Spring Trench

 

What's a more classic piece for spring then a khaki trench coat?! Such a classic item in general to have in your wardrobe for spring and fall, the classic trench is the perfect piece for those chillier spring days and has unlimited outfit combinations. Black and white and vibrant coral/red are a great color combination to add to your wardrobe this spring. 

 

New York and Company Trench Coat from a long time ago | Old Navy Stripe Top | Jeans from Walmart |  Target Flats from two years ago | Luggage tag necklace was a gift from my mom I think from QVC | Red and Brown Reversible Bag from local boutique | Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick

Mint and Coral

 

Coral and mint is one of the most popular color combinations for spring and I love pairing my coral and mint pieces with a light grey jean and a fun sandal.   

 

How do you wear coral and mint?

Corduroy for Spring

 

With the last (hopefully) cold spell we have had before spring is in full bloom, what a better time to wear some of your heavier pieces with a spring twist. One of my favorite pieces from this past winter were these blush corduroy pants from LOFT. A great way to wear your cords for spring is to pair them with a simple t-shirt, light color flats or sandals, denim jacket, and a lightweight scarf. Such a  cute and comfortable way to transition to spring.

Spring Wish List

Spring Wish list by nataliemorelliwaters featuring a pink trench coat

Trench Coat

Nothing is more classic and comfortable for spring then a great khaki trench coat. I used to have a nice trench, but I'm not sure if it is in storage or if I got rid of it when we moved so if it's not in storage I might be re-investing in one again this year :)

Gingham Shirt

I love plaid and nothing is more spring and summer to me then a lightweight gingham blouse. This year I really want a navy blue and white one...how classic!

Pastel Denim

A great way I like to add a little variety to my wardrobe is with a colorful denim or pant, and pastels for spring are what I'm lusting for this year.

Windowpane 

This print is everywhere right now and is a nice graphic print other then all the watercolor florals we are consumed with every spring.

Pops of red

I've been seeing a lot of these pops of this coral/pink/red color everywhere right now and I'm very intrigued to incorporate it with some of my accessories in my spring wardrobe this year. 

Pastel Accessories

Mini pastel handbags are everywhere as wel! I'm lusting over these cute little crossbody satchels that come in an array of pastel cuteness! 

Nude Nail Polish

As a change from all the dark and bright fingernail polish I have and wear periodically, right now I'm really drawn to different kinds of nudes and neutral nail colors.

What are some things you are lusting for this spring?

Old Navy sweater
oldnavy.gap.com

Pink trench coat
pinkqueen.com

Old navy skinny jeans
oldnavy.gap.com

Women's Plaid Popover Favorite Shirt Merona
target.com

Nine West pointy toe flat
ninewest.com

Tote bag
target.com

Butter London pink shimmer nail polish
6pm.com

Multicolored Cluster Stud Earrings | Loft
loft.com

Fall Capsule Wardrobe Outfits Week 2

Ok so I only have 3 outfits to show you this week. I did a lot of house cleaning and organizing last week so there were only a few days I actually got out of the house and got dressed. So here is what I wore:

 Obsessed with my little black sweatshirt from Banana Republic! It is so comfortable and I love how it looks with a white button down underneath it.

White Shirt Walmart / Jeans Old Navy / Shoes Nine West (3 years ago!) / Bag Walmart / Bracelet Marley Lilly

So this weekend was so cold here and I got to actually bundle up a couple of times. The lighting is horrible in this pic but it was night time and I wanted to show you all the outfit. 

Scarf Old Navy(last year) / Navy Sweater Loft / Jeans Old Navy / Steve Madden Boots (2 years ago)

This is the outfit I wore to do a little shopping after we had a yard sale this past Saturday. It was possible the coldest morning ever here and yes we had a yard sale...and on top of that we made $100! I couldn't believe it, so we went to a couple of shops and got some necessities and Christmas presents with our earnings. 

Jacket, Sweater Old Navy / Leggings Gap Outlet (last year) / Boots Rack Room / Scarf Target

Must Have Monday: Mad About Plaid

Must Have Monday: Mad About Plaid by nataliemorelliwaters featuring tartan plaid shoes

It wouldn't be fall without plaid! And plaid is definitely having a huge moment right now compared to the past few seasons. From buffalo plaid, to plaid pants, to plaid in accessories, to plaid outerwear, and even plaid in our home decor...one thing is certain that everyone is "mad about plaid" this season. I'm definitely lusting over the plaid pant trend, however, I'm not too certain I could pull them off personally, but I love seeing them. Even in baby and kids wear, there are plaid pants and coats and cute shirts right now. So if you try anything new this season, or just want to add some fun to your fall looks, try out some different plaids in different pieces of clothing and accessories and just have fun with it!

I'd love to see some of your plaid looks or some of your favorite plaid pieces this season :)

Old Navy coat
oldnavy.gap.com

Old Navy sleeveless vest
oldnavy.gap.com

Old Navy short pants
oldnavy.gap.com

Plaid skirt
oldnavy.gap.com

Old Navy tartan plaid shoes
oldnavy.gap.com

Mossimo Supply Co. Plaid Checkered Weekender Duffle Handbag
target.com

Old navy scarve
oldnavy.gap.com

Old Navy Fashion Leggings For Baby Size 12-18 M - Red/white plaid
oldnavy.gap.com

Biddeford Heated Micromink Sherpa Throw - Red Plaid : Target
target.com

Fall Capsule Wardrobe Outfits Week 1

Only in South Carolina will you experience all 4 seasons in a matter of a few days. We went from having a winter over one weekend and then to 80 degrees within a few days. So with the schizophrenic weather, here are my outfits from last week :)

T-shirt Old Navy / Vest LOFT / Jeans Walmart / Boots Steve Madden / Scarf Walmart

Jacket and T-shirt Old Navy / Black Pants and Sandals Walmart / Backpack Steve Madden / Sunglasses LOFT

Oversized T-shirt Old Navy / Scarf Walmart / Jeans Walmart / Bag Marshalls / Booties Burkes Outlet

Shirt Walmart/ Scarf Old Navy / Jeans Walmart / Booties TJMaxx

Scarf Walmart / Stripe T Banana Republic / Leggings Banana Republic / Open Cardigan Target / Boots Steve Madden

Friday Night Likes

(FRIDAY NIGHT LIKES: a collection of things I'm liking this week and things I've found across the internet this week)

1. Yankee Candle Hazelnut Coffee

My mother in law got me this candle last year for Christmas and I have been burning it since October hit. Hazelnut coffee has been my absolute favorite coffee flavor since I was about 15 or 16 years old. So having this scent in my house all day long has been making me very happy recently.

2. Cobalt Blue Handbag

I have been lusting over and wanting a nice inexpensive cobalt blue handbag for about a year now and I'm really drooling over this one at Old Navy. Maybe this will make my winter capsule wardrobe shopping list. We'll see!

3. LLBean look-a-like snow boots

So I really wanted a pair of LLbean boots last year for Christmas and when my husband went to order them they were on back order until February! I told him to not even bother again this year, BUT I just stumbled across these tonight at Old Navy for half the price. These are definitely on my wishlist now :)

4. Coat

I have been searching for and looking at coats at different sites for my winter capsule wardrobe and Old Navy has some really cute styles and of course right now they have some really good sales. But I have to wait! 

5. Oversized Multicolored Scarf

So like every other girl right now, I am really wanting a tartan scarf with a more tan background with green, red and navy and possible other colors in it, but they are sold out everywhere! All I can find in my local stores or ones that aren't sold out are like mainly red, green, black, or grey plaid. Search continues. 

What are some things you are finding and drooling over across the web these days?

October Favorites

Mommy Favorites

Resolve Carpet Cleaner
I know this isn't beauty realated (which seems to be trend with my monthly piosts) but it for sure is mommy/housewife related. From coffee spills, to poodle messes, to dirt from husbands shoes, and all other things I found myself cleaning up this month on our living room carpet...this stuff has done the trick! It has gotten out everything out, even stains that had been there a while. Try it out!

NYX Eyebrow Makeup Kit
I've never tried an eyebrow makeup kit before but this has definitely been a great buy. It goes on so light which I really like because I feel like I can really control it. If you haven't tried an eyebrow kit or aren't pleased with the one you're currently using, you should try this one!

Maybelline lipstick
This is my favorite lipstick of all time and this color is perfect for me. I've actually used this for 2 years now and am still in love with the color, the smoothness of the lipstick and the fact that it does not taste like a crayon.


Toddler Favorites

Not a great picture, but it's the best I could get with a poodle and a toddler that wanted to grab everything :)

Fisher Price Laugh and Learn Puppy Train
I saw this toy on a commercial recently and thought Lilly would really enjoy it. I found one at Target and opened it up for her and she seem to really be intrigued with it so far!

Boots from Target
These are so cute and keep her feet warm on really cold days.


Carter's Polka Dot Toddler Jacket
Love this jacket! It has fleece lining to keep her warm and the outer shell protects from wind and rain. And of course it's polka dots, love it :)


What are some of your favorites from last month?

Winnie the Pooh Fall Baby Shower

I was very excited to throw my cousin her baby shower this weekend. I remember as soon as she told me she was pregnant I almost immediately said "I'm throwing you a baby shower!" She is due at the beginning of December and I was really thrilled that October just happened to work out as the perfect time for everyone to have the shower. Winnie the Pooh was my cousin's favorite thing when she was little so what perfect shower theme then a Fall Winnie the Pooh baby shower for her and her little man coming soon. I used all my own fall decorations that I already had from Walmart and The Dollar Tree from a few years ago and got some baby pumpkins to scatter around the house with some other DIY decor. I found the invitations from Party City which were perfect!

My cousin's dad made this awesome winnie the pooh sign! 

Fall scented hand sanitizers from Bath and Body Works as thank you take-aways

Entry table with thank-you note envelopes for guests to fill out their addresses

The little winnie the pooh board books I found in the dollar spot at Target!

I made this banner with his name on it as shower decoration and she can use it in her nursery after!

The momma-to-be's seat at the shower

DIY fall banner kit found for $5 at Target made great decoration on the gift table.

My uncle also made this winnie the pooh honey pot for cards! 

Center piece on the food table

 (found the vintage toddler plate at an antique shop in the mountains this past summer)

Cupcake Station

Leaves scatter from Dollar Tree

My husband made these place card holders out of wood in our backyard

Vanilla Bee Cupcakes made by a local girl, Cakes by Cristy! So delicious

Made a cranberry, apple cider punch

(Cranberry juice, apple cider, and ginger ale with sliced apples)

My mom made these adorable momma and baby owl shaped cheese balls!

Fall plates, napkins, and utensils from The Dollar Tree

Used candy corn at the bottom of a mason jar to hold the utensils