Beaus & Ashley

I love when I find a really unique piece that is well crafted. This BCBG top was love at first sight. The cut is unique and flattering, it’s well made, and the attention to detail in the embroidery is top notch. It is a tank, but no need to put it away until warmer weather! I threw my everyday leather and suede jacket over it, and some military green leggings for interest. It is still a little warmer than I would like, here in Nashville, but that hasn’t been stopping me from busting out my fall clothes. I’m determined to get back on the workout wagon this week, so updates on that to come. Maybe some workout wear in the near future. 😉

Xo.

A

Top | Leggings | Booties

There are no “rules” when it comes to layering it up for fall. I love this look because it mixes colors, prints and textures. I paired a simple graphic tank, with a striped poncho and a woven scarf. (The scarf has little patches of fringe detail.) On bottom it’s a simple suede legging and suede booties. (Notice they don’t match perfectly.) One of the questions I get asked most is about “matching” things, but the beauty of fall fashion and layering is that it doesn’t have to!

Xo,

A

Woven Scarf | Grateful Dead Tank | Suede Leggings | Booties  | Striped Poncho

Errands suddenly seem more fun to do when the air is a little crisper and the leaves have started to change.  Doing these errands in this great poncho? Even better. This one is so comfortable and feels more like a blanket. A win, win! I paired it some of my other fall staples, flares and suede booties.

Xo,

A

Flare Jeans | Grey T-Shirt | Similar Poncho

Nashville has so many cool neighborhoods, but East Nashville has to be one of my favorites. There are so many cool restaurants and boutiques with great character. I had a great day going around with a friend of mine checking it all out. I love mixing black and white prints and stripes. This poncho came from one of East Nashville’s finest, Kitty boutique. Happy Friday everyone!

XO,

A

Stripe Shirt | Similar Shoe

I was lucky enough to tag along with my husband on his trip out to LA. One of his bands played the LA County fair last night and I wondered around to explore all there was to offer. As a fan of all things  Food Network, I had watched a show that featured a lobster-grilled cheese from the LA Fair. After circling the entire grounds, we thought maybe we should just ask. They no longer had this glorious grilled cheese, so I settled for a street corn and watched the show. It was unusually hot for LA and I knew we were going to be walking, so comfort was key. This romper and my favorite go to Joie booties did the trick. Much more to come on the LA LA Land adventures!

Xo,

A

Romper

It was a lay low and drink coffee kind of day. What better way to do that than in these floral bells? They are so adorable and literally feel like pajamas. I repeat, they feel like pajamas. Run and get them, you can thank me later. As a Nashville girl, this is my favorite new tank. All of these will be staples in my wardrobe this fall!

Xo,

A

Floral Bells | Nashville Tank | Cardigan

I had so much fun letting Katie Kendall, with Beauty by K2 , complete a fall makeup look for me. Katie wanted to use lots of warm colors and coppers, and I loved the final look! She started the base with Nars all day luminous liquid foundation, for an overall coverage. She then brushed Nars bronzer in “casino” on my cheeks for a copper glow. Motives cosmetics, “mavens” palette, offered lots of rich colors for the eye, using mostly “Boudreaux” she covered the entire lid and then lined with a bobby brown gel liner to create definition. Nars recently came out with new mascara, and it worked like a charm. Mac “Chili” red lipstick pulled the whole look together. Whenever I don’t have time for a full face, mascara and a good lip color like this will do the trick. I have so much fun each time we get together and play with new products. She really has an eye for color, and fall tones just happen to be my favorite!

Xo,

A

 Foundation |  Bronzer | Eyeliner | Lipstick | Mascara 

One of my dear friends, Katie Kendall, is a makeup and hair stylist here in Nashville. Check her out via Instagram @beautybyk2. She is the queen at quick and easy hairstyles that you can easily do yourself in just a few minutes. Here is one she created that I happen to love!

Her instructions:

Products Used- L’Oreal’ High Lift Creation Spray, Got 2B volumizing powder, CHI enviro hairspray and a 1 1/2 inch curling iron

Step 1: Separate hair into two sections and barrel curl, using hairspray with each section.

Step 2: Take small section of hair from crown of the head and pull together with a clear elastic.

Step 3: Grab two sections of hair. (One from the left and one from the right.)

Step 4: Braid each section, making sure to keep the braids wide and loose.

Step 5: Take the braids and crisscross them, covering the clear elastic.

Step 6: Take the bottom-braided piece and loop over the top of the other braid.

Step 7: Tie the braids in a knot.

Step 8: Secure the look with bobby pins and additional hairspray.

That’s all there is to it!

I constantly find myself in a hair rut, doing the same things over and over again so I loved having her teach me this easy style.

Xo,

A

Invest in a great leather jacket, and you’ll never have to wonder what to wear. Make it a beautiful wine color, and you get double points! Every woman has “nothing to wear days”, but if you stock your closet with a few staples, you can slowly start to eliminate these.  You can start simply with a leather jacket and neutral booties. I find the heel height on these booties to be perfect to wear all day/night and the color goes with any color palette. I throw them both on with anything and everything!

XO,

A

Leather Jacket | Booties | Similar Stripe Tank | Jeans

I’ve never been one to pack up my closet and switch it out with the seasons. Might as well get as much wear as you can out of great basics! Rompers are so easy to transition during this early fall weather. I like to throw a leather jacket over it with some booties. Voila! P.S. Countdown to PSL season is on! (Yes, I know this makes me basic.)

Xo,

A

Romper | Similar Jackets: Here & an under $50 Here