olive trench coat: your new fall staple

Even though I've pretty much loved fashion since I was in the womb, there's one wardrobe staple that I hadn't yet obtained until this season: a trench coat. I always love how they look, but I feel like they are so New York, or...some city that's not Dallas. When I saw this one though, I knew I had to have it! It's oversized which gives it a more casual look, and it's pretty lightweight which makes it perfect for Dallas weather. So, if you're new to this wardrobe staple too, go for this olive trench coat! Such a great purchase.

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Naturalizer boot

As a girl who loves and lives fashion, I often get asked the question who my inspiration is when it comes to fashion, or when I first knew I loved fashion. My answers to these questions always comes back to my mom, which is why I am so excited to introduce ya'll to her today in today's post!My mom and I are both wearing the Naturalizer Jordie boot (mine in grey and her's in brown). What I love about the Naturalizer boot is that you don't have to sacrifice comfort for style. We walked around in these boots all day and our feet still felt great at the end of the day!

Sweater | Skinny Jeans | Boot | Hobo bag | Earrings

Another thing that I love about this Naturalizer boot is that it will never go out of style. I'm wearing it now as a 25-year-old newly wed who is a major Dallas and fashion girl, and my mom is wearing them as a new grandmother who also values trends and style! You can shop this boot and more on Naturalizer.com!

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This post was created in collaboration with Naturalizer. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

the perfect fall dress

This olive green fall dress ya'll. I was at the mall returning something and then I laid eyes on this and without trying it on, I bought it. First of all, I love the olive green color. Second of all, it was less than $60. And lastly, I knew I'd be able to wear it anywhere and everywhere. I've worn it with a denim jacket, I've worn it with a long cardigan, and I've worn it by itself. Such a good purchase!

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denim + cable knit

Cable knit sweater c/o Chicwish | Denim skirt c/o Chicwish | Booties c/o Sole Society | Hobo bag c/o Hobo | Sunnies | Earrings

I will be the first to admit - I was really hesitant about this denim skirt trend. I love the 70s vibe of it, but personally felt like I couldn't pull it off. That all changed though the second I actually tried this one on. The combination of high-waisted + A-line basically equals the most flattering thing you could ever put on. I also love this denim skirt because it gives you variety when you don't just want to wear jeans. Dallas has been really slow to enter into fall, so this is a great alternative to dress "fall", without burning up!

I've also always been a fan of semi-cropped sweaters but since I'm tall-ish, I've had a hard time knowing what to pair it with. I love pairing this cable knit sweater with the denim skirt - the skirt is high waisted so I don't have to worry about the sweater being too short, and I think cable knit and denim is such a classic look!

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a new closet fave

You know you made a good purchase when you buy something that you never want to take off. And you repeat the same outfit 3 times in one week because you love it so much. That's exactly how I feel about this faux shearling vest. Vest c/o Splendid | White tee c/o Splendid | Distressed skinny jeans | Booties c/o Splendid | Earrings | Sunnies (get your first month FREE with code "laurenkaysims"What I love about this (faux) shearling vest is how versatile it is. It hasn't been cold enough in Texas yet for a big heavy vest, but I've been able to wear this one with a short-sleeved tee because it's pretty light-weight! It also has pockets and is the softest thing in the world.The other great thing about this shearling vest is that you can make it as dressy or casual as you want. I paired mine with distressed skinny jeans but you could also do it with a black skinny pant and heels for a dressier look!

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boho chic

When people ask me to describe my style, I often use the phrase "boho chic" - not necessarily because that's exactly how I dress, but I think it's what I aspire to! And I feel like this long-sleeved top embodies boho chic perfectly. I love the fit of this top and the open shoulder neckline. I love how it's flattering without being form-fitting.What I love about the boho chic style is that it can be free and flowy and worn with cut-offs or boyfriend jeans. Or, it can also be dressed up for a more clean look (like here, how I paired the top with skinny jeans). Boho chic is feminine yet classy. It's free and creative, yet still put together and fashion-forward.

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olive green dress

 There are some combinations in the fashion world that are just magical. And in my opinion, olive green + denim + leopard is one of those combinations. This olive green dress is not only adorable on its own (and 40% off right now!) but it's also the perfect layering dress. It's perfect with a denim jacket, or a leopard-print scarf would also be adorable.I wore it recently on a (still) hot summer night in Dallas, but this will be making several appearances in cooler months as well (but probably paired with booties!)As wonderful as this olive green dress is, the real star of the show here is this leopard foldover clutch. It's not only great just because it's beautiful to look at, but since I got it maybe 2 weeks ago, I've worn it with at least 10 outfits. I wore it to a wedding, wore it with distressed jeans, dressed it up, dressed it down...it really is perfect! The quality is amazing so I know it will last me years to come, and the colors are the perfect neutral combination so you can pair it with anything and everything.

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Nicole by Nicole Miller x JCP

Happy 10 year Anniversary to the Nicole by Nicole Miller line at JCPenney! This line is so amazing because it truly brings runway inspired pieces to your closet at such a feasible price. The prints and silhouettes are feminine and classic, yet still bold and inspiring. This look I'm sharing with you today is so classic and could totally take you from the office to dinner, whether you're in your early twenties or mid 30's. And that's the beauty of this Nicole by Nicole Miller line at JCP. You will love it, but your mom or mother-in-law will also love it! (And seriously, $50 for a faux leather pant?! Yes please. You cannot beat that).Over the past 10 years, this collection at JCP has transformed with trends, but throughout the entire collection you will see bold prints and feminine silhouettes - making these outfits perfect both for the office or date night.

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transition pieces

Printed dress {c/o Show Me Your Mumu} | Aviators | Booties | Leather clutch {c/o Hobo}

It's hard to believe that a lot of kids and students and teachers are going back to school today and the topic of "pumpkin spice lattes" has come back into our conversations! Being in Texas heat, I personally find it difficult to transition my wardrobe into fall. It might not be the smartest move to buy a brand new white dress right now, but I can't bring myself to start stocking up on faux fur vests when its still 97 degrees outside.I instantly fell in love with this printed dress when I saw it online. It's one of those "wear now, wear later" pieces, super flattering, and can easily be dressed up or down! I wore it on date night last Friday when it was still pretty hot, but I know I can still wear it as temps start to cool off as well! (Side note - for our date night we had dinner at Saint Ann in Dallas. How adorable is this courtyard and firepit area?!)I also recently bought these booties and words cannot describe how happy they make me! I love that I could wear them with boyfriend jeans for running errands during the day, or with a dress like I did last weekend for date night!

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