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Welcome, September

September 8, 2014,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

At long last September has arrived! Fall is my favorite time of year and I’ve been eagerly awaiting the days when the weather cools down. September always carries that “back-to-school” feeling for me. And while I don’t really go back to school anymore, it still feels like a chance for a fresh new start.

welcomeseptemberNothing makes me feel fall like plaid. I always say my love of flannel is the only trace left of my New Hampshire roots. I paired this one with a leather skirt and collar pin to give it a stylish kick.

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welcomeseptember3This pin is my mom’s, it’s engraved with her maiden initials “CP.” I find it gives the perfect girlish touch to any outfit, and wearing it always makes me think of her.

Shirt: H&M, Skirt: Forever21, Shoes: Tahari, Pin: My mom’s, Watch: Timex

Photos by Jenni Heller.

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  1. Mauro says

    September 9, 2014 at 2:37 am

    Welcome september, plaid and leather!

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