I’ve been really trying to make an effort with my appearance lately. For so long I have been phoning it in with my outfits because I haven’t feltΒ good about the way I look. While I’m not the size I want to be, in the grand scheme of things I’m not doing so bad. There is no reason I can’t take some time in the morning to put together an outfit and slap on some makeup. I don’t have to look like a girl in a magazine to feel good about the way I dress. I’m a real girl living a real life.
So for the past week I have been putting more effort into the way I look. And I feel so much better about myself when I do. While I would not consider myself super fashionable, I do like fashion. I’ve been having so much fun putting together outfits and photographing them. I thought it would be fun to share some of my early fall outfits with you guys. If you like this kind of post let me know. I’m thinking about doing it weekly to give me some encouragement toΒ play in my closet. π
At the end of each outfit I share where each piece is from. If the item is still in stores I link directly to it. If not, I just link to the store I got it from.
Turning 24
This was my birthday outfit. I wanted to feel cute and keep with the avocado theme by sporting some green.
Top: StitchFix 41 Hawthorne | Skirt: Loft | Belt: GapΒ | Booties: Β All Black Scallop Kids Boot
(I gotΒ mineΒ at a local Omaha boutique but this is a link to them on AmazonΒ on a super sale!)
And a funny face outtake to link up with Franish:
Walk it Out
I tried to make my oversized Energy for Life tee look a little cuter for the charity walk.
Tee: Energy for LifeΒ (Supports a good cause!) | Shorts: Pilcro at Anthroplogie| Shoes: Toms Cordones
Moving Party
Getting together to celebrate friends saying goodbye to rental life.
Top: Banana Republic Halter | Jeans: David Kahn Mikayla Skinny Jeans | Wedges: Chinese Laundry Nima WedgeΒ (I got mine at DSW over a year ago but found them on Amazon for super cheap!)Β | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Classic Wayfarer | Purse: Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAC
Questions of the Day: What is your favorite way to find out about new fashions? Which of these outfits is your favorite? What is an item in your closet you’re loving lately? Should I keep doing these kinds of posts?
Elle says
Very cute. GREEN is your color for sure. Yup, we feel better when we make more of an effort, don’t we? Good for you.
Erin says
Thanks Elle! It’s crazy how big an impact little things can have on us!
Danielle @ It's a Harleyyy Life says
love the back of that red top!
Erin says
Thanks Danielle! Me too! π
Erica { EricaDHouse.com } says
You look adorable! LOVE the birthday outfit!
Erin says
Aw thanks Erica!
Jennifer F says
You are so cute! That red shirt is really lovely!
Erin says
Aw thanks Jennifer! π
Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says
I love fashion posts, so please keep them coming! You are totally rocking that green outfit you wore for your birthday!
krysten @darwinianfail says
YES! I love the green outfit. you look adorable!!
Erin says
Aw thanks Krysten!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
I LOVE the back of that red halter top!!
Erin says
Thanks Hannah! Me too!
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
Love that red top and those wedges. Super cute!
Erin says
Thanks Heather! π
Callie @ The Wannabe Athlete says
Loving the back of that red top – SO cute!
Erin says
Thanks Callie! I didn’t realize the back was like that until I put it on! haha
Betsy says
You look great! Love that green top!
Erin says
Thanks Betsy!
Ashley @ kick ash mom says
So cute! Right now I have to live in yoga pants because I keep getting bigger!,
Erin says
Yoga pants are so comfy!
Miranda says
Thanks for participating in the blooper reel linkup! That green shirt is such a pretty color on you!
Erin says
Thanks Miranda!
Carrie (This Fit Chick) says
You are so adorable! I love these photos! Props to the photographer π I definitely want to make more of an effort too!
Erin says
I will pass along your compliments to my husband! haha Thanks so much!
clare @ fitting it all in says
you’re the cutest!!! i think your bday outfit is my fav.
Erin says
Aw thanks Clare! π
Brittany @ kitchen::candid says
I loved your birthday outfit!! Green looks lovely on you and so does red!! It’s funny how making a little effort in your appearance can completely change your outlook for the day.
Erin says
It is crazy how little things can affect mood in such a big way!
Elizabeth says
I absolutely love fashion blogs! It’s gives me great ideas for putting outfits together that I haven’t thought of before. Keep it up!
Erin says
Thanks Elizabeth! I’m glad you enjoyed it. π
Jen says
Such cute photos! I’m a big fan of these kinds of posts. You look sassy!
Erin says
Aw thanks Jen! I’m excited to post another one next week! π
Erin O'Brien says
Yup, emerald is DEFINITELY your color!
Erin says
Aw thanks Erin! π
Marta says
Cute outfits! Thanks for stopping by my blog:)
Marta
http://www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com
Erin says
Thanks Marta!
Shaunacey says
I ALWAYS feel better when I put an effort into how I look. It sounds silly and superficial sometimes but it seriously can make a difference in how I feel about myself!
You look gorgeous and like you feel gorgeous (which is the most important π
Erin says
Aw thanks so much Shaunacey! That is a really sweet comment! π
Dana says
This is a great outfit! Love your green top and skirt!
Erin says
Thanks Dana!
Jacquelyn @justjacq says
Love your birthday outfit! Super cute and something I would wear to the office and for fun!
Erin says
Aw thanks Jacquelyn! It definitely felt like a fun outfit to me! π
Lauren says
Does Josh take these pics for you? If so, impressive!