H&M Fall Picks

H&M Fall Picks by petiteonapenny featuring ballet pumps

Just a few of my favorite picks from H&M this fall. I'm loving the dark burgundy color that is cropping up all over the place this season (it's always been one of my favorites). And that tweed-esque mini has been on my wish list for over a year! Here's to hoping I can find it in-store.... Has anyone picked up something good from H&M recently?

Sweater Dress Cravings

Clockwise, from top left:

Lucca Couture sweater dress, $40

Modcloth A New Angle dress, $50 (I have this one!)

Black Queen v neck sweater dress, $32

Old Navy sweater dress, $30 

Modcloth Because You Can Bag, $65

One Pocket Sweater Dress, $30

Mink Pink sweater dress, $80

Ecote boyfriend sweater dress, $30
Lucca Couture sweater dress, $40 

ASOS sweater dress, $47

I've really been wanting a sweater dress recently. I want to wear a big, comfy, pajama-like sweater, feel put together because it comes with the word "dress" at the end, pair it with warm tights and tall boots, and pretend like I spent forever putting together my outfit that morning. But really I just want to feel like I'm wearing pajamas. Oh, and I want that red bag. :)

Does anyone have sweater dress recommendations?

Wish List: Amrita Singh Jewelry

I recently discovered Amrita Singh jewelry (though I may be the last one on the internet to do so!) through following one of my favorite fashion bloggers, ExtraPetite. The timing conveniently matched up with the realization that I really wanted a statement necklace. I've always shied away from statement necklaces in the past because I thought I was too small to really make them work, trending towards simple pendants or charms on a thin chain instead. However, these petite ladies have totally proved me wrong. I was pleased to see how Amrita Singh pieces don't seem to overwhelm the small frames of tiny-petite women at all, which is quite a feat indeed.

Anyway, goodness, her stuff is GORGEOUS. However, it is, as of now, a bit out of my budget. There are a variety of items on clearance, some up to 80% off, but none of them seemed like the exact right thing that I'm looking for.

Two clearance items that really caught my eye were the Shelter Island Ring:

Shelter Island Ring in Evergreen, $50 $20

And the Newlight Ring:

Newlight Ring in Dark Coral/Green Turqouise, $100 $40

The Shelter Island Ring is only $20, but gah...I don't need a ring. Statement necklace, Lauren, stay on track!

I love the strange yet beautiful geometry of the Sag Harbor Necklace, and the rich tones of all of the stones (the latter part is true for most of the AS pieces I was drawn to). Being someone who is generally afraid of color and pattern, the thought of having a piece like this in my wardrobe, which could go with practically any solid and immediately make an outfit so much more interesting, is quite nice.

Sag Harbor Necklace, $250

One necklace that has been seen on many petite fashion bloggers recently is the Reversible Resin Bib Necklace. I'd love the Amethyst/Evergreen, two of my favorite and most-worn colors!

Reversible Resin Bib Necklace. $300.00 $150.00

I love the botanical motif of the Maylen Necklace, and how it seems almost delicate despite its actual size.

Maylen Necklace in turquoise, $150.00

And, finally, this lovely Wisteria Crystals Necklace, which I especially like in (you guessed it) turquoise. Jeez, even why I try to go out of my comfort zone (woohoo! color!) I seem to keep getting pulled back in (oh...blue.) Whatever, turquoise is gorgeous, I think there's no such thing as too much of it! (You should see my jewelry stand...in fact, I'll post it soon. Its about 40% turquoise.)

Wisteria Crystals Necklace $250

These necklaces, though beautiful, are not exactly at my desired price-point and, as such, must remain on my "to dream about" or, better yet my "to be inspired by and attempt to copy at a lower price point" list! I think I'll keep an eye out for similar pieces with rich colors and bold presence, at less-pricey stores. Besides the ol' standby of F21, anyone have any suggestions?

Oh no, LOFT, you've done it again...

Just when I thought my credit card was safe for a few more weeks...LOFT had to go and post an up to 75% off sale. Dang it, LOFT!


I think I'm going to have to hold off on buying anything right now, because though I love a good sale, I don't need any of these things right now....

However, if I were going to get something....

Great shirt for work, tucked into pencil skirts: Tuxedo Button Front Shell
On second thought, maybe I do need a statement necklace: Multi-Chain Bead Necklace
Love me some military-inspired outerwear: Petite Drapey Roll Sleeve Jacket
Perfect Little White Dress: Petite Tipped Flutter Sleeve Dress
I have been looking for shoes like this for a few months, but I'd really prefer a closed toe....anyone have any leads?: Shirlie Open Toe Bootie