Happy Fall!

The temps are official lower than I like in Tahoe, but that’s ok. I’m talking mid 40’s for the majority of the day, eek. We’re enjoying all things Fall like apple picking and leaf peeping! But with cooler weather comes more layers, cozy jackets and warm fires among other things. While I might not be a fashion blogger I know a thing or two about dressing for Lake Tahoe temps.

Here are my 5 Lake Tahoe Fall Essentials 

A Vest For Layering
I love a good vest for layering over a sweater. Truth be told I have 5 vests, but really only where 3. What can I say I’m a creature of habit. You’ll want a basic quilted vest, puffy and a furry number like the one I’m wearing. Vests are perfect on days that are a bit brisk in the morning, but warmer in the afternoon. It will give you the extra warmth you’re looking for.  I’m currently eying this NAU Ellipsis Down Vest.

Puffy Jack
If you walk around Tahoe for more than 5 minutes you’ll notice the majority of folks are wearing a puffy. Why? Well, my friend because they are super warm and easy to pack. I’ll tell you right now they are also worth the investment. There are only two I recommend the Patagonia Down Sweater Full-Zip Hooded Jacket (it also comes without a hood) and The North Face ThermoBall Full Zip Jacket

A cute pair of Jeans
Trust me ladies leggings aren’t going to cut it. Right now I’m digging Levi’s 721‘s. That’s it

Boots 
While I love my cozy uggs they don’t really cut it when it comes to rain and snow. While Hunter boots seem to be stylish they are not going to keep your feet warm. I suggest investing in a pair of Sorel boots. I’m currently leaning towards these or these!

Mid-weight Sweater
A good sweater is perfect for layering in the morning, but still light enough for warmer afternoons. I recently purchased this Lou & Grey Sweater (FYI, I bought a small so it was a tad oversized) and this Lou & Grey Sweater is sitting in my cart. Call me crazy, but A&F has decent layering sweaters too. This A&F asymmetrical pullover was my favorite purchase last fall! I’m kind of digging this A&F Quilted Sherpa Jacket.

Oh and always pack a scarf! You never know when it might come in handy.

There you have it, folks, my key essentials for fall in Lake Tahoe!

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If only my closet now looked like this….

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It wasn’t easy, but if it wasn’t worn in it the last year – gone! It’s amazing how clothes on my bed started to pile up. It actually feels good to look at my closet knowing it’s full of pieces I will and do actually wear. I should note living in Tahoe means I need a wardrobe suitable for various weather temps, etc.

So what does it mean moving forward? The plan is to be more mindful of clothing purchases. Do I really love it? If so buy it. Do I really need it? Is it practical? Since I work for home I only need a handful of outfits to wear to client meeting, etc. Honestly, I could probably rotate the same 5-7 outfits and no one would be any wiser.

Practicing mindful shopping will [hopefully] help me create a wardrobe I love instead of a wardrobe I hate.

DONATE, SELL, TOSS
Once I decided I was going to get rid of something it went in either the donate, sell or toss pile. So where am I selling clothes? EBAY and Poshmark and I’ve been successful on both. The key is knowing your audience and pricing. If you’re interested in Poshmark use code: PTGUE when signing up and receive $5 off your first purchase.

BUY LIST
I also weeded out dingy, worn old clothes which means my favorite white tee (among other things) need to be replaced. Here’s my working list…

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Are you ready to really clean out your closet? Do you have a capsule wardrobe?

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The Cable Boyfriend Cardigan from Victoria Secret

The Ramona from Hollister

Abalone Cove from Hollister

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Who doesn’t love shopping for new spring clothes once the snow has melted and the sun is shining. A few weeks ago I placed an order with Patagonia. I love Patagonia, their clothes last forever. My order included yoga pants, a couple dresses, a sports bra, and the Morning Glory Jacket. The Women’s Morning Glory Jacket is a sleek and lightweight jacket with slim fitted sides that show off all the right curves. The 92% nylon/8% spandex vapor wicking martial makes the Morning Glory Jacket multi functional; you can wear it to the gym, beach, around the house, farmers market, and anything else you can think of in your every day life. This jacket will be coming with me to Central America next month.

MSRP: $85
Colors: Northern Light(above), Plum, and Black

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