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Fall Fashion Favorites

Fall is here! I am looking forward to the cooler weather and all of the cute clothes in my closet just waiting to be worn. This is definitely my favorite time of the year, I just hope Florida can’t cool off sooner than later!

I want to share my favorite fall fashion trends to help you dress your best for the new season.

1. Wine Red – I love this color (I might be biased because of my Seminoles haha) and you can find every piece of clothing in it…tops, jeans, hats, scarves, you name it. It’s a bold color and makes a statement!

Hat (mine is from LOFT, similar one here)

Dress

Necklace (mine is from Target, similar one here)

2. Olive Green – Another great fall color! It can mix well with other patterns, like leopard print.

Top

Jeans

Booties

3. Plaid – A cozy plaid top or a big blanket scarf; it is a staple for your fall wardrobe.

Top (Similar color here)

4. Lace Dresses – There are a lot of great dresses out there with fun lace details and cutouts! Find something that fits your style and have some fun.

Dress (Mine is by Bailey Blue, similar one here)

5. Fringe Details – How cute are these fringe booties?! I love this detail! You can find fringe on handbags, vests, and dresses too.

Boots

6. Chokers – Did you wear chokers in the 90’s? Well, they’re back! I love the faux suede or faux leather self-tie chokers. Fun fall accessory!

Necklace (Mine is from Francesca’s, similar one here)

Tee (This is from a subscription serrvice, but other graphic tees can be found here)

Jeans (Mine came in a Stitch Fix box, but similar pair is here)

7. Cargo Vests – Fun piece to pair with a top and jeans, but it also works well with a dress.

Vest (Mine is by FATE, similar one here)

Dress (Mine is by GLAM, similar one here)

Wedges (Mine are Mossimo, similar ones here)

P. S. These are the no show (an no slip!) socks that I wear with all of my booties. They are the BEST!

Ked’s No Show Socks

What are you looking forward to for fall?

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xoxo, Shannon

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Top 5 Tips for a Stitch Fix Box You Love!

I’ve blogged about using Stitch Fix before (check it out here), and I continue to use this styling service depending on events or trips coming up in my schedule and if it fits into my budget at the time.

I want to share my TOP 5 TIPS to help you get a Fix that you LOVE!

#1. Take the time to fill out your style profile and be very specific.

When you first sign up, you will complete a style profile with multiple questions to determine your sizing, style, preferences, pricing, etc. You can choose if you only want to receive tops and dresses, or if you do not want them to send you handbags, or if you don’t want any stripes. This can be updated as your needs or preferences change. I usually double check mine about a week before I have a scheduled fix just to see if I want to make any adjustments.

#2. The note to the stylist is really important.

You will be able to write a note to your stylist for every fix. Give your stylist a lot of information to work with. If you schedule a fix for a trip (make sure you allow enough time for the Fix to arrive before you leave, the date you choose is a window and not an exact delivery date!) you can include where you are going, what you will be doing while you’re there, the weather, what types of pieces you need, etc. The more they know, the better your box will be!

#3. Create a Pinterest board specifically for your stylist (link it in your style profile) and edit it for each Fix.

It’s fine if you have general style boards on Pinterest, but I suggest having one JUST for your stylist to look at when styling your Fix. You are able to add more notes in the description of the board and can update it each time. Don’t pin too many pins, stick to about 25 so it’s easy for them to look at and work from. I pin Stitch Fix items and also pictures of a certain style I like. Edit the descriptions to say why you like something so they can find something similar for you. You can view my Pinterest board for my stylist here: https://www.pinterest.com/slg09/fashion-stitch-fix-stylist/. (I also have a Pinterest board of items I’ve kept from Stitch Fix if you want to get an idea of what is available: https://www.pinterest.com/slg09/fashion-my-stitch-fix-closet/.)

4. Realize this is a service to try new items and styles and you are not handpicking items to receive.

SOMETIMES if you pin an item from Stitch Fix or ask for something by name in your note, your stylist may be able to send it to you. It depends on inventory available and your sizes. You cannot rely on this though, and you also cannot get upset you didn’t receive 5 items from your board. That’s not how this service works. If you’re looking for a specific piece, I would recommend just shopping online or in a store. You may also not love all 5 of the items you receive (but if you do, you save 25%!) and that’s okay. Even keeping 1 or 2 pieces is worth it!

#5. Leave detailed feedback when checking out.

When you checkout, there are a few choices to give your feedback on an item and also a space to write any comments. Use this space to talk about the way an item fit or the style. I have requested to keep my stylist for several fixes and she now knows if something runs really loose I will most likely need an extra small instead of my normal size small. It’s a process that takes some tweaking to get right, and everywhere you have a chance to write out your feedback is helpful for the next time!

I personally LOVE this service, but it’s not for everyone. I love getting pieces that I might not have picked for myself and then falling in love when I try it on. It’s also nice to get pieces that are unique and you don’t see EVERYONE wearing when you’re out running errands or attending an event. If you want to give it a try, CLICK HERE to start your style profile!

I’m happy to answer any other questions you might have or help in any way.

xoxo, Shannon Gillilan

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DIY: Make Your Own Astringent

I have continued to research and try to improve my skin care routine and the products I’ve been using. An astringent helps to cleanse and shrink your pores. It helps with oily and acne prone skin. I decided to customize my own astringent and save some money! I use this one a cotton pad only at night before going to bed.

This is super simple to make and doesn’t sting like some store-bought cleansers do. All you need is 100% witch hazel and some essential oils!

You can find witch hazel in pretty much any pharmacy section. It has a lot of great benefits on its own (tightening skin, fighting bacteria, etc.)

I fill a glass container that has a spout (intended for cooking oils in the kitchen) mostly full of the witch hazel. Then I add in my essential oils. You can make so many different combinations with these! They add extra benefits to the witch hazel and make it smell great.

I chose to use Frankincense, Purification, and Valor. I added about 10 drops of each into the bottle. Then I just put the cap on the spout and turn it upside down and back, gently, several times to mix it up.

Frankincense is great to use on skin. It helps to make your skin look more radiant and smooth. Purification is an oil blend that soothes your skin. Valor is also a blend and creates a feeling of refreshment and calming.

Some other great oils you can use with the witch hazel are lavender, tee tree, rose, chamomile, and myrrh.

It’s that easy! Plus, the glass bottle looks pretty on the counter 🙂

xoxo, Shannon

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6 Ways to Wear a Scarf

Scarf weather is almost here!

I wanted to share with you 6 different ways to wear 1 scarf so you can get even more wear out of it.

The first way is the traditional way, wrapped around the neck with the ends hanging down in front.

The second is the loop. Fold the scarf in half behind the neck and pull the ends through the loop.

The third way is a simple knot made in the front.

For the fourth, I made a regular scarf an infinity scarf by knotting the ends together behind the neck.

Then the fifth way is done by keeping the scarf as an infinity scarf and doubling it up.

The last way, I tied a bow on the side.

How do you wear your scarves? I love new ideas! Post yours in the comments 🙂

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How To: Create Your Own Arm Party!

Bracelet stacks, or arm parties, are a fun trend! Are you a fan? I know I am.

So, how do you make your own arm party?

It’s really pretty simple. I have some bracelets I wear pretty much every day. Then I mix in others to go with my outfit for that day. I have some gold and some silver bracelets too, depending on what works with my look. I typically wear one or the other, but you can definitely mix the two together. Some are thin and dainty while others are large and make a statement. It’s all about creating a balance.

Some of my favorite bracelet brands: Bourbon & Boweties, Kate Spade, Stella & Dot, Alex and Ani, and Erimish.

Eventually you will build your bracelet collection and be able to mix and match to make so many fun stacks! I really love to collect bracelets from places we’ve traveled or that have a significance. I think your arm party is even better if your bracelets can tell a story.

Are you on board? Show me your arm parties! Do you have any other brands I should check out? I’d love to hear them!