Perfect Pumpkin

Today, I started decorating my house for fall/Halloween and can't wait to post some pictures of the final result. I also made a trip to Lowe's to buy gold spray paint and found this adorable, perfect pumpkin. I was going to carve it, but plan on using a DIY idea found here instead. Oh, and excuse my hair in this picture, I had been running errands all day. And despite what the temperature was supposed to be today, it ended up pretty warm, which I am not happy about. Needless to say, my curls had fallen at this point and my hair was a scraggly mess. But hey, at least my outfit was cute. 

Get the look:

Kimono: TJ Maxx ($14.99) -Similar

Shirt: Forever 21 ($12.50)

Pants: Old Navy ($39.50)

Shoes: Minnetonka ($39.99)

Are you pumpkin crazy too? Comment below

Thanks for reading and happy Wednesday!

Fall Hats under $100

Remember how hats made a comeback last year?Well, this season the hat trend is back with a vengeance. Don't miss your chance to score one from the company that made them popular, Free People.

I'll admit the hats can sometimes cost a pretty penny, but how about some affordable options under $100?

Women's Embellished Matador Hat Floppy wool hat with an embellished trim around the band. By Free People $56.00 I love the green color of this hat, and the double buckle is ultra chic and fall appropriate. Pair with a pair of thigh high leather boots and bam, you're ready for anything.

Minnetonka Womens Buffalo Nickel Leather Hat Western style genuine leather hat with studs and Buffalo nickel embellishments. Comfortable fabric ribbon liner. By Minnetonka $54.00 I get so excited when two of my favorite brands collaborate. This hat blows my mind; I definitely need it.

Lack of Color Womens Fallon Felt Hat Wool wide brim hat with elegant tonal grosgrain ribbon. Features comfortable ribbon liner. By Lack of Color $56.00 Bold accessories are everywhere this Fall and the red color of this felt hat, which also happens to be rad for the holiday season, is guaranteed to brighten up any bad hair day!

Henschel Womens Latigo Breezer Hat American made wide brimmed breezer style hat with a leather band and strap. Breathable mesh cap. By Henschel ON SALE: $29.99 This is definitely an adventure hat. *Cue the elephants, giraffes and safari jeep*

Free People Womens Miguel Round Top Floppy Wool felt round top hat with ribbon trim and comfortable ribbon liner with hidden cinch. By Free People $58.00 This hat makes me want to go to a flower shop and pick out the biggest and brightest sunflowers.  Why? I'm not quite sure.

Are you hat crazy like me? 
Let's converse about our favorites in the comments!

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Free People New Collection + My favorites

If you are a free people-aholic like me then you are well aware of what I am about to say, but here it goes anyway: Free People officially launched their fall collection yesterday! *Cue applause* Obviously, I flipped through the look book this morning as soon as I found out, and the collection is amazing (no surprise there). From the perfect pair of leather boots and thigh-high socks to mesmerizing drapery, this collection is one of my favorites thus far. 

Speaking of favorites...
how about a Free People favorites- New collection edition? 

We The Free Women's We The Free Circle In The Sand Tee Distressed wash circle-shaped tee. Oversized spacious fit. Hi-low hem. We the Free brings us back to our down-to-earth All-American roots made mostly with casual cottons that have a lightly distressed and perfectly worn in feel.  $78 I love the sand washed look of this top, paired with sand washed jeans gives off a western vibe; I totally dig it!

Women's High Rise Roller Skinny American made high rise cropped skinnies with a slightly stretchy fit and playful back pocket detailing. Five pocket design with a zip fly and button closure.  $68 I don't know about you but I need these pants in every color.

We The Free Rory Tee Laidback easy tee with a relaxed V-Neck and breast pocket. Burnout wash and raw trim on collar and hem. Easy boyfriend fit. We The Free brings us back to our down-to-earth All-American roots made mostly with casual cottons that have a lightly distressed and perfectly worn in feel.  $58 Behold, the perfect pocket tee.

Free People Women's Caravel Thigh Hi Soft knit thigh highs with stretchy ribbed texturing for extra support along arch. Stretchy ribbed trim. By Free People  $14 Free People is absolutely known for socks, and is one of the few brands that get it..we need tall socks for tall boots.

We The Free Women's We The Free Wonder Woman Mock Neck We popped the top on a We The Free fave and gave it a mock neck. Super soft drippy oversized long sleeve tunic. Hem drapes longer on the sides. We The Free brings us back to our down-to-earth All-American roots made mostly with casual cottons that have a lightly distressed and perfectly worn in feel.  $78 Remember the drapery I referred to in the beginning? There it is, my friends.

Converse Women's Charlie Converse Distressed low top lace-up sneakers. By Converse  $50 Free People + Converse collab?  Yes, please.

Free People Womens Gilded Age Tote Printed with a cool boho design and featuring cool studded synthetic leather handles this textured tote is made from a natural jute canvas blend. Keep special items separate in the easy-to-access pouch on a rope which conveniently clips on and off with a metal hook. By Free People  $58

Other amazing Free People items:

Women's Jess Dress

Cage back bra

Voile and Lace Trapese Slip

Got Me Twisted Harem Pants

Are you as excited about the new collection as I am?

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Rain boots/ Wellies

The weather has been so rainy and stormy lately that I thought this rain boot/wellie post is more than appropriate. Yes, there is other brands of rain boots/ wellies out there besides HUNTER. Although Hunter’s are fabulous quality, I like to be different. Here is some of my faves on the online market under $100 right now- seeing as how Hunter boots are 100+ on a good day. And of course these boots are snow appropriate as well. I don’t know if you’ve heard but from the sound of it, we are going to need some snow boots to venture outside in the snowpocalypse 2 aka inches of snow in the south for the second time this year, which never happens. Anyways, how about some rain boots/ wellies?

Polka Dot Boots

Floral Boots

Juicy Boots

Navy Wellibobs

Bow Boots

Tribal Boots

 Camo Boots,

Chevron Boots

For a wide selection of styles and colors check out Amazon seller Nomad, you won’t be disappointed.

Have a wonderful Monday, readers!

Dressing for School

The first thing on my mind when I wake up in the morning is, What am I going to wear? When I was younger, I would not sleep until I picked out what I was going to wear to school. Now, not so much.

Take a look at the outfit I threw together this morning before class. 

{Today was my last Friday class, wahoo!}

Shirt: Old Navy 

Sweater: Kohl’s
Pants: Target

I think layers add a professional vibe to any outfit and I love the contrast of this sparkly sweater from Kohl’s with this checkered shirt from Old Navy. I wore my brown and black boots from Target to complete this ensemble.

I've got my new dress on!

Happy Friday y'all! 

What is it about a new dress that makes us feel as if we could conquer the world? I am not sure but it might have something to do with the bell sleeves or super bright print on this one. 
For today's outfit of the day, I paired it with a homemade fringe scarf and tall black leather boots. I think it adds a trendy yet edgy kick to a rather conservative dress.

Printed dress: Local boutique

Scarf: Made by me!

Boots: Steve Madden

{DIY for the scarf coming soon}

To dress up the look: Add a statement necklace.

 Have a good weekend, see ya for Mention Monday. 

I will give you a little hit about what is to come...

it is [just fab]ulous.

OOTD: Skulls and Full Throttle

I know Outfit of the day posts are a favorite among many so here is another for this fantastic Friday! Okay, I just sounded like an elementary school teacher trying to pump up her students for “fantastic friday!”

Oh, and have I mentioned how obsessed I have been with the energy drink Full Throttle? If not, here is a picture to prove it. One of those cans goes with me everywhere (no joke), but only the Citrus flavor ones! I encourage you to pick one up if you see it in the store or I get mine from Wal-Mart in the 4 pack. Full Throttle tastes way better than Red Bull or any other energy drink I have tried thus far.

At any rate, here is WIW (what I’m wearing) today!

Pants: Target

Shirt: Sin Clothing on Etsy

Oversized shirt: h&m - (One of my favorite shirts, ever)

I hope y’all have a good weekend, see ya on Mention Monday!

OOTD: Nomad Fringe

 

Sweater: Hope’s Boutique

Jeans: Allen B. Jeans Company

Shoes: None because I am a nomad :)

I was more than ecstatic to score this fringe poncho/cardigan/sweater thing from Hope’s for only 31.99 with the discount code they provided on Instagram Monday. Unfortunately, the code is expired and only worked for that day but nonetheless, it is the first thing I have ever bought form Shop Hope’s and I am such a happy customer! Not only did the package get here the NEXT day but the quality of the sweater thing itself is to die for! I was super nervous about ordering a medium because the small was sold out but I am so glad I did. The oversized look is perfect for the aztec design jeans I paired it with. I cannot wait to wear it out and see everyone’s reaction to my Nomad look!ope’s Don’t fret, Hope’s has plenty other aztec/nomad style cardigans and sweaters. To check them out click here. Also, do not forget to follow them on Instagram…it is where they post all sales and most new items!

I hope y’all are having a wonderful Wednesday!

Mention Monday: Kohl’s Discount Code

Congratulations, you made it through another week and are still kicking, despite the negative aspects!

 Does it sound a little cliché? Well, sometimes we just need a little reminder that even though life may kick us down, there is always something to smile about and worth getting back up for. 

As a blogger, sometimes I feel my significance is small in the HUMONGOUS world of blogging and the internet. Maybe it is, but just when I start thinking negative…something amazing happens and reminds me the reason I blog. A younger girl reached out to me for styling advice and inquired about finding certain brands for cheaper, and that is when it hit me…it doesn't matter the mass significance my blog makes. The only thing that truly matters is helping the girl who can’t figure out what to wear, or the woman looking to branch outside of her comfort zone into a whole new look, or the insecure girl that sits at the computer all day dreaming about gaining the confidence to make her mark on the world. The follower count does not matter because if one person reads my blog and is inspired, they will tell another, and eventually the word gets out. It may take two years, it may take three, but persistence is key. I will continue to pour out my inspirations to the few who are listening and I will continue to inform my readers of all the deals, sales, stores, and other things floating around in my brain, but when one person leaves my blog and is inspired, is what makes all the editing, photography, researching, and analyzing worth it. On that note, I have an exciting announcement for this ‘Mention Monday’ post. As you should know by now, I am an avid Kohl’s shopper and Lauren Conrad Collection obsessed. The best thing about Kohl’s, aside from the fabulous clothes and exclusive brands, is the SALES and promotions. Every time I walk into Kohl's, I walk out with a smile on my face. As a frugal college student, seeing a huge number on the You Saved portion of the sales receipt makes me super happy. 

With that being said, Kohl’s reached out to me and shared an exclusive Fall discount code for my readers:

All you have to do is type FALLMOMTEN in the Promo Code area at checkout to receive 10% off your entire purchase! The code is good from October 1st through the end of December and can also be combined with another code. How awesome is that, not one discount but TWO!

Go check out Kohl’s and the Lauren Conrad Collection, y'all

How would you like to see a series on the Lauren Conrad Fall Collection? Leave comments below.

Also, feel free to tell me what you bought with the discount code!

Fall favorites

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Something exciting happened last night. Something I have been waiting to do for weeks. 

The weather was finally perfect to wear a hoodie. That is right, folks; I wore a hoodie for the first time this Fall last night and it felt AMAZING. Which hoodie did I wear, you ask. Only my favorite Hurley one.

A hoodie is not pefect unless paired with leggings and Steve Madden boots, right? Right. 

Also, last night I discovered the perfect item to add to my wish list. Yes, this watch is flawless...thanks for noticing. Nordstrom I applaud you for making this beautiful gem of a watch unaffordable to college kids like myself. My favorite thing about this beautiful timepiece is the silver AND gold. It is absolutely breathtaking.

Here is an outfit I kept getting compliments on at school and work.

Shirt: Old Navy (WHAT? Yes, Old Navy.)

Pants: Red jeans from Lauren Conrad's collection found at Kohl's

Shoes: Paprika brand found at Tilly's (I wear these way too much, I know.)
Hair: New Nume wand...tutorial soon

Next, this is currently my favorite thermal via CHAPS brand found at Kohl's, Belk, and other fine retailers. The pearl necklace is from Zara.

These boots are definitely made for walkin'...right out of what store? TARGET of course. Lately, Target has been home to some of the trendiest and most affordable clothes and shoes that I have found. Inspired by brands like Tory Burch, Lauren Conrad (Kohl's), Steve Madden, Michael Kors, and other brands, these boots are priced at a shocking $39.99.

Finally, the last discovery of my Fall post is a thrift shop locator I found via Pinterest {below}

Go to www.thriftshopper.com and type in your zip code to access the National Thrift Store Directory which is a list of thrift shops that can be found in your area.

XOXO,

Sweet Southern Pea

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