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Because I'm not fully sold on this fall thing yet, dressing has been sort of an uphill battle for me these days. Until I get settled into the season, I've noticed that there is one thing making my life easier: black. Black dresses to be exact.

"And if there's something I'm trying to figure out, it's what constitutes a fall appropriate outfit. What's the magic formula for fall?"

I've just been wearing them back to back. This little lacy slip dress is an old standby, but layered with a fall parka, it feels more appropriate. And if there's something I'm trying to figure out, it's what constitutes a fall appropriate outfit. What's the magic formula for fall?

Layering? Plaid? Fur? Blanket scarves?  Seriously, tell me. Otherwise, I can't help how many LBD's you all will have to endure. 

Photos by Kaye McCoy

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Collared

It may be my admiration of Wednesday Addams' killer style or my underlying desire to be forever young, but for a long time anything with a Peter Pan collar got me all starry-eyed.

"If there's one thing I love about a black dress, it's that, with some intention, you can make it work for any season."

Clearly, the feeling still lingers. I was able to give this dress some much needed wearing before it got too chilly, but I'm sure with some clever layering, I can pull it back out soon.

If there's one thing I love about a black dress, it's that, with some intention, you can make it work for any season. Where there's a will, there's a way, right?

Photos by Kaye McCoy

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The Game Changer

By now we all know that Little Black Dresses are a must have -- nothing new there. But, my dear, sweet girlfriends, I am here to tell you that you need a Little Black Dress with some pizzaz, some panache,  some flair.

"...THE MOMENT I SAW IT I KNEW THIS DRESS WAS GOING TO BE A GAME CHANGER FOR ME."

It could've been the scalloped neckline, the open back or they exaggerated flare, but the moment I saw it I knew this dress was going to be a game changer for me. Mostly because it made me feel like the glamorous socialite I am in my head. 

I think all of us gals should have something that makes us feel that way. I don't even care whether you have an occasion to wear it to. Besides, if you really think about it, isn't life the perfect occasion, anyway? My vote is yes.

photos by Kaye McCoy

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That period after a vacation is always a whirlwind, it seems. Aside from prepping for back-to-school, this week I found out I'd be joining the long-distance relationship club. My mood right now is seriously, I can't even.

To make the most of the time he's still here, we're maxing out on date nights. This time we went to the High Museum's Dream Cars Exhibit. It was definitely a guy's date, but that didn't stop me from wearing a short LBD and heels. 

I don't know what I'm going to do when he's not around to drag me to stupid car shows. Oh my gosh, I'm getting emotional about cars. Somebody help me. 

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