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Nothing to Wear Series: Foolproof Fall Outfit #1

Recently, Angie over at youlookfab.com did a brilliant post outlining 10 casual outfit formulas for Mom on the go. Angie is a professional stylist with an exceedingly keen eye for style, so I highly suggest you check out her advice! Since I'm always looking for easy yet stylish outfits that I can just toss on in a hurry, I decided to try and recreate Angie's outfit ideas for myself (and for you) using affordable items from around the web. Here are 3 ways to implement Angie's Flop Proof Outfit Formula #1:

Jeans + embellished / graphic T + new look cardigan + ballet flats




Paris Blues at ShopStyle

Tee by Urban Outfitters; Cardigan by Forever 21; Denim by Paris Blues; Flats by Madden-Girl; Satchel by Alloy




Charlotte Russe at ShopStyle

Bag by Liz Claiborne; Flare Denim by Christopher Blue; Tee by Charlotte Russe; Cardigan by Ann Taylor Loft; Flats by Tommy Hilfiger




BC Footwear at ShopStyle

Bag by Forever 21; Bootcut Denim by Old Navy; Tee by Gap; Cardigan at Kohl's; Flats by BC Footwear


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What do you think?

Creative Halloween Costumes That Are Already In Your Home

Don't have a lot of extra cash to spend on a Halloween costume this year? Being broke can be scary, but fear not, because Stylehive has some great ideas for Halloween costumes you can put together with stuff you probably already have in your very own home. I love the gold-digger get-up (accessorize a sexy gold dress and heels with a shovel and hard hat. Tee-hee!).

Check out this post to see a slideshow of all the neat and cheap ideas!

Off the Rack: Essential Black Boots at Payless



American Eagle Paisley Tall Boot, $44.99


I popped into Payless earlier this week to check out the boot offerings, and found two pairs that fit me perfectly. I told myself I'd only buy leather boots this year but I keep thinking about these boots. Both looked great and fit like a glove, which is rare. They fit well in the arch, ample toe room, not too high of a heel, and I could tuck my straight leg jeans into the knee-highs. The ankle boots would only work with tights, leggings or skinny jeans, which makes them less versatile. The knee-highs would look hot with skirts, sweater dresses or over tight jeans. Love that the zipper is on the outside and adds a little edge. Not too much. I'm not a biker, in case you couldn't tell. Should I go back for these? Anyone else buy boots at Payless this season?



American Eagle Paige Bootie, $37.99