Neutral Python

Heat/humidity and me do not mix.  Especially when I've decided I'm ready for Fall weather and Mother Nature won't agree with me.  So in today's OOTD, I decided to compromise.  I wore these super cute tweed shorts that I've had forever with my favorite python chiffon blouse.  It kept me cool, but also allowed me to look more "fallish".  

I love when I can wear items that I've had from past seasons and still make them work for today.  I try and buy a lot of classic pieces so I can wear them longer and I know they won't go "out of style".  Plus I know my husband prefers it more because I'm not causing us to go into bankruptcy every 4 months!  And with today's "rules" you can mix and match pretty much anything.  So now that fun is playing in my closet seeing what I have and making it new again!

Right now I've been busy checking out all the latest must haves to add to my closet for the upcoming seasons.  So far I've decided I need more vests, oversized sweaters, a lot more leopard and some leg warmers.

What's on your Fall Must Have list?  I'll be posting soon on my favorite boutique must haves!

All items are from the past so here are some similar pieces:

Tops: Mint Julep, Maurices

Shorts: Southern Fried Chics, 

Heels: DSW, DSW, DSW

My Accessories: Michael Kors Handbag, Carlos by Carlos Santana, Premier Designs Jewelry, Whispering Prayer, Chloe & Isabel

Polka Dot Fun

I finally caved and jumped into the art of mixing patterns and textures and even buying my first tulle skirt (as an adult!).  The funny thing is I bought this skirt back in May because it reminded me of "I Love Lucy."  But I could never find a top that, in my head, matched.  I've always had a hard time mixing patterns that look good on me.  And I love seeing all my fellow bloggers and fashion icons pull off the tulle skirt.  For me I've always figured I'd look more like Jim Carey in Ace Ventura Pet Detective than Sarah Jessica Parker!  But once I bought this skirt I knew I had to make it work for me.

So after several months of pulling it out, playing with tops, trying it on and tossing it back in, I finally found the perfect top.  In comes my favorite chambray top.  I'm normally not a fan of wearing anything jean like above the waist, but after seeing how great this top is with virtually everything I decided to get it.  Needless to say I'm pretty proud of myself, trying new things out and growing my style!  So anyways after playing around one night trying to make the most of my wardrobe, without going broke for the new season, I decided to try these two items together.  At first I wasn't sure, something was missing, which is where the thick brown belt came in.  It just seemed like the perfect item to complete my outfit.

I kept everything else simple and basic since the skirt it's self is a statement.  But I love the playfulness along with how put together it looks.  Of course I had to add a little leopard to the mix!

What is one outfit combination you've put together that you swore you'd never wear?

Top and Skirt: Merchant 31

Shoes: DSW

Accessories: Premier Designs, Maurices, Whispering Prayer, Chloe & Isabel