Utility Jacket & Jeans for Leaf Peeping

Happy Friday, girlfriends! Another weekend is upon us. Do you have big plans? My big plans consist of housework mostly. But I am taking a little time to celebrate my hubby’s birthday, too. Yep, today James officially catches up with me! So hats off to my amazing photographer, pastor and partner! He’s the best!

Well, on to today’s fashion post. If I were in Georgia, where I grew up, I would so wear this outfit for a leaf peeping excursion in the North Georgia mountains.

We’d drive through Hiawassee and Dahlonega and Cleveland and maybe even Helen, oohing and aahing at the multicolored foliage falling from the trees. We’d buy bags of apples, sip cider and munch on boiled peanuts. Maybe we’d check out a North Georgia vineyard and do a wine tasting. I’d look at antiques and knick-knacks and want to buy them all…but resist in the long run. Maybe we’d even hike a little…up to a waterfall or overlook. What a day!

Alas, I don’t know if I’ll get to Georgia for leaf peeping this fall. I may get to see some pretty yellow aspens here in Arizona. But if you have the opportunity to take such a day trip wherever you live, I hope you get to wear something like this green utility jacket and jeans. That’s what I’d wear.

Most of my ensemble is from Target again today. I think this is the last of my Target finds for a while, but I love that I found so many great pieces there to show you. This Universal Thread t-shirt is just $8, but it’s sturdy and comfortable. Light enough for layering, but thick enough to wear without a cami. I’m wearing a small.

I’m wearing the Universal Thread high rise kick boot crop jeans. I think mine are a medium wash and all I’m finding online is a light wash. But then, maybe that’s what these are. On a scale from 1 to 10 with 10 being great, I’d give these jeans a 6. I think they look smart and trendy. But I’ve had more comfortable jeans. These aren’t terribly uncomfortable, but they’re just not great. So that’s what I have to say about that. Oh, and I’m wearing an 8 regular.

If you like the style, but want something I can recommend more highly, I’d suggest you check out these Treasure & Bond high waist flared crop jeans that I got during the anniversary sale. They fit true to size, and I love them. I have them in a size 29 and I styled them in this post.

I topped off my ensemble with this great utility anorak jacket from Universal Thread. Isn’t this jacket fun? It feels great on and it’s definitely on trend. In fact, the utility jacket has been in style for some time now, but I haven’t bought one until this year. If you’re looking for a trending, easy-going jacket that will go with so many things…at a low price, this is the one. It’s also available in copper (see the widget below), gray and green camouflage. I’m wearing the small utility jacket, and I have plenty of room for a shirt underneath.

My little burgundy kerchief adds a splash of much needed color. You can achieve the same effect with any bandanna, but this feminine little square from Universal Thread is just $6 at Target. And a square like this really softens up this utility jacket.

Don’t forget, you can order online at Target.com and have your order delivered to your nearest Target to avoid shipping fees. That’s a sweet deal because generally they have more sizes available online than they do in a store.

Finally, my tote is also a Target find. This Universal Thread (are you noticing the common “Thread” in this post? ha!) Rowan small tote in cognac is of course faux leather. But it is soft and durable and classic. If you’re wanting a new bag this fall, but don’t want to spend a lot of money, this is a nice option. It’s also available in black, blush, gray and deep olive.

Alas, my shoes are not from Target. Ha! I got these at Nordstrom Rack a few weeks ago, and they’re sold out, other than a couple of sizes in blue. But they’re available in a full range of sizes and colors here for just $10 more. I did have to work with the insoles a little to get them to feel good on my feet. But now, after wearing them a couple of weeks, these shoes are feeling great.

I know it’s a little early to start planning that leaf peeping trip. But you could go ahead and check out this leaf peepers’ fall foliage map provided by the Weather Channel. I’d hate for you to miss the colors at their prime! Meanwhile, why not think about what you’ll wear on your excursion? Maybe something like today’s utility jacket and jeans with some colorful sneakers might just fit the bill.

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Finally, yesterday I hosted my first weekly Facebook Live at my Dressed for My Day Facebook page. We talked about how to shop online safely and successfully. I provided 8 tips for keeping your money and information safe and 8 tips for saving money and shopping smart. The recorded video will remain available on my feed. If you’d like to see it, you can find it here. Be sure to “like” and “follow” my page while you’re there so you can receive alerts about upcoming Live chats.

I’ve linked this post up with the gals at the Restyled Outfit link-up party and the Turning Heads link-up. Be sure to check them out, too!

Have a beautiful and blessed weekend, gals. Better yet, be a blessing this weekend!

Blessed for My Day

May your burdens lighten today, not just because it’s the weekend, but because you realize that God is for you. He is at work on your behalf, even when you cannot hear any evidence of work. He is thinking of you, even when you neglect to fix your mind on Him. He is faithful, even when you are faithless. He is good, all the time. Yes, you may feel at times like you are on a downhill slope, but in fact, God will not allow you to reach the end of your rope without providing a safety net. Trust Him, dear sister. He is so worthy of our trust.

When I thought, “My foot slips,” your steadfast love, O Lord, held me up. When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul. ~ Psalm 94:18-19