My Fall Must Haves!

Okay, we have 21 days left till it is officially Fall. So now is a good time to add some new items to your wardrobe. Here is a list of my personal must haves for this coming season.


I love cute ruffle tops rather than plain blouses. I think they pair great with all work pants and look great with simple skirts as well. And for a trendy weekend look, I pair them with jeans!

A Ruffle in Time Top - $42.99 Mod Cloth


Now that summer is coming to an end, I’m going to go back to jeans as my go to pant when not at work. I personally have a hard time finding jeans that fit my body type. I have a generous behind and a small waist. So most jeans gap out at the waist or are too small to get over my behind. One of my new go to brands of jeans is Joe’s Jeans. They have many different styles to compliment different body types.

Joe’s Jeans Honey Boot Leg - $167 Saks Fifth Avenue


A casual and comfy sweater or vest is always something I crave in the fall. I like this one because it will be warm, but not too warm. It will work great for those days that start out and end cool, but are warm from noon till late afternoon

Card-igan Catalog Vest - $34.99 Mod Cloth


Fall is one of my favorite seasons. I always feel like there is so much to do. From apple picking, to wine tasting, to hiking, etc. It’s not too cold, not too hot, and doesn’t rain like it does in the spring. In the summer I tend to wear a lot of dresses, where in the fall I’m all about being more casual. Having some great tee shirts and polos, like this one here, are a must for my wardrobe.

Polo Shirt - $85 Lacoste


A great dress that can be worn to work but will also work for a nice dinner out or can even be to a wedding. Friday evening weddings are becoming very popular. And Fall is the most popular wedding season. I personally have a couple Friday weddings to attend this fall, and with having to work during the day, having a dress like this will make it very easy for me to make a quick transition between work and leaving for the event.

Dress Side Story - $67.99 Mod Cloth


A sleek sexy dress like this is a must have for every season. It’s great for an evening out at a trendy lounge, and works great for those Saturday weddings!

Hotel Particulier Dress - $99.99 Mod Cloth


For this fall, I am craving some cute heels I can wear to work, but will also be used on the weekends when I dress up. I really like these heels from Lulus.

Zipper Platform Heel - $28.50 Lulus


I love cashmere sweaters. Just check the blend and make sure you are buying nice quality before purchasing Cashmere.

Cashmere V-Neck Sweater - $145 Jcrew


I have became a fan of sweater dresses last spring. I actually purchased this dress and I got to wear it a couple of times before summer came. I paired it with some cute boots and got many compliments! I'm hoping to add another sweater dress to my wardrobe this Fall!

Sweater Dress - $29.50 BodyC

I just really like clutches right now and want to add another to my wardrobe.

Linea Pelle clutch - $135 BlueFly

Pencil Skirts have such a classic and elegant look to them. And they transition well from season to season as it becomes more about the shoes and the top. Find one that fits you well and you will have it in your closet for many seasons to come!

Pencil Skirt - $59.50 Ann Taylor Loft

I love the skirt or dress with boots look. It’s been in style for a couple years now and I anticipate it will be back this fall. Get some cute tall boots like the ones below to get that look yourself!

ARNS Boots - $160 Aldo

Who doesn’t love bags? And what better excuse is there to get a new one than the beginning of a new season? I have a decent amount of plain bags already, so this fall I want to add something with a neat pattern and some pretty colors. But will still be neutral. I am enjoying this one from Anthropologie.

Tapestry Tote - $118 Anthropologie

Build Your Suit Wardrobe

Build a Suit Wardrobe
Buying a suit is a huge pain! First of all, most of them are not flattering, so you have to go to a million places and try on a million styles before you find the style that is actually flattering to your body type. Then, if you work in an industry that requires a suit everyday, you have to find enough pieces that you are not wearing the same thing everyday! And, to top it all off, it gets expensive! So I am going to attempt to build a suite wardrobe that isn’t overly expensive and is actually stylish.

Start With Basics:
Begin with the basics. Buy matching jacket, pants, and skirt when possible. I’d suggest getting it in 2 colors if possible. Black, grey, tan and brown are the most common colors and are what a suggest since they are neutrals. I personally enjoy the fit of NY&CO., which is featured below. They also offer a huge variety of sizes. For each color, stick to one brand and buy all three pieces together so the colors and fabric match exactly. Also, many brands sell suits as sets. His can make it easy to match the colors and fabrics. Yes, they look boring, but I will show you how to make them have some style.

7th Avenue Straight Leg Pants - $39.95 NY&CO

City Stretch two Button Jacket - $59.95 NY&CO

City Stretch Pencil Skirt - $32.95 NY&CO

Calvin Klein Two-Button Jacket & Classic Pants - $179.96 Macy’s

Get a couple of Dresses:

I suggest getting a couple of dresses that can pass in the suit category. They tend to be more stylish and it should be easier and less frustrating to find one that is flattering.

Evangeline Dress - $29.80 Forever 21

Stretch Wool Noir Shift Dress - $178 Jcrew

Men Draped Pinstripe Dress - $168 Anne Klein

Shift Dress with Pockets - $89.50 Ann Taylor Loft

Now for the Shoes:
You don’t need a lot of shoes for your work wardrobe. I would go with neutral colors, but you can throw in a couple of colors for fun. I also suggest getting heels as well as flats.

Rampage Mystic Shoe - $49.99 Shoes.com

Guess Carrie Pumps - $90 Bloomingdales

Stud Trim Flat - $12 Go Jane

Buckle Front Flat - $11 Go Jane

Tops and Blouses:
Here is where you can have a little fun and spice up your outfit! When shopping for your tops, it doesn’t hurt to bring along your suit jacket so you can see how it will look in the dressing room. Blouses can be fun too! You don’t have to get a plain, boring one. There are so many styles out there now with little details that are making them have more character. I suggest getting a variety of blouses, cami's, and shirts so you have many looks to choose from depending on what you have going on each day.

Janine Ruffle Shirt - $15.80 Forever 21

Solid Short Sleeve Shirt - $26.95 NY&CO

Chiffon Ruffle Top - $29.95 NY&CO

Belinda Sleeveless Shirt - $15.80 Forever 21

Crochet Back Silk Top - $19.80 Forever 21

Cotton / Silk Ribbon Blouse - $60 Banana Republic

Add the Accessories:

Accessories can make the outfit. When dressing for work, classics are often the best way to go. I am a huge fan of layering pearls. But another great addition can be adding a broach or a pin. I always like to have a variety of both gold and silver tones. I am a big fan of Forever 21 jewelry. No, it is not the best quality, but it is cheap enough to allow you to have a great variety and to keep up with the latest trends.


Crystal Chain Necklace - $55 Jcrew

Beads Earrings - $85 Tiffany & Co.

Cluster Chain Bead Necklace - $12.80 Forever 21

Velvet Flower Pin - $29.50 Jcrew

Pearl Cluster Earrings - $3.80 Forever 21

Captured Metallic Fabric Bangle - $5.80 Forever 21

Chain of Clouds Necklace - $42 Anthropologie

Mini Hoop Earrings - $24.50 Ann Taylor Loft