Dress c/o Sincerely Sweet Boutique | Necklace c/o Sincerely Sweet Boutique | Jacket – Celine (also love this) | Boots – Chloe
Today is the first day of my last year of law school. From finger painting to corporate law, this year marks my 21st and final year of education. Although I’m sad the summer has come to an end, I look forward to completing my education so I can graduate and take the world by its reigns. As I begin school and the weather still hints of summer, I still love diving into my back to school wardrobe. I’m trying to sneak in the last few wears of my favorite warm weather outfits (like summer dresses and pastel prints) while mixing in the Fall trends (leather booties and jackets, more and more denim). Here, I’m wearing a perfect example of the two. (And in case you’re wondering, I did color my hair. But I’m not loving it. Too rock star for sweet little me, so I’m deciding what to do about it.)
And while I adjust to my new schedule, I’ve asked some of my favorite bloggers to guest post their favorite Fall trends on GirlAvantGarde. I can’t wait to share them with you over the next few days. These girls are seriously stylish and I find inspiration on their blogs daily. Enjoy and cheers to a new season!




Love the outfit Courtney! I also love your hair, and remember it will fade a bit if your concern about color! Have a fabulous first week back!
xo Amy
Leopard and Lillies
I think your hair looks great, Courtney! It will fade a little bit after a few washes, but I think that it looks good particularly for fall/winter (I’ve debated dying mine a shade or two darker for the upcoming season).
I love the jacket! I can’t wait for it to be cool enough to wear mine again!
Maria
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Love it! The boots and jacket are great!!
wow absolutely great look
just awesome
love the boots
kisses
i love your entire look!!!! love the dress, love everything! you look gorg! xO!
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Congrats on entering your final year of law school–that’s such a HUGE accomplishment! I did something similar to my hair a few years ago with red-ish highlights–I have to admit, I hated it initially, but once I got used to it (and it faded a bit), it became one of my favorites! I think yours looks great!
-Alyssa
The Glossy Life
You look so cute! LOVE the dress with the boots and jacket!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
I love the combination of the summer dress and the leather jacket/boots!
Congrats on your last year!
This outfit is truly beautiful. I love the different lengths of the dress and how you paired it with a fall jacket- fantastic.
oh my goodness that dress is gorgeous! xo
Gorgeous dress and boots!!
WooW !! you got some wonderful eyes!!!
I like their colours
Very smart fall transition outfit! Love it!
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You have just the most fantastic style, my dear! I love the flowy fabric on this dress, esp paired with the heavier jacket and boots. Those boots are incredible!
<3 Cambria
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What a great way to transition into Fall! I would give your hair some time because I think it looks AMAZING! I appreciate that it might be different and take some getting used to, but I would stick it out a bit longer before you make a change…
Hope the first day of your final year went well!
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x x
Wow you look absolutely stunning, these photos are so gorgeous and romantic!
Congrats on reaching your 21st year of education – that is both amazing and totally crazy!! You should be really proud of yourself, thats really great.
Perfect transition look!
Love that jacket!
xo Jennifer
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At least there is an end in sight to your education. I still have a ways to go for mine. LOVE your dress!!
A great outfit for fall! Great inspiration!
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Great outfit! Love love love that Celine jacket!!!!
Holla.
A
http://www.rockandsole.net
That dress is so pretty, and the leather accessories really do make it a perfect transition outfit!
Love a girly dress with a leather jacket ! Perfect transition indeed !
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wow..you study law….that’s awesome:)..love your dress…it’s really with a hint of summer still…Love it:)
have a great week:)
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I love the edgy feel of the leather jacket paired with the feminine high-low dress. This is a great transition look. Hope your first day was great!
Stephanie
I love your jacket!!!!!!
Thank you so much for the comment on my photography!
Emily
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That leather jacket is to die for! WOW
Cannot get over the leather jacket!! Also, from my experience, dark hair fades really quickly. I think in a week you will see it and love it!:)
loving your dress!
xo
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goog combine! love your jacket and dress:)
Nice outfit, loving the jacket!
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Super cute dress!
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very cute dress!
look nice with these boots!
duch a perfect fall outfit
xoxo,
Fashion Fractions
loves how chic that is
Xo Megan
I love the paisley print on that dress, and the boots are so cute! What a perfect look for fall!