Brunch with Amber A Complete Waste of Makeup

So I haven't done this link-up in a while. Today is one of those days where I just need to vent & what better way than to say, "It's Okay!!" So here it goes...

Shirts & Pants: Marshalls, Shoes{Left}: Target, Shoes{Right}: Payless

Okay so I need to get over my insecurities & start having Andrew take actual pictures with my nice camera for future outfit post's. {There's just something about having photos taken of me that makes me uncomfortable... Suggestions to get over this?!}

ANYWAY... This past weekend I went a little crazy when shopping at Marshall's. Honestly, I never shop there, I always pass it up and go straight to the mall. Well I can now say that will not be the case anymore!! I spent a decent amount of money but got SO much cute stuff for Fall, seriously it was ahhhh-mazing!!!!

The outfit on the left... I want this shirt in every single color. I'm a huge fan of blouses like these but never even considered buying on in a cotton material, boy was I missing out! This shirt is seriously the most comfortable thing I've worn in a while! The skinnies {I have them on right now} were such a lovely find, I have a huge issue finding jeans that fit me. I have large thighs & a small-ish waist which makes finding jeans that fit & look decent on me, HARD. Again, I want these in every color they had... Bonus?! They were each only $15, total steal! **The boots, which you can't really see... I believe they are from Target but I bought them last year so I forget all the details but they are my go-to flat brown boots for fall & winter!**

Now onto the outfit on the right. Jeans, same as the outfit above. The sleeveless blouse {which has a solid black collar, apparently collar's are in this season, personally not a huge fan, so this is as close as I'll get to that trend... You can't really see it but I promise it's there!} was extremely comfortable and so light weight. I wore a black tank underneath it because it was a little see-through. This blouse was $20, $20 well spent! My shoes I bought last year sometime from Payless, I think they were $15 but I don't really remember. I paired this outfit with my faux leather jacket to walk from bar to bar {wore it out Saturday night with my girls!}. I also ended up changing my shoes to some boots I bought from Target so this is what it ended up looking like...

***Pay no attention to my crazy hair, I was not entirely prepared to take this picture obviously***

1. Miss Mab passed out after our walk /// 2. Margarita's for my Birthday, went out for Mexican with Andrew to celebrate /// 3. My Birthday spread made by my parents, Red Velvet, German Chocolate & Yellow cupcakes along with the most amazing pudding layered cake ever {there were only 6 of us to eat all of this...} OH & my dad even made a nifty little raised platform so the cupcakes sat out all nicely /// 4. Sporting my new scarf, skulls & hearts, $10 at Charlotte Russe /// 5. Storms galore around these parts, that was at about 4:30, all the street lights were on /// 6. This is probably my fourth Pumpkin Spice Latte so far, I'm obsessed {& by the time this post goes up I will probably have had at least one more!} /// 7. Speaking of pumpkin spice, have you guys checked out Neely's giveaway on her blog A Complete Waste of Makeup?! Just go check it out, win yourself a latte or two ;) /// 8. Red Velvet cupcake sandwich. My mother introduced me to this nifty trick, pull off the bottom of the cupcake and place it on top over the icing, seriously best thing ever... You get the perfect amount of icing in each bite WITHOUT making a mess with it {it may not impress you but it has made me a happy girl} /// 9. Last but DEFINITELY not least, our wonderful pups welcomed us home from vacation in amazing style. Can they get any cuter?!?

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Patterns patterns everywhere! At least, that's what I keep seeing. Personally, this mixing of patterns is something that scared me a little bit at first. However I kept stumbling across articles & tips on how to effectively wear them, the more that I read the more confidence I got & felt like I could pull it off. So in preparation, I put together a few outfits that I feel would be very "me" and right on trend for this mixing & matching!

Mixing this brightly patterned skirt with a more toned down patterned blouse complete with a denim jacket {which is a must this fall} keeps the look clean, chic & pulled together. You do not want to pair two extremely bright and crazy patterns together creating a competition between pieces. Choose your statement or stand out pattern and create the rest of the outfit around it. Finishing this look off with the suede tan boot and the fringe cross body bag, you will be a hit & it is almost a guarantee that you will be complimented on your outfit!

This very toned down mixing of patterns and fabrics is perfect for those of us who are a bit timid and shy when it comes to standing out & trying this trend for the first time. Instead of mixing a patterned skirt and also a patterned blouse, I opted for a sweater that uses the fabric as the pattern. Just as effective & keeping with the trend but not over bearing. Keeping it very lady-like with the light pink purse and white ballet flats, this outfit would be perfect for a day out with your girlfriends!

Something that the majority of us ladies have to think about is what we are going to wear to work. With this outfit I feel as though you can be extremely on trend while presenting yourself appropriately at the office. Keeping the entire outfit very toned down with the tan and beige it really helps the bright red of the skirt pop just enough. The red accents in the blouse pulls this outfit together excellently. Finishing it off with the tan blazer, closed toed heels & the over-sized bag this outfit will be a hit in the office!