Showing posts with label fall. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fall. Show all posts

Fall Fashion 2014

Oct 27, 2014

I have been in a fall clothes buying frenzy lately and I've found some great stuff I just have to share. I know my choice in fashion isn't why you visit me here so this will be a rare post. Don't worry, I have made a few changes on the home front to show you soon.

I know I'm not the only one gearing up for fall weather right now. Since Christmas is right around the corner I try to get my family outfitted for our cooler months by November. It's too stressful trying to buy everyone new clothes AND Christmas presents at the same time. Oh, don't forget about decorating for Christmas! Most of us don't have unlimited budgets and that kind of time on our hands so I'll take whatever help I can get. So, when I stumbled upon two amazing fashion blogs I took notice. I love finding new blogs to ooh and ahh over. They have always been interior design related until now. These bloggers do have a similar style to mine and I noticed I already own (or have wanted to own) some of the items they blog about. Even if you have a different style there are so many fashion bloggers out there to get inspiration, just like interior design.

The first one is The Northeast Girl. Here are a few of her looks.

 

 

Cute, right? I love the preppy, yet modern looks. I've noticed a New England preppy look is very similar to a Southern girl preppy look. I wonder who loves monograms more? She has a good mix of outfits that are casual for everyday and also for the workplace.


You also need to check out The Sweetest Thing Blog. Not only does this girl have amazing style, but her hair is straight out of a shampoo commercial.

 

 

Yes, this girl out-haired me. She does give out hair tips and even posts video tutorials.

Now, on to my good finds! I have so many new things I've bought that I made a new Pinterest board here so I don't inundate you with good stuff. If it's not on sale, check for a coupon because I almost never buy anything at full price.

 

 

The blouse comes in so many different colors and I'm starting to think that all of the fashion bloggers out there own one. These Mother jeans are amazing! I found them on sale at Anthropologie and got an extra 25% off this weekend. I'm on my third gold tassel necklace now since I have a habit of getting them hung on everything. This one was so cheap since it was from the Juniors dept. And, the black leggings with faux leather inserts were just too cute to pass up. All of these links are in my Pinterest board as well as many other recent finds.

Also, check out my fashion and beauty inspiration board here. You'll see things like this Clare V clutch that is hard to find since it's become so popular.



This is the only place I've seen it still for sale. Shhh...because I haven't bought one yet.





Finally Fall

Oct 16, 2014

I promise I didn't forget about fall! I was just doing a good job of ignoring it. The kids wouldn't stand for that another day and demanded we pull out our Halloween and fall decorations. Well, here it is! It might feel like summer outside, but fall greets you the moment the front door opens.









 
 
 

One thing I love about blue and white is that it goes with everything. It's a great choice for the seasonal decorator.
 
That's my husband's face in the mirror if you are wondering. Oops!
 
I also decorated the mantel a bit. It's much more neutral to match the great room.



 



The only thing I added was the mercury glass pumpkin and wheat in the vase. I'm keeping it simple because by this time next month it will be time to decorate for Christmas. Can you believe it? I need to make something pumpkin before the season passes me by!



Fall Mantel: Cozy and Candlelit

Sep 22, 2013

It's officially fall! 

I'm looking forward to cuddling up in soft faux fur throws, enjoying my favorite comfort food, and layering on the cozy sweaters. There's nothing better than enjoying a fire on a fall night, whether in front of a fireplace or from the light of a pumpkin scented candle. It will be many weeks before the weather is cool enough to turn on my fireplace, which is why candle light was a must this year when planning my fall mantel.

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I found these copper mercury glass candle holders at Target this past week and knew they would be perfect for my mantel the minute I spotted them. They fit right in with my current décor and add a touch of fall at the same time.


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The "Dust to Dust" title will be very fitting when Halloween rolls around! I pilfered a few items from my vase filler to add a natural touch.


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Cinnamon scented pinecones and natural vase filler in a neutral tone from last year adds a touch of rustic.


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Scents of Fall

Sep 18, 2013

While it may not feel like fall outside, that won't stop me from making it feel like fall inside. I've been stocking up on fall candles the past month and now that I've officially burned through my summer scents it's time to bring out the fall candles.

Here's my stock pile. I love Bath & Body Works candles and they are on sale right now, two for $22. It's more than I usually spend since I go through them so quickly. On the days that I let my candles burn all day I bring out my $5 Wal-Mart candles that I love almost as well.

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This morning I'm burning my favorite, Leaves, while I drink coffee.

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Coffee, candles, faux fur throws...It's starting to feel like fall inside my house. Outside the leaves are changing from the heat, but I'm pretending it's from cool weather. Have you bought any fall candles yet? I'm always on the lookout for new ones so feel free to share your favorites!