Wear the Trend: Military

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j.crew dress {on sale!} | forever 21 vest {similar on sale!} | j.crew belt | gap sandals {similar} | dkny sunglasses {similar} | j.crew factory bracelet {similar}



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I am starting a new series called 'Wear the Trend' with advice on how to wear some of this Fall's newest and greatest trends.  The 'military' trend started last Fall with the rise of camo print and cargo jackets/military vests.  But it is back again this Fall so pull out last year's olive duds and put them to use this upcoming season!  

Now, just because this vest may be deemed 'Fall attire' doesn't mean you can't wear it in this transition time between Summer and Fall {Fummer? or Sall? I guess it's just called September}.  Below is some advice on ways to wear this super fun trend and to transition those pieces into Fall.

1// Wear camo, cargo, olive, etc. as a neutral.  Pair it with bright accessories or other neutral patterns (stripes, leopard, polka dots) for a fun combo.

2// Dress a military vest up with a striped, lace, or chambray dress with heels.  Dress it down with a striped sweater, skinny jeans and booties. 

3// Keep your bottoms and top fitted to balance out the bulkiness of a military vest.  I.e. don't pair your vest with boyfriend jeans.

4// Always make sure to add a feminine piece to your military inspired outfits.  Whether it's a pair of glitter loafers, floral scarf or statement necklace.  You want to make sure you still look like a woman!

5// Have fun with this trend!  There are so many awesome military inspired pieces out there so make sure you have fun mixing them into your closet and don't be afraid to try something new!

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ankle | wellies | knee high | peep toe | combat | cowboy | detailed

If you haven't started thinking about fall yet, then you better get on it because those cooler temps are just around the corner!  I know I can't wait to start working on my fall wardrobe, specifically boots!  So here is a round up of some of my favorite boots for this fall {one in each of the must have categories of course :)} 

I already have the ankle boots and back-zip blue detailed boots from Target but would love to add to my collection with the hunters and combat boots.  But only if they remix into my closet well, which I'm not sure is the case.  Like they say {you know... they} make sure you can remix any new purchase with at least three different outfits in your closet.  Which means you'll probably be seeing outfit inspirations for each of these boots to give me more reason to add them to my closet :)

p.s. if you don't have the cartwheel app for Target do yourself a favor and install it right meow.  I've already saved myself $10 on items that I was already going to purchase!  Anyway, right now mossimo boots are 20% off in stores using the cartwheel app.  AND if you spend over $75 on qualifying items online {including the mossimo boots above} then you get 20% off those items as well!  Whichever tickles your fancy, online or in store, you're going to win no matter what.  All in all, I'm saying you need to get your bootie to the boots! 

p.p.s. possibly the longest p.s. ever.

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FFL - Clare Vivier Foldover Leopard Clutch

|| forever 21 | gap | mimic ||

I know the Clare Vivier Leopard Clutch has been seen all over the blogs lately and probably is over and done by now {as most trends get at some point}.  But if you still want to get in on this super cute clutch, I found some amazing options at every price point!  

I have the clutch from Forever 21 and it is great for a cheap, but still trendy, clutch.  I honestly don't use clutches much so I knew I didn't want to invest a lot of money in this trend.  Being a mom and having to lug around diapers and sippies and what not in my purse all the time, there just never seems to be a practical moment to stuff everything in a clutch.  So, finding this trend at a cheaper price point was awesome.  Though I will say that if that Gap clutch had come out before I bought the Forever 21 one, then it would have been mine. Granted, I could be tempted into that Gap clutch at the hint of a sale....  self control really is one of my strengths :)

Anyway, I hope ya'll had an amazing Labor Day!

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