Desert Hues

Heat, especially dry, desert heat, is not my favorite. No offense, but I just don't enjoy feeling like I'm in an oven. A vacation to the southwest is not on my top 10 list...and that includes Las Vegas. Since I'm a problem gambling counselor that's not too surprising, right? That doesn't mean; however, that I dislike the colors of the landscape. The burnt orange mountain, mint cacti, bright blue sky, and amber sand hues are some of my favorites and they compliment my skin tone and hair color, so I will continue to wear them throughout the season!

H&M swing dress (similar), vintage scarf (similar), XXI jean vest, Gap jacket (similar), Clarks boots (similar), World Market earrings and bangles, Tokyo Bay watch, knuckle ring (similar)

What to Wear this Weekend

Jack by BB Dakota fur vest (similar), American Apparel "Chicago" sweatshirt, Old Navy plaid shirt (similar), Gap jeans, Clarks boots (similar here and here), purse via Crossroads (similar), Stella & Dot necklace (similar, if wrapped twice), Tory Burch sunglasses

Sweater Coat

After seeing a few aztec, plaid, and other patterned coats around this season, I was on the hunt for one. That is, until I realized that wearing layers underneath my own aztec sweater would fit the bill! I started with a my tank maxi dress under a crewneck sweater and cinched the waist with a belt (otherwise the blanket sweater is pretty shapeless, but oh so cozy). After topping it off with a fur stole, I achieved the look I was going for...and stayed warm.

Old Navy sweater (similar), XXI sweater (similar), Gap maxi dress (similar), Clarks boots, NY & Co faux fur scarf (similar), Fossil belt, B. Makowsky purse (similar), Target earrings (similar here and here), Tory Burch sunnies, Revlon Red Lacquer lipstick

Smells Like Teen Spirit

Graphic tee with a few (intentional) holes. Flannel shirt untucked and unbuttoned. Slightly worn leather accessories. At face value, these items combined could be considered grunge, but after closer inspection, you'll notice I added some glam with sparkle, a red lip, and snakeskin.

H&M jacket (similar), J.Crew plaid shirt, XXI graphic tee, JC Penney belt (similar), Gap legging jeans, Clarks boots, Charming Charlie clutch (similar), Stella & Dot necklace, Nars Heat Wave lipstick