Fall is hands down my favorite season, but there’s one thing about it that I utterly despise…
THE STORY
…The time change. When daylight saving time ends I’m one sad little girl. I cannot stand the fact that it’s already getting dark by the time that I get home. After work I have to rush to get my outfit shots done before I do any errands and if I happen to have an appointment, forget about it. I know…first world problems…but the blog, and thus the photos, really are important to me so it’s frustrating.
I’m tired enough after work as it is, but when night has fallen by the time I eat dinner my body is all like “hey, it’s time to go to sleep right now” by 8:00, which really cuts into any productivity I might’ve had. As a matter of fact I had a few things to finish up on this post, but I fell asleep before 8:30 so here I am at 5:30 a.m. trying to get it done before work.
In my mind the “dark months” as I call them, are something that just need to be powered through. Two of my favorite days of the year are the winter solstice and the day that daylight saving time begins because both signify we’re on our way to more daylight in the evening.
A handful of states in the U.S. don’t play the daylight saving time game; some stay on standard time all year and a few have decided they want to stay on daylight saving time all year. I personally would prefer that. Even though it may still be dark in the morning when I go to work at least it would be light for a while longer when I got home.
I read this article the other day about daylight saving time, and it just seems to me that it’s one of those antiquated things that we do (like the 180 day school year) that perhaps made sense in the past, but just doesn’t anymore. What are your thoughts on the subject? Do you have daylight saving time where you live? Do you love it or hate it?
THE OUTFIT
When Jennie chose “Snakeskin Print” as this month’s Ageless Style Link Up theme I was definitely there for it! Problem was I had two pair of fabulous snakeskin boots and ended up with two perfectly styled outfits and I had to choose between the two.
I ended up going with this look…I’ll share the other next week…because a) these boots, while snakeskin, are real standouts because of the unusual colors, and b) I’ve been lusting after a rust satin skirt since I first saw the one featured in the Nordstrom sale catalog, but it was sold out instantaneously, so when I found this one I couldn’t wait to wear it.
I decided to go with my favorite plaid flannel from last year’s AE collection, I love the mix of blue, rust, mustard yellow and cream in the plaid which worked well with the skirt and boots. The cardigan has the same colors as the shirt, and it’s my go to when I want to feel all cozy. It made the just right final layer for this particular outfit when I had to be outside.
THE TIP
Snakeskin is definitely having a moment right now. I don’t get too caught up in trends and if I think if you love something you should wear it, trendy or not. Snakeskin boots however, at least in my opinion are a classic. It’s a subtle print that works with just about anything. If you’re looking to mix things up a bit though, try a pair of snakeskin boots in an unexpected color combination. I linked several pairs above that I think are gorgeous and just a little bit different from the standard black/white/gray combination.
THE LINK UPS
Check out the weekly link ups I participate in for even more fashion and style ideas… BE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN AND LINK UP WITH MYSELF AND MY LOVELY CO-HOSTS FOR THIS MONTHS AGELESS STYLE LINK UP!!
Booties: Nasty Gal; Skirt: Nasty Gal; Sweater: American Eagle (Similar); Shirt: American Eagle (Similar)
Daenel ~ Living outside the stacks blog, instagram, pinter
Debbie ~ Fashion Fairy Dust bloglovin, blog, instagra
Jennie ~ A Pocketful of Polka Dots blog, instagram, facebook
Jodie ~ Jodie’s Touch of Style blog, facebook, instagra
Julia ~ When the Girls Rule blog, facebook, instagram, pinterest,
Kellyann ~ This Blonde’s Shopping Bag blog, instagram, bloglovin
Lisa ~ Coast to Coast blog, facebook, instagra
Paula ~ Dimples on my What blog, facebook, pinterest
Shelly ~ The Queen in Between blog, instagram, blogl
Shugunna~ Nzuri N* Simplicity blog, instagram, pi
