I begrudgingly admit that the fall season is gorgeous. The colourful trees, sweater weather, pumpkin patches, Halloween…I guess the autumn season really delivers. While it also ushers in the harsh Canadian winter (save our frozen souls!), I can’t help but welcome the other great thing that autumn signifies – fall fashion.
“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald
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I’m that person burying her face in the soft cashmere display at Nordstrom in plain view of everyone. I’m that person thrilled to weather chunky sweaters, leather jackets and booties while happily sipping on a salted caramel mochaccino (I don’t do pumpkin spice lattes). I’m also that girl who loves pulling out the spicy, sexy perfumes and dark moody lipsticks that seem to complement the chill in the air so well.
During a recent trip to Nordstrom here in Ottawa, I picked a few great pieces that I’ll be wearing on repeat this fall season. I really wanted a paisley dress, and Nordstrom delivered. I picked up this cute little Sun & Shadow dress which is a myriad of navy, burnt orange, white and olive green colours with flattering shirring across the bust. With its billowy sleeves and flared short skirt, it has a sort of retro Marianne Faithful flare that I am loving right now.
To top it off, I got a wine-coloured topper by Hinge, a great Seattle-based company specializing in really cool hat designs. The hat is beautifully made of soft wool felt and trimmed with pheasant feathers around the brim. Best of all, it’s adjustable! It actually fits my melon-proportioned head! I love the colour t00, a nice departure from black. By the way, if you are ever curious on how to style these vivid fall hats, take 15 mins and just try them all on. You’ll be surprised at how flattering they are and how the go really well with most outfits.
I’ll be heading back to Nordstrom soon to check some more things off my fall fashion list and I’m pretty excited to share my finds with you all. I love getting inspired, so please share what’s on your fall fashion shopping list!
I loved this post so much! Not only you live in one of my top fave countries in the whole world (lol) but also, girl, you look smashing gorgeous!! I am also all about comfort and staying nice and snug & I couldn’t be more excited about the fact that the fall has started 🙂
xox Nadia
http://www.mielandmint.com
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Awww Nadia! You must come up for a visit! Ottawa is such a lovely place, Toronto is mini-NYC, Vancouver is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and the East Coast is so friendly! Thanks so much for your kind comments. Means a lot!
Congratulations on the collab!! Also, this is such a beautiful fall outfit! Nordstrom has so many great pieces right now. I want everything!
Jackie
Something About That
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Hi Jackie! Thank you for your kind words! That is exactly how I felt when I went shopping. So much great stuff! xo
I love your super happy smile in the first pic 😀 Looking gorgeous as usual D! XOX
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Aww, thanks Chantsy! I had a fun time with this shoot…and shopping for it. LOL! xoxoxo
This outfit is so perfect for fall. I don’t have a lot of burgundy in my wardrobe, but after seeing that hat on you I need to get one in that color! I have an obsession with wide brim hats 🙂
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Me too, and I can see this one looking really great on you, Candy! I would think with your colouring, burgundy would be beautiful on you. Thanks so much for your comment!
This is getting me excited to wear my floppy had this fall! I’m def bringing it on my upcoming trip to the Pacific Northwest!
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Ahhh! Such a lovely part of the world! Enjoy your trip!!
Love the shoes!!
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Thank you so much! For Zara shoes, they are amazingly comfortable! xo
What a beautiful dress and such a cute hat <3 I love fall colours and the cooler weather.
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Hi Gorgeous! I love sweater weather too – but my heart lies with the summer! The one great thing about fall is definitely the fashion. Thanks for your lovely comment!
I adore this outfit!!! Its’s super cute and stylish! Love your makeup as well!
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Thank you so much, Brie! I have to admit, I was feeling myself pretty hard that day! LOL! xoxoxo
You look gorgeous! That print and the colors are amazing on your dress, and I adore those shoes!
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Thank you, Cara!!! xoxo
Love your look! Perfect for fall! Dress is beautiful! You look gorgeous!
Rita | http://www.styleroundtheclock.com
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Thank you so much, my dear!
So great to meet a fellow Canadian blogger! While I don’t share quite your enthusiasm for fall (I’m too busy mourning summer!) there are some amazing fashion most haves for the chillier season!
Kyla
Wanderlustkyla.com
I love that whole look! For fall, I like to be really comfortable. I like ever sized sweaters, jeans, and boots.
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Thank you! I love over-sized everything too. Every now and then I need to remind myself to wear something that isn’t from my husband’s side of the closet! LOL! xo