"SO FUN to wear this fall!"

If you've been reading here a while, you know that the transitional seasons are my FAVORITE for fashion. Boots without tights, cardigans, scarves...there are so many creative ways to pass from one season to another.

I recently went shoe shopping, hoping to find some high-heeled gladiator sandals on sale. But I absolutely DID NOT want booties. I came home with these:


Which are going to be SO FUN to wear this fall! With short dresses!! Look at some of the great deals I found online.

This capped-sleeved dress (Target, $8.74) is really flattering, with a banded empire waist and a gathered bust.

In solid black, with the black boots, it can be brightened up by a scarf in warm fall colors (Anthropologie, $32):



Or a patterned scarf (Banana Republic, $60)


Or, for a dressier look, an embellished scarf (Anthropologie, $42):


A print dress (Old Navy, $19.99)

pairs up with a solid-color cashmere scarf (Victoria's Secret, $48)


Or, depending on the weather, a light-weight cashmere scarf (Banana Republic, $70)


The color, fabric and sleeve length of this gray jersey dress (Old Navy, $15) is perfect for fall:

Which makes it perfectly paired with a nubby scarf (Urban Outfitters, $18)


Or a draped cardigan (Banana Republic, $90)


As the weather cools, switch from booties to knee-high boots and eventually add tights. Throw on a cardigan or a jean or leather jacket. Experiment with leggings. A couple of inexpensive dresses, a variety of accessories and you've got an entire season of outfits!