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Walmart Fall Fashion Haul

Walmart Fall Haul

Walmart has done it again! So many great basics for Fall so I’m back with another try on session! For sizing reference, I am 5’4″, 115 pounds and typically wear an XS in tops and bottoms. Time and Tru is usually my favorite brand to shop at Walmart but lately I’ve found really good finds from Scoop and Dreamers By Debut too!

Avia Hoodie Tunic – If you get one thing, make it this! Meant to be a workout top but just as good if not better than a lot of the Aerie tunics. It has thumb holes and is long enough to wear with leggings. SO SOFT. Comes in several colors and runs true to size. Wearing a small.

Avia Leggings – I can’t find these exact leggings online but Avia makes several patterns and colors that I high recommend. They have the quality of several high end brands. They are high waisted and have tummy control. They run true to size. Wearing an XS.

Walmart Fall Haul

Windbreaker plus sizes– This little windbreaker is water resistent and a cute athletic option. It has pockets and a drawstring around the waist to make it tighter. It runs small as it’s a junior’s item. Size up! It also comes in .

Walmart Fall Haul

Walmart Fall Haul

Walmart Fall Haul

V-Neck Tunic Sweater – Size up if in between sizes as this sweater runs a little short. I’m in the XS but would have preferred the small! It has 3/4 sleeves and is very lightweight.

Walmart Fall Haul

Sherpa Jacket– These are just $10 and come in several color combos. They are junior sizes so they are a bit fitted. I suggest sizing up at least one sizes and if wanting it oversized, size up 2 sizes. It also comes in plus sizes.

Walmart Fall Haul

Walmart Fall Haul

Walmart Fall Haul

Button Front Plaid – Grab this in ALL of the pattern combos it’s that good and will be great for layering purposes. It is very soft and flexible. It runs true to size. I’m in the size small.

Walmart Fall Haul

Boat Neck Top – Such a great work to weekend top! It’s stretchy and a good in between of a sweater and a tee. It runs on the bigger side so if in between sizes, size down. I’m wearing an XS.

Walmart Fall Haul

Walmart Fall Haul

Walmart Fall Haul

Casual Moto Jacket – Great alternative to the popular suede BlankNYC moto jacket. This one is a cotton material, stretchy, and much less warm. It is incredibly comfortable and will be a great piece to wear now and later. Oh and it’s just $25! I got the small but would have preferred an XS.

Walmart Fall Haul

Sherpa Vest – $10 and comes in several colors! It feels much more expensive than $10. It is sherpa on the inside and out and has pockets too! It runs true to size. Wearing a small.

Walmart Fall Haul

Walmart Fall Haul

Walmart Fall Haul

Sweater – This is one of those sweaters you are going to want to buy in ALL of the colors. It’s $11 and SO soft that it almost feels like cashmere. Would also be office appropriate. It runs a little oversized so if wanting for the office, size down, otherwise true to size. Wearing a small.

Walmart Fall Haul

Sherpa Cardigan – Ladies this is the softest thing EVER. Probably something I will only wear around the house but for $12 it is worth it. It comes in several colors. The oatmeal is probably my favorite color combo. It runs true to size. I’m wearing a small.

Walmart Fall Haul

Pajama Set – This set is fleece lined making it extremely soft and pretty warm. It has cuffs on the wrists and ankles so it won’t ride up in your sleep and functioning buttons. If runs big so if in between sizes, size down.

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*Thank you Walmart for sponsoring this post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.*

 

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Budget Friendly Fall Home Decor

When it comes to home decorating do you tend to take a traditional or non traditional approach? Over the years I’ve flip flopped back and forth. For example this year I love all of the buffalo plaid. I already know that I want to incorporate it for Fall and bring it into the holiday season as well. I plan on mixing in some harvest colors with the buffalo plaid for Fall and then trading those out for red and gold come December. I tend to gravitate towards pieces that I know can be used for multiple holidays whether that’s Halloween and Thanksgiving or Fall and Christmas!

My favorite places to shop for budget friendly home decor are always Target, TJ Maxx and Amazon. They have affordable finds that last me a few season’s worth so that way if I want to change it up one year, I didn’t invest too much money into a theme that isn’t to my liking anymore. Most finds from these places are under $20, if not less. TJ Maxx has free shipping days every so often (including TODAY!) where I like to stock up on all of the things.

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Affordable Fall Home Decor
Affordable Fall Home Decor
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Best Trader Joes Products: Fall Haul

Best Trader Joes Products Fall Haul

Can you believe up until last month I was a Trader Joe’s virgin?! For someone who talks about trends all day, every day, I felt left out of the Fall frenzy that seemed to be happening at Trader Joe’s according to literally every single blogger. So my basic self had to go investigate what all the madness was about. In addition to my long list of all things pumpkin and Fall flavored, I asked all of you for your recommendations and y’all did not disappoint!

What did disappoint was honestly a lot of the fall flavored items. See below for my full grocery list that I picked up and which items I would buy again or not.

GROCERY LIST


Pumpkin O’s

Pecan Pumpkin Instant Oatmeal

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Pumpkin Spice Almond Beverage

Dark Chocolate Sea Salted Almonds

Autumnal Harvest Soup

Goat Cheese & Sundried Tomato Raviolis 

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Gorgonzola Gnocchi

Chicken Fried Rice

Coconut Shrimp

Everything But The Bagel Seasoning

Chili Limi Seasoning

Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberry Bites

Dark Chocolate Covered Banana Bites

Kung Pao Tempura Cauliflower 

Green Goddess Salad Dressing

I’D BUY AGAIN


Pecan Pumpkin Instant Oatmeal

I was pleasantly surprised by this! If you are a fan of on-the-go breakfast meals, this one has a great flavor and I love the pecan pieces in it.

Dark Chocolate Sea Salted Almonds

I’d go back to TJ’s just for these. I demolished these in a few days. So good!! The perfect snack or after dinner small dessert.

Autumnal Harvest Soup

While TJ’s also has a Harvest pasta sauce (which I didn’t see) I used this chunky soup as a pasta and pizza sauce. The flavor is amazing and I love that it has small chunks of veggies. I highly recommend using it on the goat cheese & sundried tomato raviolis or as a pizza sauce on the cauliflower crust.

Goat Cheese & Sundried Tomato Raviolis 

100% my favorite purchase from TJ’s. if you are a goat cheese lover, grab these! They are located in the produce section and pair nicely with the Autumnal Harvest Soup used as a pasta sauce.

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

These are all the rage right now! I suggest putting a little olive oil on the crust and baking it for 5 minutes before actually putting your sauce and toppings on so that it doesn’t fall apart. It tasted just like a normal pizza crust with less calories!

Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Flavored with sage and butter this was actually pretty good. I added chicken and goat cheese and loved every bite! I will say it is a little mushy.

Gorgonzola Gnocchi

This honestly didn’t have a ton of flavor. I added spiced apples, walnuts and fresh rosemary to give it some flavor and it was amazing!

Everything But The Bagel Seasoning

This seasoning was probably the most nominated item by all of you. It is pretty darn good on avocado toast.

Green Goddess Salad Dressing

This one came highly recommended by all of you and I see why! It is a good one!

HARD PASS


Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Ew. So much ew. I’m not sure if it’s because I microwaved this instead of heating it up in the oven (both were listed as options), but it was dry and did not have a great flavor either. I know a ton of people liked this but I personally did not.

Pumpkin O’s

These tasted like sweet cardboard to me.

Pumpkin Spice Almond Beverage

I tried to love this, i really did. It definitely does NOT work in coffee and to be honest I didn’t 100% love it in anything else that I tried either. While it has a decent flavor, I don’t like that whatever you add it to gets this film on the top of it. Makes me wonder what I’m actually drinking!


For everything else, I did not have a love or a hate relationship with it. If I didn’t list it under “I’d buy again” or “hard pass” then it fell somewhere inbetween the two. Meaning I didn’t dislike but I also didn’t love it. If it sounds good to you, try it! If not, you can probably live without it:) If there are any must have Trader Joe’s items that I did not pick up in my initial haul, please let me know since I’ll be returning very soon!

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Fall Casual Style Guide

Fall Casual Style Guide

Sweater: SSC | Jeans: Levi’s | Shoes: Johnston & Murphy | Hat: SSC

Since I did a Summer Casual Style Guide, it was only fitting that I share my new Fall casual wear refresh with you too! While I love dressing up, I am a jeans and leggings girl through and through. When the temps start to drop, my number one concern is wearing something that is going to keep me warm and cozy. Not going to lie to you ladies, up until this year I would immediately reach for an old, ratty college tee shirt and a pair of leggings that was barely hanging on.

We are much quicker to shell out money to buy trendy clothes but will wear the same ratty tee shirts, sweatshirts and leggings for years. Why is that?! In an effort to step up my casual style, I found Southern Shirt Company to be a one stop shop for all things casual wear! Since I loved their Summer collection of tee shirts, tees and shorts SO much I knew they would be my go to for Fall too. Their selection of sweaters, sweatshirts, long sleeve tees, flannels and sherpas is nothing short of cozy overload!

From the couch to weekend wear, Southern Shirt Company has covered all of my needs for cute, casual clothing. The beautiful colors and pajama like softness are what I love most about my new found casual style. If you are interested in any of these styles, use code INF-SHELBI15 for 15% off of your entire order.

Fall Casual Style Guide

Fall Casual Style Guide

Fall Casual Style Guide

Fall Casual Style Guide

Fall Casual Style Guide

Fall Casual Style Guide

Fall Casual Style GuideJacket: SSC | Jeans: Abercrombie | Boots: Nordstrom | Beanie: Express

I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that sherpa everything is HUGE right now and for good reason because they are the coziest pieces ever. Southern Shirt has a great selection of sherpas: everything from vests, to pullovers, to jackets and in ALL colors for both men and women. If you are already looking for gifts don’t forget that cozy gifts make the best gifts 😉

Fall Casual Style Guide

Fall Casual Style Guide

Fall Casual Style Guide

Fall Casual Style Guide

Shirt: SSC | Vest: SSC | Jeans: Abercrombie | Boots: Nordstrom

Oh look, more sherpa! Can’t stop, won’t stop with this cozy material. My personal way to pair a sherpa vest, is with a plaid flannel. Southern Shirt has a great selection of both in a wide variety of colors.

Fall Casual Style Guide

Fall Casual Style Guide

Fall Casual Style Guide

Fall Casual Style Guide

Sweatshirt: SSC | Leggings: Spanx | Shoes: DSW

This corduroy sweatshirt has pockets, I repeat this corduroy sweatshirt has pockets. It comes in 5 colors and is one of my favorite pieces that I picked up. While it says it is corduroy I would say it has the look of corduroy but isn’t overly thick like corduroy normally is. I sized up to a small so it would be long enough to wear with leggings.

I’ve loved absolutely everything that I have received from Southern Shirt. If you are looking to add a few pieces to your wardrobe that are casual, sensible and cute I highly suggest checking them out. See below for some more of my favorite Fall pieces.

Photos by: BanAvenue

*Thank you Southern Shirt Company for sponsoring this post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.*

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Fall Work Wear Refresh

Now that the cooler weather is *hopefully* here to stay, I wanted to show you ladies how to style some Fall work wear! I’ve rounded up my essentials when it comes to your workwear wardrobe in the cooler months and I’m showing you multiple style options for each. It’s always important to me to buy pieces that are versatile enough for the office or weekend wear so in addition to sharing some of the hottest office trends this Fall, I’ve also made sure to include style tips on other ways to wear these pieces.

PENCIL SKIRTS


When the temps start to drop so should the length of your pencil skirts. That being said, shorter pencil skirts can still work if you live somewhere where the weather doesn’t match the season but I suggest opting for something a little warmer such as wool, suede, tweed or sweater material. The longer length of these skirts also makes them great options for church as well.

Fall Work Wear

Kylee’s Outfit// Top: Nordstrom | Skirt: Nordstrom | Shoes: Similar | Bag: GigiNY

Shelbi’s Outfit// Top: WHBM | Skirt: WHBM | Shoes: WHBM | Bag: WHBM

Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

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VELVET BLAZERS


Velvet is one of my favorite fabrics come Fall and Winter so I love that retailers are making options for the office as well. Make a bold statement with a velvet blazer! The best part about blazers is that they don’t have to just be for the office. Pair it with a cotton tee, jeans and sneakers to dress it down. Or even with a lace cami, leather leggings and heels for date night!

Fall Work Wear

Kylee’s Outfit// Top: Nordstrom | Blazer: J. Crew | Skirt: BlankNYC | Shoes: Similar

Shelbi’s Outfit// Top: WHBM | Pants: WHBM | Shoes: WHBM 

Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

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LEOPARD EVERYTHING


Leopard is hands down the hottest print of the season! Basically any option you choose for the office can easily be transitioned to casual wear as well because the trend is just so big this season. See below for more office appropriate, style options as well as more pictures at the bottom of the post!

Fall Work Wear

Top: WHBM | Pants: WHBM | Shoes: WHBM

Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

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LAYERS


The trick to surviving your 9-5 in the colder weather is layers. If your place of work is anything like mine was, you’ve got to somehow dress for freezing temps outside and a sana inside. This is where having a few coat, sweater and cardigan options in your closet that will go with multiple outfits is great. This way you are warm enough for the walk from your car to the office and then once inside you can shed one layer and work comfortably. Might I add that as essential black legging and a pair of hose are also necessities for layering on bottom. The below outfit could also be worn with a pair of hose and booties or boots for a little more warmth.

Fall Work Wear

Dress: VICI | Coat: VICI | Shoes: Similar | Sunglasses: VICI

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Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

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TURTLENECKS


Turtlenecks are making a come back believe it or not and i think they make the perfect layering piece. If you live somewhere where it’s not quite “cold” yet, throw on a sleeveless turtleneck with slacks or a long sleeve turtleneck with a skirt. My favorite way to wear them right now is tucked in with a cute belt and scarf. Style tip: everyone loves an all black look right? It’s slimming and chic! Try it for the office: black turtleneck + black slacks but add a leopard belt or a plaid scarf!

Fall Work Wear

Top: Talbots | Blazer: Topshop | Skirt: LOFT | Shoes: Similar | Bag: GM

Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

Top: HM | Skirt: Express | Shoes: M.Gemi

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SWEATER DRESSES


Have you ever wondered if you can wear a sweater dress to the office? The answer is heck yes. My only piece of advice is look for ones that aren’t too tight but also aren’t too oversized. If you already own a more oversized sweater dress, make it more work appropriate by adding a belt at the waist so it looks more tailored. Be careful if pairing a sweater dress with boots. I highly suggest making sure that your boots are below the knee unless you work in a very casual office setting.

Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

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TUNICS


Tunics were my very best friend where I worked. I will say that they are probably more on the casual end of the business casual spectrum so make sure that this is acceptable for your office setting. If it is, you are looking at quite possibly the most comfortable cold weather look possible. My favorite way to style tunics is with the same essential leggings I mentioned before, a pair of boots, and a scarf (my go to is this $19 leopard one).

Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

Coat: Old Navy | Tunic: Old Navy | Scarf: Similar | Leggings: SPANX | Boots: GM

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COMFY PANTS


Chances are you will be wearing a lot more pants now that the cooler weather is here so might as well make them super comfortable right!?! If your office allows corduroy or velvet jeans, I highly suggest getting these bad boys in every color. While they are technically a “jean” they look much nicer and are usually appropriate for most office settings. I personally own olive, black, blush, burgundy, and grey pairs aka one for each day of the week. See below for some more style options that offer maximum comfort.

Fall Work Wear

Top: Nordstrom | Pants: Nordstrom | Shoes: Sam Edelman

Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

Top: Similar | Pants: Similar | Shoes: Similar 

Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

Top: Target | Pants: Abercrombie | Shoes:Sam Edelman

Fall Work Wear

Top: LOFT | Pants: LOFT | Shoes: Target

Fall Work Wear

Top: Topshop | Pants: Express | Shoes:Sam Edelman

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WORK BAGS


Finding the right work bag that will fit all of the things can be tough, plus chances are you are going to use it a lot so you want a quality bag. I got you girl! Here are several options that offer enough storage space for things such as laptops, lunch and like I said before, ALL OF THE THINGS.

Fall Work Wear

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OFFICE APPROPRIATE SHOES


This is probably the number one requested thing from you ladies is “What shoes do I wear when it gets cold?”. “Can I wear booties to work?”. Unless you live somewhere where you are dealing with snow or ice on your way in to work, my answer is wear whatever you are most comfortable in. I personally wore these mules almost every single day when I was working in an office. You can 100% still wear your normal work pumps to the office. Also, boots and booties are appropriate as well, just make sure they are on the nicer side. It is my personal opinion but I would not suggest wearing over the knee boots to the office unless you work in a very casual work environment.

Fall Work Wear

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