Thank you Nakturnal for partnering on this post.

Brr! November is here and with that brings crisp (cold?!) days and nights, the last of the leaves changing color and now falling off trees and a mix of weather from sunshine to rain (and possibly snow?) It's that time of year when layering is key and accessories shine like the golden leaves upon the trees. It can also be a bit challenging to get dressed, as the weather can vary day to day, but its not quite time to break out the winter parka.

Today I'm sharing an outfit I see as my go-to a this time of year - an oh-so-soft cashmere turtleneck sweater, black leggings, sustainable pearl and gold earrings, the most comfortable pair of flats, a cozy fleece made from recycled wool, scrunchies made from recycled water bottles and my favorite thrifted crochet bag. The perfect outfit to wear in fall!

A Foundation of Fewer, Better Things This Fall with Cuyana

Cuyana Trench Wrap Dress c/o | Cuyana Small Structured Leather Tote c/o | Castañer Carina 80 Suede Wedge Espadrilles | Chan Luu Gold Plated Pearl and Crystal Earrings (sold out, similar) | Cuyana Leather Travel Case Set | Cole Haan Aviator Sunglasses | Kjaer Weiss Lip Gloss | Chanel Rouge Coco Lipstick

As I continue to curate and create a more sustainable closet, there are a few brands I continue to turn to when I need a new piece for my wardrobe. Cuyana is at the top of that list. With a philosophy founded on owning fewer, better things, Cuyana's beautiful timeless pieces stand the test of time and are those I reach for time and time again.

I've shared my love of Cuyana before (here, here and here) and I am so excited to partner with them once again this fall to continue to create a foundation of fewer, better things and a more sustainable closet. Cuyana believes owning fewer, better things leads to a richer life filled with cherished belongings that stand the test of time. I just love this!

Each Cuyana piece is created with intention: to be beautiful, functional and timeless. Precisely what I'm looking for when adding a new piece to my closet. Collections are informed by elegance, simplicity and practicality, and Cuyana's Fall collection, as well as Foundation pieces are no different.

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Heritage and Sustainability With GANT

GANT Shirt c/o (sold out, similar) | Veronica Beard Jeans with Frayed Hem (sold out, similar) | Cuyana Work Clutch | Sam Edelman Black Pumps | Chan Luu Gold-Plated Pearl & Crystal Earrings (sold out, similar) | Cole Haan Aviator Sunglasses

Oh hello Fall! I mean, seriously, how is it already the last day of September?! As October appears tomorrow, Seattle is full swing into fall (winter?!) mode. The leaves are changing colors, the air is crisp, the temperatures have dropped and everyone is sporting fall fashion on the streets of the City.

Although it's crisp and cold, the sun is shining in Seattle and it's definitely feeling like coat weather is on the way. For now, it's time for button down shirts, sweaters, denim and closed-toed shoes. Sandals season is by far my favorite, so it's a bit hard to see that go in place of sweater weather, but I do love fall fashion!

For a recent neighborhood walk, I reached into my closet for a beautiful button-down shirt from GANT. This button down shirt is just the softest, as well as the prettiest blue, and one I have found I reach for quite often. Tied in the front (a french tuck would have also been perfect) and styled with jeans, classic black heels, a Cuyana Work Clutch and my go-to aviator sunglasses, I already know this will become an outfit repeater!

In 2019, GANT celebrates 70 years of innovation and shaping modern American sportswear. Seven decades after this iconic brand's beginnings, the GANT button-down shirt remains a preppy icon. Committed to sustainability, GANT believes the conscious, sustainable approach to designing beautiful products is the future of good business. That climate should never come second to fashion. And in taking responsibility and real action towards creating a more sustainable business. Yes, yes and yes!

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The Timeless Camel Hair Coat: That Simple, Beautiful Coat You've Always Wanted

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Ulla Johnson Silk Dress (similar) | Fluerette of California for Nordstrom Gallery Camel Hair Wool Coat (vintage, similar) | Christian Dior Vintage Trotter Pattern Double Saddle Bag | Vionic Nellie Mule c/o | Guess Sunglasses

The timeless camel coat is that simple, beautiful coat you've always wanted. It's perfect for transitioning dresses from fall to winter and a season essential if you prefer simplicity.

In a day when the loss of Phoebe Philo from Céline (with an é) has us craving classic, roomy silhouettes, an oversized Camel Hair Wool Coat becomes this season's must-have investment piece.

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Fall Into Autumn With These 3 Trends

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Uniqlo U Crewneck Long-Sleeve Sweatshirt | Trina Turk Pleated Skirt (sold out, similar) | Vintage Frye Cowboy Boots (similar) | Vintage Bag (thrifted, similar) | Cole Haan Aviator Sunglasses

Oh hello November!! It's nice to see you again! I can't believe it's already time to enjoy the last bits of Fall and start preparing for the holidays. Do you have any fun plans for the holiday season?  I can't wait to bake cookies, decorate our home, spend time with friends and family and enjoy some holiday shopping!

However, before I get ahead of myself and into the holidays, I want to make sure to enjoy one of my favorite seasons, Fall! There is still officially a month and a half of the fall season and I want to do all I can to breath in the crisp autumn air, dance through leaf piles and truly enjoy sweater weather and boots season.

I am particularly a fan of the fall season for the fashion. Sweaters, boots, denim and layers all season long for the win please! This fall I am particularly loving three trends that I just happened to already have in my closet and you might too! If not, I've got a few suggestions for easy additions to your wardrobe.

It's so easy to fall into autumn with these 3 trends!

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Fall Fashion Trends With Savers Value Village & Giveaway!

Hello Fall! This time of year is one of my favorites. I just love the season of beautiful changing colored leaves, sunshine, crisp air, apple picking, cider donuts and pumpkin spice! It also means it's time for fall fashion and boots, coats and sweater weather. Bring on the layers!

Over the weekend, I visited my favorite local thrift store, Value Village™, to update my fall wardrobe with some budget friendly finds. Value Village has a few different brands, so depending on where you live, you might also know them as Savers® or Unique® Thrift. All are fabulous for scoring some thrift treasures!

Since high school, I have been thrifting at Value Village for their great value and selection. From Abercrombie pants in high school to Patagonia fleeces in college to vintage in my 20's, Value Village has always been my go-to place to shop for unique, fashionable, high quality, customizable and budget friendly clothing at a price point my bank account doesn't cry over. This season, Value Village is my go-to for fall fashion trends!

With over 100,000 items on the sales floor and thousands of quality items arriving daily, I can pretty much guarantee I'll score some great deals from their amazing selection. Seriously, there are incredible deals, unique finds and treasures at every turn!

Want to score some of your own fall fashion finds from Value Village?! I am so excited to offer you the chance to win a $50 gift card to Savers Value Village to go shopping for some your own fall fashion treasures (all the details and enter to win at the end of this post!)

AYR Makes Seriously Great Fitting Jeans

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AYR Hi-Rise Skinny Jean in Jet Black c/o | Ulla Johnson Sweater (sold out, similar) | Mar Y Sol Trio Open-Top Shoulder Bag c/o Saks OFF 5TH | Saks Fifth Avenue Denim Sandals c/o Saks OFF 5TH (sold out, similar) | Marc Jacobs Sunglasses (sold out, similar)

Ever struggle with the idea that the perfect fitting pair of jeans even exists? Up until now that has been my daily grind too! I seriously contemplated if denim existed that didn't give you a wedgie or squish your tummy to an uncomfortable level of "I'm never eating again"; that perhaps jeans that lasted longer than 5 minutes without fading and stretching were in fact just a made up evil of pure genius by the denim manufacturers to keep us searching. Well my mind has been changed!

AYR (which stands for All Year Round) makes seriously great fitting jeans! They do in fact exist! "Best-fitting jeans ever" according to Refinery 29 and I couldn't agree more.

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Photography: Karya Schanilec

Mindfully Made, Sustainable Clothing with prAna

Thank you prAna for sponsoring this post.

prAna Rockaway Jacket c/o | prAna Ryley Crop c/o 

Something you might not know about me is that I spent my early 20's leading outdoor adventure trips in California, the Pacific Northwest and along the East Coast. During my summer's in college and shortly thereafter I lead kayaking, sailing, hiking, canoeing, biking and backpacking trips for teens and I absolutely loved it!

Spending time in nature and up to a month on a trip at a time with limited access to laundry, I came to understand the importance of well made clothing that would withstand all the outdoor adventures and travel. I sought out clothing that had little impact on our planet to protect the natural world I was playing in. And clothing that would not only be perfect for playing hard, but would also look good on the street and in the yoga studio on my off duty days.  During this time I discovered prAna.

While I no longer take groups of teens sailing or hiking for weeks at a time, I still depend on prAna for both playing (not quite as hard as I used to) outdoors and for my off-duty time on the street, at the yoga studio and at home. The prAna Rockaway Jacket and Ryley Crop were perfect for my recent outing for coffee and groceries in Burien after a stop at the park for a short walk and mindful meditation.

A Celebration of Craftsmanship with The Frye Company

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Frye Harness 12R Boots c/o | Petit Bateau Vest Top | Madewell et SÉZANE Sweater (sold out, similar) | Levi's Denim Shorts (DIY, similar) |  Moorea Seal Morley Hat c/o | Orcas Island Homegrown Market Tote (similar)

Seattle! You're invited to a Celebration of Craftsmanship with The Frye Company at the new Frye Company store in University Village this Thursday! Meet the makers, enjoy live music and celebrate the amazing craftsmanship of our City and Frye Boots on September 14 at The Frye Company Seattle!

Frye Company boots have long found a place in my closet; a vintage pair of 1970s Frye cowboy boots were my first official ebay purchase and a beloved pair of Frye platform sandals have danced at multiple summer weddings leaving not a single blister. Both pairs are still in my closet and only continue to get better with age.

The Harness 12R Boots c/o The Frye Company are my most recent Frye addition to my closet and I just adore! For a recent run to the local coffee shop I styled my new boots with my favorite pair of DIY vintage Levi's denim shorts, a Petit Bateau classic tank, Madewell et SÉZANE sweater for the slight end-of summer breeze in the air and the Morley Hat c/o Moorea Seal to hide that messy morning hair.

My new Frye Harness Boots (c/o) are also perfect for fall and styling with skinny denim and oversized sweaters as the weather changes. Made in the USA, nothing says American Crafstmanship better than the Frye Harness Boot. Inspired by the Civil War cavalry, this iconic boot is uncompromising and truly only gets better with age. Hello fabulous new addition to my closet!
 
Frye boots and leather goods are well made and meant to last years. Since 1863, this distinctly all-American boot company has been making boots and nurturing artisans. History and heritage go into every single stitch of boots, shoes and bags that soon become heirlooms and passed down treasures. These iconic leather goods consist of only the best in materials, craftsmanship and design ensuring timeless style and unparalleled quality.

Everyone has a Frye Story ~ from the campus boot in college to the vintage cowboy boot found at a thrift store. What's yours?!

Scroll down for all the details and to RSVP for the FRYE Celebration of Seattle Craftsmanship Event on Thursday September 14, 2017! Hope to see you there!

xoxo

Photography by Jenn Haskins of HelloRigby

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Fashion Week at the Bellevue Collection: Day 3 with Hyatt Regency Bellevue

Disclosure: a complimentary stay at Hyatt Regency Bellevue and brunch at Eques were provided by Hyatt Regency Bellevue. All opinions are my own!

For the 3rd night of Fashion Week at the Bellevue Collection, the Hyatt Regency Bellevue (where all the fashion shows were taking place!) generously offered me a room to stay in. After driving back and forth to Seattle for Days 1 and 2, I so appreciated the opportunity to stay right on site after the Front Row Fashion Show presented by Vogue. This, of course, also meant being able to fit in some of shopping at The Bellevue Collection and a Sunday brunch at Eques (best brunch in Bellevue!). A perfect weekend of fashion!

Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection: Day 2

After all the fun of Day 1 of Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection, I couldn't wait to head back for Day 2! With a schedule including makeup at Laura Mercier at Nordstrom Bellevue, a trend presentation for press and of course the Posh Party Trend Show; I made sure to fuel up with my favorite green juice from Jujubeet and a cappuccino and croissant from Fresh Flours, two of my West Seattle favorites!

For Day 2 I went with another Little Black Dress favorite and kept to a palette of fall neutrals. I styled the LBD with tights, boots and a faux fur jacket for an "I am definitely feeling Fall" look; And added a bag from the WhoWhatWear Collection at Target for a pop of color.

Day 2 Outfit Details
Kische Boutique Little Black Dress (similar)
Wolford Tights
WhoWhatWear Collection Chain Strap Micro Bag c/o
Ann Taylor LOFT Suede Boots (similar)
Faux Fur Jacket c/o Value Village (thrifted, similar)
Hair c/o Swink Style Bar
Makeup c/o Laura Mercier at Nordstrom Bellevue

Disclosure: Some of the items in my outfit were provided by the brand and marked c/o (courtesy of). Affiliate links are used in this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection: Day 1

Attending Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection has been a dream of mine for quite some time. Last year Bellevue Fashion Week (BFW) was happening right when we moved, and I just couldn't make it work. This year however, my dream came true! With press pass in hand, 3 days of Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection became a reality, beginning with the Independent Designer Runway Show on Day 1!

On the CUSP: Fall Trends with Neiman Marcus

I was recently invited to co-host the Neiman Marcus CUSP Fall Trend Event at Neiman Marcus Bellevue as a featured Influencer. It was such a fun evening of sips, bites, sweets, beats and of course lots of fall fashion!

All Laced Up for Autumn

I am all about the 70's as we find ourselves fully immersed in the season of Autumn. From laced-up shift dresses to chunky gold sandals, I am playing up that 70's style with all glam details. 

Of original boho origins and 1970's inspired style, the laced-up trend is so on point for Fall with numerous ways to incorporate it into your look; think boots, tops, dresses and more. Whether exposing just a touch of cleavage or placed on the side of a dress, laced up details provide that just-so bit of allure that is chic and playful.

It's super easy to take the lace-up trend and dress it up or down. For a recent visit to the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle for some shopping and dining, I styled the TOBI Better Off Lace UP Shift Dress with a pair of Gold Chunky Sandals by Sigerson Morrison, Tag Earrings by Seattle-based Lucia K Jewelry, a pair of Miu Miu Sunglasses and a bag brought back from Italy.

As the weather grows cooler I plan to pair this dress with tights or leggings and trade my sandals for a pair of over-the-knee boots. This dress is also perfect for styling over flared denim and clogs for true 70's style and stepping out all laced up for Autumn!

Fashion Week at Bellevue Collection Complimentary Events

Photo Credit: Bellevue Collection

It's officially the start of Fashion Week at Bellevue Collection! I am so excited to be attending the Independent Designer Runway Show, Posh Party Trend Show and Front Row Fashion Show presented by Vogue. Now I just have to figure out all my outfits!

From September 21-25, 2016, the best of fall fashion comes to life on the runway at Fashion Week at Bellevue Collection. As the Northwest's leading runway show venue, experience exclusive runway shows, trend reports and demonstrations, chic parties and of course lots and lots of shopping at Bellevue Collection stores (hello Nordstrom, Zara, Uniqlo, DVF, and so many more of my favorite shopping spots!).

And while many of the premier events are now sold out, you can still join in on the fun of Bellevue Fashion Week! I'll be sharing recaps of all the shows here on Story of My Dress and also live on Story of My Dress social media (Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook). You can also attend some fabulous FREE (Yes, Free!) shows and events with no ticket needed (some require an appointment or RSVP). Complimentary events include a fashion forecast with Vogue Market Stylist Cara Crowley, Catwalk at the Collection Fashion Shows, Fab in Five with complimentary hair and makeup touch-ups and more!

Win 2 Tickets to the Seattle Goodwill Design Challenge

It's fashion month! Are you like me and glued to all the NYFW and London Fashion Week (and of course upcoming Paris and Milan) shows via the web and social media?! Seriously, nothing getting done here! And of course there's all the local Seattle events. Last week I hosted the #onthecusp Fall Trend Event at Neiman Marcus and attended the preview party for the new Styled Seattle space in Pacific Place. AND this week is Fashion Week at the Bellevue Collection, as well as the newest addition to the fashion month calendar here in Seattle: The Seattle Goodwill Design Challenge! And guess what? I've got 2 tickets to giveaway to one of you lovelies to the Seattle Goodwill Design Challenge!

The Perfect Dress to Transition from Summer to Fall

With Autumn in the air I am all about finding dresses that transition easily from summer to fall. Think September weddings, farmer's market visits for fall harvest, and of course all the fashion shows and events of fashion month. When I saw the lace shift dress from Banana Republic on the rack I knew I had found the perfect dress to transition from the heat of summer to the cool days of fall.

You're Invited: Neiman Marcus CUSP Fall Trend Event

It's fashion month! And you're invited to join me at Neiman Marcus Bellevue on September 15 for a very special trend event and soiree to get you ready for the Fall season ahead! Enjoy sips, beats and bites, and view the latest trends for Fall chosen by local tastemakers!

How to Transition the Off-the-Shoulder to Fall

If you're like me, you've been living in off-the-shoulder dresses all summer long. Now that fall is in the air, I am definitely not ready to pack them away or delegate to the back of my closet. Instead, I am all about finding ways to transition my off-the-shoulder dresses to fall, like this All About Lace Shift Dress from TOBI.

Fall Trends at Neiman Marcus

Hand selected by NM Fashion Director Ken Downing, the season's most important looks have arrived at Neiman Marcus. Yes, that's right, Fall is in the air and it's time for fall fashion! On August 10, I joined the local Seattle style community for the semi-annual Neiman Marcus Fall Trend Event, produced by Gossip & Glamour, at Neiman Marcus Bellevue.