Transitioning to Fall & #LetItShine Link-Up
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Dress: Joules c/o | Shoes: Hotter.com c/o | Necklace: Target | Bag: Stitch Fix (exact here) | Lip Color: Makeup for Ever in Pink Brick
I go back and forth on what my “favorite” season is. I typically like to think spring is my favorite season, but then when fall begins to peek through the door, I get SO excited for fall and I say that fall is my favorite season.
Between the arrival of football, the crisp weather, pumpkins, leaves falling, annnnnd the September issues of fashion magazines – it’s pretty much a recipe for awesomeness. The September issues are always my favorite issues because they are HUGE, they’re chock full of gorgeous editorials, trend updates, style ideas, and more. It’s every fashion magazine lover’s dream.
I picked up the September issues of Vogue and InStyle from Target this week! (Which, by the way, if you pick up two copies of either Vogue, InStyle or Elle between now and September 13th, you get a free $5 Target gift card! Winning.) I love unwinding on the weekend by taking a bath and reading a magazine… pretty much my favorite. 
Anyway, as I was reading getting inspired for the fall, I was noticing that a lot of florals and earthy tones were gracing the pages of Vogue. Once thing I try to do when I look at trends, especially in fashion magazines, is figure out how I can make them my own – rather than trying to replicate something that a model is wearing.
The earthy tones and romantic floral patterns immediately made me think of this dress from Joules. I LOVE it. For so many reasons. 1) It’s comfortable. 2) It’s feminine and I just feel dang pretty in it. 3) IT HAS POCKETS.
I also love it because it really is the perfect dress to wear during that awkward time between summer and fall. It’s still blazing hot here in North Carolina, BUT, we have these strangely cool mornings and evenings – so it can often make getting dressed a bit of a challenge. Do I wear pants? Shorts? A scarf? A sweater? A parka? I CAN’T DECIDE!
This is one of those dresses that’s perfect for wearing on it’s own with the sleeves rolled up or great for throwing on with some tights and boots and a denim jacket.
Plus, the earthy tones and adorable floral print mean it’s totally trendy, too. Right? Right!
What about you? How are you transitioning to fall weather and fashion? Any trends you’ve seen in the September issues of fashion magazines lately that have inspired you?
Welcome to Let it Shine! Welcome to the new, revamped Funday Monday! After two years, we decided to rename our link up to something we felt was a better fit. Welcome to Let it Shine! Why the name? Because, we want this link up to be just that…..your chance to let it shine! We will be sharing our favorites each week here, and on social media! The biggest change? Monthly Inspirations! Each month we will share some fun post ideas, one for each week. Do you HAVE to follow the inspirations to link up? Absolutely not! If you’d like to be considered for a feature, those will be picked from the inspirations…..check out the September lineup!
Last week, we talked about DIY and now have a million new projects on the TO DO list!
/ Heart Wreath Topiary / DIY Cocktail Napkins /
Another place we will be showcasing our favs? The Let It Shine Pinterest Board! We will also be posting ideas for the weekly themes….so be sure you’re following! 
Linking up to Let it Shine? Don’t forget to link back to our blogs or share our button, thanks y’all! 
Now…..talk amongst yourselves……….
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Is it weird that I still love this dress? If you ever decide to sell (if you still have it) I so call dibs.
Holy crap, Molly! You look stunning in this dress! I don’t usually want to go out and buy the exact items that bloggers have, but if I weren’t saving money to pay of debt right now, I’d buy that dress IMMEDIATELY! It’s gorgeous!
I LOVE that dress! So pretty! 🙂 And fall is definitely my favorite season!
Love the print of your dress, such a great transition piece 🙂
Birdie Shoots
I am the same way with seasons. My favorite changes and once I am about halfway through one season I get excited for the next one.
Pretty dress! These are the same patterns we used to wear toward the end of my high school and shortly after. I try not to admit that too much because that was a while ago 🙂
I love that dress and can totally picture it with a jean jacket! Thank you so much for featuring my cocktail napkins:)
What a gorgeous dress! Beautiful colors to transition into fall! Perfect!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
LOVE chocolate and florals paired together! Such a perfect fall transition piece! Those shoes are too freak’in cute!
Robyn
http://feelgreatfashion.com/
The print and color of your dress is so gorgeous and so girly yet comfy! I love it! 🙂
xox, Crystelle CrystelleBoutique
That floral is such a lovely print!
This is the perfect dress for transitioning into fall. And cute cute shoes! ~Cynthia
i LOVE dark florals for the fall and have been searching for a dress like this. You look great!
xo, Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
Love this dress!
xo, Lee
Girl, you know I love those shoes!! And I know where I’ll be going during my lunch hour …. to Target!
Gorgeous dress! Love the rich colors and those shoes are to die for! Thank you so much for showcasing my Heart Topiary! That made my day!
Jill
dousedinpink.blogspot.com
Pretty dress, Molly, and the shoes are gorgeous! Have a beautiful day!
This is such a lovely dress! The colors are amazing! I love fall too (just not winter). I am so excited that my post today fits perfectly with the link up! I am transitioning dresses for fall today!! Blessings!! Susan
I love Joules’ floral prints (my iPad cover is actually a Joules floral)! This dress is beautiful, Molly, the earthy brown colour of the background is perfect for this time of year. And those pearls!! LOVE!!!!!
Thank you for hosting the link up, I hope you have a faaaaabulous week…!
Catherine x
notdressedaslamb.com
That dress. Oh my goodness. I love it so much and it looks stunning on you. The pockets, the cut, the sleeves, and even the print. If it wasn’t $86 I would be buying it for myself right now, even though I’m not your typical floral kind of girl. I am officially going to be on the lookout for something similar. Our weather is starting to turn already and as much as I’m dreading winter I’m loving the dresses, boots, and tights that I’m getting to wear again.
That dress looks lovely on you! It’s always a bonus to find dress with pockets, isn’t it? It’s nicely paired with that adorable pair of shoes too.
It’s still very hot in Sacramento so I have not transitioned nor have not prepared myself to transition to fall yet. We also get cool mornings and nights but I figure in the rare occasion I’ll venture at night, I will just bring a denim jacket just in case I can’t stand the cold.
Thanks for hosting and have a great week!