Just a Walk in the Park

Top: CAbi Ochre Burn Out; Undershirt: CAbi-vintage (this one would look great, too!); Bottoms: Buckle skinnies; Shoes: Toms Wedges; Bag: Louis Vuitton; Sunglasses: Target; Necklace: Lia Sophia Full Bloom ; Cuff: vintage Silpada (similar here); Bracelet: past-season American Eagle (check this new one out!!); Nails: Revlon Cherries in the Snow; Photography: Debbie Hill

Who says color can't work for fall??! A few things that inspire me are flowers and colorful brights. These things always give my mood a boost. With this outfit, I coordinated a rainbow-rhinestone bracelet, a beautiful "artsy" necklace by Lia Sophia, and some spring-y wedges that I felt mixed well with the whole ensemble. This mustard CAbi burn out sweater ties the outfit together and mimicks the shades of autumn sunlight, yellow gourds, and golden sunflowers. I really love layering another standout hue as an undertone, so I chose a vintage raspberry CAbi cami to make the sweater really pop.

Friday was an exciting night for Alex. He was chosen by his department head to attend a black-tie gala at Opryland Hotel in Nashville! I was excited too because it was the first time I have ever seen him wear a bow tie--sooo cute :-) Anyways, one of my best friends, Kayla, and her fiance, met us and we had a great dinner together. Opryland was beautiful and is always so much fun to visit. 

Can you believe it's almost November?! Looking forward to Thanksgiving with family :-) Thanks for reading!

Go with the Faux!

                                     

Top: CAbi Fleather Shell; Skirt: Vintage (love this one from Missguided!); Shoes: Guess (similar here); Bag: Michael Kors; Sunglasses: Coach past-season (very close); Earrings: Stella and Dot Allegra; Bracelets: Bebe-vintage (but love these too); Rings: Aldo (similar); Nails: Revlon Cherries in the Snow; Photography: Debbie Hill

You may notice that once I find a pattern I love, I gotta have it everywhere! Making another appearance here again is the leopard print :-) To me, this print feels sassy and fun, yet can still be very professional if paired with just the right items. The fleather shell top in this outfit is extremely versatile, but I wanted to get one good warm-weather outfit with it before I kiss these mild days good-bye! Because it's sleeveless, you can wear this shirt alone in the fall, spring, and summer months. In the winter, I'll be layering a preppy blazer on top. The lining of this shell has a flannel-like feel to it so I even got a little warm wearing it on this beautiful fall day. OMG these bracelets were a gift from my mom (who is also my photog) that she bought from BeBe on THE Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills! I wear these bangles with everything. They are a reminder that a place as distant and dreamy as Beverly Hills is not untouchable...and I hope that one day I'll be able to see it in person as well!

Tonight I am excited to relax with my hubby and enjoy an episode of American Horror Story while we delight in some delicious oatmeal cake and warm coffee :-) It's kind of a nighttime ritual we like to partake in....good shows, warm beverages, and baked goods that remind me of home. I am so thankful for the little things that make my life wonderful. Thanks for reading!

                                                 

If You Love Jewel Tones...

 Top: Gap; Bottoms: CAbi Gold Ruby Jean; Scarf: Target last-season (I like this one too); Leopard-Print Belt: Target; Leopard-Print Clutch: Target; Shoes: last-season (love these!); Sunglasses: Ray Ban; Earrings: Target; Watch: Relic; Bangles: Lia Sophia For You Bracelets; Photography: Debbie Hill

I've been waiting and waiting for fall weather to get here, but I just couldn't wait any longer to bring out my autumn jewel tones! These colors have always called my name-the richness and boldness of the hues stand out like fiery red leaves against a seemingly painted orange sunset. These CAbi jeans are a must-have for my fall wardrobe collection--so many of my tops will go great with the gold glow of these skinnies.  Also a favorite is mixing fun patterns into my outfits. Leopard print is one of my choice animal prints that usually goes great with anything :-) I actually had to look up the difference between cheetah print and leopard print because they are so alike in comparison--cheetah print is usually solid black spots while leopard print is more like a ring of black with smaller brown spots in the middle. I think I've been messing this up for awhile. Oh well, you learn something new every day!

This morning I woke up craving Dunkin Donuts. The maple glazed are phenomenal with a hot cup of hazelnut coffee! I snuck out of the apartment early to grab a box to surprise Alex :-) He lovvveeesss Dunkin Donuts! I feel extremely blessed to be able to indulge a little and I'm so happy I have an amazing best friend to enjoy the little things with :-)

Thank you for reading!

Going Green

 Top: CAbi Envy Top, Bottoms: CAbi-old (similar here), Shoes: Lauren Conrad (old), Bag: Michael Kors, Sunglasses: Ray-Ban, Bib Necklace: Kohl's-old (similar here), Earrings: Kohl's-old (find similar here),

Cuff Bracelet: Kohl's, Nails: Revlon Cherries in the Snow, Photography: Debbie Hill

One of my absolute favorite clothing lines is CAbi. Their new fall line is out and they never seem to miss a beat. You can mix and match almost everything that they offer, and the clothes are perfect for all ages, from teens all the way up! The CAbi brand is all about empowering women and their main focus is creating lifetime friendships, which is why I am a CAbi fan 100%! A huge chunk of my wardrobe revolves around these clothes! If you get a chance, look up the catalog for Fall 2013--the quality of these clothes alone make them worth the price.

This happy green shirt was the first thing that stood out to me. I love the fun emerald hue and the type of fabric makes this blouse compatible with jeans or dressier pants. It also looks great with a blazer on top for the cooler fall weather.

I hope everyone's having a great week so far :-) Thanks for reading!

Colorful Cutouts and Cobalt, Oh My!

 Dress: Francesca's, Shoes: Aldo  Bag: Michael Kors, Necklace/Bracelet: Target-similar, Watch: Fossil, Nails: Revlon's Cherries in the Snow, Lips: Loreal Raspberry Rush

Alex has a great eye for fashion! He is the one who found this amazing dress in Francesca's on our honeymoon. The pop of color immediately grabbed my attention and I love the uniqueness of the side and back cutouts-it bears just enough skin to be fun. Those hot heels are my mom's-she picks out some fabulous shoes and I raid her closet every time I go to visit. This look is a favorite of mine...you will soon see that I am drawn to bright pops of color in my wardrobe--I love to be "merry and bright" and I want the clothes I wear to express what I'm feeling!

My wonderful photographer for the evening was Alex. These pics were from Friday night-date night!  We try to eat in for every other meal of the week to save some money (one income + grad school = careful budgeting!) I believe going out together at least once a week definitely helps keep the romance alive and spices up our otherwise hum-drum daily schedule of working/studying/housework. It gives us a night both of us look forward to :-) Since both of us were pooped after a very busy week, we didn't feel like going too far for dinner, so we ate at Olive Garden. They have the best salad and breadsticks! My peach bellini was very delightful as well, if I do say so :-) I hope everyone has a great week, and thank you for reading!