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We all need a great little black dress for fall, right? This one fits like a dream, and melds beautifully with some of my favorite fall accessories!little black dress for fall: This one fits like a dream, and is great for cooler weather!

Happy Birthday to Me! Yup, I turned 38 today.  When did I get THAT OLD?  Today has been one of my best birthdays to date.  I spent the morning at one of my favorite spas with a girlfriend, ate way too much poke for lunch, took a nap, packed for my Nashville trip (I leave tomorrow), and then got to go out to a family dinner.  And the topper? Homemade chocolate cake!

This adorable purse was an early birthday present from one of my new favorite brands.  It's made of amazing, soft high quality leather….and based in the town in Italy that my grandparents are from (small world, right?)! Mywalit makes beautiful leather pieces in great colors (this crossbody is my favorite fall neutral, but it also comes in some great brights).

If you're swooning over my new bag…..then be sure to scroll down…..mywalit is giving one away to one of you!little black dress for fall: This one fits like a dream, and is great for cooler weather!

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// dress (part of Nordstrom Anniversary Sale) / necklace / shoes (similar) / crossbody //
pictures by Cindy Green Photo

little black dress for fall: This one fits like a dream, and is great for cooler weather! One other thing.  THIS DRESS.  You guys, I know I already raved about it on Instagram Stories.  It fits like a DREAM.  It's on sale as part of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for $65 and I honestly keep stalking it to see when it will be restocked in my size in the printed version.

Fall is such a transitional season, that I love buying dresses for the cooler temperatures.  This one? I plan to layer it with tights and boots when it cools off, and it's perfect with simple clogs and a statement necklace right now.

A few of my favorite dresses from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale:

little black dress for fall: This one fits like a dream, and is great for cooler weather! little black dress for fall: This one fits like a dream, and is great for cooler weather! little black dress for fall: This one fits like a dream, and is great for cooler weather! little black dress for fall: This one fits like a dream, and is great for cooler weather! little black dress for fall: This one fits like a dream, and is great for cooler weather! little black dress for fall: This one fits like a dream, and is great for cooler weather! little black dress for fall: This one fits like a dream, and is great for cooler weather!

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  1. Sarah L says

    July 19, 2017 at 11:15 pm

    Great purse, fun dress.
    Thanks for the contest.

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  2. Emily says

    July 20, 2017 at 11:57 pm

    Love the outfit! Glad you had a wonderful birthday! I can’t figure out how to enter?

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  3. Linda Manns Linneman says

    July 22, 2017 at 4:59 am

    This dress is so cute. We all need a cute black dress in our closet. I also love the handbag. Thank you so much for sharing this

    Reply
  4. Courtney Blacher says

    July 24, 2017 at 10:37 am

    Bottom of this dress is so beautiful.

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  5. sharon bintz says

    July 26, 2017 at 7:21 am

    love this

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  6. Shannon Gallagher says

    July 28, 2017 at 5:01 am

    I really love the pop of the bad against the color of the dress. Perfect for dressy-casual or a night on the town. Thanks for the giveaway. I truly appreciate it.

    Reply
  7. Sherry Keef says

    July 29, 2017 at 11:47 am

    Black is my favorite color.

    Reply
  8. Donna James says

    July 31, 2017 at 3:14 am

    The entry form is right under the last picture of the dress. The dress and bag are beautiful.

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  9. rochelle haynes says

    July 31, 2017 at 3:19 am

    Thanks for the giveaway i entered late hope i win loving the purse

    Reply
  10. Jacquelyn O'Neil says

    August 1, 2017 at 4:33 am

    This is beautiful and neutral enough of a color to use with many different looks.

    Reply

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