White is the NEW Black

I hope everyone had a fantastic Labor Day. ours was filled with relaxation and plenty of college football! As ya'll know I have kicked off my training for the half marathon in November. I am in day 2 of training and REALLY hurting but I always forget how much I enjoy running when I am not doing it. It really is a high like no other. Make sure to keep checking back to see my progress.

I love this outfit so much! The nice thing about black is that it can be worn all year long...no questions asked.You could wear this with a blazer in the winter or simply as is in the summer. Why can't the same be said for white? The old adage goes...no white after Labor Day. I never really understood the saying. Why can't you wear white after Labor Day? Sure it gets chillier and linen and tank tops may not be the way to go but can't white be the new black and be worn all year long?

I believe it absolutely can. I think that the great thing about fashion is that there are no rules. It is really all up to you about to make your own rules. It is about expressing your individuality and deciding what works for you. With that being said...I do offer some guidelines to work within to keep you trendy and on point...

Pair your white skirt with a darker top to keep it looking fresh into fall. The navy top is the perfect transition color for fall because it brings a "darker" feel to this summery skirt. By adding a darker top it also allows you to play around with color in your accessories a little bit more for a more fun feel. Cobalt is a hot color this fall so I would suggest this navy chiffon top and navy shoes paired with these amazing Stella & Dot earrings, bracelet and clutch. Also as a side note, the bottoms of the earrings come off to make studs...its a 2 for 1! Who doesn't love that LOL! This is definitely a great look for fall!

I love white pants. To transition into fall change out those amazing linen pants for a thicker cream pant. These pants are gorgeous (although WAY out of my budget LOL) and they are also great for fall because they are a heavier material yet still allow us to play around with versatility in other areas of the outfit. Cream pants allow a blank canvas elsewhere so I always try and put a statement piece with them. Either by way of jewelry or in this case a statement blouse. Another big trend for fall are metallics so I paired this cream pant with a metallic blouse and nude ballet flats. By keeping everything else simple, the eye is drawn to the statement piece. What a great outfit for fall!

Trade your white t-shirts and tanks in for a comfy white/cream sweater. Nothing screams fall to me than corduroy pants, a comfy sweater, and boots. I am so in love with this crimson color for fall. It makes me want to sit by the fire drinking apple cider...or something like that LOL! Pairing this outfit with this Stella & Dot scarf adds a touch a extra color to the outfit. Sometimes simplicity is best and in this case this outfit is simple yet FABULOUS! Don't you see yourself wearing this on weekends, like me?

What do you ladies think? Will you be wearing your whites into fall and making white the new black? Let me know your favorites for fall and how you are styling the hottest fall trends! Until tomorrow...

Love Always,

Katie

P.S. Katie Dvorak was our wonderful winner of the Stella & Dot Pouf! She chose the fantastic elephant pouf. Look for it in the mail shortly Katie. We will be doing some fabulous giveaways over the next few months. if you haven't already make sure to like The Katie Diaries on Facebook to stay up to date on everything!!

XOXO