Holy, shamoly, y’all – was yesterday hot around here or what?  Southern California was seriously scorching yesterday with a high of 104, and I think Weeze and I were both going a little bit nuts.  It probably wasn’t my warmest day ever (pretty sure that award goes to the afternoon and evening spent at Flora Farms in Mexico – straight up SCORCH), but it was definitely up there.

So in today’s edition of “the fall trends I’m loving but can’t even come close to wearing in real life right now,” I present to you this plaid jacket.  And not just any plaid.  If you’re looking for the “It print” or hot fabric this season, it’s definitely Glen plaid.  It’s seriously everywhere for fall – skirts, pants, dresses (also love this one), and mostly, jackets.

While Glen plaid blazers are currently winning in the popularity department, I opted for this little lightweight version because bombers are the bomb.  Haha!  See what I did there?!  This heat, guys.  Delusional.  Actually, a strange thing happened.  I was online searching for these plaid pumpkins for my dining room when this jacket just jumped right in my cart too.  Craziest thing.

And I’m so glad that it did.  It’s pretty light so that once this heatwave business takes a bit of a chill pill I can wear it with ALL the things – dresses, jeans, skirts, whatever.  It also comes in a super fun floral print and will set you back right around $40.  Not bad, right?  You can take that under $50 change and throw in one of the plaid pumpkins.  Or, you know, don’t.  Up to you.

What do you guys think of the Glen plaid trend?

xoxo

Photos thanks to Samantha Klose

Ahh, the trends, y’all.  They come and go every season, and for the most part, I’m usually pretty excited for the new “cool” things.  If anything, it’s an excuse to shop, right?  (I mean, what were the chances you actually had sock booties in your closet already this year?)  Now I’m down to try a lot of things, but this fall’s “it” trends are kind of a mixed bag.  The baker boy hats or whatever we’re calling them these days have GOT to go.  (I’m sorry.  I said it.)  Also, everyone suddenly walking around in berets like they’re freshly returning from Paris?  NO.

Admittedly when I first saw the whole white bootie trend, I was also like, I’m gonna go ahead and pass.  I used to have this rule that shoes, handbags, and sunglasses NEVER look best in white.  (And for the record, I still feel that way about sunglasses.  Please stop with the white sunglasses.  Just say no.)  But then something strange happened, and the white bootie thing started to really grow on me.  What in the world?

Now I know that the kicks in today’s post aren’t actually booties, but to me they’re maybe better.  I love the pointed toe and metallic heel, and I think they’ll be equally wearable with denim.  And the best part?  They’re right around $35, so if you’re looking to dip your baby toe into the white bootie slash mule trend, these are them.  Also, the tie-waist shirtdress is under $50 and just really freaking cute.

Now I gotta know – what trends are you loving or hating this season?  Are you into the white booties?

xoxo

Photos thanks to Felicia Lasala

Oh hey, gang.  Happy day after taxes were due – did everyone survive?  Nothing hurts more than writing that doom’s day check to the IRS, so today I’m easing the pain with a too cute for school little white dress that’ll cost you less than $35.  I figured we could all use a little break for our wallets, no?  (Unless you’re one of the lucky ones who actually gets a refund, and in that case, what are you doing here?  You should be over here shopping the Neiman Marcus Last Call killer handbag sale.  I’m not gonna lie, I’ll be checking out the goods of that one today myself.)

Anywho, back to this dress and the sweet little ruffle sleeve details and its even sweeter little price tag.  I have to say, it’s been a little while since I hit the clothing department at Target, but I recently ended the drought and it’s good to be back.  Have you guys checked out this amazing section yet?  Holy moly, so many good pieces.  Snag the dress, add the jewels, and then, well, I really can’t recommend these wedges enough.  (Check out the look for less here.)  They’re super comfy and somehow instantly make my legs look more toned.  I don’t know how, but I’ll take a little magic on this, the day after taxes.  Who’s with me?!

xoxo

Photos thanks to Gabi Wells