Thank You Autumn, Its Been Swell

top: cabi// jacket: bevello's// pants: american apparel // shoes: shoemint // bag: louis vuitton via saks// sunnies: kawaiikitschbya // jewels: stella & dot
photos by the amazing Molly Stillman 

I know I am interrupting the regularly scheduled Copycat Lookbook series (which will be on Friday and going back to its home on Wednesdays next week) but I just couldn't wait to show you guys these pictures!! Its so funny how so many things change after you become a mother.....one being how you feel about seasons.

My favorite season definitely used to be Summer....do I need to explain why? That is until I got pregnant and spent the majority of Summer 2011 sitting behind a counter at work sweating like a 300 pound man seeing pictures of all of my friends out on the boat and at the beach and stuff...... That is what first turned me off. Then this past Summer it was way tooooo hot to take doodle outside and we both got cabin fever.

Now, when Fall/Autumn whatever you would like to call it arrived this year I was giddy with excitement. Jackets and scarves and playtime at the park and the leaves changing colors......its been magical really. I know I rag on North Carolina a lot (for its fashion choices) but the scenery  in the Triangle in the Fall is just stunning. Now that Winter is approaching I just wanted to give a shout out to Fall.......thanks for being awesome :)

If you would like to keep up with the doodle man and myself be sure to check out my new social media buttons designed by Molly!!!!

And now for the necklace du jour....The Stella & Dot  Lillith Fringe 

PS Being a Stella & Dot stylist and all I feel like it would be a disservice of me to not tell you about a sale going on right now on these 7 statement necklaces (which let's face it you can never have enough of them and you are going to need at least 1 for the holiday season!). You can find them on the people.com sale link on my Stella & Dot page, just type in the code "PEOPLESD" to receive 50% yes I said 50% off these pieces!!!!!!!

Red...and Blue...and Burgundy...Oh My

dress worn as top: asos (old, similar here )// skirt: stylemint // jacket: jack bb dakota (available here )// shoes: shoemint // sunnies: ray ban (available here )// bag: louis vuitton via saks// belt: nine west// jewels: stella & dot

So I wore this ensemble last weekend on a little shopping excursion in Cameron Village (where I picked up several goodies I'm excited to share with you guys!).  And its Friday and I'm exhausted so that's just about all I have to say.....other than I'm kind obsessed with this red coat....and the blue velvet skirt.....and well the new burgundy fringe boots....Happy weekend skrillas

PS if you would like to see me and the doodle bug in action you can follow us on instagram @doodlesmom812 and for more fashion be sure to check out the What2Wear facebook page here

And now for the necklace du jour....The Stella & Dot Tempest

And a little weekly recap in case you missed an outfit :)

Mountain Vacay

outfit 1 deets: top: bb dakota via fab'rik (available here )// vest: bb dakota (available here )// riding pants: american apparel // shoes: minnetonka (available here ) // sunnies: kawaii kitsch by a ( available here )// necklace: stella & dot ( available here
outfit 2 deets: sweater: costa blanca (similar here )// jeans: free people ( similar here )// faux fur stole: the limited (similar here )// shoes: marc by marc jacobs (available here )// bag: louis vuitton via saks // sunnies: ray ban (available here

I'll be honest guys, I'm pretty exhausted from this weekend at the mountains.......so I will see you tomorrow with your regularly programmed witty quips and amusing anecdotes tomorrow!

PS if you want to see more pics of the mountains (including all of the incredibly sweet ones of doodle man) you can follow me on instagram @doodlesmom812 or on Facebook.com/What2wearblog

Faux Sho

top: vince camuto// shorts: tobi.com// jacket: old navy(spring)// shoes: minnetonka(via endless.com)// sunnies: ray ban// bag: louis vuitton// jewels: stella & dot

Oh hey....its time for another rant so hang in there. You know what I don't like, things that are fake: fake bags, fake teeth and most of all fake people....although surprisingly I love fake meat...especially tofu, I digress. With so many blogs flooding the blogosphere these days I'm...how do I put this...getting bored! So you are a pretty face and you can afford massive amounts of designer goods...that doesn't impress me. What impresses me is those people that put interesting outfits together and that have awesome personalities and they find a way to make that come across through their blog. I won't bore you although I could go on for days on this subject....I just wanted to thank a REAL person out there for taking these pics for me and that would be Molly from [still being] molly......you are AMAZING and don't you forget that :) PS stay tuned for some awesome posts about the "Momiform Diaries" coming soon!

#ifbcon Day 1- please excuse my face

Just a quick update because I just got home from NYC and I'm getting ready to go to the Belk Fashion Night Out at Crabtree! Here are a couple of shots from my first outfit at the conference and holy Moses let me just give you a sneak peak of what I will be talking about for like the next month.... I have never been so creatively inspired in my life as I was at ifbcon. Ps sorry about my face in these pics, I look pissed but I'm actually pretty stoked!!! And there will be so much more when I finally get a chance to do a real post!

First photo from stylesays.com/nyfw2012
Second photo from take a hit blog (ahitofsarah.net)

The "Momiform" Diaries: Pattern Mixing

The "Momiform" Diaries: Pattern Mixing

This installment of "The 'Momiform' Diaries" is all about pattern mixing. I know this is a lot for some to handle but once you get the hang of it and you know what patterns to mix then you can turn that boring mom uniform into a serisously stylish but comfortable outfit.

The Shirt

top: bb dakota (this top is available online through urban outfitters ....but if you live in the triangle fab'rik has it $13 cheaper!!)

Start with the print on the shirt. If you feel more comfortable trying new things then don't be afraid to do a trendy print like this aztec blouse. If you aren't up for trying trends then stick to classics like stripes, polka dots and even subtle animal prints. (Note: prints that mix black and brown are genious for pattern mixing)

The Bottom

Shorts: Nicole Miller Indego Africa



Make sure that the pattern on the bottom is around the same size as the pattern on the top. Also, its important that the colors in both patterns "go" together but they don't have to match. I suggest starting with a top and shorts first so that the patterns don't overwhelm you, then you can move on to pants and such.

The Shoes

Shoes: Minnetonka Moccasins (avaiable pretty much everywhere these days but mine are from endless.com)

As with all "momiforms" cute, comfy shoes are a must...like these moccasins. But beware, I would only suggest moccasins when going for a tribal or western theme...if I see you out in them with an ill fitting t-shirt and mom jeans I will be seriously upset (does anyone remember when the 15 year old mall girls adopted that look?)

 The Finishing Touch

Necklace: Stella & Dot Lillith Fringe Necklace

To pull the look together an interesting statement necklace is the perfect touch...if you have time add some bangles and lipstick (but if you don't, which lets face it you probably won't, don't sweat it, you are a mom...you are pretty awesome already :) )