Happy Monday, lovelies!
I apologize for my long absence last week, I have been working on some things to grow the blog, as well as doing a MASSIVE reorganization of my bedroom and closet. “With great power comes great responsibility”…or rather, with lots of clothes comes the need to update one’s organizational system .:D
If you all read my post from last week, then you already know I am on a shopping hiatus for this month, and possibly the next. I must say, it has been a little easier once that first week passed. Yes, I have not shopped for a little over a week, and yes I have seen QUITE a few items that were added to my wishlist (kinda hard not to make one!), but I am slowly working through my shopaholic tendencies. I know, I know, I did and said this the last time I went on a 3-month shopping hiatus, but this isn’t something that can be cured in a few months. I guess I will always have shopaholic tendencies (what woman doesn’t love to shop???), but I can definitely work on the frequency and intensity in which I shop. 
Ok, enough of the heavy stuff, let’s get to the real reason you stopped by this morning (haha). Once again, summer is deciding that it is going to have to be dragged out, kicking and screaming. Upper 80s/low 90s, 80+ percent humidity, definitely not the fall weather we all have been wishing for with the arrival of September!
But, being the stubborn person that I am, I refuse to acknowledge that summer is still right outside my door (literally), and I am happily planning fall outfits, anyways! Today is no exception. I am combining some of my favorite fall staples into one outfit, and I will be wearing them with pride!
Great combo Whitley! And I am happy to see that we can still wear those fabulous sandals a bit longer!! Susan
Great outfit! It will look good with boots as it gets colder, too. I love the polka dots and herringbone together!
Great outfit! It will look good with boots as it gets colder, too. I love the polka dots and herringbone together!
Lookin' good as usual! Love the chambray with the vest!
Lookin' good as usual! Love the chambray with the vest!
I want that vest so badly!!! You fantastic!
I want that vest so badly!!! You fantastic!
LOVE! Looks great, Whit! Perfect combination! Need those pants!
LOVE! Looks great, Whit! Perfect combination! Need those pants!
LOVE! Looks great, Whit! Perfect combination! Need those pants!
I love that puffer vest! It is so cute, and it looks awesome with the mustard pants. Love it!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
I love that puffer vest! It is so cute, and it looks awesome with the mustard pants. Love it!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
I love that puffer vest! It is so cute, and it looks awesome with the mustard pants. Love it!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
I have been dying to find that vest. I just checked Walmart and they are sold out of every size. Any other recommendations of where to find this vest? Ebay finds are way too expensive for the JCrew one.
I have been dying to find that vest. I just checked Walmart and they are sold out of every size. Any other recommendations of where to find this vest? Ebay finds are way too expensive for the JCrew one.
I have been dying to find that vest. I just checked Walmart and they are sold out of every size. Any other recommendations of where to find this vest? Ebay finds are way too expensive for the JCrew one.
Wow, that Walmart lookalike is pretty impressive! I bought the original J. Crew vest preowned from someone for $50, not cheap but much less than the original retail price! It's so cute.
Wow, that Walmart lookalike is pretty impressive! I bought the original J. Crew vest preowned from someone for $50, not cheap but much less than the original retail price! It's so cute.
Wow, that Walmart lookalike is pretty impressive! I bought the original J. Crew vest preowned from someone for $50, not cheap but much less than the original retail price! It's so cute.
Sooo cute, I love this look!! I can't believe the Walmart dupe – I'm so sad it's sold out in my size!!
Sooo cute, I love this look!! I can't believe the Walmart dupe – I'm so sad it's sold out in my size!!
Sooo cute, I love this look!! I can't believe the Walmart dupe – I'm so sad it's sold out in my size!!
I'm loving mustard color this fall! …and that vest is super cute
~Ellen
http://www.everydayfancy.com
I'm loving mustard color this fall! …and that vest is super cute
~Ellen
http://www.everydayfancy.com
I'm loving mustard color this fall! …and that vest is super cute
~Ellen
http://www.everydayfancy.com
Great vest! I have seen a ton of ways to style it on Pinterst. Did not know it was available at Wal-Mart! How cool. First time reader and love the blog!
xoxo
Lee
everydayfashiononbudget.blogspot.com
Great vest! I have seen a ton of ways to style it on Pinterst. Did not know it was available at Wal-Mart! How cool. First time reader and love the blog!
xoxo
Lee
everydayfashiononbudget.blogspot.com
Great vest! I have seen a ton of ways to style it on Pinterst. Did not know it was available at Wal-Mart! How cool. First time reader and love the blog!
xoxo
Lee
everydayfashiononbudget.blogspot.com
That vest is awesome! And I love how you paired chambray with mustard, always a great combo!
xx Krista
http://www.sugarlovechic.com
That vest is awesome! And I love how you paired chambray with mustard, always a great combo!
xx Krista
http://www.sugarlovechic.com
That vest is awesome! And I love how you paired chambray with mustard, always a great combo!
xx Krista
http://www.sugarlovechic.com
Loving the vest paired with mustard! I can't wait to start wearing mine! Thanks for sharing your look with Three-fer Thursday
xo Bethany
http://www.perfectlycoutured.com
Loving the vest paired with mustard! I can't wait to start wearing mine! Thanks for sharing your look with Three-fer Thursday
xo Bethany
http://www.perfectlycoutured.com
Loving the vest paired with mustard! I can't wait to start wearing mine! Thanks for sharing your look with Three-fer Thursday
xo Bethany
http://www.perfectlycoutured.com
Love that chambray shirt! I've been eyeing them all summer. And I'm cracking up over here as I'm reading that you're happily planning fall outfits despite the weather … I'm in total denial about the heat too … I even busted out my black opague tights the other day, talk about jumping the gun!
xo
Laura
Love that chambray shirt! I've been eyeing them all summer. And I'm cracking up over here as I'm reading that you're happily planning fall outfits despite the weather … I'm in total denial about the heat too … I even busted out my black opague tights the other day, talk about jumping the gun!
xo
Laura
Love that chambray shirt! I've been eyeing them all summer. And I'm cracking up over here as I'm reading that you're happily planning fall outfits despite the weather … I'm in total denial about the heat too … I even busted out my black opague tights the other day, talk about jumping the gun!
xo
Laura
I love the color combo you used! I would have never thought of pairing those two colors with my herringbone vest, but it looks so good! I love that you also included another pattern with the polka dots on your chambray!
Cute look all together!
Michelle
uffashionfiles.wordpress.com
I love the color combo you used! I would have never thought of pairing those two colors with my herringbone vest, but it looks so good! I love that you also included another pattern with the polka dots on your chambray!
Cute look all together!
Michelle
uffashionfiles.wordpress.com
What size did you get in the vest? Just curious about the fit!
Hi Meg!
You can't tell looking at the pics, but the vest is actually a size too big! When I purchased the vest, I had no idea I would need to size down a size, and by the time my vest arrived, the size I needed was sold out. I'm not sure how the herringbone vests from other boutiques fit, but if you purchase the one from J.Crew Factory, I recommend sizing down a size!