Fall layers and sweaters

Inspired by: Tan Trench Coats

Look one is highlighting the trench coat as a layering piece over leather leggings, a simple white tee and a chunky geometric scarf or luxe poncho.  This look paired with tan heels is sexy but still uber chic.  You could also skip the heels and throw on some comfy tennis shoes (or these and these) to keep the look more casual. 

Look two is one of my favorites and just exudes effortless chic!  This is a look that Meagan Markle sports a lot! Pair your classic trench with a chambray button up blouse, tucked into stone washed skinny jeans.  Top the look off with black booties, black oversized sunglasses and sleek black clutch for cocktails with friends or date night. 

Fall booties under $150

Our weather has been so gorgeous lately.  It's been crisp in the mornings and a perfect 75 with a breeze in the evenings.  I am dreaming of hot apple cider on a rocking chair on our porch.  Dreamy right?!  I'm starting to slowly bring out my cooler weather pieces in my closet.  I love the way a chic boot can change the whole feel of a look.  Floral dresses paired with suede booties or skinny jeans tucked into slouchy bootie styles.  I'm always partial to a pointed toe style.  I feel like it elongates any leg and keeps the look feeling chic and elevated.  I've collected my favorites for this fall all under $150.  

Styling Series: Christina from Hello Blue Photo

My dear friend and Orange County fine art photographer Christina of Hello Blue Photo works with me in the wedding industry. When I say this girl is a girl boss, I mean girl BOSS.  Her work has been featured on top wedding blogs like Style Me Pretty, Grey Likes and Brides along with major print publications like US Weekly, People and Instyle.  

 Our wardrobe for wedding days and meetings with clients has to be fairly specific.  With the work load of a photographer on a wedding day you have to look chic and polished but be able to be on her feet all day, bend, sprint and get all sorts of athletic all while blending in perfectly.  Tricky right?!  When Christina reached out for some advice on work looks I jumped right in!  There is nothing more fun for me than to play dress up with my fab friends.  Christina is a major babe and has a super cool, feminine and boho look.  Very different than mine so I thought picking looks for her would be a super fun challenge.  When we discussed her likes and dislikes, we ruled out form fitting, anything off the shoulder ( not so practical for wedding days) and of course anything overly patterned or white. 

Taking full advantage of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, I curated a large selection of dresses, jumpers, jogger pants, shoes and bags to piece together for a closet full of chicness.  

Here are a couple of my favorite pieces that I've created looks around.  I like to aim to create capsule collections so every piece in your closet can be mixed and mingled and worn multiple different ways.  Add a blazer or chic suede moto jacket over any of these looks to change the whole feel of the outfit.  

From left to right: 

Floral Blouse, Black Joggers, Metallic loafers, Navy Blue Jumpsuit, Pom Pom suede flats, Olive Green brocade shift dress, Tan suede sandals, Black floral blouse, Leather leggings, Black bow slides

Here is the whole round up of pieces I curated for Christina.  All can mixed and mingled with each other and paired with heels or clutches to take the look from day to night.  

Nordstrom Anniversary SALE Early Access

It's that time of year! The Nordstrom Anniversary sale is the by far the biggest sale of the year!  Thousands of staple pieces, sweaters, boots and coats are all on major mark down!  It's the perfect time to snag all the best Fall and Winter pieces for when the weather cools down.  I love winter dressing!  

All these picks are shopable with your Early Access to the sale.  In order to be able to shop early, you will need a Nordstrom Debit or Credit card. 

I've rounded up all my most favorite pieces for the chicest winter wardrobe!  

Sweaters

Pants

Coats

Shoes

Cozy night in

Plaid Wrap Dress

This weekend was a good one!!!  I kicked it off with a facial on Friday, which was such a luxury.  I was excited to try Facial Works in Newport since I'd only heard rave reviews of it's adorable atmosphere and awesome treatments.  I opted for the Anti-Aging treatment because I feel like the second I turned 30 the skin game was on.  Hello crow's feet!!!  More on that whole decadent experience tomorrow!

 Sunday we celebrated my cousin and her bun in the oven at her baby shower. Check out all the sweetness on Snapchat today @LifewithLipstick  I love a good party!  We decked out my parent's home with gorgeous long family style tables donned with gorgeous driftwood and succulent centerpieces.  We nibbled on fresh sweet and savory crepes and sipped champagne.  I can't wait to get my hands on her new little guy this November!  #givemeallthebabies 

This week I get to play with Peyton at her Kindergarten field trip to the LA Zoo.  I live for field trips and class parties.  I can't wait to see the monkey's and spend the day with my little peanut. 

Photos: Corey Morgan

Fall earthtones

This week has been the most "Fall like" weather we have had yet!  So I seized the under 80 degree day and threw on this gorgeous brown sweater and my favorite loafers for a day of errand running.  

Photos: Lorely Meza

White Culottes

 I live for a nautical and classic look and these culottes rock my world.  I love that I can pair them with fabulous heels or comfy flats.  I also love that they are high waisted for a  and the color cream is just my fave!  I topped this look with a silk blouse and chic double breasted coat ( which happens to be on SALE)!!!