Fall Style Essentials: Transition Outfits

It's September!!! Even though it is still like 80 outside I am so excited that September and fall weather should be shortly arriving.  But like Pumpkin Spice Lattes are back so life is good again (am I right?) 

While the weather is still fairly warm for the foreseeable future I'll probably be rocking transition outfits, aka clothes that make me think fall, but let's be real these outfits are totally summer appropriate too so really I'm just trying to trick myself into thinking the weather is cooler...

My favorites for this type of weather are dresses and skirts here are a few ways you can recreate my favorite transition outfits! 

The Striped Dress

I probably have about 5 or 6 versions of a stripped dress in my closet.  I think these are so universally flattering and easy to wear.  I would wear this look to work, Sunday Brunch, or a casual day shopping.  While it's still warm you can swap out the flats for sandals for an even more casual look, and as the weather gets colder throw on some boots or booties instead! 

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The LBD

I don't know why but I personally think LBD's make great transition pieces.  Probably because I find the lack of color great for feeling like Fall is upon us (something about the lack of color maybe...).  In all fairness I do wear LBDs year round but I feel like I reach for them much more during the warmer fall months.  Again you can make this outfit work in cooler weather by throwing on boots and a coat.  Great for work, going out to dinner, or anywhere.  

My Favorite LBD's on the market

The Classic (and vague) Shirt/Skirt Combo

I swear this was one my go to combos back in college during the warm fall months.  It's so simple yet classic that it works year after year.  Again throw on a change of shoes or outerwear as the weather changes (I must sounds like a broken record here), plus you can change out your shirt and skirt combos and mix and match, throw in deeper tones ect. to make this simple combo work throughout the fall months.

Favorite Shirts

Favorite Skirts 

Spring Blues

Shirt - Topshop (other colors available) // Skirt - Madewll (on sale!) // Purse - Kate Spade (on sale!) // Necklace - Baublebar // Shoes - Jack Rogers 

The color blue has always been a favorite of mine (right after pink).  I love wearing blue because it really makes my blue eyes pop.   The second I saw this chambray skirt at Madewell I knew I needed it.  I love it because not only is it soft and comfortable but its so flattering.  Anyone else remember the huge denim mini skirt trend back from 2005-2009ish.  It was huge at my school and I hated it (tight denim minis never were my thing).  This skater style though, totally me! 

I paired it with an off the shoulder top from Topshop and my new bright pink Kate Spade Crossbody.  It was perfect for a weekend spent running errands.  And the weather that day was amazing too.  Super sunny and hot. 

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Colorful Classic

Coat - J.Crew // Shirt - J.Crew // Jeans - A.G. // Purse - Louis Vuitton (similar and cheaper here) // Ring - Baublebar // Necklace - Baublebar // Shoes - Topshop 

The Month of March has never been a favorite for me, mostly because no matter where I lived March is such a dreary month.  The weather is transitioning so some days its nice, then others its dark, cool and windy.  The bright side is that fun and colorful spring clothing collections start coming out in all my favorite stores.  This particular popover shirt from J.Crew had me immediately.  I love the colors and the classic gingham print, that I know it will be a staple in my closet for years to come.  Also this shirt is currently on sale, which makes it even better! 

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Rainy Day

Sweater - Topshop // Leggings - Lululemon (similar and more affordable here) // Boots - Hunter // Necklace - Baublebar // Ring - Baublebar // Purse - Louis Vuitton (similar more affordable here and here)

Rain in California has been rare lately (we are in a drought after all), so when we had a bit of a downpour this weekend I was beyond excited to get to wear my brand new pink rainboots!  I snagged these on Gilt recently.  They have great deals, and unlike Rue La La lots of their items aren't a "flash sale", but rather they will leave items available until they run out of stock.   For this particularly rainy day spent running errands and shopping I paired my bright boots with cool neutrals, a Gray sweater and navy leggings.  

As an FYI: I have had a black pair of hunter boots since I was a freshman in college (so over 4yrs).  They are great quality boots and are perfect for weathering rain and snow.  I personally prefer short boots over the tall ones, but you cant go wrong with either in my book.

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Spring Stripes

Dress - J. Crew (from last fall, similar dresses here and here), flats - Topshop (similar more affordable here), Necklace- Baublebar (sold out, similar here), Tote - Louis Vuitton (cheaper alternative here)

One of the downfalls to San Francisco weather is that morning to night temperatures vary by roughly twenty degrees.  When I arrive at work in the morning it could be in the 50's and by lunch it will get up to the 70s.  Lately I have been leaning towards sweater dresses to deal with the constant weather changes as they are perfect to keep me warm in the mornings but also easy to keep cool in in the afternoon.  This striped one has to be one of my favorites.  Not only is it the perfect material and length to wear to work, but navy stripes are a timeless staple.  I paired it with leopard lace up flats for work, and I think they compliment each other well.  My exact dress and shoes appear to be sold out, but I found extremely similar items, which I have linked below (exact same topshop shoes, just in solid black, and then similar leopard dupes).  

Pretty in Pink

Pink has always been one of my favorite colors.  I love how fun and girly pink looks on.  I love this silk top I got during the Lilly Pulitzer sale this past January.  While it is sold out now I have linked a dress in the same pattern and a similar style top below.  I styled it with my favorite new jeans from Topshop. They are seriously the most comfortable pair of jeans I own.   This outfit is perfect for a casual Valentine's day dinner (or any dinner really)! 

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