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Butterfly Kisses

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I have a new love.

The Lepidoptera Dress.

This is an interesting one though. It didn’t hit stores until late summer, and even though it is full of some gorgeous fall hues, I knew I wasn’t going to be warm wearing just it throughout fall.

Enter some cozy scuffed boots and  a pullover burnt orange sweater with an extra 30% off courtesy of a couple thread pulls I located. Now we’re in business for 50-degree Beantown.

Lepidoptera Dress, Anthropologie
Sweater, Anthropologie
Boots, Lauren by Ralph Lauren
Bracelet, vintage 

Halloweek

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In honor of Halloween in less than a week, I thought today’s Tuesday Shoesday needed a little spirited tint of orange…

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Are you all excited for Halloween yet??

Fall Festive

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Linking up with {av} today for a Friday’s Fancies featuring my true fall colors! I’m becoming more and more obsessed with this outfit the more I look at it… do not let me purchase those shoes… please do not…


A-maizing Harvest Dress, ModCloth, $50
Sunset Crossbody Convertible Bag, Lucky Brand, $99 (sale!)
Bowed Lacerta Mary-Janes, Anthropologie, $168
Leaf it to You Ring, ModCloth, $13
Pieces Hilda Pine Cone Necklace, ASOS, $13

I’m so excited for a relaxing fall weekend… some pumpkin picking, apple dipping, lots of coffee + cocoa + books + blogs. Hope you all enjoy yours!!

LC Lauren Conrad | Kohl’s

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I adore Paper Crown, but since that’s a little out of my everyday price range, I am loving that Lauren Conrad now has a line for [blast from my past] Kohl’s.

I’m pretty sure the price point is a bit higher than what I remember paying for Mudd (!) and other Kohl’s brands back in the day, but still not bad at all. Check out some of my favorites from her fall collection, think I’ll be taking a trip to the suburb strip mall soon for a few of these…

Pleated Dress, $64
Chiffon-Trim Blazer, $46
Platform Penny Loafer High Heels, $65
Gold Tone Simulated Crystal Cuff Bracelet, $24
Gold Tone Simulated Crystal Flower Stud Earrings, $14

Blazer Beauty

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I am so excited about this week’s Friday’s Francies theme since blazers are my favorite fall pieces [good choice {av}!]. I especially love the look of boyfriend blazers (like this one from Jack Wills), because they have a bit more of a laid-back feeling but are still chic and professional. J Crew also has some in a ton of cute colors this season… loving this pink one!

Only problem I have with blazers is there gets to be a time in New England’s fall–>winter when they are not enough of a jacket, but also feel too bulky under anything else! How do you all do with wearing them under coats? Or do you just layer under the blazer to stay warm?

Blazer Beauty

Renshaw Boyfriend Blazer, Jack Wills, £229
Accordion Pleat Chiffon Skirt, Forever 21, $15.80
Aoxi Heeled Oxfords, Anthropologie, $198
Bloomfield Headband, Jack Wills, £19
Mod in Mauve Clutch, ModCloth, $50 (sale!)
All Wrapped Up Pearl Earrings, Kate Spade New York, $68
Snake Chain Bracelet, J Crew, $58
Hang in There Glasses Pendant Necklace, Kate Spade New York, $148

Happy weekend everyone!! xx 

Purse ‘n Boots

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Linking up with the loveliest {av} again for my second Friday’s Fancies!

This week’s theme: Crazy about Boots…

Crazy for Boots!

Halima Riding Boot, Lauren by Ralph Lauren, originally $198
Tangerine Flicker Dress, Anthropologie, $358
Deux Lux Snake Chain Crossbody Bag, Urban Outfitters, $49
Jezebel Bronze Butterfly Necklace, CatBird, $220 (fifty percent of proceeds go to charity)
Poly Canvas Bow Hair Clip, American Apparel, $14

I cannot get this burnt orange color out of my head this fall! I’ve never craved orange, but lately I can’t get enough of it. I actually own those Lauren by Ralph Lauren boots (and I am crazy about them– took me forever to find the perfect pair but I finally did last winter), and I love pairing them with this tangerine shade.

And in the spirit of this beautiful pair of brown and orange, check out this photo my godmother snapped from her back porch of a sunrise this week:

Happy Friday everyone! Have a lovely fall weekend!

Tuesday Shoesday: Oxford Booties

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I am LOVING all of the oxford booties I have been seeing lately for fall! Mary Janes are usually my go-to heels to wear with tights, but I’m thinking investing in a pair of these may not be a horrible idea…

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Whatcha think?

Tuesday Shoesday: Oxford Booties

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I am LOVING all of the oxford booties I have been seeing lately for fall! Mary Janes are usually my go-to heels to wear with tights, but I’m thinking investing in a pair of these may not be a horrible idea…

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Whatcha think?

Cozy Side of Fall

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FINALLY linking up with {av} at long distance loving for a Friday’s Fancies! This week’s theme is the cozy side of fall. Now I haven’t tried this skirt on, but for some reason I just get the feeling that it actually is really comfortable… has anyone tried it IRL and can confirm? If it’s not, oops…

Cozy Side of Fall

Leather Bow Clip, American Apparel, $16
Chain Channel Pullover, Anthropologie, $98
Petal to the Metal Clutch, Marc Jacobs, $278
Sequinned Miniskirt, Zara, $129
Minnetonka Triple Fringe Boot, Urban Outfitters, $90

Either way, I am lusting over it. Any of you seen a version under $130 yet?? Or is a good sequin skirt this season going to be a bank breaker?

And oh man, those MJ Petal to the Metal bags. Still loving them after all this time and still can’t afford them.

I cannot believe today is the first day of fall. I’ve been dreading it for some reason this year (maybe since it’s the first fall I’m not back at school?), but today I’ve decided to embrace it fully. Bring on the pumpkins, cider, costumes, hayrides, and leaves. I’m ready for you now autumn, no turning back.