SWEATER WEATHER

COUNTRY CASUAL

BLUE SIMPLICITY

SEEING RED

TGIF

PATTERN WARS X BETSEY JOHNSON

BLACK OUT

FEATURE FRIDAY // MICHAEL

FEATURE FRIDAY // TORI

THE FAUX FUR VEST

FALL SHOE HAUL

Bloomers! Oh, how I have missed you. Before I get into my post, I just wanted to take a second to somewhat explain my absence. Over the past few months, I've been fighting through some personal hardships. I need some time to care for myself and get back to the things I love, and the thing I love most is this blog and all of you guys. I'm slowly getting back into the swing of things <3 That being said....

Just like every other fashionista, I love a good pair of shoes, and definitely when they're a bargain. Here in CT, we have this heaven sent blow out sale that relocates from town to town. It's basically like a mobile Marshalls or TJ Maxx. Every time I go, I b-line it straight to the shoe section. This past time, I got so lucky with my finds and I just couldn't wait to share with you, so here we go!

VELVETEEN

Yesterday Michael and I headed out early to a show in Mass. I never know what the temp will be like at venues (especially this time of year), so layers it was for me! I feel like its just crisp enough to bring back my favorite velvet leggings, and my moto jacket came in handy once the sun went down!

I hope everyone is having a great weekend :)

Outfit Details

Moto Jacket - Silence and Noise [similar]

Oversized tee - Daydreamer [similar]

Cardigan - Forever 21

Leggings - Urban Outfitters [uhm, even cooler]

Boots - Vintage Just Roper 

<3 Amy

THE BRIDGE TO AUTUMN

FIRST OF FALL

SIMPLE SOUTHWESTERN

While I love the boho look of layering, I also love neutral simplicity that's highlighted with a bold pattern or texture. Put tea-stained lace, distressed denim, western boots, and some southwestern prints and I'm one happy girl. I wanted to show you Bloomers how a little goes a long way in making an outfit that accents on a certain style, while still being subtle. In addition, most of these items were either thrifted or on sale proving that you can fill your wardrobe with the things you love at an affordable price! You just have to get out there and find it while spotting the potential in the item when you see it. 

So here are 5 simple outfit inspirations! :

Poncho - Orvis

Dress - Thrifted in Madrid, Spain

Boots - thrifted

Dress - Free People

Hat - RVCA

Boots - Minnetonka

Denim Jacket - Thrifted

Lace Kimono Jacket - Band of Gypsies

Boots- Thrifted Justin Roper

Top - Free People

Bolo - Thrifted

Boots - Chippewa

Denim Jacket - Thrifted

Dress- Urban Oufitters

Belt - Urban Outfitters

Boots - Ecote

Keeping accessories minimal like a belt, hat, or bolo let the details and designs of that piece shine! It keeps the attention on more subtle features as opposed to the overwhelming sense of layering. Then texture and patterns can play up with each other more instead of being hidden.

Have a great Wednesday :)!

<3 Annalise

SOME BRIGHT MORNING

I feel like I've been all over the place lately (both mentally and physically!), and in a way it feels great. The downfall is that I haven't been able to bring you guys an outfit post in a while! Amy and I are planning and working hard to not let traveling and distance come between us. 

In my travels I picked up these amazing vintage cowboy boots (probably from the 80's) for a cheap price at a flea market. I love these babies so much, and they really give me the break I need from sandals and short boots in the summer. 

I've also had one of my favorite folk hymnals stuck in my head all weekend after seeing the sunrises at my family's lake house. Here's a picture of one of the mornings there and the song! My favorite version is by Alison Krauss and Gillian Welch (they're my girls<3).

                                                                                           

Outfit Details:

Hat- RVCA No Promises hat

Dress- Cooperative from Ireland

Boots- Thrifted

<3 Annalise 

MY HEART IS A BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN

Sometimes I feel like my heart resides in many places, and like home isn't just one house. I have family scattered throughout New England and am grateful that they let me stay with them whenever. When Rachel and I headed to Stowe, VT this past week I know I would have a great time. We stayed at my aunt and uncle's house. Whenever I return there I feel like a part of me ignites. I guess you can say whenever I frequent the places I've grown up, I feel like sense of myself coming back to me. I definitely couldn't help taking a few outfit pictures in my aunt's beautiful yard. It was so bright and sunny that day! I wanted to keep it simple with my logger boots and long, farm skirt, but adding the bandage top and necklace helped me to feel a little "dressed up". 

I hope everyone's weekend has been well spent and that you're all finding the positive in the simple beauty of the days! 

Outfit Details:

Top- Urban Outfitters

Skirt- Urban Outfitters

Boots- Chippewa

Necklace- Forever 21

<3 Annalise 

FEATURE FRIDAY // SARAH

This weeks Feature Friday is Sarah! I (Amy) have been best friends with this girl for close to 20 years. Having a job with a strict dress policy, she has to make sure that her days off count by wearing what truly represents her. We love that she kept her outfit very simple while still adding interest with prints and textiles like her cotton floral shorts and leather jacket. Her heart shaped sunnies and vibrant lips make us fall more in love with her! During the spring time, it's fun to add extra accessories and accents to make your look more playful. Follow her here!

Outfit Details:

Jacket - Forever 21

Tank Top - Abercrombie & Fitch

Shorts - Forever 21

Shoes - Roxy

Sunglasses - Nordstrom by BP

<3 Annalise and Amy 

MONDAY BLUES

Happy Monday, Bloomers! I can feel spring getting closer and closer everyday, so I'm swapping out more layering on the top for bare legs. This oversized mens button up is one of my favorites because the wash of it is perfect, and it's studded! I'm also really into the 2 tones of my boots and the fact that they're taller than all of my others.

Even though Mondays are the usual dreaded day, I hope everyone can find at least one positive thing about today and let it fuel your happiness!

<3 Amy

Outfit Details:
Oversized denim shirt - Urban Renewal (similar)
Skull graphic tee - Daydreamer (tons of graphics here)
White gauze dress - Ecote (similar)
Boots - Aerosoles + gift from my Sister :)

Photos by Sarah Volage