16 Aug Turning Heads #Linkup-Karina Dress Collaboration: How to Transition from Summer to Fall: The Carolyn Vintage Inspired Dress

Hello Ladies!

I hope things are going well, and it is hard to believe that August is going this fast and soon Fall will be approaching. My favorite season without a doubt. All the things I associate with it, the mountains, hiking, camping, trees changing color, cool, crisp air, pumpkin spice everything! Charlotte has cooler temps really thoughout Sept-October, much different from Pittsburgh, where I used to live. Sept was when fall clothing was worn, October, coats. Here in Charlotte, I might just begin to wear a light jacket at the end of Oct-Nov.  I thought I would take a ride out to Mooresville, a bit of an older town, with its own charm, and I loved this vintage mural.

However, when it comes to my closet, I have to think about transitional styling. The time between Summer and Fall. How do I take a dress that I might wear in the Summer and wear it in between these seasons? When I was notified about collaborating with Karina Dresses for Fall (I have collaborated in the past), I was gifted this Carolyn Dress and thought it a great opportunity to share how I would style it in between summer and Fall.

What I love about Karina Dresses, is that they are made in the USA, are great for packing on trips, easy to wear and have a vintage flair.  I also love the fit. There is a Guide for body type and what dresses one might choose for that type. The Carolyn is similar to the Megan, with short sleeves, and twirl-able skirt, however the bodice and neckline has more coverage. I loved the colors in the dress and chose it for transitional reasons as well. Browns, rose, steel blue all would work beautifully!

Since it is still 90 degrees, I thought I would tell you how I would wear this transitioning between seasons. I styled it today with summer still in mind.

• I would wear my brown vintage stole and add one of my vintage brooches to “jazz up” the dress.
• A Rose shawl would also add some texture.
• Wear those pair of brown leather boots in an ankle boot with colored tights.
• Wear those knee high brown leather boots for a fall transition.
• A moto jacket is a great way to transition to Fall! I have a new Rose colored moto jacket that  I would pair with this dress.
• Wear a wrap or a cardigan utilizing one of the colors, adding a favorite brooch or pin.

My Rose Moto jacket you will see me style in the Fall. Perfect with this dress! Brown vintage stole, vintage brooch, a favorite pair of ankle boots.

Outfit Details:Karina Carolyn Dress in Peacock Print C/O Karina Dresses, Asos Block heels, Kate Spade Handbag, vintage brooch, vintage earrings: Etsy.

c/o- this dress was gifted to me by Karina Dresses. All opinions are my own.**

Just to let you know, Karina Dresses has their Fall Collection on-line as well as a big SALE ! If you may be interested, I would love for you to click on my Karina Dress Banner ( for an affiliate link to support the site) on the right sidebar. Thank you!

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PINTEREST PIC OF THE WEEK: Theresa of Vintage Style Files got my pick for this week’s pin, while we are talking about vintage/vintage inspired looks!Love the 20s outfit and fab, fancy car!