During the month of October the weather varies so much in the midwest. I’ve been spending the last couple weeks at home in Kentucky and dressing for this cool-ish weather can be difficult. One moment the breeze is brisk and invigorating and the next moment you are breaking a sweat. It is for this reason that I ADORE short sleeved knits. They have weight for warmth but aren’t suffocating when the sun comes out. The thought of short-sleeved sweaters may give you flashbacks to Mrs. Barbara in 3rd grade Sunday school… but fear not. They’re anything but frumpy when styled thoughtfully. A great textured knit is just the beginning. Add comfortable, distressed denim and a rich, worn leather boot  for the win. Top the ensemble off with a small scarf, but nothing too heavy. Recently I’ve been relying heavily on a well worn blue bandana that I’ve had for years. Have a favorite hat? Throw that on too and you are good to go.

Details and shopping tips at the bottom!

Knit Sweater shown is the Crew Neck Elbow Sleeve Sweater by Avaleigh

Other fantastic sweater options: 

Madewell Short-Sleeve Sweater in Heather Gravel

Theory ‘Jodi CN’ Short Sleeve Sweater

Dondup Camel Merino Wool Short Sleeved Sweater

Denim shown is by 1921  Western Glove Works

More similar jeans that I LOVE:

Madewell 9″ High Riser Skinny Skinny Jeans in Bristol Wash

Joe’s Slouched Slim Distressed Boyfriend Jean in Gessa Wash

Ralph Lauren Distressed Boyfriend Jeans in Oceanside Wash

Boots shown are by Vince Camuto

Other lust-worthy boot options:

Vince Camuto Sidney Wide Calf High Shaft High Heel Boots

Frye Deborah Lug Tall Camel Antique Pull Up (GREAT DEAL!)

Ariat Blue Bell Boot

Purse shown is the Coach Madison Leather Hobo

But wait! Check out the newest version of this AWESOME bag:

Coach Nomad Hobo in Glovetanned Leather

Coach Edie Shoulder Bag 28 in Pebble Leather

Hat shown is the Onarenna Hat from Aldo

Belt shown from H&M in Tawny Brown 

Bandana – Amici Accessories Small Bandana in Blue

I hope that everyone is beginning to enjoy smells, tastes and colors of autumn! Be sure to take the time to soak it in during the next  few weeks. (As for me, by this time next month I’ll probably be ready for spring!)

Happy Layering!