sale, and I need new pieces for spring and summer.

                                          1)Black romper/ 2) V neck cami/  3)Long skirt/
                          4) Modern Skinny Jeans in Rinse Wash 5)Stripe Garden Floral Scarf

I've been looking to tweak my wardrobe, and to only add pieces that will work together and with other pieces that I already have.  Plus, I've been wanting a romper like that for quite some time now, but I can never find one that actually fits (long torso).  I'm hoping this one will work, or else back it will go.  The camisole is not a style I would usually wear (not a spaghetti strap kind of girl), but I figure with a cardigan or a chambray shirt over it, it should work.
The jeans are a style that I already have, so I know the fit works, and I am need of a dark wash that I can dress up or down.  The scarf (I was back on the site and I am kind of regretting not buying this one instead) is something I will definitely use and it will add color to my shifting-to-black-and-white wardrobe.  I also picked up a navy blue sweater.  (Because a girl can always use a navy blue sweater!)
So I got all of this for 40% off, (there's that beautiful justification again), and then, Wham!  The sale ended last night.  But... they are having another sale, again 40% off with the code 4peeps.
I'm not sure how long this one lasts, but I hope you find something you like!

Esther Williams Inspires The Crop Top and Skirt

A few weekends ago I caught an old Esther Williams flick on AMC called, The Thrill of a Romance (1945), also with Van Johnson.  It was such a fun movie and Williams looked amazing; especially in this little crop-top and skirt number.  I usually wouldn't be a fan of these tops, but paired with a lady-like skirt (and perhaps only showing a sliver of skin) I think they can look stunning for the proper occasion.

Esther Williams Inspires The Crop Top and Skirt by rebecca-iverson on Polyvore

What do you think?  Would you try this look?

Today promises to be especially gorgeous outside and I plan to get some outdoor work done and fling the windows open wide!  

I have an opportunity to possibly get a job at a local college and I need to prepare myself for the interview--in the event that they call me.  

It's going to be a busy yet fulfilling day!

Loving:The Floral Skirt

If there is one thing (okay, maybe two) on my spring wish list, it is a floral pencil skirt.  I love how fresh and vibrant so many of the options are right now.  I also adore how I am seeing them paired lately; in more casual/cool combinations of t-shirts, stripes and leather.  Also, there are so many affordable options that I'm sure to find one I love for a price that won't make it impossible for me to get a few other things I have been eyeing.  

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The Floral Skirt- Spring 2014 by rebecca-iverson featuring high waisted skirts

I hope you all have a fantastic weekend!  I'm, unfortunately, having to say goodbye to a couple of dear friends tonight.  They are moving out of state.  While I am thrilled for them I have been deferring all the tears.  

Adieu for now!

Always Inspired by: Gal Meets Glam

I'm positive that I'm preaching to the choir when I share that I am a fan of Julia Hengel's very chic blog Gal Meets Glam.  Julia is gorgeous, young and --shall I just say it-- far richer than I will ever be, but it isn't just these things that make her a successful blogger.  She embraces her shape and knows what she likes  and looks amazing in everything she puts together.  The photography is pretty fantastic too. It is refreshing for me to see a fashion blogger like Julia who isn't a size 0!  I myself am usually a size 6 and it's tough not to feel like a cow when you're an average size (for the fashion world, I mean) and love fashion.  Julia just has a sparkle about her and I'm positive she brightens any room she enters.  Here are a few of my favorite Spring looks she put together.

I lusting for this striped dress python heel combo here.

Strawberry equipment blouse and patent red loafers! Yes!

This look is so spot on for Spring.

Julia got the trend of the leopard shoe just right with this perfect outfit.

One thing I have been encouraged to try is a bold lip.  Julia reminds me that fashion is fun.

I am so excited that Spring break is just around the corner!  I have been gardening up a storm and now it's time to relax.  We will be headed to the beach next week and I can't wait.