So it's November. It's been my favorite season for a few months now and it truly has been wonderful. Fall is filled with bonfires, s'mores, hayrides, pumpkin patches, carmel apples, hot apple cider, and my favorite part-amazing fashion styles. I can honestly say that buying and putting together outfits during the fall months is my absolute favorite. There is so much you can do-with layering, patterns, textures, accessories; its just so much fun! Because the possibilities are endless when it comes to fall fashion, I tend to take my fall outfits many different directions. I make it known that I don't dress in one certain "style". I'm not hipster, preppy, or classy; but more of a combination of them all. I decided to share with my blog readers a few of my favorite outfits that I put together this fall. Also, a huge thank you to my best friend, Lexi Mathioudakis, for shooting this mini photo shoot for me. Make sure you check out her website and go like her Facebook page! She's so talented :)
This first outfit definitely embodies my fall fashion sense. If I could wear flannels, hats, and scarves everyday I would be set. It also is my comfiest outfit that I'm sharing with you. I buy oversized flannels, and too many hats, and mix and match them all the time. I usually pair them with leggings if I wanna be extra comfy, but jeans look great too! These wedge sneakers from Aldo are my FAVORITE shoes I bought this season. At first, I was afraid they were too "out there", but I decided to just go for it and I seriously can wear them with anything! They also give me a little more height without being too obvious ;)
Oversized flannel-Value World ($0.87!)
Mustard hat-Target
Infinity Scarf-Charming Charlies
Jeggings-Hollister
Wedge sneakers-Aldo
This one is one of my favorites too! I love the pattern of the oxford with the texture of the vest. And of course, my wedges are so fun. I love wearing these wedges with tights and a dress or even with jeans and a sweater. For heels, they're way comfy and are pretty dang cute too. The camel brown color go with almost anything as well! Such a good find-Marshalls for under $20! My dark green vest is definitely a must have for fall. It's warm but not bulky like a coat, and you can keep it on inside because it's actually a part of your outfit! I love wearing it with different colored and patterned oxfords or flannels, and I even throw it over a sweater or sweatshirt sometimes! It was pretty pricey and I had a hard time buying it, but I definitely am glad I did! I know I'll be wearing it throughout the winter and maybe even into the spring! The red and blue gingham oxford is one of my favorites. I got in the slim men's cut from j.crew because I didn't want it to be too form fitting, and it fits exactly how I had hoped!
Quilted vest- J. Crew
Gingham oxford- J. Crew
Jeggings- Hollister
Camel wedges- Marshalls
My last favorite outfit is also a comfy one! This neon yellow sweater from Gap is so dang soft and goes with so much. I paired it with some leggings, a denim vest, and another infinity scarf. My purse is probably my favorite part of this outfit. I found it on sale at Target a few weeks ago. It makes such a statement with almost any outfit. I've really enjoyed taking two very different colors and putting them together in an outfit. Some may say they don't go well together, but I just love colors and I see no problem with mix and matching all colors -hence neon yellow and red!
Sweater-Gap Outlet
Leggings- Victorias Secret
Infinity Scarf-H&M
Denim vest- American Eagle
Purse-Target
I try to always make it really clear that my fashion style is very "Claire". I choose what pieces to put together based off of my own opinions and preferences. I don't need anyone else's approval or opinion when choosing what to wear anymore. I used to really struggle with this as a younger teenage girl. I made sure to dress just like every other girl at school-fitting in was mandatory in my eyes. Now however, I'm not like that. I don't need to dress like anyone else. If I like what I'm wearing, that's all that matters. I'm really blessed to feel confident in this area because so many girls get caught up in the whole idea of beauty. It's a daily struggle for many many young girls and even older women. It comes with being a girl in this century. Magazines, stores, and tv shows are screaming at us to look a certain way or that we aren't "good enough" until we wear a certain thing. It doesn't have to be like that. Dress in clothes that you're comfortable in. That you feel confident in. That describe who you are. That's the most important part of fashion.
I'm sure there are some people who think I love shopping and fashion a little too much, or that me posting this shows how obsessed I am with my outward appearance. That's not the case though- and I mean that. I enjoy fashion. It's fun, makes me happy, and is exciting for me. But I am fully aware that finding my true happiness in Jesus Christ is the most important thing. And each and every day I continue to strive towards that goal-true satisfaction and happiness in only Him. I'm not perfect and never will be, but I am trying to follow Christ with my whole heart. I know fashion doesn't truly matter and our hearts are more important; however that doesn't mean I don't have to enjoy fashion.
Thanks for reading, lovelies!
