Serial Dresser

| Coat & Boots - Old Navy | Similar Coat | Similar Boots | Scarf - H&M | Similar | Sweater - Zara | Similar | Top - JCPenney | Similar | Jeans - Express | Similar | Claw Clip - J.Crew Factory | Similar |  

I'm not loving the snow - it's making these days crazy long and dreary.  Luckily, I have Serial to keep me company, and I'm pretty good at making snow balls.

Happy Monday - Stay safe if you're in the wake of Juno!

Ewok Chic

| Earrings & Necklace - Gifts | Similar Earrings | Similar Necklace | Cami - Kohl's | Similar | Blouse & Vest - TJMaxx | Similar Blouse | Similar Vest | Bracelets - Alex & Ani | Similar | Skirt - Loft | Similar | Boots - Old Navy | Similar |

I've had a fur vest on my wish list for a while.  When I found this one at TJMaxx for $20 I knew I had to get it (even though I was TRYING not to shop for myself... I swear!).  It's super out of my comfort zone to wear fur, but I need to start taking risks, and I'm not disappointed by the result.  Even some of the men from my office complimented me on it.

Is there something you've been wishing to purchase, but are afraid to wear?

Also: you'll notice I've kind of toned back on the blogging - don't worry!  This won't be the normal.  Unfortunately, since before Thanksgiving, I will not be spending both nights of my weekend at my house until New Years - I'm CRAZY busy.  On top of the normal holiday craziness, I have four birthdays (Dad, Mom, Brother & Boyfriend) around the holidays so this is a crazy busy shopping for not me time.  AND I'm going up to Manhattan next weekend for work so it never ends!

I'll return after the holidays with a more consistent blogging schedule - and I promise to get to all of your blogs at some point... it just may take a couple of days more than usual.  <3 all="" p="" you="">

Falling in Love with Fall

| Sweater, Socks, and Bangles - Target | Similar Sweater | Similar Socks | Similar Bangles | Skirt - Loft | Similar | Boots - Old Navy | Similar | Earrings - Gift | Similar |

Boyfriend really wanted the last picture to make the cut.  I feel super British in this outfit.  And that is a wonderful thing.  I'm pretty sure I need to go to a fox hunt and drink some Earl Grey and go by the name Lady Sissy of Lancashire or something.  

Point is, this outfit is my perfect fall outfit and I love it.  Tweed, riding boots, and light, soft sweaters speak fall to me.  What speaks fall to you?

Fall Must Have - Riding Boots

| 1. Tory Burch Simone Boots - Bloomingdale's | 2. Paisley Boots - ShoeMint | 3. Chinese Laundry Riley Over-the-Knee - Nordstrom | 4. Sesto Meucci - Zappos | 5. Meadowside Meander Boot - ModCloth | 6. Black Boot - Zara | 

I feel like I say this every year, but every fall, the first thing I think about purchasing is a good pair of riding boots.  I actually skipped out on a new pair last year, so maybe this year will be m year.  I prefer brown, but I did add a couple of black options.  I'm not ready for fall - after last winter and the impending winter, I think we deserve a long summer.  But alas, if it's going to get here, I might as well take it in style.

Fall Trends 2013

[Jacket - Forever 21; Puff Vest - LLBean; Riding Boots - Tory Burch; Leopard Print Dress Pants - Banana Republic; White Tulle Dress - ModCloth; Emerald Shell - 3.1 Phillip Lim at Nordstrom; Leather Skirt - River Island at ASOS]

What are you must haves??