• Home
  • About
    • Meet Nina
    • Disclosures & Privacy
    • Contact
  • House & Home
    • DIYs
    • Home Decor
    • Holidays
    • Rental Chic
  • Beauty & Style
    • Beauty
    • Style
  • Life & Faith
    • Life
    • Faith
  • Food & Drinks
    • Cocktails
    • Recipes
  • Shop My Instagram
instagram pinterest facebook bloglovin' twitter

Blooming Boldly

There's something about September that just makes me crave a good shopping spree... I blame back to school!

Let me be clear - I do NOT want to go back to school! But there are aspects of academia that I do miss on occasion. Summer break, changing courses each semester, fun school supplies... there was plenty of good! But most of all, I think I miss back to school shopping! For most of my life, fall meant a whole new wardrobe, stocking up on the basics, and trying new trends. Now, fall just means a change in weather (eventually! it's still 80 in KY!) and another day of work.

I'm telling you, transitioning to working full-time has been tough. It's not so much the long days or the responsibilities that have been a struggle. It's the lack of breaks and the constant routine! In school, every couple months you get at least a few weeks off. Plus when you come back, your schedule gets a total makeover. When you're in the career world, with less vacation days, all the days start to run together and time reaaaallllyyyy slows down. Maybe its shallow of me, but a new outift that makes me feel totally fabulous always helps brighten up an otherwise monotonous day. Instead of back-to-school shopping, I think I need a little keep-on-working shopping spree!

I rounded up by 50 favorite fall items that are perfect for staying stylish in the office. I've got tops, sweaters, dresses, pants, skirts, even accessories! And the best part... they're all under $50!

**This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may get a very small commission when you click on or make a purchase from one of these links, at no extra cost to you.**

Tops & Sweaters



Pants & Skirts



Dresses



Jackets & Outerwear



Shoes & Accessories


Fall may not be my favorite season (I'm much more of a summer girl!) but I LOVE fall fashion! The rich colors are great with my skin tone and I'm crazy about the accessories! Booties, blanket scarves, leather, it's all too fun! Plus since you're dressing for the cooler weather, its so much easier to find trendy pieces that are still appropriate for the professional world! And with items are cute as these, who wouldn't feel inspired to put together some great outfits and take over the office! You got this, girl!




Share
Tweet
Pin
Share
No comments

Tassel accessories are pretty clearly one of the biggest trends of 2017. They're everywhere! You can find them on jewelry, scarves, bags, clothing... And from brands as generic as Target to as luxury as Tory Burch! You can see some of my favorite examples here:

**This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may get a very small commission when you click on or make a purchase from one of these links, at no extra cost to you.**

They're colorful, they're whimsical, they're easy to dress up or down. It's easy to see why they're so fun! And turns out, they're also super easy and cheap to recreate yourself! 


I've been wanting a pair of tassel earrings, but I had a hard time finding just want I want. Of course, that presented the perfect opportunity for a good DIY! 


Materials Needed:
2 skeins of embroidery floss (same color)
2 earring hooks
2 small beading hoops (I used 20mm)
*I got this pack of earring findings from Michael's that had specific hooks and hoops I used
2 jump rings (mine were about 7mm, but it depends on the thickness of your embroidery floss! I'd suggest getting a pack with assorted sizes!)
Scissors
Glue gun
Needle nose pliers

Most these supplies come in big packs if you get them online. You may be able to find smaller packs of jump rings and embroidery floss at your local craft store. Or you can stock up and go crazy making tassel earrings in every color of the rainbow for everyone you know! The price per pair is only about $0.75 each!

Let's get started! This will be quick and painless, I promise :)


1. Cut off about a 6-inch section of thread, while keeping the rest of the skein intact. Don't get it all bunched up! Set that 6-inch piece to the side. Take the skein and place it through the hoop.


2. Fold the skein in half, making the ends even. Tightly tie the short piece of thread around the tassel close to the hoop. I usually tie a knot, wrap the end of the thread around the tassel 2-3 times, and then double knot it again. Try to get it as tight as possible so your earring wont fall apart as you wear it!


3. Open up the jump ring with the pliers. Wiggle it around the tassel over the thread tied around it. You want the ring to fit snugly! 


4. Once you wrangle the ring around the tassel, use the pliers to squeeze it shut. I wanted my earring to seem wider, so I used the pliers to flatten the jump ring and make it more of an oval shape.


5. Snip off the ends of the tassel. You can make it as long or short as you want! I ended up cutting off about an inch from the bottom because I didn't want them brushing my shoulders. I found that if you use one hand to hold the threads together down near the bottom while cutting with the other hand will help the ends be more even than if you hold it from the top near the loop.


6. Connect the hook to the hoop (if your hoop doesn't have a connection like mine, you can use a small jump ring to secure the earring hook to the hoop).


7. Repeat steps 1-6 to make your matching pair, and then you're good to go!


HOW FUN! I am crazy about how these turned out! I've been wearing them almost every day since I made them!

They took me well less than half an hour to make and are so easy! You can get so much variety by switching up the colors, length, thickness, etc. And since they're so cheap, you have no excuse but to make some to go with every outfit ;) 


Are you as crazy about this tassel trend as I am? What's your favorite way to incorporate them in your wardrobe? Let me know in the comments!


Share
Tweet
Pin
Share
2 comments
You all, I LOVE the fourth of July! It's probably my favorite holiday... even more than Christmas! It doesn't hurt that it's only 4 days after my birthday, so it usually makes for a whole weekend of celebrating with all my favorite people! With cookouts, fireworks, s'mores, sparklers... it's basically the epitome of summer. What's not to love?!

I also love holidays that give me a reason to dress in theme! You probably don't know that about me, because I challenge myself on doing it as subtly as possible ;) It's like a little game I play for myself! In case you want to join in on the fun, I pulled together some of my favorite pieces in stores now that are the perfect mix of stylish and spirited! The best part is they're all under $50 and the cheapest items are on sale for only $14!

**This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may get a very small commission when you click on or make a purchase from one of these links, at no extra cost to you.**


1. How. stinking. cute. is. this. denim romper?!?!?! I'm somewhat obsessed. The bow on the top and the little ruffle around the hem... adorable. - Target, $22.99

2. This embroidered dress is so cute and looks like it would be so comfortable. Plus I love those little tassels! - Old Navy, originally $36.94, $18 with code "sunshine"

3. I have really gotten into the off the shoulder trend lately, and this red, white, and blue stripe top is perfect for the holiday! I love finding items that are patriotic colors, but subtle enough that you could wear them all summer. This one fits the bill perfectly! - Gap, originally $39.95, on sale for $31.99

4. I personally own these boyfriend shorts and have not been able to stop wearing them. They are just distressed enough to feel trendy but not too destroyed that you can't still dress them up! - Old Navy, $24.94, $14.40 with code "sunshine"

5. I am CRAZY about this tomato red color right now, and this one-shoulder tank is so bright and fun! I love the bow detail and I'm guessing it has got to be cool with as flowy it is. - Gap, originally $49.95, $34.99 on sale

6. This is another one of those pieces that can be SO patriotic if you try, but then not at all if you pair it with something else. I can see striped shorts being adorable with a white top and a denim jacket! - Loft, originally $49.50, $29.70 with code "flash"

7. Off the shoulder AND a romper? That's like the summary of summer 2017. - Target, $24.99

8. First of all, y'all need to go into a store and feel this dress. It's the softest t-shirt material ever. But also, it comes in this navy color and in a bright red, and I love the tie-dye-esc stripes. So fun and easy for summer! - Old Navy, originally $29.94, $14.40 with code "sunshine"


Hope you all have a safe and festive 4th of July this year! 



Share
Tweet
Pin
Share
2 comments
Older Posts

Meet Nina

Meet Nina
Hey, I'm Nina! I'm a newlywed, Kentucky girl with a love for bright colors, a good DIY project, finding a bargain and making the most out of life!
Read More

Follow

  • Instagram
  • pinterest
  • facebook
  • bloglovin
  • twitter

Never Miss An Update

* indicates required

Looking for Something?

Categories

Beauty Beauty & Style Beauty Reviews Christmas Cocktails DIY Drugstore Beauty Essie Gel Setter Faith Faves Under $50 Food & Drink Gallery Walls Gift Guides Giveaway God's Promises Holidays Home Decor House & Home Kentucky Proud Life Life & Faith Marriage Meals Monday Motivation Mood Boards Nails Product Reviews Productivity Recipes Rental Chic Round Ups Style Style Guides Wedding

Pinterest

Popular Posts

  • LimeLight by Alcone Product Review
    LimeLight by Alcone Product Review
    Who else loves trying new makeup and skin care?? I have such a BAD habit of buying new products just for the sake of trying them. I may h...
  • How to Design the Perfect Gallery Wall on the First Try (Using Microsoft Word so Anyone Can Do It!)
    How to Design the Perfect Gallery Wall on the First Try (Using Microsoft Word so Anyone Can Do It!)
    Gallery walls... I know, I know. They've been all the Pinterest-rage since like 2011. The chances that there's one somewhere in ...
  • Monday Motivation (+ a GIVEAWAY!): It Does Not Matter How Slowly You Go As Long As You Do Not Stop
    Monday Motivation (+ a GIVEAWAY!): It Does Not Matter How Slowly You Go As Long As You Do Not Stop
    Happy Monday, y'all! Who else needs a little extra motivation to make it through today?? Hard for me to say put that "happy...
  • 5 Ways to Remember God's Promises When Life Gets Hard + A Worship Spotify Playlist
    5 Ways to Remember God's Promises When Life Gets Hard + A Worship Spotify Playlist
    How's your memory? Mine's not good. At all. It's kind of ridiculous sometimes. I remember people and faces exceptionally w...
  • DIY Christmas Ornament Wreath
    DIY Christmas Ornament Wreath
    Are you all feelin' the Christmas spirit yet?! I am ALL about it! I've spent this weekend decorating, shopping, drinking hot cho...

Created with by ThemeXpose