Fall Favorites

Obviously this is my most favorite time of year. The air, the fashion, the pumpkins. I can't get enough. Here's a look at three of my current favorite things for Fall 2014

 Omg this gray couch with black and white and leopard and touches of gold. LOVE.

 Neutrals have taken over my entire closet. Add some fur and I'm a happy girl. 

Insert the smily face with RayBans emoji...

This combines two of my obsessions: Vivianna Does Makeup and a darker brown nude lip. 

What are three things you're loving lately?

x

happy weekend!

I had the most exciting meeting yesterday! So happy that work is going well (although I'm a bit exhausted, but who isn't right?) Also, putting together a {mullings & musings} post for next week. Can't wait to hear what you all have to say about this one! I have a beauty consultation with a couple girls on Saturday and spending quality time with my family on Sunday. Have I mentioned how great it is to be back in the US? 

Oh, and I'm officially booked for Montreal in two weeks! Any tips for must-see places? I've heard it's absolutely gorgeous.

Here are a few of my favorite things from this week:

Probably the most genius website ever. Literally.
I wish I slept in this room.
I wish I was wearing this skirt while twirling that room.
How perfect is this sweater for Fall. Perfect.
For the coconut lovers out there. Doesn't get much better than this.

happy weekend dear ones!

xx

{image via}

I'm all over the place today...

Happy Monday!
There's lots happening today!


First off, a huge thank you to the gorgeous Erika who is doing a feature 
on my jewelry boutique on her blog today.
I'm Erika's biggest fan...her design aesthetic is absolutely stunning. 
Her style is impeccable. And she is just about the sweetest ever.
She's the best!
I'm so grateful to her for supporting this little venture of mine.
Pop over and check out the post!


Also, I'm over at A Simple Affair today where I'm sharing my favorite things starting with M!

The lovely Carly gave me free reign to play Oprah for the day and pick all my favorites!
Carly and I are new blogging friends, and I just love her!

Here's a peek at what's happening over there.

{don't forget to pop over to A Simple Affair for the details!}

A few other quick things:


I finally, finally figured out Photoshop!
Well let me not get carried away, it's a start
Big thanks to Scott & Kristine for sitting with me & walking me through it!
So, I have a newly designed about page...check it out!
My first Photoshop project
What do you think?
(I haven't figured out sizing yet, so it's a bit fuzzy...sorry!)


Also you may have noticed a new little tab up there called {beauty}
I've been on a skincare journey this year and would love to share with you what I've found
In fact, I'm offering skincare & beauty consulting free of charge
This is not the main purpose of this blog, but it's too good not to tell you about.
Check out the beauty page for more information

And now, the winner of the giveaway to my jewelry boutique is Tina!
Random.org picked her lucky # 7
Congrats lady!


Phew! 
Told ya there was a lot going on today
See y'all tomorrow!

here's to a fabulous week,

xx

{year in review} 2011 favorites

Hello my dears!

Things are winding down on this side of the world.

As I've been packing and preparing to leave, I've also been reflecting on this whole blogging journey.  What a crazy ride it's been!

Here are a few of my favorite posts, including where it all began:



this is how it all started! on 29 June, 2011 with

a picture of some sparkly dresses & my very first post!

if you're going away for any last minute holidays, this guide on what to pack will surely help you out!

and don't forget to check out these beauty sleep and travel essentials! my must-haves.

this post on workwear has served me well on several mornings! plenty of inspiration for getting ready for the office.

And speaking of the office, these offices are totally dreamy.  I'll be revisiting this post as reference when I start to decorate!

Lessons learned from 64 days of blogging.  Not much has changed 180 days into it. 

This time last year, I was in Rome!  Looking through these streetstyle pics I took makes me want to go back!

And because I'm a diehard football fan, and because my Cowboys are playing in the Fiesta Bowl next week (our first BCS Bowl Game!), I'll close with this post on how football inspires my style.

Thanks for walking down memory lane with me today!

until tomorrow,

xx

things I loved this week

Here are a few of my favorites finds:

That's Bananas! Best idea ever! 

Finally! Here's a peek at all 400 pieces

of a certain Italian designer's new line at Target! 

No matter what they say, I'll always advocate following your dreams!

Somehow, really not sure how, I found some incredibly talented & fun Chicago bloggers. 
Three of my faves:  Sarah Jane, Danielle, and Alaina.

{I cannot get enough of this.  That pillow, the sidetable, the rug.  Love it all. Via Society Social}