Real (approachable) Style Advice for Real (grown-up) Women withĀ Real (smart) Budgets |
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Dear First name / friend, Ā Well, weāre through the first week of September, and Iāve started to accept that summer really is waningāthough not gone completely. Being the glass-half-full girl I try to be (thank you, Maryā¤ļø), Iāve decided to stop mourning the end of summer and instead embrace the things I love about fall: crisp, dry air, lighter traffic in town, football, and of courseā¦fall clothes. Ā Iāve been moving my ultra-summery pieces out of my closet and bringing some early fall favorites out of storageāit feels like running into old friends.Ā Ā Iāve done some shopping too, but Iām trying to follow my own advice and resist the pull of impulse buys and extreme trend-chasing.Ā Ā Fall really is the hardest time of year to stay disciplined, which is why Iām here, ready to be your fairy godmother, helping you avoid the tempting noise out there.Ā Ā Read on for some fall style advice, including a 2017 flashback, a few makeup refresh finds, and a recipe (yes, from me!) |
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This week I wrote about a 2017 outfit I wore on repeat⦠and what itās taught me about curating a fall wardrobe that feels fresh, relevant, and true to who you are now. (Here's the post.)Ā Thereās no shame in what we wore years ago ā it was fabulous at the time and we loved it.Ā Ā But just like we grow and evolve in life, our closets should reflect that too. Ā šš¼ The Fall Style System eliminates confusion and decision-fatigue ā so getting dressed feels modern, confident, and easy (without starting from scratch). |
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2. Is Your Closet Fall-Ready? š |
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Before you buy a single new piece this season, Iāve got a simple Pre-Fall Closet Scavenger Hunt for you. Itās just 5 items ā denim, a jacket(s), everyday flats, sneakers, and neutral layers ā but theyāre the perfect starting point for making your fall style simple, modern, and chic. Ā š± Or catch the quick IG Reel recap HERE šš¼ |
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2. Your Ticket to Easier (and better) Fall 2025 Style: |
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I know, I knowā¦these āexercisesā Ā in your closet are not as fun as clicking āAdd to Cartā⦠but trust me: you'll thank yourself (and me;) when you do these 5 smart things first. Ā Before you jump into fall shopping, take a few minutes to: ā
Clear out what youāre not wearing ā
Identify and organize your go-to fall basics ā
See whatās missing ā
Make the most of what you already own - practice creative outfit-making! Ā Because when your closet is edited and your go-to items are ready to roll, every outfit gets easier. Youāll waste less time, make better style choices, and yesāshop smarter too. Ā This weekās Tipsy Tuesday was all about these 5 Smart Steps to Take Control of Your Fall Wardrobeāand Iāve got two ways for you to catch it: Ā š¬ Abridged version? Check out the 1-minute Reel for a quick summary. šš¼šš¼ |
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if youāre ready for done-for-you fall style and the checklist, the catalogs, and daily outfit prompts that take all the guesswork out of getting dressedā the Fall Style System was made for you.Ā š” Pre-fall, late summer outfit formulas start tomorrow, so nowās the perfect time to jump in and #justgetdressed |
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4. My Fall Make-Up Refresh |
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Yesterday I went to Sephora with my good friend Kim to give our fall make-up a little refresh. We had a great time, and Brian, the sales associate who helped us, was knowledgeable and helpful, and he gave us some great recommendations that felt realistic for everyday wear. Ā While my Seint compact is still my go-to favorite, I also love this easy everyday routine. I supplemented my current go-to products with a couple Brian suggested for a clean, no-fuss, polished fall look: |
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Now's a great time to clean those make-up brushesā¦I just did mine⦠This brush cleaner is MAGIC:Ā |
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RANDOM FINDĀ A Cookie as Big as Your Head (but low sugar, high protein;) |
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Last but not least, a random find to share. My IG feed is overflowing with protein-packed snack recipes, and Iāve tried more than I care to admit.Ā Ā This one, though, is the only one Iāve actually made on repeat. Itās billed as a Crumbl cookie dupeā¦but let's be realisticā¦. Iāve never had a real Crumbl, and I highly doubt this version tastes nearly as good.Ā Ā But hereās the kicker: it clocks in at about 300 calories, is very low sugar, packs around 40 grams of protein, and itās the size of your head (see my creation below). I think it's delishā¦.you be the judge though;)Ā Ā I love the influencer who shared itāsheās adorableābut fair warning, sheās a classic millennial uptalker. So Iāll spare you the video and just drop the recipe below. š |
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Bake at 350 for approx 10-11 minutes. Enjoy!Ā |
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That's it for today. Thanks for being here⦠Enjoy the rest of your weekend!  Just hit reply to this email if you have any questions for me. I love hearing from you! |
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Have a great week ahead, and remember to #justgetdressed. ā
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