August's Top 3.

Hi. I cannot believe the last (technically) month of Summer is gone, also. 2/3rds of this year have flied by so fast. It looks like yesterday when I had a big belly, and now I have a 7 and a half month old, feisty, energetic, beautiful Baby Girl. Ahhh 2013 - you have been a Wonderful Year to me, so far! With that said, it's time I do a recap of the past month's fashions and my most favorite 3 Looks of the month. =)

August was a tough month for me to blog. I was super-duper busy. I skipped a lot of days. I will do my best to blog daily this month. So far so good: I am 4 for 4. But yeah I wore a lot of Blue in August, so I am not surprised that my 3 most favorite looks, have Blue in them. Which one is the Most Favorite Look of the 3? Here they are below in no particular order.

1. Silk Charmeuse, Tank Dress.

2. Faking a White Suit.

3. Sky Blue Head to Toe.

Check out April's Top 3 Looks.

Check Out May's Top 3 Looks.

Check out June's Top 3 Looks.

Check out July's Top 3 Looks.

P.S. I am linking today with Rita, Amy, Sarah and Rebecca.

Mom's Must Have Fall Items Series - Week 1 CARDIGANS.

This Summer, I paired up with Agi of Vodka Infused Lemonade to bring you some Must-Have Summer Pieces for a Summer Wardrobe. We included Shorts, Jeans, Plain White T-Shirts, Girly Tops & Maxi Dresses as our pics and each remixed them in different ways. I did a Day & a Night Look for each item. Check Out These Five Posts!!

This Wednesday, for the next several weeks in a row, I am pairing up with Heather of H&K Style Journey, for the Fall Series of what we both think as Must Have's for Moms. =) 

For this first week, we chose to wear Cardigans. I think a Cardigan is a must-have piece year around, but especially for Fall they are necessary to wear. They can be both your layering piece as well as your topper or outter-wear for when it is little a cool out. And for colder, late Fall days you can layer them with heavier pieces or top them with a Blazer, Coat, Jacket or Scarf.

Here are 2 ways how I styled two Different Cardigans: one for Early Fall & one for later in the Fall.

This First Look is an early Fall Look. I figured while it is still warm out, you can wear your Shorts in the Fall. As long as you layer & cover your shoulders in a Cardigan. Yellow is an Awesome Color and I love it paired with Black+White. I think the pairing is Refreshing, Bright & Beautiful. While the Cardigan is definitely more of a Mustard, the Purse is a Deep Butter Yellow while the Ballet Flats have Bright, Neon Yellow Capped Toes. This is a Casual Mom Look - perfect for me - where I am Put-together while looking Chic & Preppy. The Gingham Shorts & Argyle Belt definitely bring out the little Prepster in me. And, for the first time I am showing/wearing my New Flats & my New Shorts. How do you like this Mustard Cardigan styled with Shorts?

Bright Mustard-Yellow, Long-Sleeve, Crew-neck Cardigan: The Limited.

White, Nylon-Stretch Camisole w/ Lace Trim: White House Black Market.

Black+White, Gingham, Cotton Shorts: Old Navy (New).

Yellow, Lime Green, Orange & Turquoise, Argyle, Nylon Belt: American Eagle.

Silver Chain, Dainty Necklace w/ Pear-shaped, Sparkly Stone, Fireball: White House Black Market.

Yellow & Cognac, Rectangle, Soft Leather Purse: Payless.

Nude Canvas & Patent Leather, Neon Yellow Cap-Toe Ballet Flats w/ Skinny Bows: Sam & Libby (New).

This second look pairs Horizontal Stripes with Vertical Stripes. Though the Cardigan has shorter sleeves, for later in the Fall let's say mid to late October, I can picture wearing this Outfit with a Trench Coat. I could have worn a Trench but since I am showcasing Cardigans for Fall today, I wanted you to see how I styled the Cardi. I love this Cardigan & the Pewter Sequins adorning the front. The Sequins of the Cardigan are picked up in the Matching Necklace & Earrings (which I love), as well as the Chain Strap & Locker of the Quilted Purse. While the Purse has a similar Cream/Oatmeal Color like the Sweater. I really wanted to wear my Nude Pumps with this Look and they would have looked much better with how long these Pants are. But I put this look together super quickly and snapped these photos in my bedroom without my parents looking. At the time I had these Loafers by. I love Loafers for Fall and I think Burnt Orange is a Great Fall Color, but yeah Pumps would have worked better, so pretend I am wearing them. LOL How do you like this Look otherwise?

Oatmeal/Cream Knit, Elbow-Sleeve Cardigan w/ Sequin Trim: The Limited.

White+Taupe, Stripped, Crew-neck T-Shirt: The Limited.

Black, Boot-Cut, Dressy Pants w/ Purple & Magenta Pinstripes: The Limited.

Real Gold, Tiny Drop Earrings w/ Square Cubic Zirconia Stones: The Limited.

Silver Necklace w/ Oval, Square & Rectangle Shaped, Smoke/Taupe Stones + Matching Bracelet: White House Black Market.

Cream, Neutral, Quilted Handbag w/ Dark Metal Chain Straps & Locket detail: The Limited.

Burnt Orange, Leather Suede Mocassins: Payless.

(WOW I am a walking ad for The Limited today, ain't I?)

And here is how Heather styled 2 of her Cardigans.

I Love the Simplicity of this Black+White Look & the Subtle Pattern Mixing. Plus Polka Dots & Leopard are 2 of my Most Favorite Patterns. Just like with my 1st Look, I can definitely see this as an Early Fall Outfit.

This is also a Black+White Look albeit more Casual, paired with Light-Wash, Deconstructed Jeans. With the Ankle Booties this Outfit would be perfect for later in the Fall.

Stop by next Wednesday to see what Heather & I are styling next?

And stay tuned for some Special Posts the rest of this week. Hope you enjoy them. =)

P.S. I am linking this post with Alison, Melaina, Savannah, Lindsey and Shanna.