navy loafers

I posted a picture of my suede loafers from J. Crew on insta and wanted to share the link with my readers.  First I have a few (positive) remarks on the shoe and J. Crew right now.  Starting on an absolutely GREAT note J. Crew is currently having their biggest sale yet with 40% off your entire purchase so get your Christmas shopping in now!  These loafers are now "in" J. Crew Factory so they are at a great price of $45 compared to the original $90!  What a deal!

These loafers are super comfortable and perfect for the Christmas season coming up. I'd say that these flats are perfect for the comfy and casual feel to wear to holiday parties.  It comes in black and navy.

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fall collection no. 2

Wow! Since late Saturday until today it has been so cold and windy!! I'm not kidding I had to go from a 70° outfit to a below 30° outfit. One thing I pulled out almost immediately was my scarf and pea coat. Both are so warm and fashionable their so perfect. I'm pulling out my pea coats, warm shirts, and hats for all my style guides now!  

  I have a go to outfit that's basically this that will be going up on the blog soon.  I think that a pea coat is a staple for fall.  You will want it, you will need it.  I personally don't have this shirt (but I would love to) but while shopping at Old Navy I felt it and it's soo soft–I'm not kidding.   These particular booties look really good, especially with these jeans (aurally pictures with the same booties.)

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shoes // scarf // shirt // coat // bangles // jeans

I'm one of those "last minute" type people so popping out to Old Navy to get some clothes for a Friendsgiving party and even the dressier Thanksgiving wasn't uncommon. This is simple enough to work for anything-work, parties, running around to get to those Black Friday sales, anything!

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fall collection no. 1

Sometimes I get really stuck when I am thinking of something to write about.  A lot of what I like to share on Lemon Designed is style, whether it be collections, my outfits, and others that I like.  I am going to start writing "collections."  These collections will be an outfit or two I made up and think would go well together, so you can shop the look and see my insight.

This outfit is a perfect on for that not too chilly fall day, it's been sooo warm here recently it's kind of crazy.  I am always looking for a go to tank and shorts with shoes, a really comfy sweater, and a small statement piece.  The size of the necklace really balances out the combo.  It's really easy to turn it into a dressier outfit, that's secretly comfy and casual.  Shop the look below.

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shirt // sweater // sandals // shorts // necklace

(my favorite) healthy parfait

With living a more healthy and happy lifestyle, one of the hardest thing to change was my diet.  Simply putting together a healthy breakfast is a pain.  There is never enough time, your stressing while running out the door late for work or classes.  Something over time I found out a quick and easy breakfast to eat, rather than that bagel or just that cup of coffee. It's yogurt. 

Yogurt alone is a great source of calcium.  Yogurt is definitely a dairy product giving you a source of protein, and so many other benefits, including helping your immune system. Greek yogurt is yet another great source of potassium, and it has more than regular yogurt.  I was not one to jump right onto the Greek yogurt fad a while back, because I don't like to eat food of that texture/thickness.  I found Dannon or Yoplait Greek yogurt and it's just my style.  It's not too thick to eat, and nkt too consistent to be regular yogurt.

 Prepping beforehand is a must because if I don't, there's just not enough time for me in the morning. (I'm just not an early bird!) For this easy and definitely magical meal I add two things: cinnamon and blueberries.  The cinnamon adds to the flavor of the yogurt.  Not only does it taste great, but it's one of the healthiest spices, lowering blood pressure and reducing the chances of many heart diseases.  (A healthy heart is a happy heart!)  With the cinnamon I add blueberries, yet another food item with great health benefits. Like cinnamon, it prevents heart diseases and other health issues, they are full of protein, and it's a great energy boost in the morning.

Every once and a while when the parfait is not enough to last me through the morning I will eat a banana for a little extra strength.  

Do you have any go to breakfast foods?

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october

Now that I'm thinking it's really October 3rd, it's fall.  I know that fall started a little while ago, but I think that it's summer, that weird time you don't know what to where, and then fall.  Ahhh! I still can't believe it's October, it just keeps hitting me while I'm writing this. (while listening to Bob Marley!!)  I have a few things I am looking forward to...

College football..yeah I know it started, but late October and November is when I really get into watching good games, not to mention the food!  The chips and dip, wings, pizza, it's what make Saturday night a real Saturday night.  I don't like watching the NFL because I think it's too commercialized and not exciting enough to watch 3+ hours on my Sunday.

I've already said this in a post a week or two ago, but I really just love fall clothes. Here is my post on my fall style guide.  I realized why I like fall clothes so much.  Anything goes!  Seriously.  I could wear my pajamas out with some uggs and it wouldn't be that crazy.  Big sweaters and sweatshirts with world's comfiest leggings and boots are my go to outfit.  When I go out I just get a tiny bit dressier, that's it.

I am going to write a post on this later this week so keep your eyes peeled, but I am starting to relax more.  I just take time to stop, relax, listen to a nice song and think.  Some people refer to this as "meditation," I guess you could call it that, but I really think it's helping me.

My fall bucket list...also coming to the blog this week is something I'm really looking forward to.  Honestly, I like lists so much that I just like the satisfaction of checking it off!  If you have any suggestions or addition to mu list please let me know through twitter or comment below.

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nantucket sweater

Last week I posted my last summer-y outfit and I mentioned that I will be sharing something else that is perfect for fall, but still has that nautical look and style.  Let remind you of something...it's sweater weather!  Shop the look at the bottom of the page.

I like this sweater because I think it provides the perfect amount of warmth for a chilly day, yet I still feel like I have a little bit of the east coast with me.  It has a soft material, not cashmere soft, but comfortable and easy to enjoy.  I wore the sweater with jeans and my favorite pair of Jack Rogers.  

I always seem to be  in the same scenario every fall.  When is the right time to put away the Jack Rogers?  I love this outfit because I think it gives me a chance to wear something that I think really works with the shoes.  Rolling the jeans once really added to the shoe, adding a little special touch.  Jack Rogers have a long time span for when you can wear them, which is late spring to mid fall. 

I picked up this Coach bag from a thrift store and really liked it.  It's too "out of style" so they no longer carry this bag, but I think that any crossover bag would work.  

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old navy fall 2016

I am always searching for well priced, good quality clothes for two reasons. One, I am not rich so I need good clothes at a good price and two, I want it to be practical for my readers.  A brand that is always consistent, which you never can find is Old Navy.  To add on to the "practical price factor", one of the blogs I read Damsel in Dior recently wrote a post on how to turn a $30 Old Navy Dress into a $300 dress.

I have really been liking some of their fall clothing items, even though I think their winter selections are always the best.  First of all, I like their colors, the purples, browns, blues, reds, and oranges.  Secondly, I like the styles of their clothes so I decided to share them with you.

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