Fall is in the air...

Here in Oregon, throughout the year we tend to get more rain than sunshine (hard to believe, I know), so the thought of summer ending, tends to send me into a bit of a depression. As a California girl, I thrive off of the sunshine and warm summer nights. But lately, nights have been getting cooler and cooler... ugh!! The only thing that tends to snap me out of my depression is shopping for new Fall clothes and shoes!! :)

I think this Fall is going to be exceptional for fashion. I love all the rich deep colors out there and the great skirts, jackets and of course shoes. In particular, I am a huge fan of Franco Sarto shoes, mainly because they are comfortable, fashionable and always within my budget. As I was perusing the Internet the other day, I stumbled upon the Franco Sarto website and stumbled upon these must haves for Fall. The top shoes are the blue "Wasabi" pumps in suede. The rich blue color, is a must have for Fall and is a versatile enough color that it can be paired with other rich jewel tones like eggplant, hunter green and dark grey.

The bottom shoes are the "Cameo" flats that feature an over sized buckle wrapped in glossy patent leather. They are versatile enough to wear with skirts, slacks or even jeans. Plus the great plaid pattern adds flair and style to any outfit!

With so many great shoes, dresses and jackets out there, I think I am starting to embrace Fall a little more!

Happy Shopping!

Fashion Disaster #453

I just returned from an amazing vacation in Sunriver, OR (located in Central Oregon). The weather and company could not have been more perfect. We hiked, biked, canoed and best of all got some sunshine. Overall, it was a GREAT vacation... minus one small incident. On Tuesday, we decided to go for a hike to an obsidian lava flow (which was beautiful) on the way back we stopped at some nearby falls (see picture).. also, very beautiful! We walked to the top to get an overall view and then decided to walk a little further down to get the view from the bottom. About half way down we all stopped to take a break and decide if we wanted to continue walking down the hiking trail. Me, being the very athletic hiking girl type.. ok, maybe I just think I am... somehow managed to slip on the dirt and fall flat on my butt. Ok, so it's just dirt right? Wrong!! I managed to fall on the only, jagged edge rock on the whole trail! It hurt so bad, I didn't know whether to cry or scream. Needless to say, I didn't continue down the path to see the rest of the waterfalls.

By the time, I got home the bruise was already starting to show. I will save you all the horrible details and just say that it was very black and blue, and took up a large portion of my rear end.

Flash forward to Tuesday of this week.. back at work and back to the grind, still bruised and a little sore though. I'm trying to enjoy my last few weeks of summer sunshine so I decide to wear the white pants with a flowy top (it's not labor day yet). It took me about half way through the day to realize my pants are a bit see through. Upon realizing this in the bathroom, I turned around remembering that I have a large black and blue spot on my rear end, that now can be seen through my pants. Thankfully, my top was long enough to cover most of said area until I was able to get home and change immediately!

I've now come to realize that saying shouldn't be "no white pants after Labor Day" but rather "no white pants if you fall and bruise the entire left side of your butt"!

"The Great Denim Event"

Last night, I attended a fashion show at my local mall, entitled "The Great Denim Event". It was showcasing all of the latest denim trends and fashions, as well as tips for looking great in all types of jeans. So, I thought I would pass some of that insight onto you!

• First off for Fall, colored denim and jeans are still very much in fashion! Particularly, grey or black!
• For most shapes and sizes a dark wash is going to be your best bet, as it is flattering on just about everyone!
• The skinny jean is still going strong! Don't be afraid to try and pair on, especially with high heels, you might be surprised that they will work for you!
• Always remember to get the best fit, not too high but comfortable enough to take care of that "muffin top"!
• And remember, be creative! Don't be afraid to try new looks and styles!

Happy Shopping!!