Let's Get Deep

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No, no. Not emotionally. Love you guys but I don't think that we are at that level yet! I'm talking colors. More specifically I'm talking colors for fall. I love this season when colors get a little bit deeper and take on a more natural palette reflecting the changing leaves on the trees. Does a burnt orange sweater give anyone else goosebumps? Just me? Cool.

This is the season when sandals give rise to ankle boots, and shorts are replaced by jeans and leggings. From sweaters to scarves to nail color, here are a few of my favorite things:

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What is your favorite fall color?

Leather Look

Ted Baker Bag | Charlotte Russe Boots | H&M Pants| Chicwish Skirt |River Island Vest 

Hello and welcome to another installment of "I'm Not a Fashion Blogger, But How About An 'A' For Effort!" I'm your host, Ashley and today we are going to discuss the wonder and glory of the leather fall look. But really...it's a great look right? Now understand that by "leather" I am referring to faux, of course...I can't afford the real deal. Plus, if someone is just looking at you and not touching your outfit all over (stop them if they do because that's weird) then who will really know? 

I think that leather is just so sleek and chic especially this time of year as we begin layering and making efforts to keep the chill from directly touching our skin. Plus, how sexy is a pair of leather pants and some leather boots? Very! That is the answer. In reality, I don't own much myself. Just a few pieces with leather panels in them--which is just as great! I have found a number of pieces that I want in my closet right this second. Check 'em out! ^ 

Real or fake, you gotta get on board with this look!

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Do you love the look of leather pieces like I do? What's your favorite way to wear it?

Go Deep

We are still in the beginning stages of fall, which means I still walk outside in the morning and treat South Oakland with the excitement of being in Disney World. Spoiler alert: South Oakland is NOT Disney World. I am in the blissful stage of being thrill that temps are dropping a bit to accommodate my jeans and boots. We are getting just a little preview of fall and with that fall fashion.

One thing that I love about fall is the deep hues that tend to make an appearance. Don't get me wrong--I do love me the bright colors that spring and summer bring us. However, there is a time and place for more subdued colors and that time is now. Deep shades of red, green and even a burnt orange here and there give me life this time of year. There's just something about fall colors, right? A few of my favorites are above with links below...there are some cozy looking fall collections out there!

Long Cardigan || Forever 21

Dress || Francesca's

Knit hooded dress || H&M

'Rust' Skinny Jeans || Charlotte Russe

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What colors do you sport in the fall?

Fall Favorite: Francesca's

While Pittsburgh is still clutching for dear life to 80 degree weather (let go, I say!) I have seen a number of people on Instagram embracing the beginnings of fall weather and giving previews of their fall apparel. This may be especially high due to NYFW, but in any case, I was then prompted to spend a few hours lazily scrolling through some of my favorite stores' websites and peek at what they have to offer this season.

Francesca's is a favorite of mine for window shopping; I haven't actually bought anything yet. Maybe one day I will splurge on a purchase, but for now I admire from afar. Here are a few of the items that caught my eye during the search--though I encourage you to look at the full collection!

Tunic Sweater

Poncho Sweater - 

I'm very much team poncho (flashbacks to middle school!)

Knit Dress

Vest

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Do you shop at Francesca's? Do you have a favorite piece for the fall?

September

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Is anyone else absolutely baffled that September has started already?! Everyone is back to school and back to work and we are (hopefully!) looking at some of the last super hot days. I love September because of all of the excitement that surrounds the month: being back on campus, everybody getting ready for the leaves to change, pumpkin everything becoming available and, of course, the fashion. New York Fashion Week kicks off in about a week and my Instagram is already filled with #tbt photos of last year's street style.

September on Sunday Brunch will also be plenty fashion forward. This is the month when the transition to autumn occurs and we slowly start incorporating some light sweaters and booties into our daywear. You will also be getting a full review of Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte. As someone who has sipped one or two or twelve PSLs in her life, I will definitely be in line to try the beverage which now includes actual pumpkin in its recipe. Can't wait!

<3 Ashley

What do you love about September?

Real Fashion with eShakti

Today I have the privilege of working with online women's fashion company, eShakti. These wonderful people let me pick a garment from their website and customize the entire piece to my own size. When I say customize I mean inputing measurements like arm length, bust, waist, shoulders, everything! There is also the option of selecting the standard sizes if you are comfortable with a regular size 4 or so. While I could have gone that route, I jumped on the chance to input my own measurements. If you have followed me for awhile you will know the love-hate (mostly hate) relationship with a lot of clothes and how they fit/don't fit my body. This dress does the job--it fits just as I expect a dress to fit me. I was even able to customize the length of it (mini or knee length), sleeve length and whether or not I wanted pockets! It was such a simple and quick process that produced good results.

I also love the campaign that the company is running--Real Fashion for Real People. They strive to provide women with clothing that fits the way that it should. eShakti provides for a wide range of sizes from 0-36W. Going through their website I found myself obsessed with their shirtdress selection.

Make sure to check out eShakti.com and keep up with them on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest!

dress || shoes (similar)

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Are you an eShakti shopper? Are you as shirtdress obsessed as I am right now?! 

Easter Dresses

If there is one thing that I absolutely love about spring, it's Easter! I have always enjoyed going to grandma's house for the Easter meal, engaging in egg hunts, painting eggs and getting tons of chocolate covered peanut butter and jelly beans. Even more so, I enjoy dressing up for Easter. There is just something about the day that inspires me to show up to the morning mass in my best dress. For me, that means my white dress from White House | Black Market. It is a beautiful dress that extends to the knees, has a frilled collar and looks great with a fresh pair of heels.

Here are just a few of the other kinds of dresses that I have taken notes of that would be perfect for an Easter day.

Brooks Brothers Printed Dress

J. Crew Scalloped Dress

Luisa Beccaria Lace Dress

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Do you have an Easter dress?