TBB Style: Summer To Fall

Happy Wednesday, friends!  TBB Style is back for fall and I'm glad you've joined us. Be sure to link up your fashion posts below so I can see what everyone's wearing!

This week we're talking about summer to fall transitions, and the timing couldn't be better.  It's down right chilly here in the mornings, but by noon temps are heating up again.  Perfect weather for dresses and booties and a denim jacket to start the day.  I've had this one for years, and in hindsight, I'd probably choose something a little darker.  I found this t shirt dress at my favorite grocery store (they also sell clothes which is a dangerous thing), and I love the color.  Put it all together and I'm ready for an early fall day - as long as it doesn't rain.  Then I'll be back in jeans before you can say...jeans?

Last month a friend gifted me Stacy London's book, The Truth About Style.  I'm  excited to read it, because What Not To Wear is one of my favorite shows of all time.  I loved how Stacy and Clinton helped people with their wardrobe woes while still being kind.  It was really all about self esteem and making each woman feel beautiful.  I secretly hoped that someone would nominate me for the show, partly for the $5,000 shopping spree, but also because I think it would have been a life changing experience.  Apparently my husband never got the memo, because I'm still here, probably wearing what not to wear!

Anyway...I'm only a few pages in and already it's wonderful.  The premise is that your personal style should follow the "Yes!...And?" rule, where the "yes" part is an unbiased acceptance of who you are.  Right here, right now - not after you lose ten pounds or acquire a bigger budget.  "And" is coming up with a strategy to emphasize what you love about yourself, and de-emphasizing the rest.  Stacy feels that we all put obstacles in our path towards personal style, and once we understand what they are, we can move on to better self esteem.  "Style can change your look, certainly, but it can also change your life".  Love it, and I can't wait to read more and share what I learn.

Linking up  with The Pleated Poppy, Thursday Fashion Files, Fashion Friday, Fabulous Friday, Pumps and Pushups, How I Style It, Not Dead Yet Style, My Refined Style, Thursday Moda, I do Declaire, Ageless Style, Wednesday's Wardrobe , Get Your Pretty On, Shelbee On The Edge 

And now it's time to link up!  I hope you'll join us again this week, and follow along with #theblendedblogstyle.   Next Wednesday we'll be back with "Calling All Camo".

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