Embroidery has been one of the biggest trends in 2017! In my traditional fashion, like with a lot of other fast fashion trends (off-the-shoulder, anyone?), I have ended up embracing it, but all in all in small doses, and it took me a little longer to do so than some other bloggers and trend lovers. Today's outfit shows a couple easy ways to incorporate embroidery into your fall looks! This casual outfit is also definitely something that I would wear to work! This summer I shared a "How a Radio Personality Dresses for Work" blog post, and today's outfit would be my fall version of that!
Photography by Melissa Lynn Studios
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Top c/o // Jeans // Shoes {TJ Maxx find, similar here} // Sweater {old, similar here} // Purse {similar} // Bracelets c/o // Earrings c/o // Lipstick //
This top is definitely a trendy item, between the lace up detail and the embroidery. But I really ended up liking it! I never spend a lot of money on super trendy pieces, so the under $15 price point on it worked well for me!! You might notice if you frequent here a lot that I don't usually wear too much red. To be honest I'm not really sure why I don't wear a lot of red. I love to wear pink and wear all shades of it- everything from blush to fuchsia. But with red, I guess sometimes I shy away from how bold it is. Anyways, red is a great fall color, and I think the red color looks great in this top! Yay for trying new things. 😊
These jeans were my splurge item in this year's Nordstrom sale, and they're still available (though sadly not on sale currently). They're the comfiest jeans ever, and I'm already looking forward to buying another pair in next year's sale!
After taking a little break from reading for fun during the end of summer due to the craziness at work, my schedule has finally settled down, and I've been on a reading frenzy for the past month or so! I've already made a dent in October's reading list, but here's the four books that I read in September:
*Say Goodbye by Lisa Gardner: This was my second Lisa Gardner thriller- I read my first one back in July's book review post. Say Goodbye is a chilling story that involves a devoted FBI agent, disappearing prostitutes.... and spiders. Lots of spiders. If you are scared of spiders, this is probably not the book for you, haha. I enjoyed the story and the ending ended up being a lot more complex than I expected, but I think overall I liked the other Lisa Gardner book that I read this summer better than this one. I'd still like to read more of her books though!
*Under Her Skin by Susan Mallery: Under Her Skin is about as a-typical of a paperback romance novel as you can get.... but hey, sometimes we all need a light read like that! I've definitely read worse romance novels before, and this one actually had a plot that I enjoyed, not just unrealistic love scenes. This story follows Lexi Titan, a businesswoman from a powerful family in Texas, who becomes engaged as apart of a business deal. However when feelings end up developing for her fake fiance, things get complicated! You can probably guess how the story ends.... but like I said, I still enjoyed it as a light read, and I've definitely read worse romance novels.
*Mr. Maybe by Jane Green: I have also reviewed a Jane Green book before in a past book review post, and wasn't that impressed by the past book that I read of hers! I decided to give Ms. Green another try though, and actually really liked this book! Mr. Maybe is what I would call the definition of a "beach read" - total chick lit, and kind of a fluff read. But it was really entertaining! This book centers around main character Libby, a late 20s PR professional living in London, who struggles with dating. Her heart is currently torn between pursuing a guy who she has great chemistry with, but who is unemployed, or chasing a wealthy and mature bachelor who she has little chemistry with. Even though Libby and I view dating pretty differently, I still found myself laughing at and relating to a lot in this book! This would be a great vacation read especially I think.
*The Other Half by Sarah Raynor: This is the second novel set in Britain on today's reading list! The Other Half is about a cheating husband, and the story switches between the perspective of his wife, and his mistress. I found it to be an interesting read. I'm obviously super against unfaithfulness in relationships, but it was intriguing to read a book with so much of the perspective being from quite literally, "the other half." I would rate this book about the same as Mr. Maybe- a fun beach or vacation read, but not like life changing literature or anything!
And that's September's books! I'll share October's after my next library visit.
Have a wonderful start to the week! I had such a fun day yesterday and I can't wait to share more about that with y'all soon.
God Bless,
xoxo Annaliese
such a cute top its so cute, Perfect for fall.
ReplyDeleteI've been a little iffy on the embroidery trend, but I'm loving those shoes! Might have to give it another shot.
ReplyDeleteThis outfit is so fun for Fall! I LOVE your floral embroidered mules! :)
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Loveeee how your top and shoes go together!
ReplyDeleteThese are such cute mules! I've been looking to add some books to my list. I think it's totally ok to read easy and predictable books! Anything that captures my attention and takes my eyes off of a screen for a few minutes is a win for me!
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I love red on you! I think you would look so good in those "newsboy" hats!
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I love the embroidery trend so much, but that could be because I'm very into the boho/western style since we own a farm, haha! I think you look amazing in red, you should definitely work it into your wardrobe more often :)
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ReplyDeleteLove the embroidery trend! You look great and I love your shoes!
ReplyDeleteI need more embroidery pieces in my closet for sure! I only have a few items, but I'm always on the lookout for more cute clothes.
ReplyDeleteThat top is so cute! I like the embroidery trend but haven't made he plunge to purchase anything myself. I also have been so bad about reading this year! Mr. Maybe sounds like a cute read.
ReplyDeleteYour outfit is sooo cute! I didn't even notice there was an embroidery trend. I am so not up to date.
ReplyDeleteYou are so adorable! I love that you matched your floral mules to your floral top.
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