Catching Up

After being absent from the blog world for almost two weeks, I'm back! This morning when I scanned my usual fashion reads, I was overwhelmed by all the new fall campaigns I encountered. Whenever I'm lacking inspiration with my own personal style (or, in this case, when I haven't even had time to get dressed with any semblance of style for a couple of weeks), one of my go-to ways to get inspired is to check out the newest lookbooks from my favorite brands. Here are a few looks that have me seriously excited for fall.

one and two- j. crew

three- h&m

four- zara

So happy to be back to blogging! Hopefully I can remember how to dress myself and get a couple of outfit posts up soon!

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Guest Post: Alison from Long Distance Loving

Hi there! My name is {av} and I'm the author of {long distance loving}! To say I am thrilled Katherine asked me to post while she is away is definitely an understatement. Her outfits are always impeccably styled {and I envy her life on the sunny West Coast, while I spend winters freezing in New England!}. She's a girl in the know--and having the opportunity to appear on her blog is an honor!

Playing to her polished style, I pulled together this little get-up. I overlooked budget and simply focused on the fashion. This idea is the root of Friday's Fancies--a weekly link-up I created to help bloggers focus on the clothes rather than their budgets. I hope you enjoy this look as much as I do...

1) Playing up my love of '50s and '60s fashion, this Oscar de la Renta Belted Wool-Crepe Dress fulfilled the vision I had for Katherine. The collar is stunning and the cut is perfection. I would expect nothing less from Oscar.

2) To add some spunk, I chose these Marco Bicego 18K Gold Cluster Link Earrings. This gorgeous pair of earrings would work splendidly today and in fifty years.

3) Karen Walker knocks it out of the park with these Deep Freeze Sunglasses. I adore the bold frames and the tortoiseshell finish. They would most certainly add that extra dose of polish.

4) This Kate Spade Bixby Bag has been on my list since it first appeared on their website. Beyond its clear sensibilities, the clean lines and its timeless feel made it an obvious choice for this ensemble.

5) I am always a sucker for a great pair of nude pumps and these B Brian Atwood Frederique Pumps meet all my requirements. I just cannot get enough of the rounded toe and the slight platform. swoon!

6) I loved this Kenneth Jay Lane Printed Cuff from the moment I first saw it. It definitely amps up this outfit and gives it that perfect finishing touch.

Many thanks to Katherine for inviting me here today! I hope you all have a fantastic weekend...
and that I will be seeing you dream along with me every Friday! xoxo {av}

Guest Post: Sara Jane from Shep

I'm Sara Jane and I pen a blog called Shep. I am so excited to have the opportunity to guest blog for Katherine while she's getting ready for the semester to start. Get Dressed is one of my favorite style blogs and I always love Katherine's style!

Looking forward to fall I've been more than inspired by--you guessed it--leopard print. I'm not nearly brave enough wear the print on my person, but I certainly don't mind it on my feet or around my waist! Here we have Filipa Fino, accessories editor at Vogue, wearing some Charlotte Olympia booties that I would just about die for. Here's some ideas on how you can get the look...

{Nora calf hair ballet flats, Madee slip on, skinny calf hair belt}

Guest Post: Audrey from A Lovely Escape

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hi ladies - i'm audrey from a lovely escape and i'm super excited to be guest blogging on katherine's beautiful blog today. she's given me free reign to write about whatever i like so i thought i'd share three looks in my favorite buy of the summer - this easy, breezy skirt from h&m. for just $50, it's easily been one of my best purchases of the season. i love it paired with white and a summer glow, pops of color or even a cropped tribal bandeau. 

because i'm just not ready to pack it up for the fall here's how i plan on bringing it into the next season. 

 {club monaco melany skirt,  michael kors belted cardigan, equipment anchor blouse, trouve remi pump}

{club monaco melany skirt, rag and bone montgomery knit sweater, old navy booties, rebecca minkoff vanity cross body bag}

thanks for having me katherine! 

Guest Post: Deanna from Mellow Fever

I'm so excited to be blogging for Katherine! Just to introduce myself, I'm a newly-minted fashion and beauty assistant at MORE magazine and write for my own style blog, Mellow Fever. As a recent college grad, I had to transition my wardrobe from class-ready to magazine-worthy. And, now that we're at the tail end of summer, I have to take my work outfits and get them ready for crisp fall weather without (completely) breaking the bank. Here's how:

You need a little depth with fall style—a pretty dress and pair of sandals alone aren't enough. A fluttery sundress gets a second chance with a dark blazer. The wedges ground the look so that it's not too frou-frou feminine, and a heavy embellished necklace works double-time to play off the brocade of the dress and add a retro feel to the entire ensemble. By including menswear touches and quirky details, the sundress can take you right through October (depending on the temperature, of course).

Colored denim isn't everyone's idea of office-appropriate, but, depending on where you work, you can get away with it if you style it right. Give some fresh air to cobalt capris with some dressy touches: a silk tee, classic (but fun!) ballet flats, and a smart silver watch. How's that going to hold up to cooler temperatures, though? Don't worry—a feminine bow-tied cardigan in dark grey provides warmth and gives it a serious edge. Plus, pairing slate and cobalt is a cheeky twist on the usual taboo of mixing black and navy.

Thanks so much for having me, Katherine!

Guest Post: Veronika from Tick Tock Vintage

Hi, Get Dressed readers! Veronika from Tick Tock Vintage here. I'm so excited that Katherine asked me to guest post for her - I think she's absolutely adorable and I've saved quite a few of her outfits to my outfits inspiration folder (like this one!). I thought I'd share one of my typical causal summer outfits with you. As my blog name might suggest, I have a fascination with vintage clothing and tend to wear mostly vintage. This outfit has some of my favorite vintage pieces in it; the skirt is so easy to mix and match with other items in my closet, and I love the embroidery on the blouse. Besides clothing, I also collect vintage sunglasses - this was one of the first pairs to start off my collection!
Blouse, skirt, and sunglasses: vintage
Shoes: courtesy of Blowfish

Do you have a go-to summer outfit, or any favorite vintage pieces in your closet?

Fall Style Obsession: Button Downs

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Clearly, I have been obsessed with button downs as of late. I just love how crisp and polished they are, whether they're styled under blazers, with tuxedo jackets, layered with sweaters, or tucked into skirts. Button downs are a seriously classic item, and I am itching to stock up for fall. Here are a few I'm coveting:

1. classic black and white, Equipment, $210
2. chic stripes, Equipment, $190
3. nautical, Equipment, $220
4. fiery red, J. Crew, $98
5. classic white, J. Crew, $49.50 (on sale!)

As you can see, I am lusting over everything Equipment- I want it all! 

I can't believe this is my first post in over a week! Sorry for being a bad blogger, things have been a tad crazy around here. On that note, I am SO excited about the guest bloggers I have lined up for next week! I just know you'll love them as much as I do.

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