The whole reason I even began to dabble in fashion was because of how empowering it was. I first found CrossFit which truly changed my viewpoint on beauty, then I found Paleo which flipped my world upside down when it came to how we should actually be eating, and then came fashion. As CrossFit and Paleo slowly made me a more confident, happy and thriving human being, fashion was that third puzzle piece. It made me feel truly empowered. Which is so odd. How can a pair of pants or a dress or a good pair of shoes empower you? How can those simple pieces of clothing make you walk with your head held higher or make you feel like you can conquer your day? I don’t know the exact answer, but I do know that finding that perfect little sweater dress with a slit up the side made feel like a million bucks the other day. And while I wore it, I had my little top knot head held higher than ever.
This grey sweater dress is all about sophistication and sexiness all rolled into one. Just like I mentioned last week on the blog, fall doesn’t have to be all about baggy clothes and covering up. You can show a little skin while staying warm and cozy. This dress is the perfect lightweight yet warm material that is stretchy to help fit your body like a glove. Show off your curves in this dress and throw on a faux leather jacket at night to look put together while still comfortable. And don’t be afraid to show off a little leg that you’ve been working so hard on during the summer in the gym and in the kitchen!
Here’s a peek at a more sweater dresses for fall!
But if showing off a little leg isn’t your style, then show off with your shoes! These faux-suede deep green heels have fun cut outs and you can lace them in the front or the back to create whatever look you’re going for! Wear them with a dress like I did or a pair of dark purple skinny jeans (that are 40% off!) or just a cute faux-suede high waisted skirt! For me, these heels ran a bit small so I recommend sizing a half size up if you snag them for yourself!
More heels and booties to turn heads in:
If you’ve been following me for any amount of time, you know I have a deep love for blanket scarves. For many reasons:
- They make my hair look fuller and thicker when it’s down since it’s so much material at my neck. And since my hair isn’t the thickest and clip-in hair extensions are a pain in the ass to put in, blanket scarves do wonders.
- They keep you EXTREMELY warm. Like, sweat inducing warm. And since I despise Colorado when it snows, these scarves make it feel like it’s summer again!
- It’s the perfect accessory that doesn’t take much effort but makes you look like you have your sh*t together.
So when I noticed that ModCloth has MANY blanket scarves in stock, I went a little crazy. I absolutely love yellow, orange and grey for fall colors so this scarf was the perfect balance. But they also have
Scarves for every day of the week! (plus more!)
But I think I saved the best part of this outfit for last: this purse. You know when you find the purse that holds everything so well and goes with any outfit? Well I finally found that purse. It’s sleek and slim but still wide enough to carry A TON of stuff in your purse. I just took it on a trip to Omaha this past weekend and filled it with my computer, wallet, snacks, book, and a ton of makeup and it never felt cramped! AND it never fell over, which is key! I got so many compliments on it while I was traveling and can’t wait to style it with many more fall outfits!
Shop more of my favorite ModCloth purses here:
If you want to hold your head higher than ever this fall and feel your best, maybe something as simple as a blanket scarf or a dress or even a purse can get you there. Finding those simple pieces has really done wonders for my confidence and I hope that inspires you to find what makes you glow and feel your best! And be sure to check out my instagram because I have a giveaway for a $150 gift card and the only way to enter it is there!
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Just for reference, I bought this dress in a size small and I needed a half size bigger in the shoes!
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I want to be like you when I grow up Julie! Love this outfit and you just look stunning. Thank you for being you!
I love all your outfits and personality. I listened to your new podcasts and can really relate with your story. I think for a while I may have over exercised doing HIIT 6 days a week in addition to some lifting ( not as heavy as you) and an active rest day.
I have a question regarding your recent podcast about overexercising–what are some signs to look for with overexercise? You look great and really motivate me. I’m hoping I can feel confident in my clothes again since lately i seem to be holding on the weight around my waist. Trying to find the right combo and frequency of exercises.
i think signs and symptoms can really range per person from weight gain to weight loss to loss in sleep, change in appetite, not dealing with stress as well. when i look back, the signs for me were my workouts suffering and my weight gain/inflammation. but everyone is different.