The perfect Puffer Vest

I love the look of these classic navy vests this season!

I searched high and low to find the perfect, simple, navy puffer vest, like these above!

 

You think it would be easy, but it was quite hard to find! Many stores had crazy colors, or shiny materials, or bulky hoods.

 

Finally, I found the exact vest pictured above with the gold buttons on the pockets at J. Crew online (stores did not carry the Navy this year), however it sold out in AUGUST in normal sizes....only XL is available.

J. Crew, $120

            After some more searching, I found the following similar vest at J. Crew Factory online.

 

J Crew Factory, $78

Some others I found as well (for a lot less):

Belk, $36

Old Navy, $22

 

Mad about Plaid

Plaid is bold, yet simple. It's a classic print- in a variety of colors- that to me just screams FALL!

 

 

 

I just LOVE this pairing of causal plaid with a formal skirt!

This look from alittledashofdarling features a plaid boyfriend shirt from Madewell, which of course is sold out...I've looked all over but haven't found one until today..... 

 

I picked up this plaid shirt at Old Navy on sale for less than $20! Although it is not an exact match ( I really like the gold/yellow in the first pic) it's close enough!

 

Aside from pairing with a skirt, I like some of these other looks also:

with a bold colored pencil skirt

 

under a cable knit sweater
 

under a puffy vest

 

alone with jeans

 

 

Fall Style and Wine

Last Saturday I met up with some old friends I had met through the Ravens Playmakers and we headed out to Liganore Winecellars Fall Reggae Wine and Music Festival. Liganore is set among the rolling hills out in Mt. Airy Maryland and is a stunning venue.

 

It was a great fall day and the atmosphere was beautiful especially with the colorful changing leaves. The day was full of great music, wine, lots of laughs, fresh country air, and of course great food and snacks!

 

 

 

 

 

Former teammates: Stephanie and Annie

 

Fall Fashion:

 

Sweatshirt- James Perse

Jeans- Hudson

Boots- Frye

Scarf- Forever 21

Earrings- Tory Burch

Watch- Movado

Purse- Louis Vuitton

 

 

 

For more on Liganore Winecellars and their music festivals visit http://www.linganorewines.com/.