4 Ways to Dress for Fall in a Hot Climate

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4 Ways to Dress for Fall in a Hot Climate

One thing I miss about living in New Jersey is the change of seasons. I don’t miss winter, but I certainly miss fall.  I love the crisp air and the fun clothes.  I live in the land of eternal sunshine and hot weather, so fall clothes aren’t a thing.  It’s summer all the time.

Thanks to a new collection sold only at Target by a brand called “A New Day,” I’m able to show you 4 ways to dress for fall in a hot climate.  I love, love, love this new brand, and I’m sure you will, too! The fabrics and colors are gorgeous, and the prices are perfect, too!  Most things are below $40!! I love that they have handbags, shoes, and accessories, too.

So let’s talk about the 4 ways you, too, can dress for fall if you live in a hot climate.\

First, it’s all about the color!

Second, it’s all about the fabrics!

Third, wear open-toed shoes!

Fourth, accessorize with fall colors and lightweight items

dress fall hot climate

Fall Colors, Lightweight Fabrics, and Open-Toed Shoes

Whenever I see burgundy and gray I’m immediately reminded of my childhood in Jersey.  These two colors just scream “FALL” to me!  I love the lightweight long-sleeve crew shirt from “A New Day” paired with the gray, white, and burgundy plaid skirt.  Even though the colors scream “Fall,” the fabrics are lightweight so they make it easy to incorporate fall colors without having to wear heavy sweaters and wool skirts.

The open-toed shoes keep the outfit breezy and cool.  The shoes say fall because of their color and suede fabric, but they don’t make my feet hot because they are open.  Win, win!

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Click the photo below to shop the shirt (it’s available in 11 colors!):

a new day long sleeve crew

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Click the photo below to shop the skirt.  Order one size up!

a new day plaid pencil skirt

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Another Choice with Fall Colors and Lightweight Fabrics

I’m so in love with mustard this season, which is why I needed to come up with a solution to wear fall clothes while being surrounded in a sea of Lily Pulitzer.  I don’t want to waste another season of missing out on wearing the trendy and cozy fall colors, textures, and patterns.  Don’t you just love this skirt?

a new day mustard skirt

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a new day foil crepe t shirt

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Click Photo Below to Order!  Also comes in navy!

a new day pleated midi skirt

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Click Photo Below to Order this Fun Ruffle Short Sleeve Blouse:

a new day pleated short sleeve blouse

This Texture Floral Skirt is TO DIE FOR! Click Photo to Order:

a new day floral texture skirt

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Polish it Off with the Perfect Accessories!  Bring Fall Color Into Your Accessories, Too

Fall is a perfect time to start incorporating scarves into you outfits as part of your personal style and not out of necessity to keep warm.  Have fun with them!  “A New Day” has a huge selection of scarves in their new collection that coordinate with all of the clothing pieces.

Let’s not forget “A New Day’s” glorious handbag collection!  The slate, burgundy, and champagne bags are perfect for any fall outfit!  They are lightweight bags with lots of form and style.  Put these together with you fall color choices and you are good to go and rock that fall look even though its 95 degrees outside!  Just make it work!  Click each photo to shop:

a new day large tote

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a new day chain flap crossbody

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a new day jersey loop scarf

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merona work tote handbag

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Coming Next:  My Fall Makeup Picks

 

This is an affiliate post, which means if you click the links in the post and purchase the items, I will receive a small commission, like enough to buy a pack of gum.  This post is meant to inform you of the new brand at Target called “A New Day” and how I incorporated their pieces into my fall wardrobe.  All opinions are mine.

 

 

 

How to Wear a Little Black Dress: Look One

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How to Wear a Little Black Dress:  Look One

I went on a little shopping spree at Charming Charlie and found so many fun things to style this little black dress from Rohonda Designs. (Follow along on my Instagram feed for new idea updates!) I wanted to show you how to wear a little black dress for different occasions.

The boat neck design on this dress just screams for a choker.  I love that Charming Charlie has jewelry sets so you don’t have to spend a ton of time trying to match the perfect earrings/necklace.  Just grab and go!  Why did it take me so long to discover this store???

Not only does Charming Charlie have jewelry, they also have fun purses and shoes, too! Who knew?  I love this long mesh clutch!  And the shoes!  I have no words!  Just follow the links below to the specific items on the Charming Charlie website.

But wait!  Before you go, be sure to note the wonderful August online specials!

Save $10 Off Orders over $60 + Free Std. Shipping Use code AUGP10 Ends 8/31/17

Save $20 Off Orders over $80 + Free Std. Shipping Use code AUGP20 Ends 8/31/17

 

 

 

 

 

SHOP CHOKER/EARRING SET HERE:

Link Choker Necklace Set

A sleek link choker necklace is perfectly accented with twisted stud earrings in this e… [More]

Price: $10.00
Sale: $7.99

SHOP SHOES HERE:

Glenns Perforated Peep Toe Heels

Trend savvy details like intricate cutouts and a sassy peep toe make these heels a stan… [More]

Price: $29.00
Sale: $14.99

 

SHOP DRESS HERE:

Ruby Dress by Rohonda 3/4 sleeve, boatneck, classic, comfortable sheath dress

Be sure to let me know what you buy!!! Have fun!!  More looks coming soon!!

(I’m a Charming Charlie affiliate.  That means if you shop via the links I provided I could possibly earn enough money to buy a pack of gum…in 1950.)

Fourth of July Outfit Ideas from Banana Republic

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Fourth of July Outfit Ideas

Who said you can’t have fun AND look nice on the Fourth of July??  Thanks to Banana Republic, I put together a few different Fourth of July outfit ideas to make this holiday a bang for you!  Ha-ha!!  I love the Fourth of July because it’s one big happy party.  There is no pressure to prepare a fancy meal or to decorate your home or to make the perfect guest list.  Paper plates and cupcakes and tons of friends make the day happy every year.

This year, we are invited to a Fourth of July Eve party.  The event is being held at a country club, so the attire is a little dressier than the usual cut-off jean shorts and flag t-shirt.  (I don’t think there will be any blowing up watermelons like in years past…)

I found a few options at Banana Republic and paired them with a few items I have from INC International Concepts.

What do you think?  Let me know your favorite!

Option One:  Banana Republic Jacket/Shorts with INC Tank

Fourth of July Outfit Ideas

Shorts:  HERE

Tweed Blazer:  HERE

Option Two:  Banana Republic Wrap/Shorts with INC Tank

fourth of july outfit ideas

Wrap:  Similar HERE

Shorts:  HERE

Option Three:  Banana Republic Shorts with INC Top

fourth of july outfit ideas

Shorts:  HERE

I’m kind of leaning toward wearing the last outfit:  the blue shorts/silver top.  Thoughts?

P.S.  Visit the Banana Republic site now!!!  Not only are these items on sale, they are also and extra 40% off the sale price!  You’re welcome!!!!!

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Ted Baker Travel Bag

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Ted Baker Travel Bag

Friends!  Remember when I wrote about my low blood pressure in my Disney World post?  In addition to not being able to stand in lines, another recent development that has sidelined me is shopping at the mall.  It’s completely incapacitating for me to carry shopping bags and walk the mall at the same time.  Just thinking about going to the mall makes me lose my breath.  Not anymore, though!  Thanks to this fabulous Ted Baker Travel Bag, I can walk the mall and shop, too!

ted baker travel bag

I am so in love!  I can carry it like a regular handbag when I’m walking around, and then when I buy something, I can place my purchase inside the bag, pull up the handle, and drag it behind me!

ted baker travel bag

Seriously, you guys don’t know what a life-saver this bag will be for me.  (I’m almost at the point where I need to ride in an electric scooter.)  Now I can save myself from exhaustion AND look stylish, too!!  (like seriously, though…why don’t malls in the USA have shopping carts???)

It has plenty of room inside with extra pockets and the signature rose-gold Ted Baker zippers.

ted baker travel bag

ted baker travel bag

ted baker travel bag

Think about how convenient this Ted Baker Travel Bag would be on Black Friday!  It would make your shopping so much easier.  Remember how easy it was to shop the mall with a baby stroller?  It was so convenient to hang all of your shopping bags on the stroller handles.  This travel bag accomplishes the same thing!  I can’t wait to use it!

I’m going to bring it with me when I walk around the streets of NYC, too.  That’s another place where it’s difficult to maneuver with lots of shopping bags in your arms.  Woo hoo!!

Buy yours now from TedBaker.com before they’re gone.  They only have one style left online.  Hurry!!!  You won’t be sorry!!  (I bet we can start a trend, too.  Soon, everyone in shopping malls will be carrying purse/travel bags when they shop, right?)

This is the style available online:

ted baker travel bag

 

ted baker travel bag

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Ted Baker Summer Sale

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Ted Baker Summer Sale

I love bright colors, don’t you?  I’ve always loved wearing solid colored clothing that makes a statement. However, I’ve recently found myself reaching for prints while I’m out shopping.  I’ve even mentioned to my girls how shocked I am at my desire to start wearing prints.  The Ted Baker summer sale has made my transition to printed fabrics


much easier!  You have to check out all the great buys on TedBaker.com and see if you agree!  (Their website design is the coolest thing ever.  Be sure to move your cursor over the fish.  Amazing!!)

 

ted baker summer sale

ted baker summer sale

If Ted’s clothes aren’t for you, his accessories are off the charts and are part of the Ted Baker Summer Sale, too!  Remember my purse from this post?

ted baker summer sale

ted baker summer sale ted baker summer sale

I don’t work out, but if I did, I would totally buy this fantastic arm band!  Coolest thing ever!

ted baker summer sale

I could spend all day posting my favorites, so just go to the Ted Baker site and look around!  You’ll thank me!!

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