The Cutest Ankle Booties for Fall

Since yesterday was the first day of fall, lets talk ankle booties! I love ankle booties and I have quite a few pairs put away for this fall. I personally only wear them in the fall and winter but I think they really are a year round staple depending on how they're worn. I personally love suede booties and boots but suede is hard to maintain so I often opt for leather or faux leather booties. Below are a few ways on how I would style some of the boots linked!

Buckle Bootie (on sale!) // Slingback Bootie // Black Bootie // 

Oxblood Peep Toe Bootie // Gray Cutout Bootie // Brown Bootie

I love a cute lil brown bootie and I think they're a good staple in any closet. I hate wearing heels in the cold because my toes get cold - I made a mistake of wearing open toed shoes during a snowstorm and I literally had to be carried via piggyback. I'm clearly obsessed with chokers and I love how easy and edgy this look is and the pop of color in the bralette is so cute! I think this would be a fun look for going out with your girlfriends or even on a cute day. It's casual and fun without being over the top! 

Bralette // Off the Shoulder Top // Jeans // Boots // Choker

 I love a good black bootie and I love monochromatic looks! Lately I've been obsessing over black and white anything and I think this look would be so cute when it's a little chilly and if you were going on a date. This look would also look super cute in the office if you lose the choker and swap in some kitten heels or flats (maybe even in a pop of color)! If you're feeling a little more bold I would opt for a plain LBD and a utility or leather jacket.

Blazer // Dress // Boots // Bag // Choker

 I love everything about this look from the clutch to the off the shoulder top to the bootie. I think this look would be cute for almost anything besides just a day look. I think this would be cute for a concert or going out with friends to the mall. It would work with literally anything. I love the bohemian/western vibes of this. The top is so fun and flirty and I love the denim skirt! Adding a choker would make it even more fun (and yes, I am choker obsessed!!)

Off the Shoulder Top // Denim Skirt // Booties // Clutch // Bracelets

How I Edit My Pictures

Believe it or not, I don't heavily edit my pictures at all not that anyone can tell. I usually just add a filter and maybe brighten the picture a little. I tend to only use three apps and the occasional Instagram filter (however I think their selection is kind of small). Below are the apps and websites I use to edit my pics and as a bonus I listed how I make headers and whatnot. 

After light is and always will be one of my favorite apps. I believe it's a few dollars in the app store and I think it's highly worth it. It's super user friendly and it's really fast to use. When I use after light I tend to brighten up my picture a tiny bit and then I use only one of two filters. I go under the "Guest" category for filters and I almost always choose "Russ". If I'm not feeling that I often opt for "Leila" which like completely adds a kind of fog over the picture. But lately because of VSCO I'm obsessed with blue tones and hues and I think the "Horine" filter would be cool too. I also love how easy it is to crop stuff and if you're a huge fan of adding borders to your photos you can also do it in the app so there's no need for a border adding app. You can also make in-app purchases and purchase more filters which I believe I did at one point but I mostly use the free ones.

Edited on Afterlight

I just started using VSCO this summer and I'm obsessed. After light used to be my go to and now I find myself going to the VSCO app more and more often #vscosawitfirst. I love how you can also post and share your pics - it's totally a social media and editing app all in one and I'm a huge fan of that. It's almost like a better version of Instagram. Like stated, I absolutely love the blue toned filters VSCO has to offer and I find myself gravitating towards the same ones. My favorite filters are "C1", "P5", "Q9", and "T1". Luckily these happen to work perfectly for me so I don't feel the need to buy more filters but VSCO offers tons of options if you want to have more filters in different themes and color ranges. I tend to lighten up my pictures a little and filter and I'm usually done. The only thing I don't like about this app is the cropping of photos because you usually have to use the given ratios - but it's not too much of a hassle, just the occasional inconvenience. Overall VSCO is a 9/10 and my absolute favorite.

Edited on VSCO

I really do like the Layout app. However, I don't usually use this app, but I do for the occasional outfit post where I want my outfits to be side to side. It's really self-explanatory and it's super user friendly. I love how easy it is to use and I love how many collage options it has. I think it's a really handy app to have and I really like using it whenever need be but I try not to over use it. There's not too much to say about it because it doesn't do anything special but it is pretty handy so that's really cool. 

Edited on Layout

I don't really edit pictures on here per say as much as I just fool around on this. I really like it for making things for my blog such as headers and whatnot and I find it really fun to use. I love doing overlays (which you can find a tutorial on almost anywhere) or just adding my favorite quotes to backgrounds or whatever. They have a really great premium option for like $5 a month which features tons of cool fonts. I use the free version and just download my own fonts from websites like DaFont or whatever website offers cute fonts. If you have time to play around with this website I would, I totally love using it and I think it's actually really fun. 

Made with a free font download

Made with a free basic font and
a picture from google

White After Labor Day (Two Looks)

Today I had a fun day having what should have been a mini photo shoot (which turned into 2 hours but hey not complaining) with my best friend (btw follow her on insta bc she's literally goals) around my hometown! I had a fun time messing around with her expensive camera and finding places to take visually interesting photos! There were definitely more candids and blurry shots then wanted but I had a great time and the photos for this post came out perfect, so thanks Chris! 

Styled below are two looks featuring my favorite white jeans from Target (I think I have 2 more pairs somewhere packed away!) These jeans are super cute and I loved the cropped 28" inseam on them and if you can find a pair I would highly recommend getting them - the material is also really comfy and stretchy! I chose to style these jeans last minute instead of doing a game day post and I'm so happy with how it turned out! Read below for more info on these cute looks!

This look is super casual and perfect for any outing or a casual day at the office (minus the choker and sub a full length top!) I love the black and white look and the way the jeans stand out against the dark colors of the other pieces. Absolutely love these basic pieces and these trendy flats! Adding a pop of color would also be super cute - maybe a in a shoe or piece of jewelry!

Blazer // Top (similar) // Jeans (similar) // Flats (similar) // Choker

I absolutely love black and white together as you can tell. Taking these pics reminded me of my senior pictures I had taken in high school and I can't believe I've been out of high school for two years already (like what). I love this super casual look and how simple it is. I chose to dress up this loose shirt (knotted in the front) and white jeans with some classic flats, a lace bralette, and my favorite suede choker! This look would easily transition to a fall look with riding boots, a scarf, or even a vest!

Top (similar and on sale!) // Bralette // Jeans (similar) // Flats // Necklace

My favorite sandals

Summer isn't over just yet and for some people it's practically all year round! I'm obsessed with sandals because they're so light and airy and the perfect shoe for literally any outfit. Below are my favorite sandals all are in a variety of prices as well.

1. Steve Madden "Rella": I love sandals that tie up your ankle and these are perfect. I love the blush color and all the cutout details they're super cute and versatile. I also love the quality of Steve Madden sandals, they're super durable and comfortable for running errands. FYI THESE COME IN 6 COLORS AND THEY'RE MARKED DOWN FROM $60 TO $30!!

2. Elina Linardaki "Ever After": These are for sure a splurge at almost $300 but they're just so cute and funky! I absolutely love these for making a statement and I think they would look so cute with a loose white tee and some boyfriend jeans. I just discovered her shoes and they're all so cute and are all made in Greece!

3. Jack Rogers: I can personally vouch for Jack's because I'm literally obsessed. I've had 6 pairs and I really love the quality of them. They're similar to Palm Beach Sandals but I can personally say that I like the Jack's a lot better. The band on the PBS is weird and ill fitting (at least on me). These are pretty expensive for sandals (but Nordstrom is having an amazing sale on most of the pairs they have!) but I feel like they're so worth it! My favorite ones I own have to be the gold glitter Navajo sandal (btw these are on sale from $140 to $97 !). I also really love the Lauren sandal, the Georgica Jelly, and the Original Georgica sandal!

4. Tory Burch "Miller": These are super cute and so many girls I know have them. I can personally vouch that Tory Burch makes high quality leather products and I personally don't own these but they're super cute and come in a variety of colors and patterns! So cute and perfect for any simple outfit. They are a well loved sandal - they have super high reviews on Nordstrom's website and they seem like a great staple sandal to have in your closet in basic colors.

5. Lotti Sandal: Absolutely love how cute and simple these are - especially in the rose gold color! They're 50 euros and translate to about $90USD. They are pretty pricey but for a sandal like that I feel like they're so worth the price! I love the scrappy detail because it's not over-the-top but it gives you a little bit of edge to any outfit. BONUS: These come in 4 different colors and they're also different prices if you're wanting to check them out!

6. Yoins Espadrille: I've never personally shopped at this company but all their stuff is so cheap and cute. I personally love the espadrille style sandal. I think they embody summer style and I can't get enough of these. These would look so cute with white jeans (if you're feeling frisky after labor day) or a denim dress and a floppy hat!

7. Steve Madden "Werkit": I'm just going to start off by saying these are on sale for $36. I haven't always been the biggest fan of Steve Madden but lately I've been loving all his shoes. These are super cute and I'm absolutely obsessed with how simple they are! These have been featured a ton on Yep It's Prep and Mackenzie Kendall's websites. Both have put together some really great looks featuring these cute sandals!

8. Antik Batik "Mila": These are another splurge at almost $300 but they're so cute! I love the rhinestone and gem detailing - they're beyond gorgeous and sparkly. I think these would be worth the splurge and their are mostly likely a ton of similar pairs if you're not willing to splurge! Anything sparkly is my weakness and I think these are a must have for anyone living somewhere in a constantly warm climate.

I'm obsessed with cute sandals and below are a few more options all under $100!