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Apt. 9 at Kohl's Fall 2016 Lookbook

See the Apt. 9 Fall 2016 Lookbook.
If you're looking for fall outfit inspiration that you can wear to work, the Apt. 9 brand at Kohl's has some interesting styling ideas and affordable pieces to get the look. Take for example the fit and flare olive dress over a grey rib turtleneck, a fresh a fashionable take on fall layering. Or the longline vest layered over a two-fer top and paired with cropped pants, a polished combination that's still interesting and fashion forward. I'm also noticing some really nice accessories like the handbags and shoes - how cool are these two-tone high heel boots, shown above with a pencil skirt, or again with this animal print shirtdress? You can shop all these pieces now in stores and online at kohls.com, with nothing over $75 (and most pieces are much less on sale). For more casual fall outfit inspiration, check out the series I did with Kohl's styling a plaid shirtdress, a sweater vest and a utility jacket. See anything you love?

The Look for Less: Rag & Bone 'Harrow' Ankle Boots

LC Lauren Conrad's slit ankle bootie is a dead ringer for Rag & Bone's iconic Harrow booties.
Before you read this post, please know that I can not be held responsible for any shoe purchases that might ensue. Having said that, this look for less is just so good, you may end up getting all three colors for fall. The LC Lauren Conrad split ankle boot is a dead ringer for the Rag & Bone 'Harrow' boot, a perennial fall favorite that looks amazing with skirts, dresses, and skinny jeans. Scoop up the real or the steal - you really can't go wrong with this wardrobe staple! #yourewelcome

Splurge: Rag & Bone 'Harrow' Bootie, $495 at nordstrom.com (also available at rag-bone.com)

Steal: LC Lauren Conrad Split Ankle Bootie, $49.99 (down from $69.99) at kohls.com

Back-to-School with Kohl's: Utility Jacket and Lace-Up Flats

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kohl’s. All opinions are 100% mine.

Pair a cargo jacket with a striped tee and lace-up flats for a chic back-to-school look.


Back-to-school fashion is all about finding versatile pieces that you can wear multiple ways, which is why this Mudd Embroidered Utility Jacket was a clear choice for me as I was putting together my third look for Kohl's (see my first and second looks here and here). To say I'm obsessed would be an understatement: You can wear utility jackets with ripped jeans and Converse, shorts and combat boots, or even a flirty dress and heels. #musthaveforreal The embroidery on this particular utility jacket makes it feel special while the black-and-white color palette is still easy to mix and match with everything in your closet.

Pinspiration: Chambray and Camo Inspired by Shop Dandy

Mix chambray and camo print for a fun fall look.
Over the weekend I went to Kohl's to pick out pieces for my back-to-school post series (here and here), and one of the looks I put together in the dressing room - but didn't actually end up shooting for the blog - was this chambray shirt and camo jogger combination. I posted it to Instagram and you guys loved it! #woohoo

I was inspired by the lovely Danielle from Shop Dandy - her style is always on point! She mixes colors, prints and textures in a way that's what I would call everyday glam...fun and chic, yet totally wearable. Head over to her blog Shop Dandy for details on her exact look (above left) - her top and pants are LOFT, making this a very affordable ensemble. The accessories - like her swoon-worthy Tory Burch bag - definitely elevate the look and take it to the next level. My outfit is entirely from Kohl's, and you can shop the look for less picks below.


Shop the Look for Less:


SO Perfectly Soft Button-Front Shirt (I'm wearing size Medium for reference) // SO Camo Joggers (not seeing these online, check Kohl's stores. Similar SO Leggings at kohls.com) Also saw these camo skinnies at Forever21 // SO Ankle Boots in cognac, runs TTS (I'm only seeing Pewter on the website but check Kohl's stores for these)



Thank you Danielle for permission to use your photo and for all the fashion inspiration! xx

Back-to-School with Kohl's: The Sweater Vest

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kohl’s. All opinions are 100% mine.

Pair a sweater vest with a basic top, skinny jeans and ankle boots for a cool back-to-school outfit from Kohl's.


With the first day of Fall just around the corner, I knew I wanted to style a look featuring something cozy and warm for my second back-to-school outfit with Kohl's. This season I'm seeing sweater vests everywhere, and I was beyond excited to find the trend going strong at my Kohl's store -- I immediately tried on this Mudd Colorblock Long Vest and fell in love. It's so soft and feels like you're wrapping yourself up in a blanket! But, it's actually a lot easier to wear than say, a poncho or blanket scarf. Don't get me wrong, I love a good ruana or oversized scarf, but sometimes I feel like I can't move around when I'm wearing one. With this vest, my arms are free, yet I still get the drama of a bold layering piece. It's the best of both worlds!