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August 18, 2016

8 Essentials Every Girl Needs For Fall

Can you guys believe that in exactly two weeks it will be September? This year seriously needs to slow down! The fact that I’ve been starting to prepare my fall wardrobe is crazy to me, but I can already tell that fall is just around the corner. The days have seemed shorter, and it’s been slightly chilly already in the mornings when I wake up. Today I wanted to share with you my top 8 essential items that I can’t live without for fall. These all help with the transition from summer to fall, especially my #1 piece…

8 Essentials Every Girl Needs For Fall

1. Utility jacket – An absolute closet staple of mine! I love that this one also comes in camo.

2. Saddle bag – This bag is a total wish list item of mine! I love the idea of a suede bag for fall, and you can never go wrong with a saddle bag.

3. Bell sleeve shift dress – This dress is under $50 and comes in a ton of prints/solid shades. It would be perfect to wear alone with a pair of ankle booties, or over a pair of leggings with some riding boots on a colder day.

4. Cutout booties – I am a sucker for a good pair of ankle boots, and I am loving the cutout details that I am seeing everywhere!

5. Oversized sunglasses – A new season is the perfect excuse to splurge on a new pair of sunglasses, and this tortoise and rose gold pair totally fit the bill for me.

6. Dark nail polish – The shade pictured is Essie’s ‘Smokin’ Hot’, which is a favorite of mine. I am already starting to itch for darker nails, and it’s not even September yet!

7. But First Coffee mug – Cooler temperatures = warmer drinks, amiright? I am usually an iced coffee girl, but as soon as there is a chill in the air, I’m all about a hot cup of coffee.

8. Suede trim wool floppy hat – The perfect accessory to complete any fall outfit.

What are some of your essentials for fall?

August 5, 2016

Little Black (Maxi) Dress

TGIF! I have actually been looking forward to this Friday for awhile now because the day has finally come that Megan from the Fashionista Momma and I are launching our new monthly style link up. I have been a big fan of Megan and her blog since meeting her via one of my favorite Facebook groups – Fab Female Bloggers. This year I have really been working hard to grow my blog and Facebook groups have been a huge part of that. They have not only helped me grow as a blogger, but I have also developed some wonderful friendships with some amazing ladies (I’m also looking at you, Katie). I have always been really big on participating in other bloggers link ups, so I hope joining us for The Monthly Style Edit will be something that you will enjoy joining us on each month. The theme for August is the classic little black dress. I decided to put my own spin on a LBD by wearing this cold shoulder maxi from Pink Blush. Pink Blush has always been a go-to brand of mine (last seen here), and this dress is no exception. I am pretty tempted to pick this striped version up next! I am dying to see how you style your LBD, so make sure to link up at the bottom of this post!

Wearing:

Pink Blush Cold Shoulder Maxi Dress

dv for Target Sandals

Karen Walker Sunglasses via Ditto (use code MIDDLEOFSOMEWHERE for your first month free)

Mama Bear Necklace c/o Littlefield Lane

Kendra Scott Earrings via Rocksbox (use code LINDSAYBFF37 to get your first month free)

Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAB (old, found one on sale for $88! and the all white version here)

July 26, 2016

Style Tips for Tall and Curvy Girls

I would definitely say my style has changed since having a baby. Certainly, I have a few more curves now than I did before! I have always considered myself to be curvy, long before I got pregnant and had a baby. My size in clothing has ranged from a 6 to a 12 for as long as I can remember. I definitely have never been a size 2, or anywhere close.

I’ve had my set of challenges throughout the years learning how to dress in a way that is flattering for my body type. Not only do I have to consider my large bust, but also wide hips and not-so-skinny legs. If you’re like me, you are also tall, which can bring about a whole new level of difficulty when getting dressed. I originally wrote this as a guest post in XO Kerry’s Stylish Mama series, but also wanted to publish here to share some style tips for tall and curvy girls that I’ve learned over the years on dressing your curves.

1. Midi dresses for the win – Midi dresses are pretty much perfect, no matter what height you are. Maxi dresses can be tricky if you’re on the shorter or taller end of the spectrum because you run the risk of them being the wrong length. Short dresses don’t always work well for us tall girls because they’re a little too short. Honestly, short dresses really do not work for me at all. I am clearly on the taller side (I’m about 5’10”), so midi dresses usually hit me right below the knee.

2. Try a wrap dress with a bold print – It’s no surprise that a wrap dress can be one of the most flattering cuts for any woman. No matter what size you are they look great. I love the idea of a wrap dress with a bold print. It creates a slimming effect and helps distribute the focus to the dress as a whole, rather than one specific body part or area. A wrap dress is perfect if you have a larger bust as well. They are also usually nursing friendly, which is a bonus for me!

3. Opt for long length denim – Old Navy and Gap are my absolute go-to brands when it comes to buying jeans. They are very reasonably priced and are usually on sale. I have found that their tall length is perfect for me! Also, I love that they also offer curvy styles. I find that a dark wash is typically the most flattering and makes my legs look a lot slimmer than when I wear a lighter wash.

4. Patterns are your new best friend – A lot of times when a woman has a large bust or is curvy, she tends to stray away from bold prints and patterns. I think the fear is that it will draw too much attention. I feel like a great pattern can help draw attention away from any one particular body part. It creates visual interest, and allows you to not have to worry about piling on the accessories!

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If you’re a fellow tall or curvy girl, what are some of your style tips?

June 9, 2016

Floral Maxi Dress + Giveaway to Pink Blush

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In keeping with the theme of Harper’s first birthday party this week, I wanted to share the most gorgeous floral print maxi dress from Pink Blush. I have been a big fan of Pink Blush and have shared looks with them before (last seen here). Their maxi dresses in particular are amazing because they can be worn in all stages of life. Whether you’re pregnant, nursing, or just a fan of beautiful prints and flattering cuts!

Their customer service is also unbeatable. I reached out to them a week before Harper’s birthday party letting them know what I was looking for, and a few days later I received this gorgeous dress! I know I will get a lot of wear out of this dress. I truly can’t wait to make more memories in it, even though nothing could ever top Harper’s first birthday party! Today I am also exited to be giving away a $50 gift card to one lucky reader, so be sure to head to my Instagram (@lindsayrutland) and the bottom of the post to enter.