Fall Fashion

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I don't know about you, but I could sift through pictures of fall fashion for days. I love all the rich colors, textures, and fabrics. You spend the summer trying to just feel comfortable in the heat and once the temperatures drop, you can add weight in your outfit with accessories and layers and poof! much more interesting ensembles materialize. 

I finally switched out my fall / winter clothes this weekend - which in a tiny Manhattan apartment means putting the underbed bins with sweaters and jeans on the side of the bed that's easier to get to. (Goodness gracious, I look forward to the chapter of life when there is nothing underneath my bed. Will that ever happen??) After donating quite a bit this spring, I feel like I could use some key pieces for the upcoming colder months -- although I haven't quite narrowed it down to what exactly. Maybe a wear-everywhere blazer? A tweed shift dress for the office? Tan skinny jeans? A trench coat? Leather pants that would be impossible to pull off but I wanna try anyways? We'll see.

My only fall purchase thus far?

M.A.C Amorous lipstick + Absolutely It pro longwear lip pencil

(I also have gloss on in the picture.)

What about you? Have you bought any amazing fall clothing items?

Anything you're dying to get your hands on? Or anything you wish you could find, but haven't been able to yet? I'd love to hear.

For now, I'll continue just looking at fall fashion. 

At least my smackers are set for the seasonal update. ;)

until next time,

g

Weekend, Is That You?

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Hi friends. How are you? Even though it's been a short week, I feel like I've been crawling to the finish line that is this Friday. Patrick & I both started the week with ridiculous flight times and are still trying to get back on a normal routine. And as much as I've enjoyed all the recent trips, I sure am looking forward to staying put. The apartment is full of half-empty suitcases and clutter that needs to be dealt with and I have a feeling a crazy little lady cleaning spree is about to happen. So yes - hoping to tackle some to-dos & start some new projects this weekend after getting my life in order, whatever the hell that really means. :)

Here are a few links I wanted to share!

I want to write this quote and hang it in my dining room one day.

I love all these black & white pillows!

Did you see the Breaking Dawn Part II trailer at the VMAs last night? And then Patrick showed me this Twilight lip reading spoof that is hilarious (slash bizarre) to watch.

Adore Magazine has released Lovely, an adorable online wedding magazine.

Um, look at these pictures from the International Pug Meeting in Berlin.

A tip for how to keep your avocados from turning brown.

I'm always on a mission to find my signature wrapping paper, one that I can restock again and again - and one where people know a certain gift is from me. (this dream also involves a wrapping station and craft room - one day!) I'm still on that mission, but look how cute this wrapping paper is from Sugar Paper!

How cool are these flats?

A smart way to think about food.

A cute fall dress for under $50.

I've had this little rollerball perfume in my purse for a month or so now and I'm kind of obsessed with the scent. I swear I've been asked by strangers on two different occasions what perfume I'm wearing!

I told you how much I love DQ blizzards and then I found this make-your-own recipe - ahhh!

burgundy bags for fall.

I leave you with this quote.

Have a wonderful weekend!

until next time,

g

Sarah Pinto Planners

Yep - another planner post! :)

Have you ever heard of Sarah Pinto? She is a working wife/mother/owner of a large dog and feels like she is always on the go. So! She designed these planners as a way to stay organized in a fun, but effortless way. They are 5"x7", printed on recycled paper with soy based ink, and are made in San Francisco. They contain a three year snapshot view, monthly view, notes pages, weekly view, special days, future planning, and a telephone/address section.

And they're $20!

Actually...the cute dog one above is currently on sale for only $10!

The best part about it all is this incredible cause

to which she donates a portion of her proceeds.

Check out her online shop here to see more!

until next time,

g

Beach Trip with Mom

Well, we started the trip by pointing and squealing and hugging and laughing...

...at the fact that we showed up at the airport wearing the exact same outfit.

typical! 

I didn't waste any time parking myself by this cute little tiny palm tree.

We spent the day being silly and drinking pina coladas and

wearing matching horn bracelets I brought as a surprise. 

(I toldja the matching thing is typical...)

We passed through the seven levels of the lighted palm tree forest,

through the sea of swirly twirly skateboarders,

to, ya know, the best place on earth.

She was pregnant with me the summer of '85 when DQ

released their blizzards and thus, ate one every single day.

So basically I'm made of them.

And then I saw this and almost bought it for Patrick.

The first night I was away, Patrick called and asked,

"Sooo....how would one get chocolate ice cream out of the couch?"

(-.-)

And then the next day he called to tell me that he accidentally broke 

the tiny white & green polka dot bowl while washing dishes.

"Wait, you broke my favorite bowl??" / "I'm sorry..." / "You're a mess." / "I know."

So yes, he needs the t-shirt. Crazy man.

Speaking of crazy, I apparently struggle with the concept of 

evenly distributing sunscreen. oops.

How we spent our afternoons.

We shared lots of nibbly food - the best kind of food, in my opinion.

:)

And then I spent a morning with this adorable friend!

Loved seeing you, lady.

We watched fireworks over the ocean from our balcony.

And tried "electric lemonade" which was surprisingly dee-lish.

And then it was time for our last night...

I sure do love her.

My mom's first Instagram upload all by herself. 

Yep - that's right - I introduced her to Instagram and edamame this weekend,

and she introduced me to Gone With the Wind. We watched all four hours

over the course of a few nights snuggled up to my computer. :)

Prissy, played by Butterfly McQueen (is that great name or what),

was my favorite.

Oh, and back to the edamame introduction - I couldn't figure out where

my mother was putting her shells until it was too late. She ate them! :P

And then we said goodbye to summer the best way we knew how.

...

I will miss the summer warmth dearly.

But not as much as I will miss my mom.

If there was one thing I could change about my life,

it would be to have the ability to put all the people I love in one place.

But then I guess there would be less vacations and trips...

...and those happy airport/train station greetings I love so very much.

 -- especially when you show up wearing the same outfit. ;)

until next time,

g

Brown Boots!

*they're in order of $ to $$$ :: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6

until next time,

g

Quick Hello

I hope you had a wonderful weekend!

Mine was just what I needed. Despite bidding farewell to summer and getting up before 4AM today to make my way back to the big apple and my body quickly forgetting all that rest I just had, I still have sand in my shoes. And hair. And purse. And suitcase. And on my chapstick.

But that's a good thing. 'Cause see? That little sand reminder makes me smile and remember that life is really, really good. May you feel rejuvenated and rebooted and ready for this week and month and last stretch of the year. And if you're tired and already feeling stressed or haggard and wondering when the heck the weekend is arriving, look for something little (or big!) to remind you to smile. :)

...

until next time,

g



September 2012 Desktop Wallpaper

...just a little hello from the beach

to wish you a happy September!

did you say rabbit, rabbit this morning?

i diiiid.

it's time to update those desktop wallpapers!

this was inspired by the lovely Jessica Chastain.

i have mine all set on my phone, too. :)

alright, i'm heading back out to the sunshine.

enjoy your day!

until next time,

g