One of my truly lovely friends bequeathed to me the slate Opening Ceremony shoes pictured here. They easily have become my new love. Seriously, it’s hard not to love something so unique and special such as a suede, knotted, slate colored bootie. My heart is a’flutter. Toss on my Sleeping on Snow sweater that I got on consignment for $16 and I am in slate heaven. This outfit felt very back to school to me. While I’m no longer in school, I cannot resist this updated slate school days look.
The detailing on the shoes and sweater show just how passionate designers can be in regards to details and elegance. Can you tell I’m swooning? *sigh.
Top: H&M ($20)
Sweater: Sleeping on Snow at Anthropologie via consignment ($16 marked down from approx $200)
Skirt: H&M ($20 marked down from approx $50)
Shoes: Opening Ceremony (gift)
Fashion Huntress tips:
1) I’m really loving the fall transition look of skirts and dresses with no tights/leggings, but still closed toed booties. I used to shy away from closed toed booties without tights/leggings because I thought it looked odd. I was so wrong! It’s actually a great way to transition clothes. I plan to winterize this look by adding the tights when it gets a little cooler out. To break up the gray and slate, I’m thinking of wearing pale blue or pale pink tights that match the plaid button down pictured here. I know I’ve said it before, but some things really need to be tried on to see how it will end up looking once your whole ensemble is complete. I like to surprise even myself by ditching tights, for example, and doing something a bit differently than I have in the past.
2) I’ve said it once I will say it a million times, I think consignment can be a great way to find pieces that otherwise would be costly. $200 sweater for $16? You just cannot argue with that and frankly, the prices of pieces generally do not go that low in standard retail stores. Still on the fence about how to effectively shop consignment? Here are a couple of articles that I like:
http://www.womansday.com/style-beauty/fashion-style/how-to-be-stylish-for-pennies-104716
This article even cites stores broken down by state:
Anyone else have a favorite store they go to? I’m sure other readers would love suggestions!
Well, lovely readers, I’m going to swoon more over slate; thank you for stopping by!
the fashion huntress 
I love you in navy blue and those shoes are fabulous! I always love transitioning into fall too.
I really love that sweater!! The whole look is fabulous but I need that sweater!!
Xo, Kenya
I am in love with those shoes as well!
XOXO
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Those booties are adorable! And so are you 😉
i love that cardigan! it looks so comfortable.
xo,
uyendoe | http://www.uyendoeshopping.com
It is so comfortable and soft! I love the detailing because it makes it look unique versus just a giant knitted sweater!! 🙂 xo
I really like this outfit! Those shoes are super cute 🙂 xx
LOVE THE SWEATER AND I LOVE THE COLOR
Love the outfit, great colour as well.
There is never, ever, EVER too much gray in the world. I’m just saying. You look fab! xo
lovely outfit, the cardigan is absolutely chic!
ahhh that cardigan ❤
gorgeous shoes indeed, as is the rest of the outfit!!
we love your hairstyle by the way, very chic cut!
xx Vera & Rony
I was just thinking back to school before I read that, hehe. I really love the waistband of that skirt with the tailored top tucked in. And I’m with ya, I’ve recently become a closed-toe bootie convert! I think it just took a little getting used to initially, but now I love the look.
A #lovelyprepster look. The colors are wonderful together, great eye!!
Thank you!! So glad you stumbled upon the blog- just checked out yours and I love it!!
Well you would be a very fashionable student! I love that sweeter and the shoes. This is such a comfortable look and perfect for fall, I would love to wear this during the cold mornings. 🙂
-Vogue&Heels
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I love gray for fall :). Seriously amazingly unique booties…you weren’t joking!
nice shoes, you’re cool like it!!! the top also,
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Just checked it out!! Great blog! Thank you for visiting 🙂
This definitely a great transitional look for fall! I love the detailing of the sweater and the look is so affordable! Great post 🙂
xo
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Awww, you boots are so unique, I understand why you do love the, cardi is amazing, I’d like to have the same
Those shoes, that sweater ugh in lust with your look!
Just loove your shoes and the skirt, but the whole outfit is adorable!! Love it! 🙂
I love your entire outfit so much i wish i could download it off your post right about now!!! 😀 😉
Beautiful sweater! You look so cute! I didn’t have a chance to check the consignment store yet, but I can’t wait to do so! Xoxo
Thanks everyone for supporting my back to school look 🙂 !!
I LOVE the shoes! They are too cute! 😉