transitioning to fall...

for the fall time.

neutrals are in.

and especially when they are mixed with bright colors (see j.crew)

but i love the simplicity of this outfit and

it's a great transition outfit for that, still warmish weather

to the crispness that is fall.

see...

i love the

nice brown pants.

nice white shirt.

simple shoes.

simple purse and hat.

it's great.

* Missy is 26 years old, single, and living in Arizona. She works in the food industry and has a passion for style and fashion. She also happens to be my sister.

a few little pleats.

i was browsing around anthropologie yesterday (saturday) looking for something to wear to a wedding. i wanted a dress, but i happened to stumble across this little beaut.

it's pleats. and pink. not a usual choice for me. and it's a midi skirt. (it hits mid calf) which is totally in right now. and sadly, i've not had the luxury to be able to pull off this kind of skirt. 1., because i'm short. and 2. i have hips. and these types of skirt usually have a lot of fabric, making me look like a circus tent. no lie.

so, i saw this skirt, and loved it, of course. i grabbed it and pulled it into my dressing room. i tried on all these dresses, and saved the skirt for last. i put it on, and it was love. now, i was worried that it made me look too tent like but this wonderful skirt didn't. it is a miracle. finally a midi i could wear that worked with hips and shortness. i'm stoked.

it also comes in black.

(cause missy wearing a pink skirt? it's unheard of. but i got pink!)

adorable, right?

* Missy is 26 years old, single, and living in Arizona. She works in the food industry and has a passion for style and fashion. She also happens to be my sister.

Stripes. Everywhere.

i'm sure you're all aware, but i'm obsessed with stripes.

anything stripes is amazing and i instantly want it.

a few examples....

stripes. check. denim. trench. amazing.

i want to wear this, badly.

horizontal stripes. vertical stripes. amazing.

horizontal stripes. vertical stripes.

hot pink pants. great.

striped capris. only heidi. classy.

* Missy is 26 years old, single, and living in Arizona. She works in the food industry and has a passion for style and fashion. She also happens to be my sister.

According to Missy

hellllllllloooooo

its been far too long since the last post.

but here is just a little something i'm obsessed with,

as of late....

lipstick.

i love lipstick.

i've never been one to wear it.

i've always been the "gloss wearing" kind of girl.

but lately. i've worn nothing but red lipstick and a coral lipstick.

i'm obsessed with it.

i just got the coral lipstick/lipstain from smashbox.

it's amazing. especially when you don't have time to touch up your lipstick that much.

case in point....

far away, but it's red.

such an amazing shade of red. i love it.

thank you j. crew. you inspire me in so many ways.

(i want this shade so badly.)

lipstick is a great way to spruce up that look.

be bold. pick a shade you wouldn't wear regularly.

you may like it.

* Missy is 26 years old, single, and living in Arizona. She works in the food industry and has a passion for style and fashion. She also happens to be my sister.

Belts

skinny belts.

they are the best.

they work well as a waist belt.

in your belt loops.

or however else you desire.

i recommend you get one...

or two or three.

(all belts are from j. crew)

* Missy is 25 years old, single, and living in Arizona. She works in the food industry and has a passion for style and fashion. She also happens to be my sister.

Two Different Ideas

there are two looks i'm loving right now....

* Missy is 25 years old, single, and living in Arizona. She works in the food industry and has a passion for style and fashion. She also happens to be my sister.

Another Dress.

i love dresses.

like a lot.

so when i found this dress at

target, i couldn't be more happy.

i bought it first in a teal color,

then bought another in tan.

considering going and getting it in black.

(had to take the teal back, for manufacturing purposes.)

regardless, i love it.

go get it.

its a great staple for your spring/summer wardrobe...

honestly, it's a dress.

they can do no wrong in my book.

* Missy is 25 years old, single, and living in Arizona. She works in the food industry and has a passion for style and fashion. She also happens to be my sister.

Dress.

two of my favorite things.

stripes.

and

j. crew.

what else could be better?

spring/summer is rapidly approaching.

what will you wear?

* Missy is 25 years old, single, and living in Arizona. She works in the food industry and has a passion for style and fashion. She also happens to be my sister.

Oxfords.

new shoes.

new oxfords.

new look.

i tip my hat to you jeffrey campbell.

you sure know how to make a great shoe.

* Missy is 25 years old, single, and living in Arizona. She works in the food industry and has a passion for style and fashion. She also happens to be my sister.

Sweater

love my karen nicol sweater from

anthropologie.

i always get so many compliments

when i wear it.

it was fun to wear

this valentine's day...

(clearly this isn't me)

but i love this sweater.

it's cute and i love it!

* Missy is 25 years old, single, and living in Arizona. She works in the food industry and has a passion for style and fashion. She also happens to be my sister.

Cardigan.

cardigans.

i love them

especially this one from target...

it's cute, right?

great colors.

it's a perfect cardigan for

spring and summer, and even winter.

it's love.

* Missy is 25 years old, single, and living in Arizona. She works in the food industry and has a passion for style and fashion. She also happens to be my sister.

Necklaces

necklaces galore.

i absolutely LOVE my brown "pretzel" necklace.

anytime i wear it, i always get a compliments on it.

it's pretty much amazing.

(i couldn't find a real picture of it,

but this will do.)

any kind of fun chunky necklace will do.

anthropologie has a million and j. crew has some cute ones too.

but if you don't want to spend that money

i'm sure forever 21 has some good ones.

but my advice, it's an investment.

it'll be worth it.

ideas...

i will add, they might not actually have these necklaces at anthro anymore

but like i stated earlier, these are just ideas..

* Missy is 25 years old, single, and living in Arizona. She works in the food industry and has a passion for style and fashion. She also happens to be my sister.

Bronzed Twig Silk Skirt

remember how i said anything

old is new again?

well, while home for christmas,

i found this beauty of a

skirt in my closet.

(really annoyed it wouldn't turn. even after fiddling with in iphoto.)

i bought this skirt in 2009,

but never wore it. too big and too long.

well, i decided to have it tailored,

aka shortened and taken in

and now it fits like a dream.

i love it.

great color. light weight.

can be worn in summer or winter.

completely versatile

what else could you ask for?

tip:

try and find something in your closet

that just needs to be tailored.

who knows, maybe your something old

will become new again.

plus it's a great way to save on $.

especially if you're on a budget.

* Missy is 25 years old, single, and living in Arizona. She works in the food industry and has a passion for style and fashion. She also happens to be my sister.

Spin Pin

these little gems are the perfect way

to keep your hair in that bun you love.

the hair tie tugs and pulls on your head,

leaving you with a headache.

these goody hair spin pins

hold your hair in place

without the tugging on your hair.

they are the best.

* Missy is 25 years old, single, and living in Arizona. She works in the food industry and has a passion for style and fashion. She also happens to be my sister.

Bird Shirt

remember how you have that favorite shirt.

but you forget about it and don't wear it for a while,

then you find it and resurrect it?

well i did that over christmas break with one of my favorites.

it is my green Juicy Couture bird shirt.

it's comfortable. cute. and a great color.

perfect for your winter wardrobe,

especially when you need that splash of color so you

don't feel so drab in black, all. the. time.

i love how those old things become new again.

* Missy is 25 years old, single, and living in Arizona. She works in the food industry and has a passion for style and fashion. She also happens to be my sister.

SEQUIN JACKET

Thank you GAP

for your holiday

SEQUIN JACKET

you've made me proud.

now, if only you would allow

the jacket to be purchased

online or in the store

that would make life, much easier.

Cropped-Sleeve Blouse

Cropped-sleeve blouse

from Gap is amazing.

I have it in the milk color.

it is great for layering, wearing with skinnies,

tucked into skirts, with leggings, under jackets etc...

I love it. It is comfortable and cute.

plus, it's on sale right now! What else could be better?

* Missy is 25 years old, single, and living in Arizona. She works in the food industry and has a passion for style and fashion. She also happens to be my sister.

Buffalo Checked Shirt

the buffalo checked shirt.

it is classy. fun. casual. and dressy.

can be worn with jeans, dress pants or skirts.

comes in black, blue, autumn, and rose.

it's versatile. and that's the best part.

j. crew has my heart. clearly.

* Missy is 25 years old, single, and living in Arizona. She works in the food industry and has a passion for style and fashion. She also happens to be my sister.

MINNIE Pant

I can't even begin to rave about the

MINNIE pant from J. Crew.

They are the absolute best.

I want to wear them to work everyday.

And, the catalog's don't lie, they are the "magic pant"

because "they really do look good on everyone."

I have the bi-stretch wool. And they are amazing.

They are definitely on my Christmas wish list.

* Missy is 25 years old, single, and living in Arizona. She works in the food industry and has a passion for style and fashion. She also happens to be my sister.