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Where I live, the weather is starting to cool down. And even though my summer wardrobe is way cuter than my fall wardrobe, I'm actually looking forward to the weather change. I broke out my first long sleeved shirt of the season and did this "funky fall" look. I love how this shirt has bright colors on the front and a contrasting print on the back! Funky shirt + funky girl = balance out the funky with some basic jeans. I topped off this "funky fall" look with some zebra print flats and a pair of zebra print circular earrings. I thought that was enough jewelry (and zebra) for how much funky there was going on. Shirt: Tommy Hilfiger | Jeans: Ralph Lauren | Shoes: Kate Preston | Earrings: old (shop similar here )

With fall just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about adding pieces to our wardrobes that add a bit of warmth- literally. The trend I am loving right now is the faux fur vest trend. It is a great way to get in style for fall. Here are a few faux fur vest outfits to inspire you! Which is your favorite? How would you wear a faux fur vest? photo, thepinkpeonies.com photo, shopzerouv.com photo, seamsforadesire.com Create your own "FAUXbulous" look by shopping these faux fur vests!

I was recently at a live music festival in downtown Nashville and asked Tatiana about her outfit. I loved her fun bohemian style and her sparkly purse! Plus, she had a great smile and a willing spirit. Name:   Tatiana Where: Downtown Nashville Live on the Green music festival What are you doing out here today? Just hanging out, enjoying the beautiful day, music, good food. Do you live in the area? I do. What do you do? Are you in school? Do you work? I work with kids with special needs. What do you do exactly? I do language therapy for kids with Downs Syndrome and autism. That seems challenging but rewarding. Yeah, I love it. Tell me about your outfit. Do you know where you got it? I do. Ok, so this dress came from a random boutique in Florida, like in a beach town. This purse was actually a website find, from Stitch Fix . They just sent me it and I was like, that rocks! Random little ring from a random street artist in Santa Fe. ...

 Did you have a nice week, fashionistas? I did- and I discovered some awesome new blogs, products and contests, which I'm posting for today's FASHtastic Finds . I recently stumbled across Annabelle Fleur's fashion blog , VivaLuxury , and am now a big fan. And this week, one piece in particular from an outfit post really caught my eye. On her post titled "Fringe," I was drawn immediately to this MSGM fringe cotton tweed dress . I love how unique it is, and the pop of neon is so much fun! Plus, fringe is fabulous too. Another piece I came across this week is the Multicolored Faux Fur Waistcoast from Choies . I love the bright colors mixed with the neutrals, and of course faux fur is always fun! This fall find would look fabulous in any my closet. What's even more cool is that you can save 15% off at CHOIES and get free shipping worldwide when you enter coupon code 'Sep15aff' during checkout. How much fun would it be to play fashion d...

We've all heard of them. Those fashion "rules" that many consider a faux pas to break. However, most of these rules are not rules at all- they are merely suggestions, born from a fear of standing out and making a bold fashion statement. So if you're ready to brave up and break some rules of fashion, here are 5 fashion rules to break now . Don't Wear White After Labor Day If you Google "why can't you wear white after Labor Day?" you will find a lot of theories, but no definitive answer. That's because this rule was created so long ago, and for outdated reasons, that nobody really tries to find its origin. People think it is an important rule to follow, but don't even know why. So...wear white whenever you want! One great way to add some fun to a white ensemble is by adding pops of color with other pieces.   Don't Wear Socks With Sandals This rule I mostly agree with, however it applies more to men than to women. And it really...

My favorite season is spring. Not only is my birthday in the spring, but the weather in most places is splendid. Flowers have bloomed, breezes are blowing and I can break out my colorful wardrobe pieces. I can sport a dress or jeans and be comfortable, no matter how I piece together my ensemble. I can wear heels or sandals and be seasonally appropriate.               When it comes to seasonal color palettes , some of Hollywood's finest ladies, like Kate Hudson and Nicole Kidman, are springs. When I think of spring ladies, I think of natural beauty. I envision sweetness and happiness and light colors.              So what does it mean to be a spring? In the world of makeup, it means hues that are heavy in the peach and coral family. Black is not a friend but gold is. Think you might be a spring? Here are some characteristics of the spring woman : Your ...

Sometimes you want to look cute, but not spend a lot of time getting ready. You want to wear something simple, but not boring. That is what I was going for when I got dressed for a friend's birthday brunch recently. It was hot outside, so I wanted to wear something summery, but I wanted to look nicer than I would on an ordinary summer day. I wanted fun summer color with comfortable summer fabrics. Here is the outfit I came up with.   I wore a comfortable aqua crop top with a black skirt (that happens to be reversible and has a fun print on the other side)  I love the lace details in the middle of the top. I chose a round aqua stone necklace and some silver leaf design earrings for jewelry. I went with some black summer heels to add just a hint of fancy to the simple summer ensemble.  aqua crop top: xhilaration from Target | black reversible skirt: mark. silver leaf earrings: c/o Majestical Jewelry | aqua stone necklace: old (...

Last night was the 66th annual Emmy Awards . Major stars walked the red carpet, some looking ravishing, and others...not so much. But I don't want to dwell on the negative. So, here are my favorite red carpet looks of the night .   #1 - Kaley Cuouo-Sweeting Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting is my #1 pick for best dressed lady. She looks classy & elegant, without overdoing it. Her colorful, feminine organza gown balances out her not so feminine pixie cut and brings life to her look. Mrs. Sweeting looks bangin'. BIG bangin'! Here are some of my other favorites: Lizzy Caplan photo, Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Katherine Heigl photo, Steve Granitz/wireimage.com Melissa McCarthy photo, Evan Agostini/Invsion/AP  Gwen Stefani photo, Getty Images North America

When it comes to wearing makeup, we shouldn't just focus on what colors we like . We should focus on what colors look best on us, based on our seasonal color palette . There are lots of websites and links to help you determine what season you are , and if you do a self analysis and think you might be an autumn, here are some telltale signs of the autumn woman: Hair color ranges from bright copper to deep chestnut brown, including golden brown, rich golden red and dark warm brown. Brunettes usually have a gold or metallic red cast to their hair. Autumn women have a golden undertone to their skin. Skin tone can be ivory, peach, golden beige, copper, bronze, caramel or golden brown. Eye colors for autumn women include dark brown, golden brown, green, and the eyes will have a golden warmth in the iris. Because the autumn woman's skin tone has a wide range, there are two different guides to follow when it comes to makeup. One is for light skinned autumn women and...

I don't know about you, but I don't generally associate overalls with being cool and stylish. However, overalls are officially awesome. When you pair them with the right pieces, overalls can be an amazing, versatile piece. Take, for example, these 5 fashionistas who rock the overall look.   Overalls With FASHtastic Shoes photo, Annabelle Fleur/Viva Luxury Sometimes all it takes to go from blah to wow is to add some dazzling accessories or statement pieces. In this look, the overalls are accompanied by a striped shirt, a fun clutch, some sparkly jewelry and some sexy silver heels. Overalls never looked so elegant. Overalls With a Blazer photo, thefrisky.com For days when the weather is more brisk, you can add a fun pop of color to your overalls ensemble by sporting a blazer, like in this look. It adds a touch of class to the ragged denim focal piece. Overalls With a Fun Shirt photo, thefrisky.com You can add some sophistication to overalls with ac...