Falling in Love with Shoes

Well with Fall here I can honestly say I am falling in love with shoes.  I just talked about my new boots from madewell, the otis boot on the blog the other day, but these new smoking loafers from Nordstrom have also found their way into my closet.

These Franco Sarto "Freeze" Smoking Loafers in Taupe are great for fall.  And they are the softest shoes!  You can pair them with just about anything and they come in a variety of colors. 

I don't know where time is going!  It is time for pumpkins, leaves on the ground, and my least favorite, it getting dark earlier.

But I am ready for all the fun fall stuff.  I hope you are too!

Welcome To My Closet Otis

Welcome to my closet Madewell Otis boots!  These boots are the best ankle boot around.  My first fall purchase and of course it was from one of my favorite spots, Madewell.

Can we talk about how great of a color these are?  They come in soft mahogany, what I decided to get, and true black.  I honestly believe you can't go wrong with either one!

Bonus, The Otis Boot is on SALE!  Regularly 218 now 189.50.

I hate to say it but fall seems to be right around the corner.  

Have you purchased anything for fall yet?

Currently Loving: Julie Vos

I have a new found love.  Julie Vos jewelry is perfection.  The semi-precious stones are vivid in color and fun.  Her pieces are classic yet fun.  

I first fell in love with the Nicolette Bangle.  How can you not?

These great bracelets are so great to wear all together or add to others.  I love them.

They are available in pearl, orange coral, turquoise, aqua chalcedony, labradorite, and black onyx. And to be honest, you can't go wrong with any of them.  In my option, you need them all!

After loving these bracelets, I saw the Avalon Pendant.

The Avalon Pendant comes in a variety of colors, turquoise, lapis, moonstone, orange coral, aqua chalcedony, black onyx, and labradorite.

I have my eye on a few other pieces.  Some great earrings and another necklace are on my list.  Check out her great website.

Hope you all are enjoying the last week of August!  Schools are starting and September is right around the corner.  My vacation in September is booked.  Yes, I will be chasing summer as long as I can.

Laugh Lots

This Berry "Laugh Lots" bracelet from Nordstrom has been a new favorite of mine lately.

It is available in both Gold and Silver

Gold

Silver

It is a simple piece to add to a bunch of bracelets or wear alone.  This bracelet is a nice reminder that everyday you should have a laugh and not to take things so seriously.  We all need a good laugh sometimes, do we not?  I know I need a good laugh every now and then.

Hope you all have had a great Wednesday.  Glad to see the middle of the week again.  I am looking forward to this weekend.  I have dinner plans with some great friends on Friday and Saturday!

Don't forget to laugh!

Is That Weird?

I was reading an article about Chipotle and how much everyone loves it and thought to myself, I have never been there.  

Is that weird?

I then started to think of all the other "weird" things.

-I have never left the country. (I don't even have a passport)

-I have never had a pet other than fish.

-I have a photographic memory and remember random, sometimes useless information.

-I never went to sleep away camp when I was younger. (College was a shock)

-I talk to my parents more than once a day. (Now, I didn't think this is weird and still don't, but my mom was saying something to another woman about talking to me and she said she would talk to her daughter about once a month! What? That's WEIRD)

-I used to sell used video games!- Weird, I know.  I wasn't really selling, but I was in contact with companies that we supplied games to.  I was helping and I loved the people I worked with, it was actually fun.

-I HATE to pump gas.

-I still love school supplies and buy them even though I have been out of school for four years.

-It is weird that it is August!

Hope you all had a great Friday Eve!  I am so excited I am heading to dinner tomorrow with good friend and blogger of mine now that she is finished with the bar exam.  She is finally back in the real world and her head is out of the books.

Need a Break?

Have you ever needed a break in the middle of the work day?  I mean sometimes it is a long day and when 12 o'clock comes around I need to get out.  It is nice to have that time to run some errands or to just recollect for the remainder of the day.

I took a nice break during lunch last week.  The other day turned into a picnic lunch.  It was so refreshing to just get outside and enjoy the day.  To feel a little sun and relax is just what I needed. 

It is important to take time out of your day to just relax and enjoy.  I loved that lunch break and I hope to get some more picnics in before the summer weather turns to fall. 

What do you do to relax during the day?

Do you feel like getting away during your break?

Hope everyone had a great Monday!

Happy Birthday MTS!   

Stripes

Old Ann Taylor Top

Ann Taylor Loft White Jeans

Tory Burch Thora Patent Sandal

Essie Cascade Cool

David Yurman Bracelet

Mom Made Bracelets, Thanks mom!

and of course my Kate Spade Watch

I love a classic striped top and this black and white one is at the top of my list.  The three quarter sleeves are great for day or night.

I still love striped tops; here are some of my current favorites.

Madewell

Madewell

Nordstrom

Hope the week is going well.  Almost time for the weekend again!  I can't believe August is almost here.  Where is the summer going?

Have a good night!

Lightweight Love

 J.Crew Factory Sweater

J.Crew Perfect Fit Tank

J.Crew Chino Shorts

I have a J.Crew problem, every time I walk in the store (either store or factory store) I leave with a bag in hand.  Are any of you the same way?

Pairing this new hoodie sweater from J.Crew Factory with white shorts has been great lately with the little cooler nights we were having.  It is perfect for the weekends and running errands.  I just love wearing shorts with long sleeve items and this sweater's colors of tan and white go together so well for summer.

I am loving the weight of it and so glad I grabbed it when I was in the store.  By the way, the perfect fit tank is the best tank ever!  It is great for under tunics and other tops.

Hope you all have a wonderful Tuesday!

What is in the Beach Bag

Clava Tote

Trina Turk Beach Towel

Monogrammed Hat

Book- That Night, Chevy Stevens

I am in love with this tote and the color options are endless.  It is perfect for the beach. You cannot go wrong with it.  

Now a day on the beach isn't complete without a great printed towel, a hat, and a good book.  

What is always in your beach bag?

Are you reading a good "beach read?"  Let me know I will need a new book soon.

Whats in My Bag?

Her

So I really enjoy the Whats in my bag post from other bloggers.  I have decided to do one of my own.
I love to organize and it shouldn't be a surprise that I make sure my bag is organized too! 

I have a system for organizing my bag, which makes it easier when switching my bag in the morning.  I use what I call "little zip bags."  These little bags are great and keep everything neat and together.  It feel like one of the worst feelings is when you can't find something in your bag.

Here is what is inside:

Here is what you can usually find in my bag.  Wallet, book, sunglasses, change purse, and all my "little zip bags."

This Marc Jacobs holds my Kate Spade card holders, which are perfect for gift cards and your license.

This Cinda B "Happy" bag is a favorite of mine.  This size and shape is wonderful in any bag.  This is where I have a couple pens, a nail file, really a place to put things that don't stay in the bag.  I move things in and out of this one.  Like earbuds and more gift cards.

The polkadot J.Crew "little zip bag" is a catch all for things I need all the time.  Hand sanitizer, hair ties, kleenex, lotion, and a mini sewing kit (you never know).

This JPK holds all the lip glosses and lipsticks.  

I don't know about you all but I hate when my things move around in my bag and I can't find them.

How do you keep your bag organized?

Tunic Time

HER

Lately I have been going through my clothes and I feel like I need some new tops.  I don't know about you, but sometimes I feel like it is hard to find tops.  But I have recently come across some of the best tunics, Roberta Roller Rabbit.

I am in love with these tunics.

The colors and patterns are great for this time of year.

So comfortable and easy to wear.  Paired with white pants, love!

I wore this great blue and white one this weekend.

I pulled out the Charleston, SC bag for the nice weather.  I got it a couple years ago at the Market in downtown Charleston.

I can honestly say I am so glad I bought these great tops for the summer.  The bright colors and fun patterns are exactly what I needed.

Check out the website to see other great items they have.  I can't get over how cute everything is and how great they are for the summer.

I just added a Friday Finds page to the blog to make it easier to check out the great finds from Etsy.  More finds are to come to make sure to check it out! Hope you all are having a great week, almost there, to Friday that is.

J.Crew and Pink Pants

HER

J.Crew Embroidered Bib Peasant Top (On Sale, Size 00)

Favorite Pink Pants

Sam Edelman Romy Wedge (On Sale)

Betsey Johnson Watch

Stella & Dot Amelie Sparkle Bracelet

Sondra Roberts Cork Clutch

This weekend was filled with great weather and it was time to break out the pink pants.  I have enjoyed pulling out all the bright colors and all the fun tunic tops.  How great is the detail on this J.Crew top?  The tan stitching paired so well with the hot pink for a day of running errands.

These Sam Edelman shoes are my all time favorites.  I love them so much that I have them in a couple color options.  They are great for dressing up a simple dress or just adding a little something to a pair of jeans.

What have you been excited to wear after this long winter?