Fall Wishlist

Fall Wishlist by quinn-paul featuring a brown purse

1: I am still on the hunt for a great pair of leather leggings, I have been really picky on the fabric and fit because I would never want to be walking around looking like I’m wearing trash bags on my legs. Maybe these Madewell ones will be the perfect fit. The leather has a good sheen and I like the thick waistband at the top.  

2+3: The two tops I included are made up of two of my favorite things: {lace + polka dots}. I used to not like polka dots and then wham one day I just couldn't stop buying them and this love affair has continued to stay strong. I like how small and simple the dots are on the tan sweater. I love the lace top from Zara because of the color and the high neck. I like to utilize high neck tops a lot to showcase big statement necklaces.

4: Ripped jeans: are they taking you back to 7^th 8^th grade? Well I don’t know about you but I rocked a pair of ripped holey jeans well into college and sad to say they finally had to be thrown away due to too many holes in them. Well I am determined to buy another pair and wear them until I rip all the holes again. I don’t know why but I have always loved them even if they aren't technically in style anymore.

5: I love these booties by Kristin Cavallari. I prefer them in the tan color but was unable to find a great picture of them to show how perfect the heel is. That gold heel gets me every time. I love them and I really think I need them.

6: I absolutely love this gold bracelet. I know statement necklaces have been all the rage but I think statement bracelets are been getting overlooked and this one is quite the looker if you ask me! It is dainty and eye catching at the same time. 

7: The one color that I have really started to be obsessed with is the deep wine red also being called {oxblood}. I have it on my fingers right now and I find myself staring at it on a regular basis because I love the color so much! I am hoping to find a coat in the color soon but haven’t had any luck thus far.

8: This studded bag is hopefully being brought to me by Santa Clause…Aka Mom and Dad hint hint! I can’t get over the color and the brass studs: classic meets edgy, I love it.

Well there you have it, some of the things I have my eye on for my fall/winter wardrobe. What are some trends or things you all are looking for this season?

Be Bold

Red seems to be all the rage this season from the {Red Lip} to Tay Swift naming her sob story album the color and somehow wearing it at every appearance she has. Girl we get it, you're in lust, you're in love, you're enraged, and you're taking your album title a little too seriously. Any way, I personally really love this color in every form whether it is on my nails, my lips, or my bod. Since it's a popular color and Valentines day is just around the corner I figured I would feature it. So ladies take a lesson from Taylor herself and get bold and sassy in this beautiful vibrant color.

 

Roses are Red by quinn-paul featuring essie nail polish

 

 

{Country Concert Attire}

{Carrie Underwood}

Happy Friday Y'all!!!!!! Whoohooo well I am so excited for this weekend because my friends and I are going to see Carrie Underwood!! I am so pumped for this because I die for Carrie, she is so swoon worthy! So I figured today would be a perfect day to do a post on possible outfits for tomorrow night!

Country Concert Attire by quinn-paul featuring a corduroy skirt

I decided to go with three different looks: 1. Edgy, 2. Casual, and 3. Preppy. I haven't decided which I am going for yet but I like them all, I guess it will just depend on the mood I am in tomorrow. Well I hope you all have the most wonderful weekend and can enjoy this B-E-A-UTIFUL weather!!

{Simplicity}

I am very excited to introduce my very first guest blogger on QUINNtessential: Emily Cox! Emily is one of my nearest and dearest friends who I look up to in many different areas of life- one of them being {fashion}! There is no one way to describe her fashion sense, but it is all her own and it's incredible. When I approached her with the idea of doing a guest post she accepted without hesitation. I was elated! So, without further adieu, it my great honor to introduce you to Emily!!! 

(Simplifying Your Wardrobe: Advice from Emily}

Yesterday I took four bags of clothes to the Goodwill.  FOUR BAGS.  Ripping through my closet I tossed everything I hadn’t worn in a year in an effort to simplify my life and style. 

A creative and visual person, I take a lot of pride in my personal fashion sense.   My style is how I outwardly present myself to the world- and I am evolving. I am changing. I am growing. I am simplifying.  As the world spins madly on, we have a million stressors- jobs, relationships, money, LIFE.  Why add fashion to the list? 

Simple style is tried and true.  It always looks effortless, polished, and chic.  A classic look can be updated by adding texture, modern cuts, or accessories that make a statement and allow your personal style to shine through. 

If you are a self-proclaimed Queen of Patterns like myself, give simplicity a shot.  You may be surprised to find that by taking it down a notch you can actually up-style both your look and life. 

Check out my online finds and personal pieces for fall 2012. 

Simplicity by quinn-paul featuring a green shawl

Above is my wish list for fall featuring simple pieces and colors that can be integrated with one another to create a multitude of looks.

A few pieces from my personal collection.  Proof you can be stylish while ballin' on a SERIOUS budget. As always, love and happiness to the QUINNtessential Fashionista herself: Miss Quinn Paul, who’s personality and style shine from the inside out!