Category: Wednesday Wishes

Fall Trends 2019: Pink

by Rachel McCarthy

fall trends 2019 - pink

1. raspberry long-sleeve midi dress | 2. braided headband | 3. stripe sweater | 4. quilted hooded parka | 5. loafer | 6. blanket scarf | 7. velvet jeans | 8. ruffle crop sweater | 9. bow hair tie | 10. baguette band ring | 11. fringe skirt | 12. velvet bow flats | 13. beaded linear earrings | 14. hair clip | 15. turtleneck dress | 16. blazer | 17. beret | 18. bow belt | 19. shoulder handbag | 20. matte lipgloss

With the official first day of fall behind us, over the next few weeks, I am going to be taking a look at some of the best fall trends for 2019. And there is no better place to start than with one of the hottest, and most versatile, colors of the season: pink.

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12 Fall Outfits in a Carry-On

by Rachel McCarthy

12 Fall Outfits in a Carry On

black dress | leopard dress | jeans | black jeans | camel cardigan | black blazer | red top | stripe tee | white tee | black pumps | ankle booties | leopard flats | plaid scarf | camel bag

Happy Wednesday, friends! It’s been a crazy few days but I’m back with a new post just in time for fall travel season. I have found 14 fall staple pieces and have styled them as 12 different outfits. These 12 outfits range from casual to perfect for the office. And if you don’t have any travel plans for this fall, this is a great set to start a capsule wardrobe for fall. Without further ado, here are 12 fall outfits in a carry-on:

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Fall Shoes Under $150

by Rachel McCarthy

Fall Shoes Under $100

snakeskin ankle booties | leopard ankle booties | black over the knee boots | pointy toe bootie | black pump | flat loafer | grey heeled boot | camel pointy toe pump | Mary Jane pointy toe flat | crystal embellished mule | leopard sneakers

There is no denying my love for shoes and fall shoes might just be my favorite kind. From over the knee boots and ankle booties to suede and leopard print, these are a few that are currently on my radar. Here are my favorite fall shoes under $150:

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The Best Animal Print for Fall

by Rachel McCarthy

The Best Animal Print for Fall

leopard dress | leopard denim jacket | leopard scarf | snakeskin dress | snakeskin pumps | leopard handbag | leopard headband | leopard pumps | snakeskin belt | leopard windbreaker | navy leopard sweater | leopard watch | leopard jeans | snakeskin handbag | snakeskin flats | leopard hair tie

Hi friends! Sorry for the radio silence the past few days over here on ABM. Saturday night around 7 p.m. we had a terrible storm and lost our power. It was a super hot weekend. The temperatures ended up climbing into the high 90s and we had no power or air conditioning. It was rough, especially on Ella. The power was finally restored Sunday evening around 6:30 p.m. I had a lot planned for Sunday: the week’s blog work, outfit pictures and food pictures. Needless to say, none of that happened without electricity! You never realize how thankful you are for something until you don’t have it! Anyways, I’m back with a new Wednesday Wishes today featuring the best animal print for fall.

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5 Fall Pieces to Wear Now & How to Style them Now & Later

by Rachel McCarthy

5 Fall Pieces to Wear Now

snakeskin dress | yellow eyelet top | leopard midi skirt | cropped jeans | jade jumpsuit

We are reaching that awkward time of the year when we have to start thinking about transitioning our wardrobe to fall. However, the temperatures still read summer. Today I am sharing 5 fall pieces to wear now and how to style them now and into fall.

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Currently Craving: August 2019

by Rachel McCarthy

currently craving august 2019

sweater with lace collar | monogrammed wallet (available in several combinations) | tiered floral dress | leopard mules | stripe jumpsuit | tie-neck sleeveless top | animal print outdoor wine glasses (they can be monogrammed!) | leopard clutch | camo jacket | pom pom cardigan (available in 3 colors) | eternity band

When I first started ABM in November of 2013 (wow, has it really been that long!), Wednesday Wishes was a chance to share what I was currently craving. I haven’t shared a currently craving post in quite awhile and I realize I need to get back to it! Today’s currently craving: August 2019 is a mix of wear now and wear into fall pieces. And I feel like this collage represents my general feeling about the end of summer. I’m dreaming of cooler temperatures but trying to be realistic when dressing for the 90 degree temperatures!

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Summer on Sale

by Rachel McCarthy

summer on sale

navy ruffle strap dress | white bucket bag | rainbow raffia earrings | denim midi dress | strappy slide sandal | circle straw tote | platform wedge sandal | floral smocked ruffle top | lipstick | tie waist gingham tank | white wide leg cropped pants | tie-waist shorts | pink watch | panama hat

I’m not sure how it’s possible that tomorrow is August 1st. Where did July go?? And although we just have a little over a month of summer remaining, there is one good thing about the start of August: summer is on sale. Whether it is something you have had your eye on for a few months or if you are looking to stock up on summer basics at lower prices, it’s a great time to find summer on sale. Here are a few of my favorite summer pieces that are currently on sale:

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Fall Trends: Splurge vs. Save

by Rachel McCarthy

fall trends splurge vs. save

splurge: leopard dress | pink sweater | snakeskin jeans | plaid blazer | flower boots

save: leopard dress | pink sweater | snakeskin jeans | plaid blazer | flower boots

Splurge vs. Save is back! One of the most popular series here on A Blonde’s Moment, and today I am rounding up fall trends: splurge vs. save style! And while I still have summer content to share with you, the temperatures dropped into the 60s yesterday morning and it was giving me all the fall feels. Quite the change from the over 100 degrees we experienced just a few days ago. Even though the majority of us can’t even think about fall clothes yet, it doesn’t hurt to start planning your fall wardrobe and looking at trends for the season. Here are five fall trends: splurge vs. save!

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Best Under $100

by Rachel McCarthy

nordstrom anniversary sale best under $100

Happy Friday, friends! The day is here: the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is currently live for all Nordstrom cardholders! In today’s post, I have rounded up a few of my favorite finds in each category. And the best part: they are all under $100! Here are my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Best Under $100 picks:

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My Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Shopping List

by Rachel McCarthy

my nordstrom anniversary sale shopping listWith the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale only a few days away for Nordstrom cardholders, today I wanted to share what is on my shopping list. I understand that this sale can be overwhelming (and over talked about) so I thought it would be helpful to structure this year’s posts in a different format. While I will be sharing a round-up of pieces on Friday (the sale starts at 12:30 p.m. EST this Friday for cardholders) and a review of the purchases I ultimately make (good, bad and ugly style like in last year’s post HERE), that will probably the extent of my coverage. As much as I love fall clothes and cannot wait for fall temperatures, I still have a few summer outfits I want to share with you. Because let’s face it, it is still mid-July!

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