Check out this months style diary where I share all the outfits I wore during the month of October.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5TH
On Saturday Nathan and I photographed 10 winter outfits from Prairie Gardens Boutique. These pictures will be used in their upcoming winter flyers and commercials. After shooting that morning we finished with a late breakfast at The Courier Cafe. women sweater
Outfit Details: Blu Pepper Sweater (similar here) & Leggings (similar here, & here) from Prairie Gardens Boutique, Express Boots (similar here)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6TH
I kept my outfit comfy/casual today for church since I knew I wouldn’t be getting photographed. After a long day of shooting 10 outfits for Prairie Gardens yesterday we both decided to take it easy today (we usually do a photo shoot on Sunday mornings before church) & not snap any pictures except for this cellphone pic. 😉
Outfit Details: Chic Wish Cardigan c/o, Gap Tank Top (similar here), Jeans (similar here) & Sneakers (similar here, & here) c/o Gordmans, Louis Vuitton Bag (similar here & here)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7TH
For today’s outfit blog post I shared my 3 must have pieces for fall. Oversized sweaters, ankle boots, & leather pieces. You can read the full blog post here.
Outfit Details:Chicwish Sweater c/o, Express Skirt (similar here last seen here) & Boots (similar here & here, last seen here), Kate Spade Purse (similar here), Amazon Earrings
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12TH
On Saturday I went to a birthday party for my niece and nephew. It was a little cool and breezy out so I layered this blazer over my black t-shirt.
Outfit Details: Amazon T-Shirt, Banana Republic Blazer (similar here), Jeans (similar here) & Sneakers (similar here, & here) c/o Gordmans
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13TH
For church on Sunday I paired this gray skirt I found on Amazon with a white sweatshirt, clutch, & sneakers.
Outfit Details: Cupcakes & Cashmere Sweatshirt & Sneakers (similar here, & here) c/o Gordmans, Amazon Skirt, Ralph Lauren Clutch (similar here)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14TH
This week on the blog I shared all my favorite t-shirts by Polished Prints & if you use code: darkplum you’ll get 10% off your first purchase!
Outfit Details: Polished Prints T-Shirt, Amazon Overalls (last seen here), Zaful Sunglasses c/o (similar here), Vintage Bracelets (similar here), Urban Outfitters Shoes (similar here)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16TH
Today I had a very special photoshoot with Cori owner of Cori Strong Photography. She not only photographed me in her Bloomington, IL studio, but she interviewed me too for a feature in her magazine! Cori is not only a talented photographer but she created her own magazine too. The issue with my photos & interview should come out later this November. And if you would like to book your own photo shoot with Cori don’t forget to mention my name for $100 off!!! 😍
Outfit Details: H&M Sweater (similar here & here), Entro Dress (similar here) c/o Prairie Gardens, Express Heels (similar here) c/o Gordmans
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20TH
I love layering this time of year! For church I layered this patchwork corduroy jacket over my favorite turtleneck. In the image above (on Wed. Oct. 16th) you can see I’m wearing the same turtleneck but layered over a dress. Also my husband and I worked on a styled photo shoot this morning for an Instagram planner. It has been so helpful planning out my Instagram content in advance. You can get 15% off by using my code: darkplum. Plus they also make Youtube planners, website planners, goal planners, etc. Definitely check them out if you love using planners like I do!
Outfit Details: H&M Turtleneck (similar here & here), Amazon Jacket, Jeans (similar here) & Express Heels (similar here) c/o Gordmans, Lovet Instagram Planner c/o
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21ST
On Monday I featured this adorable ruffled sweater and my new favorite wireless earbuds. You can read the full blog post here where I share several of my favorite sweaters for fall.
Outfit Details: Chicwish Sweater c/o, Forever21 White Jeans (similar here & here), Sudio Earbuds (use code: darkplum15 for 15% off, also on Amazon here) c/o, Sojos Sunglasses, Ralph Lauren Clutch (similar here & here), Gucci Belt (similar here), Steve Madden Heels (similar here & here)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25TH
On Friday I met my friend Leah, owner of Polished Prints, downtown to model some of her new t-shirts. How cute is this one with its subtle holiday vibe?? Photo by Leah. And don’t forget if you use code: darkplum at checkout for 10% off your first purchase!
Outfit Details: Polished Prints T-Shirt, Hat (similar here), & Gap Jeans.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27TH
I layered this skirt with a black hat, bag, sweater, and heels. You may remember the last time I wore this skirt as seen above on Sunday, Oct. 13th but that time I paired it with a white shirt, shoes, and bag. Which look do you like better?
Outfit Details: Banana Republic Sweater (similar here), Amazon Skirt, Gap Hat (similar here), Kate Spade Purse (similar here), Steve Madden Heels
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28TH
Today’s blog post features 2 places I LOVE to shop for discounted name brand active wear: Proozy & Gordmans. Check out the full post to see how I got these sneakers for free and these leggings for less than $16!
Outfit Details: Cupcakes & Cashmere Sweatshirt & Jessica Carlyle Sneakers (similar here, here, & here) c/o Gordmans (last seen here), Reebok Leggings c/o Proozy (use code: CASSIEBRADY10 for 10% off Proozy.com)
