The Style

It was finally cold enough this weekend for me to wear this dress and these boots. I received many compliments on both. I purchased the dress from & Other Stories and the fit is perfect. Rarely do I find midi dresses or skirts that work for my 5’0″ stature. I decided to bring a little “cool” to it with these blue, white and black ankle boots I bought from ASOS; I really love the pattern. High heel girl pro tip — foot inserts are life saving for walking around the city in heels!

Body Hugging Dress in Forest Green by & Other Stories

Effortless Ankle Boots in Jacquard by ASOS

The Mood

It is finally starting to get cold in D.C. For months I have been watching as the leaves turn from green to yellow, orange, and red, but it is hard to remember it’s fall when you’re still fighting off mosquitos and wearing shorts and a tank top. Now, however, the temperature finally matches the colors outside and I am starting to make little shifts in my daily routine. Buying mini-pumpkins to decorate my apartment, switching out pillow covers and performing a much needed deep cleanse of every aspect of my apartment. For me, at least, there is a sense of newness in the fall. It’s the start of a new school year, but not quite the start of a new year. It serves as a reminder that there is still time left in the year to accomplish some of the things I wanted and I have a renewed focus to get those things done.