style scout: friday date night.

1. cable knit mini dress, cheetah print belt and heels, leather clutch

2. vintage navy blazer, plaid top, skinny jeans, structured rucksack

3. red pleated skirt, white camisole, nude blazer, cheetah print loafers

4. structured mini, loose cotton tee, silver beaded necklace, ankle boots

5. leather bomber, white tee, neutral maxi skirt, vintage leather tote

     fall is the one season that i think i love being in love the most. i adore both ends of the autumn spectrum; cozy nights indoors and exciting outdoor adventures.  walking around the city on fall evenings is the absolute best, so i thought it only made sense to pick some outfits for my favorite fall activity.  friday date nights.  after a long week of work it feels great to throw on something a little extra special and hit up a local favorite spot for dinner and wine.

     i wanted to pick looks that could easily transition from a day at the office to a night on the town.  each of these outfits could evolve from day to night with the right shoes or accessories.  i lean towards more feminine pieces for nights out with jeb, so skirts and dresses are a must.  i will admit that the second look has me inspired to try some dressier looks with jeans.

style scout: bonfires.

1. vintage pendleton sweater, black trousers, loafers, cross-body bag

2. breton striped tee, khaki trench coat, skinny jeans, oxfords

3. color-blocked sweater, jeans, biker boots, oversized purse

4. thin striped tee, worn ripped jeans, thick hiking socks, boots

5. cotton cardigan tee, and scarf, high-waisted khakis, sneakers

     with the fall comes my favorite evening activity.  bonfires.  i have so many great memories of bonfires, both in the city and back at home, and i often find myself at a loss for what to wear.  that mix of style and comfort is important for late night hangouts by the fire.

     after scouting my favorite sites for inspiration i think i found that comfortable cotton tees and sweaters with a favorite pair of denim is the best combination.  pendleton sweaters are such classic pieces and a breton striped tee will never go out of style.  bonfire season is all about wearing the pieces that make you feel cozy and warm during those perfect crisp nights.

     this search has left me craving some spiked apple cider!

style scout: sunday brunch with girlfriends.

1. blush tank, blush pleated maxi, neutral flats, feminine beige tote

2. bold floral mini dress, bright belt, matching leather bag, and aviators

3. color-blocking, peter pan collared tank, mini skirt, blazer and pointy flats

4. solid dress with full skirt, floral cardigan, ballet flats and carry-all

5. chambray top, olive cargo vest, sequined skirt and leopard wedges

     sunday brunch has to be one of my all time favorite activities.  i especially love getting a little dressed up, mostly now that my saturday nights have become quite a bit more mild.  it's nice to utilize the whole day, and getting gussied up is a great way to start the day.  above i have five looks that inspire me to put in the extra effort this coming weekend.  i love that brunch is an occasion where anything goes, and the photos above show that there are no rules.  c'mon, sequins, leopard and a cargo vest!?  i think i'm in love.

what's your favorite brunch ensemble?

style scout: rainy autumn days.

1. olive anorak, floral dress, bright leather bag, statement heels

2. classic trench, knit beanie, button-up, cropped jeans, loafers

3. red trench, nautical striped top, skinny jeans, hunter wellies

4. black trench, tights and booties, ruffled top, olive a-line skirt

5. anorak, chunky knit cardigan, light scarf, cuffed jeans, oxfords

     for this week's 'style scout' it seemed only appropriate to scour the internet for some great rainy day inspiration.  i, like most, i imagine, have an incredibly time finding the perfect mix of fashion and functionality on dreary wet days.  as fall quickly heads our way, i know that new england will be seeing it's fair share of cool misty weather, and i couldn't help myself but to find a few ladies who get dreary day form and function perfectly.  

     while wellies, trenches and umbrellas are quite essential, the above photos show a few unique ideas for preparing for the soggy streets.  i especially love the mix of classic outerwear.  a trench and an anorak are the perfect staple jackets....one wonderful for more casual looks and the other which pulls almost any outfit together.

{side note ::: all images are linked on the description line.  the last photo comes from my absolute favorite street style blog, urban weeds.  if you haven't seen lisa warninger's amazing photographs of truly stylish and real people, head there now.  for all those men constantly saying there is no great inspiration for men's style online, this is your fix.}

style scout: labor day party.

1. blousy striped top, thick belt and loosefitting trouser jeans

2. gingham button-up, red mini, khaki vest and oxfords

3. soft striped tee, a-line skirt, canvas tote and wedges

4. gingham button-up, khaki skirt and leopard accessories

5. funky striped tank, highwaisted red trousers and sunnies

     

      since labor day is right around the corner i thought what better time to do a new 'style scout' with some inspiration for celebration.  i love patriotic holidays like labor day, the fourth of july and memorial day.  any chance to wear my red, white and blue, and i am a very happy girl.  what better way to celebrate an all-american holiday than by wearing some of the most timeless and 'patriotic' looks above.

     beyond a patriotic color palette, try incorporating stripes or gingham into your labor day attire.  i also love classic fabrics like denim and linen for weekend festivities.  i hope the above looks give you a few ideas.  and ladies, labor day is a perfect time to experiment with a little pattern mixing.  (i love the combination of leopard and gingham in #4.)

how will you be celebrating labor day?

and what will you be wearing?