Guest Blogger {Clothed with Grace}

Hello! Last but not least, I have Ginny whose blog I've been following only short amount of time but loved it ever since I found it. She does book reviews and that's something I've been meaning to do more - read books. She's also expecting (yay!) and I'm looking forward to her maternity style posts. Check out her lovely blog and give her some love! 

Hi Everyone, I'm Ginny and I blog at Clothed with Grace, a fashion and lifestyle blog. I'm excited to be posting over here today while Anna is enjoying her sweet new baby. I'm also expecting and almost 20 weeks along, although these pictures were taken a few weeks back.

One of the things I've realized with this pregnancy is how great it is to have pieces in your closet that work not only while you are pregnant, but afterwards as well. I got this top this spring at Target, although it's now sold out, although this option is also really cute and affordable. I'm a teacher, so during the summer I wear a lot of casual outfits, like this one, so fun prints and wedges help make and easy outfit seem more special. 

Over on Clothed with Grace I like to show affordable fashion and make fun trends easy to duplicate. Fashion should be fun, and getting dressed should make you feel good and I work to help you do just that in each post.

Top: Target  similar

Shorts: Old Navy same

Wedges: Aerosoles c/o Chippmunk same

Like I said above, I work to wear the clothes I buy multiple way, here are two other ways I've worn this shirt. Once with white jeans to work and once with dark denim for a night with the girls. It transitioned perfectly to summer with shorts here too.

I'd love to have you stop by and say hi and Clothed with Grace and check out my new post on there today too!

That's all lovelies! Have a great weekend and check back next week for sappy birth story novel and baby pictures (cuteness overload)!

Here & Now {Guest Post}

Hi there. I'm taking a little impromptu vacation with my hubby so while I'm gone, I have one of my favorite down-to-earth bloggers filling in for me. Without further ado, here is Jessica.

Hello Happy Medley readers! I am Jessica from Here&Now where I blog about my daily outfits, adventures in building a stylish wardrobe (aka shopping), and of course my fur baby, Doug the Pug. I am so excited to be joining you guys over here!

It is that time of year... I am over my Summer clothes, and drooling about the new Fall collections popping up on shelves everywhere... what's a girl to do!?

Shop smart for transition pieces... items that can still be worn in hot weather (who wants to wait to wear new purchases!?), but will get plenty of love come cooler months as well... when shopping for end of Summer/Fall clothes, think about items that layer, have classic color palettes, and are easily mixable into what you already have in your closet....

just that easy huh!?

Well here are some of my tips, and outfits for your inspirational pleasure 

(oh and almost all of these items are at amazing price points... who wants to only get 1 or 2 items off of their Fall wish list... let's stock up!)

{Fall Florals: skinny floral jeans}

{Now}

floppy hat + tank (tied at waist) + cross-body bag + funky bangles + lace up wedges

{Later}

open sweater + tough cuff + fringe purse + low booties

Yes, florals were big for Spring/Summer and (if you can believe it) are continuing will full force into Fall. Pick up a pair of skinny floral jeans in more muted colors and enjoy remixing them with easy basics and full of personality accessories

{Hot Dots: Polka dot dress}

{Now}

jean vest + gold bangles + green shopper bag + gold sandals

{Later}

colorful scarf + neutral clutch + basic booties

Polka dots... get ready to see them everywhere. Polka dot pieces from Old Navy to J.Crew are already selling out quickly... so go ahead and jump on the trend, it's here for another season. Polka dots can be playful with a jean vest and girlie flats. Or toughen them up with chic booties. Go a step more and pair your dots with a on trend green army jacket or be super brave and try them with camo!

{Pop of Peplum top}

{Now}

classic sunnies + monogram necklace + neutral bag + jean shorts {splurge // save } + leopard sandals 

{Later}

crystal necklace + men's style watch + funky clutch + faux leather skirt + leopard heels

Oh have you heard of this little piece, it's called a peplum... and it is hot hot hot! Peplums popped up on tops, skirts, and dresses in late Spring and are continuing their trendy up-swing into Fall. My favorite way to wear a peplum top now is with laid-back jorts and cool-girl details. Come fall I can't wait to pair peplum tops with a fuller skirt and spicy accents (à la the ever fashionable Blair of Atlantic-Pacific).

I might be a little biased, but I think all of these items are closet workhorses... and hopefully I can purchase a few smart transitional pieces of my own (got my eye on that polka dot dress!)

What pieces are you eyeing?

Come visit me over on Here&Now anytime!

xx

Jessica