Trendy Leather Sneakers

Blue Python Embossed Sneakers - Kate Spade Sneakers love the laces - Michael Kors Sneakers - Floral Sneakers beautiful print - Tory Burch Blush Sneakers pretty in pink - Quilted Black Sneakers - Woven Black Sneakers - Coach Leopard Sneakers great animal print

Over the years I have built an extremely extensive collection of sneakers. I love the slightly athletic feel that any pair of sneakers gives. Maybe I am so in love with them because I can't wear them to work? Being a teacher most days I try to be more professional in my dress and only get to wear sneakers on dress down days when we can wear jeans at my school. Shoes are one of my weaknesses anyway and it is just so hard to pass up a beautiful pair of comfortable sneakers. My favorite pair of sneakers that I own would definitely have to be a kelly green pair of skater shoes. Or is it my new pumas? It's just so hard to pick a favorite! Do you have a favorite pair of sneakers?

While I love a bright and bold pair of sneakers, in recent years I have also recognized the greatness neutral colors have too. I know Tracy has definitely gotten her moneys worth out of her favorite leopard print pair of slip on sneakers. She definitely loves that she can consider them a neutral and wear them with anything. Most often I am wearing my sneakers with relaxed boyfriend jeans and tees, but they can also rock out with a cute dress or skirt.

This year I am looking the slip on leather sneakers. They definitely look more work appropriate, especially the black pairs above. They are simple and stylish. Plus they look a little more refined than your typical sneaker. Do you think I could get away with wearing them to work all the time?

Check out these other options:

Fall Nail Polish Trends

Rich Earth Tones: Formula X Decadent - JINsoon Tila - Blacks: JINsoon Motif - JINsoon Chamonix - Formula X Turbulent - Formula X Dark Matter - Grays: Ciate London Pillow Talk - Formula X Gray Matter - Nudes: Nails Inc. Montpelier Walk - Deborah Lippmann Terra Nova - Formula X Warm Vanilla - Rich Wine: butter LONDON Saucy Jack - Ciate London Napa Valley - Blue: Ciate London New England Fall - Formula X Centigrade

I definitely don't know that much about beauty products, but I love nail polish. This last weekend, I was rearranging my nail polishes and looking at what colors I thought would be great for Fall. For a while I was subscribing to the Julep Maven subscription boxes. It's a great way to accumulate a lot of beautiful nail polishes and now they have even branched out into other beauty products. I love their lip glosses too. Anyway, I have acquired a massive amount of nail polish is all the colors of the rainbow. I love to paint my nails at home and try out new colors. I'm also a huge fan of Julep's Quick Dry Drops. After I paint my nails a couple of drops on each nail and they are dry in like 2 minutes! I love that I don't have to wait around forever for them to dry.

In sorting my nail polishes I saw that I had some great colors for this Fall, but that I was also missing a few key colors for Fall. For fall nail polish I think you need mostly rich, deep colors. Rich earth tones, I have covered with deep chocolate browns and hunter greens. I have an array of green shades because it is my favorite color. Rich Wine colors are also great because the deep huge is dark and mysterious. Different shades of blue are on trend for this Fall too. I have that covered as well with metallics, navy, and pastel blue, all of which would work for Fall. Nudes are super chic and match anything.

Normally, when I paint my nails I am more into brighter colors. I love metallic colors and nail polishes that are clear with glitters and confetti's in them. So, I realized that I was missing out on gray and black for Fall. With colder temperatures and dreary weather coming I feel like the dark neutrals black and gray are a must. Don't you?

What colors do you believe are Fall must haves?

Laced Up

Alice + Olivia Lace Top / Self-Portrait Lace Dress / Embroidered Lace Dress / Embroidered Blouse (sexy!) / Soft Cup Bra / Midi Dress (so pretty) / Lace Midi Skirt / Lace Crop Top / Scarf / Gray Lace Midi Skirt / Ganni Lace Dress
Are you a fan of Project Runway? I love it, mainly because I think Tim Gunn is amazing. I once saw on an older episode of Project Runway where Tim was telling one of the designers that they needed to be careful with lace or it would look matronly. I am sure Tim did not mean all lace because I have always felt that lace is extremely feminine and charming. I also think it is incredibly sexy without revealing too much, like this blouse.

Lace fashion is going to be a huge trend this upcoming fall and I have been looking for just the right lace pieces to add to my closet. Although it is trend I think that if you get the rights pieces in classic silhouettes that they will remain pieces that you can wear over the years and always look sophisticated. Lace was already on my mind almost a year ago when I suggested wearing a combination of leather and lace.

More favorite lace pieces:

What To Wear: Chic Sweatshirts

Paneled Sweatshirt / Gold Necklace / Bra (lovely lace) / Clutch / Punk Crystal Ring Set / Pave Ring / Midi Skirt / Ear Cuff (a touch of edge!) / Dior Safari Beige / Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black Pure Perfume Oil (a favorite scent) / Cage Booties
It seems I am all about comfort lately. I recently shared how joggers have found a place in my closet and stated that I think they are a great alternative to jeans. Just like I have happily embraced joggers I have also fallen for sweatshirts. They are so much more chic and sophisticated than I remember them being when I was younger and I happily purchased several last winter. A couple months ago I picked up a pretty floral sweatshirt (similar here) that I have repeatedly checked the weather trying to find a day cool enough to wear it. The sweatshirt pictured above is pricey but here are a few favorites that are budget friendly:
Magnifique Pullover
Floral Print Sweatshirt
Marble Print Cropped Sweatshirt
Dark Floral Sweatshirt
Scene Print Sweatshirt
White Floral Print Sweatshirt (my favorite and only $30!)
Eiffel Tower Sweatshirt

Pajama Party

Pajama style pants have been popping up a lot lately. While there is something undeniably appealing about spending all day in pajamas I have been on the fence about replicating this look. The girls above look beautiful but I find this look can be hard to pull off without looking too disheveled. One tip I have discovered is pairing pajamas inspired pieces with very structured accessories. You can find two pairs of silk pajama styled pants here and here for under $100.

via: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Flat Out

One of my favorite trends for this Fall is putting away the heels and wearing beautifully embellished and adorned loafers or oxfords. It is hard to not get behind a trend that involves pretty shoes especially when those shoes are comfortable enough to wear all day. I love pairs with feminine bows like these and these. I recently picked up this fun pair that is also a little cheeky. They have already received so many compliments.

Bow Detailed Velvet Slippers / Royal Terrier Slippers / Embellished Suede Slippers / Audrina Flats / Embroidered Velvet Slippers / Bow Smoking Slippers via: 1

What To Wear: Camo

Aside from leather (see here, here, and here) camo is one of my favorite trends. Although I love camo and have seen so many wonderful ladies wearing it online it is a little intimidating to me. This tee is a perfect way to introduce a little camo into your wardrobe without being overwhelming. I like keeping this look a little edgy with this jacket, these earrings, and this necklace. Here is also another way to style camo.

Biker Jacket / Camo Tee / Necklace / Jeans / Clutch / Sarah Chloe Ring / Gorjana Stud Earrings / Jules Smith Bangle / Michael Kors Bangle / Aviators / Hilary d'Orsay Flats

via: 1

Embellished Collars

Source: preppycollegeglam.tumblr.com via Sunny on Pinterest

Source: loveatart.tumblr.com via Sunny on Pinterest

Source: ysvoice.tumblr.com via Sunny on Pinterest

Source: morven-catsandrockingchairs.blogspot.co.uk via Sunny on Pinterest

Embellished Collar Peplum Top / Cream Sequin Collar blouse (only $17!) / Black Dress with Embellished Collar / Cream Embellished Pan Collar / Statement Rhineston Collar / Mirror Embellished Collar
Embellished collars are having a huge moment right now and I could not be happier. They are a great way to add glamour or edge to what would otherwise be a simple outfit. If you are a sucker for sparkly things like I am I encourage you to purchase a collar necklace that can easily be added to numerous outfits for a Wow factor.

The Beauty Lineup: Fall 2012

Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream / Tweezerman Tweezers / Rose des Champs Perlized Hand Cream / Bite Beauty Whipped Cherry Lip Scrub / NARS Pure Matte Lipstick - Volga / Clinique Chubby Stick "Voluptuous Violet" / MAC "Office Hours" Pro Longwear Blush / Neutrogena Naturals Facial Wash / Clinique "High Impact Extreme Volume" Mascara

Although, I am far from a expert when it comes to makeup and beauty products I thought I would share a few of my current favorite. The Bite Lip Scrub and Rose des Champs Hand Cream help product my hands and lips from becoming dry and chapped, something I struggle against each Fall and Winter. Plum and wine colored lip glosses and lipsticks are very trendy this Fall and two of my favorite are NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in Volga and Clinique Chubby Stick in Voluptuous Violet. I have been using Neutrogena Naturals Facial Wash for months and I absolutely love it. It is gentle on my sensitive skin, removes all of my makeup at night, has a nice light scent, and helps keep my skin shine free all day.

I would love to know your current favorite makeup and beauty products. Is there anything I should try?

Slipping Away

Source: couldihavethat.blogspot.com via Sunny on Pinterest

Source: Uploaded by user via Sunny on Pinterest

Source: theyallhateus.com via Sunny on Pinterest

Source: realliferunway.com via Sunny on Pinterest

Source: alterationsneeded.com via Sunny on Pinterest

One Fall trend that I am obsessed with is smoking slippers. They are comfortable and a fun alternative to ballet flats. Smoking slippers come so many great colors and patterns. A pair of these slippers paired with skinny jeans would be an easy and classic look this Fall. My favorites are these available at Joie but Gap also has some cute wallet friendly styles.