Sweater Weather Day 1 + I'M BACK

Whaaaaaaat?! A new post?!
Yes, people, this is happening.
Disregard the one and only post from 2011. Or don't. I think it's funny.
Anyhow, I can only hope any of you who read this will find my style and strange sense of humor tolerable or maybe even......... Pleasant? We'll see.
Enjoy.

 

 

(Sweater: Topshop, Jeans: Forever 21, shoes: Target, bracelet: Beya)

Oh YES.



Yesterday was the first day that it actually felt like Autumn in Dallas so far and the weather was glorious in the most grey, chilly, dreary way. I personally love it. Of course the weather is expected to head back up to mid-80s in the next few days, but this weather gives me hope that it will be a cold fall/winter which would be lovely!
Anyway, for days like yesterday, I really love to throw on simple pieces that are warm and chic, but don't require any work like a dress and tights would.
A fuzzy cropped sweater, trusty skinny jeans, and a statement shoe really get that point across for me by staying a bit on the minimalist side but keeping it eye-catching with the furry material of the sweater and leopard print loafers.
I will admit, I had a little trouble keeping my stomach from showing due to the sweater being cropped, but it's all about keepin' those pants up, people! I've never been a fan of high-waisted pants on me, so that wasn't an option, but I just freaking ADORE cropped sweaters!! There's something about a big boxy sweater and tight bottoms that I find so nice and balanced. I like to roll the sleeves up a bit for a more put-together feel. Plus, they are SO easy to find at thrift stores which is actually where I found this beaut. I'm thinking about pairing a cropped sweater with a bodycon skirt soon (although as I mentioned, I'm not a fan of working to keep an outfit on fleek). I hate myself for saying that.... No I don't.

 

Although my pictures don't do it justice, my chunky gold bracelet with rhinestone accents reeeeally added an extra little spice to the dark top and jeans and I'm a huge fan of the sparkles it gives off under dim, glowy lighting.
YES GLOWY LIGHTING. I love the romantic feel of fall and winter. Plus, I tend to spend more time putting outfits together when it's cold outside rather than miserably hot. I can already tell this Autumn is rock my cute little Pug socks. I'm serious... I have a pair socks with Pugs on them and they are AWESOME.