Getting Ready for Fall ~Keeping Your Toes Cozy~

Here comes the fun part! A little list to get you started on Fall shoes. Thankfully you can still wear your sandals while you shop for them!  

One of my favorite things in the style world: Fall Shoe Shopping!

~Frye Melissa Button Boot~

An everday classic brown boot!

~Steve Madden Tsunamii Rain Boot~

A cute rain boot!

~Luxury Rebel Sora Bootie~

A close toed dressy heel!

~Minnetonka Beaded Bootie~

A cute comfy flat!

~Steve Madden Flat~

A stylish little flat!

~Nike Free Run Running Shoe~

An active pair incase you ran your down this summer

Getting Ready for Fall ~Manicure your Mane~

Ready or not, it's time to gear up for the exciting routines and fresh starts the Fall season brings!

First on the list: Manicure your Mane!

Deep Conditioning Treatment

SO easy to do and makes a BIG difference in your hair after all the sunshine and ponytail damage of Summer! All  you need is a really good conditioner and some heat.

Blake Lively Before and After

DIY: Wash your hair. Comb through a protein rich conditioner. Grab a magazine. Sit out on your deck in the sunshine heat for 20 mins. Rinse with cold water. Done.

SALON: Shouldn't cost an arm and a leg. They'll wash your hair. Comb through a protien rich conditioner. Give you a magazine. Sit you under a dryer for 20 mins. Rinse with cold water. Done.

A New Cut 

Going from long to short this time of year is super fun and a great way to remove damage in on swoop! 

Lauren Conrad Before and After

Jessica Alba Before and After

or A Little Trim

Keeping your hair the length you love is great too and all you need is a little trim for freshness!

Jennifer Aniston Before and After

Baking Crave

I've had this urge to bake these last couple weeks! But with working a ton and not having every, single, powdered sugar ingredient in my cupboard I've pushed it to way side for a bit. ( I did make these cute cupcakes though!)

I gathered some inspiration for when I do get the ingredients and opportunity for my baking crave!

{Lemon Raspberry Cake}

{Pumpkin Crunch Cake}

{Whipped Mint Ganache Tart with Blackberries}

Click on links for recipes! I'd love to see what you've baked!

5 Reasons to love...

Otis & Maclain!

{They make polka dots exude sophistication}

{This effortless boho chic crop}

{The way their double pocket top would look tucked into the black mid-calf skirt}

{How cute Rachel Zoe looks in their striped Maxi}

{Co-Designer Andrea Cheatham's Vintage Jewelry line}

Purchase Otis & Maclain at:

Horseshoe Boutique

Revolve Clothing

&

Fabricly

Southwestern over the Shoulder

From Blankets to Poncho's. From Jewelry to Handbags, I've had Navajo on my mind!!

It's really a classic print that fits into any season, anytime but we will be seeing more of it than usual in the months to come. Especially in handbag form!

Rebecca Minkoff has a subtle version here that is GREAT and I also found these BEAUTIFUL ones at Free People.

{Nylai Tapestry Tote 498.00}

{FLOCKone Hacienda Bag 78.00} 

{JADEtribe Capri Weekender 488.00}

{Deep Gurnani Aurelius Clutch 368.00}

I definitely could have used a blanket or throw is this print for laying out this summer (I just realized this yesterday dang it!) but since that ship is close to sailing, I'm thinking I'll be embracing it with a Handbag!

From Chaotic to Zen

I make an effort to keep things organized around my house... really! but sometimes rushing around and a little bit of laziness allows for items to get out of place and perhaps not be properly put away. 

I'd been realizing that the shelf in my living room was getting cluttered and looking blech~ 

So I took some time (literally 20 mins!) and got it back to Type A order!

(you'll have to excuse the photo's... I'm in the market for a new camera!)

{out of control shelf} 

(yes, I was watching The Bachelorette!)

I basically put the stray movie cases back in the cabinet they belong in and took the paperwork and files out where I found a better spot for them. I kept the other items I like to look at and grab for reference every once in awhile on the shelf.

Let's hope if can stay this way!!

{a little more zen shelf}

Whitney Port~ Our Starbird!

I've always connected the most with Whitney Port from my days watching her on The Hills to her graceful transition to The City. She emulates the laid back, classy business persona that's both approachable and respectable.. It's been neat to watch her styling career start and soar into her clothing line in such a real and genuine way!

Here's a couple looks from Fall 2011 African inspired collection.

{love the body con skirt with flowy blouse for balance} 

{A full skirt knotted to show some ankle in a fall mustard hue}

 {classic neck tie with matching cuffs}

{perfect wrap dress in a beautiful print}

Vintage Traditions

I usually make it up to my parents house for the weekend once a month or so. My Mom and I have lots of traditions but lately we've made a new routine! We start out by grabbing a coffee on our way for a day of vintage shopping. Then we'll plan our dinner menu over lunch, usually end up BBQ-ing with my Dad and younger brother and then finally, relax for the evening with a glass of wine!

The days are really simple and really fun! We like to take photo's of different pieces in the vintage shops that inspire us. Sometimes we buy them on the spot. Sometimes we go back for them, and sometimes we find a way to make them from similar things we already have at home.

Here are some things we were loving from our most recent trip!

{a memo board fashioned from an old motel room organizer}

{golden angel wings }

{mason jars and flowers in a rustic basket}

Mid Week Link!

~ DENIM ~

AG Jeans Holiday 2011 Lookbook

Fall 2011 70's inspired denim TRENDS

The Denim Guy on JOE'S JEANS

HUDSON~ Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

The "Ideal" HENRY & BELLE

High is on the Rise PAIGE DENIM

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Something Lovely

{Peachy Vintage}

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Tippy Toe into Fall

While I'm still wearing the heck out of my sandals, I have to face the fact (I might be getting a teeny excited!) that it's time to take a closer look at all this clothing for fall and actually think about how I want to start my summer/fall transition!

Boots are a necessity. I went last year not having an essential pair and believe me- It made dressing for the Seattle rain a misery and ruined a couple pairs of my flats :( 

Since we're taking baby steps... I picked 2 pairs I found from Boutique 9. (Nine West's fashion forward  big sister) I also added a couple Lockheart Handbags (Beautiful leather bags!!) that could be a great pair with the boots.

 {Boutique Nine Dode Boot $200}

{Lockheart Malia $595}

{Nine West Sybel Bootie $159}

{Lockheart Cheyenne $575}

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5 Reasons we love...

Sword and Fern

I was on Alternative Apparels beautiful website and found this jewelry line Sword and Fern from Portland Oregon! GORGEOUS!

{Jewels on bright colored string and chains}

{The whimsical beauty of each piece}

 {They get inspiration for their pieces while listening to bands like Fleet Foxes and Austra}

 {The eclectic look of layering their necklaces}

{The soft rugged feel from their stones and hardware}

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Polish em Pretty!

Favorite polish colors for August!

{The Catwalk Collection}

British Racing Green, Blagger & Teddy Girl

A cool pallet for the hot days!

{Macbeth}

This polish goes with everything! Plus, it's so nice to look down and see such a cheerful color!

{Jaffa}

Just the right amount of orangey-neon for a super fun color punch!

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