Old Navy Fall 2013

I vividly remember the days when Old Navy was simply the place were everyone bought those screen printed American Flag t-shirts each Fourth of July. In the past few years they have made tremendous leaps and bounds with their designs and are now one of my go-to stores for stylish, affordable clothing.

I posted about their Fall 2012 collection (and how it was so similar to J. Crew) last year, but I may love their Fall 2013 collection even more! There are so many great items from quilted jackets, to suede booties, to skinny cords- I love it all!

The colors and textures in this collection are just gorgeous. So far I've gotten my hands on the olive green skinnies, turquoise blouse, and emerald flats- but my next purchase will definitely be the plum cords and the tan sweater dress! Have you been as obsessed with ON as I have lately? What pieces are your favorites? I can't wait to see what they do next!

-Lanie W.

Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2013

So while everyone else in the fashion world is looking forward to/posting about the Spring 2014 collections showing at New York Fashion Week, over here in the real world we're just starting to think about Fall 2013!

The daytime weather here in SC won't really cool down for at least a month, but the early mornings are slowly starting to get that hint of chill in the air and it makes me so excited for the season to come. Last year I made an inspiration board with my favorite ads and fashion spreads from the September issues. Here's my board from last year-

The 2012 board featured lots of pics from the J. Crew Style Guide, Essie autumn collection, and Longchamp. However, my absolute favorite was the Tommy Hilfiger 2012 ad campaign (blogged about here). I wondered if TH would be able to top themselves this autumn, and obviously I shouldn't have doubted them. This year's campaign is just as wonderful, and I may even like it better because its setting (college!) is relevant to my age group.

Are you not dying? The campaign was centered around "Chloe goes to college" and the classic collegiate feel of the photos makes me wish everyone at my college dressed this fabulously every day! I'm loving the saturated colors (yellow, teal, orange), the great textures (velvet /corduroy), and the incorporation of herringbone. Seriously, can I just be Chloe? Le sigh. For now I'll keep daydreaming I attend this gorgeous autumnal college where everyone looks ridiculously perfect at all times. What's your favorite Fall 2013 campaign? 

-Lanie W.

September Oaks Vineyards

Sorry for missing Wednesday's post! Life got in the way a little bit, but I'm back and will try not to miss any more!

I've been on a roll with these non-fashion posts lately like never before, but I'm enjoying writing things a little more personal, so just bare with me! Today I'd like to share a bit about my family's winery- September Oaks Vineyards!

I could write about SOV for days, but Paprika Southern just wrote a great article about us so I'll let them do the talking! Go check it out! Happy Friday!!

-Lanie W.

So Long, Summer

Well here it is folks, the day white clothing fades to the bottom of drawers and seersucker gets pushed to the back of our closets- Labor Day. (PS- if you don't know why that is, check out this post I wrote on the issue of the no-white rule)

I had an amazing last weekend of August (and wearing white bottoms) mostly because Clemson WON against the University of Georgia (38-35). I've been smiling since Saturday night and I don't anticipate that going away any time soon. Here's a few snaps from the weekend-

First Friday Parade With ADPi

Night Out With My Favorite Girls

First Game of the Season!

I'm wearing a J. Crew Factory lace top & Old Navy Rockstar white skinnies.

How did you celebrate your last weekend of summer 2013? Are you looking forward to autumn as much as I am? Can't wait to hear! Happy Monday!

-Lanie W.