Booted

It's finally time for boots! I'm trying not to be too excited about the cooling temperatures because after 20 years of living in Wisconsin, I know what's to come in the next 6 months. I'm holding off on wearing a jacket in to work (I'm afraid once I start I won't be able to stop) but boots I'll do!

I need to take this pair in the cobbler to have them cleaned and prepped for winter but I'm already excited to wear them in the upcoming snowy months.

Shirt: Gap  {similar}
Cardigan: Forever 21
Belt: so old
Jeans: Gap
Boots: Frye  {exact}
Watch: Target  {exact in stores}
Bracelets: J. Crew via eBay, H&M

...sniff...

I'm sick. I think my body is in protest of Chris being gone and my bank account being low. Thanks a lot, body.

I tried to do my hair today but gave up half way through. Bangs are fun but a pain sometimes, especially when all you want to do is go back to bed.

someone call the wah-bulance.

Blouse: Old Navy  (similar)
Cardigan: Forever 21
Jeans: Gap  (exact)
Shoes: Rocket Dog (exact)
Watch: Fossil  (similar)

Leopard, in large format

I saw this post from Lilly's Style last week and although J.Crew is outside my normal clothing budget, I loved her shirt, I had a giftcard and it was on sale.

The shirt arrived in the mail on Monday and when I first put it on....I started cursing myself for buying something online at final sale. I love a leopard print in small doses, but an entire shirt? Breaking it up with a cardigan helped me overcome the "only in small portions" fear of leopard but I'm still unsure. What are your thoughts? Are animal prints reserved for belts and shoes, or welcome as entire pieces of clothing?

Blouse: J. Crew
Cardigan: Forever21
Jeans: Joe's Jeans
Watch: Boccia