REMIX fall style: HOW TO

The crisp fall mornings catch me off guard. I feel as if I should still be planning lake weekends, but waking up to the reality of lunch money and school projects is in full swing. Between hockey practice, gymnastics tumbling and daily life, the school year has hit us hard in the Stetz Household. While I’m dreaming of swimsuits my reality is layers, because — brrrrr!

Fall is my favorite season to dress for. There’s something fun and exciting about having the freedom of not having puffy jackets and eight pairs of socks on. Maybe it’s because we can enjoy our cute clothes sans icy sidewalks and freezing our ankles off.

Being that our climate here can get extreme, I believe in playing with pieces to revamp your wardrobe. Lately I have been wearing skirts with different tops, throwing a belt on, or going for heels with jeans.

Let’s start with skirts. What comes to mind? The office? Sunday morning service? Well, there’s a fun way to put a twist on it to dress it down for a more casual spin. Try pairing your favorite skirt with a sweatshirt, sweater, t-shirt, leather jacket or a piece you’d never think to try. It’s easy, comfortable and allows you to wear dressier pieces in a more casual setting. Don’t be afraid to style the outfit with sneakers or a casual shoe.

And belts … oh my! From jeans, to dress pants, dresses and skirts. Belts can take a basic look to another level in seconds. Even when traveling I always make sure to bring a belt because they can do so much, and they require little space. You can see in the photos the added texture the belt brings. But I’ve also styled this belt with a white dress, blue jeans and dress pants. Wear them around your ribs, or your waist — experiment.

Did someone say heels with jeans too? Yes, yes I did. There’s just something about heels. Something good. That moment when you’re walking out the door and your husband yells, “Hey honey, I just made dinner plans,” and you need a “putme-together-quick fix” while in jeans and a sweatshirt … [drumroll] … throw on heels! Yes ladies, a sweatshirt can still be so chic. My secret is cuffing the bottom of your jeans in a messy, “undone” way and slipping into your favorite pumps.

And, I’m going to let you in on one of my big fashion secrets. It doesn’t need to cost a fortune. We have several local thrift stores that support good causes, that have unique, fun pieces. I have a handful of belts and tees from some of our local thrift stores. If you really want to get creative, you can add your own flare by getting scissors and customizing it when you get home.

Tada! That is a closet revamp without having to spend more than ten dollars. I’d love to see what you create too. Tag me in your fun fashion on Instagram @whitney_lynne.

choose the proper products:

There are many types of eyeliner formulas and products on the market. Gel, pencil, powder and liquid eyeliners come in waterproof and water soluble formulas. You just have to pick one and start from there. If you are a beginner, you can use powder shadow as a liner which will work best as it’s forgiving and easy to take off and reapply.

The kind of brush you are using is also pretty important. You can either use a slanted/angled brush or a thin liner brush (like the one I am using).

what else you will need:

After you have chosen the liner and the brush, you will need some other products to make the winged liner look flawless. These are:

1. A skin-toned eye primer or a concealer matching your skin

2. Translucent powder

3. A business card

4. Eye makeup remover

5. Cotton swab