FALL LAYERS WTH GARNET HILL

This post is sponsored by Garnet Hill.

Layering is how you survive all seasons of the desert. You never really need a heavy coat here. You just need the right layers. I’ve teamed up with Garnet Hill to show you nine different looks by playing with three different articles of clothing.

A tank and jeans is a basic go-to outfit from spring to fall. Garnet Hill’s silk camisoles are beautiful. They have adjustable straps and are slightly contoured at the waist. This makes them easy to tuck in and faltering when left untucked.

Tuck it into a pair of their ankle length denim jeans and add a pair of boots for a pre-fall outfit.

I’m really loving these suede Italian leather booties. Their shape, style and color makes them wearable for multiple seasons.

If the weather is starting to change, grab your denim jacket or grab your cardigan.

As the evening temps drop, you can button up your jean jacket for a denim on denim look. This denim jacket from Garnet Hill is my new favorite. The relaxed shape gives it a vintage look.

You can also button up your cardigan and tuck it into your jeans. I am in love with this turmeric color for fall.

For a warmer and cozier option, wear your silk camisole, cashmere sweater and your relaxed denim jacket.

If you get toasty, simply take a layer off and tie it around your waist.

It’s super easy and simple to look stylish for all seasons when you have quality and classic pieces. It truly comes down to investing in well-made fashion and Garnet Hill has you covered.

Full Look:
Jeans
Booties
Denim jacket
Tank
Cardigan

Photos by Rennai Hoefer

I Still Wear Pigtails

I mentioned last week that a button down shirt and jeans is my stylish go-to outfit, and here's another piece of proof that it really is. But this time I added one of my favorite cardigans and pigtails. What can I say? I'm a preppy little girl at heart. Haha.

I find it so funny that I put my hair in pigtails more than I do Elle's. It's such an easy hairstyle when I'm on the go that I don't even care if I have something in common with a one year old.

Get the look: Black skinny jeans (ZARA); Chambray shirt (GAP); Cardigan (Target).

Summer Lovin'

Summer is in full swing! In Arizona that's not something we really celebrate because it means 100 degree weather is a regular occurrence, BUT it also means new fashion trends and wardrobe additions to my closet. =) There are three main summer trends that I'm implementing in my wardrobe, and I think you guys might love them too...

1. DRESSY SHORTS - I love shorts! They are comfortable, easy to wear and they show off your legs. I especially like to wear them with blazers and cardigans. If your outfit looks this cute with a blazer or cardi, it's worth battling the sweat. You can find great shorts at Urban Outfitters, H&M and Ann Taylor Loft.

2. BOLD COLOR - Last winter I wrote about how much I love my bright red pants. Well, now I want skirts and pants in  every color of the rainbow. Don't you?! You can find this green skirt at Zara or splurge on these yellow pants at Tory Burch.

3. FLIRTY SKIRTS & DRESSES - Light and flirty skirts come back every year, and I never tire of them. They're feminine, cool and comfortable. Anthropologie has the best selection!

Menswear Monday: Corduroy & the "Man" Cardigan

There are two key winter menswear trends that I saw this year: corduroy pants and, what I like to call, "The Man Cardigan."

Now, I think there are lot of guys that have embraced these trends, but then there are some of you that think you would either look too feminine, too fat or too much like Mr.Rogers in a cardigan. As for corduroy, I think most men simply forget about the comfortable alternative to jeans because the material is only worn in the winter.

Here are some tips and examples on how to pull off both...

Believe it or not, this is a cardigan. What's great about this piece is that it appears more masculine because of the double-breasted pockets, the high collar and the chunky knit. I think this is a perfect example of a cardigan that all body types can wear.

This piece is called a shawl cardigan because of the neckline. There is a more feminine aspect to the collar, but when paired with a plaid button down shirt and a pair of jeans it still looks masculine.

On to corduroy, what a great alternative to jeans?! You can still look professional and wear corduroy pants to the office or play it casual for the weekends. Corduroy is a fabric that can fade quickly, so just make sure to turn your pants inside out before washing. This fabric can shrink and get a bit stiff, so I would lay your pants flat to dry and throw them in the dryer to soften them up after they are no longer damp.

Some things to avoid when buying corduroy pants...no pleats, no faded fabric, no faded lines. Keep it clean, bold and simple. J.Crew and GAP are great places to find these pants.