pink october

This quintessentially girly color has been on my brain a lot lately. I've been eyeing pink coats and pinning blush toned bouquets like crazy. 

Until I make my next major pink purchase, I will be twirling in this skirt from Fiore Boutique. Paired with a light sweater, it's perfect for the transitional season we're having in the south. Who knew a soft, spring pink would be acceptable during fall? 

I'd like to note that it is especially acceptable during October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Since my readers are practically my girlfriends, I just want to remind you: don't forget to check up on your ta-tas! And also, wear as much pink as you can stomach.

photos: @cookayemonster

Use code LULU10 to get 10% off the "Pretty in Pleats Skirt" from Fiore Boutique. c/o Fiore Boutique - all opinions are my own. 

the coat wars

When fall rolls around, there are two things that shoot up on my "must buy" radar: a sturdy pair of boots and a trusty coat. Right now, these are what I'm looking at, but the decision is proving to be tough. Girlfriends, I need your help. Which coat would you choose?

The Pink Coat

PRO:  It's pink! From powdery shades to bubblegum ones, I love them all. 

The unexpected brightness will make fall/winter feel less drab.

CON: Even though I' like to think of myself as continuously fashionable, let's be real: I'm a college student. 

I often wear workout clothes to class. Will this work in my everyday wardrobe?  

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The Plaid Coat

PRO:  I love plaid for the fall. On a coat, I think the pattern makes for an interesting change up.

It would also be exciting to have my first patterned coat

CON: I'm afraid the pro is also the con. Will I get tired of seeing that pattern? And will I be able to wear it with the rest of my closet? 

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The Camel Coat

PRO:  Camel is timeless and chic. I know that it'll go with just about everything in my closet.

It'll easily compliment my other fall colors (burgundy, hunter green, navy, gray, black). 

CON: It's so safe! A camel coat can be a little Plain Jane. 

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hat hair: 2 styles for fall

I'm welcoming fall by playing with one of my favorite accessories: hats. They're my go-to for changing up boring hair, or more often, just plain bad hair. These are two of my favorite, and downright simple, ways to rock hat hair.

beanie hat

I've yet to see someone look bad in a beanie. They work for my girly days just as well as my lazy days.

1) I curled my hair with my flat iron for a softer, casual curl.

2) Clip in bangs are fun addition to a slouchy beanie hat, so I added mine to this look.

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floppy hat

Floppy hats make any outfit instantly glamorous. I feel like I can conquer the world wearing one.

1) I used a curling wand to make more defined waves for a boho look.

2) Paired with wine lipstick, this is a perfect fall combo. 

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stripes & spotted serena

 It's Monday morning and you can't figure life out. What do you do? Stripes, girlfriend. You do stripes. 

Not that I needed another striped dress, but the vegan leather (okay, leatherette) pockets are a unique detail that made it worth adding to my collection. Oh, and the fact that it's only $15. 

Fiore Boutique was lovely enough to send this "Spotted Serena Shift Dress" on over, but for under $20 let's be real, I would've bought it anyway. I also have a handy coupon code, LULU10, to save you 10% off. How's that for a Monday morning pick-me-up?

photos: @cookayemonster 

  

The "Spotted Serena Dress" is c/o Fiore Boutique. All opinions are my own and not influenced by the brand.

cake & champagne

 

I'm getting a major party vibe even though it's a dreary Monday morning. It could be because this weekend was my best friend in the whole wide world's 25th birthday!!!! Extra exclamation marks necessary.

I took him to a Mad Men themed murder mystery dinner and we dressed for the era, since we were participants. I obviously wore Kate Spade in the spirit of celebration.  

He always entertains my desire to overdress, but more importantly, he's always been there for me. Thank god for best friends. 

 

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you're a jewel

I learned last week that I am a "caviar girl". Now tell me that doesn't sound glamorous. But what the hell does it mean?

That means, according to this video, that as a brunette, jewel tones work best on me. I would never limit colors in my closet, but some rules are fun to play with.

P.S. Disqus deleted all of my comments. Every. last. one. I literally can't even. I read and appreciate all of you that comment on my blog (especially those who have faithfully done so), so it made my heart sink. Thanks for being a part of my blog these past months. I hope I can figure this technical difficulty out.

 
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sweater weather

photos // @cookayemonster

It's getting to be that time, y'all. Well, kind of. I'm talking cable knit, big and comfy, sweater season. 

Even though Atlanta won't really hit sweater temps until October, I'm working them in now. I want to feel like I'm wrapped a comfy blanket at all times during fall.

Until then, I'll just be closet confused. As in, fall sweaters on the top and summer shorts on the bottom.  I can get away with it, right?

  

 

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