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the beetle blouse

October 25, 2013
For being what Matthew calls a “girly girl,” I’m surprisingly not afraid of bugs or spiders. I’ll gladly step in when one of my friends has one trapped under a cup, or climbing down her bedroom wall. I’ll just scoop it up on a piece of paper and take it back to its home outside. You can’t blame the guy for wanting to be your friend!  So when I saw this Tory Burch beetle blouse I kind of had to have it. Not just because it’s cute, which it really is, but also because I think it’s a good reminder or something I’m’ not afraid of.  Rodents on the other case, are a totally different animal! Let’s just say I will not be wearing them on my clothes. ever! 
top Tory Burch {also here}, skirt Nordstrom {on sale for $31!}, shoes Coach via T.J. Maxx but a very very similar one!, bracelet C.Wonder, purse c/o Dooney & Bourke, lipstick MAC Candy Yum Yum {the birthday lipstick!}
Did I tell you guys I’m in New York? I swear I feel so turned around with what day it is and what month it is even! I honestly thought about it for a good 10 seconds today. Is it August? No, September? Wait, November already? So embarrassing! I really shouldn’t have any confusion about the month or season, though, because it is actually quite cold in New York right now. I was so surprised because I was just here a month ago and it was quite warm. For this trip, I was expecting that classic New York fall weather. You know, the one that Kathleen Kelly and Joe Fox talk about in You’ve Got Mail? Bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils and all! Well, unfortunately the weather is more chilly than cool, and more windy than breezy. Luckily it’s not as bad as February’s visit, but still, these California bones will not get used to it, try as I might!
What are you guys up to this weekend? Anything fun and Halloweeny? So sad that Matthew and I will have to postpone our annual pumpkin carving contest until next weekend. Is that terrible? To carve pumpkins after Halloween? I won’t be back from New York until the 30th so I’m worried we won’t be able to do it in time. Maybe I’ll just ask him to get everything ready so that I’ll jump off the plane and start carving. I’m determined to win this year!
xox
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september highlights

October 1, 2013
September, you were fun! I feel like most of the highlights were from New York, and I guess I was there for almost half the month! Fashion Week in September was a lot more enjoyable than February, partly because of the weather. Even though I’m sad to see another month pass I am so excited for the fall season ahead. It’s full of so many wonderful things to look forward too (apple picking, pumpkin carving, homemade chili, the holidays, fall TV!!). Here were some of my highlights from the ninth month of 2013:
  • Walked around the city of New York in my new favorite booties. There’s something magical about that city!
  • Sitting front row at Herve Leger! So exciting!!
  • Walking all over the city with Matthew and going on a cookie tour (Levain’s chocolate chip walnut are the best! And then Jacques Torres’s chocolate chip peanut butter cookie!)
  • Hanging out with some of my blogging besties! Christine, Emily and Rach!
  • Spending some quality time with Ginger! {I also got a bike!}
  • Hosting an event at the Nordstrom Santa Monica and meeting some sweet readers!
  • Starting the new season with a clean apartment, summer clothes put away, and a rearranged office.
  • Matthew made a special guest appearance on the blog! 
  • Picked up some cute Coach loafers from T.J. Maxx. I love a good find!
One thing that was a low point this month actually happened last week. Last Wednesday I pulled my back out and couldn’t even move. It hurt to stand or sit and I was so miserable. I’ve had back problems before but this was the worst it’s ever been. I couldn’t even put jeans on, or lace up my boots. We ended up having to cancel our camping trip which was a big disappointment and although my back is slowly getting better, it’s not 100% yet. My goal for this next month is to get healthy by taking more walks, stretching, and incorporating more fitness into my life. Things have been so busy recently but I’ve let that be an excuse for being inactive. Not  good. There’s no excuse when it  comes to your health. This was definitely a bit of a wake up call for me to do more. 
What were your highlights from September 2013?
xox

photos from my Instagram
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stripes and gingham

October 26, 2012
I’m finally getting around to posting photos from my collaboration with Brahmin for their Fall 2012 Catalog. I was chosen, along with some other fashion bloggers, to show how the modern woman wears her Brahmin bag. I’ve been a huge fan of Brahmin for years so to be picked was a major honor. I loved styling some of their new bags for the Fall season and I’m excited to share some of the photos here! Fun fact: these photos were taken on a warm summer day!
 sweater Madewell {similar}, button up and skirt J.Crew, shoes DV by Dolce Vita {similar}, 
necklace Martine Webster, watch Timex, clutch borrowed from Brahmin
I am so excited for the weekend! Matthew and I are getting our pumpkin carving on, finalizing our Halloween costumes, and filling up the candy bowl. You can see where are priorities are 🙂

Have a great weekend everyone!
xox
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