Maroon, you moron.

Let's be clear here people: the color of my sweater is maroon. I know everyone is pushing "oxblood" right now, but it is and always will be maroon (or burgundy). It is not a new color. It is one of the fall colors EVERY fall.

I got my Revas in the mail yesterday after returning them for a size smaller. My girl Tierney advised me that they are going to take a bit of breaking in, and she's right. They weren't too bad today, but I think it'll take a few days for them to be as comfortable as my other shoes. Other than the breaking in of the upper part of the shoe, they are really comfy - a lot more cushioned than my other black flats, where I might as well be walking barefoot.


Sweater: Forever 21 {similar}
Scarf: Gift from my friend Alexa
Jeans: Urban Outfitters
Watch: Fossil
Shoes: Tory Burch  {exact}

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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

Go-To

I mentally plan outfits all the time, whether it's while on Pinterest, or seeing someone in real life/ the news/ Instagram/ blogs. Some mornings though, I stand in front of my closet full of clothing I bought, and just blank. It's usually the day my hair is a mess, I'm still sore from running, I'm tired and I just want coffee/climb back into bed. Unfortunately, those bills aren't going to pay themselves and arriving naked would be frowned upon, so I reach for my safety outfit. It's always a combination of black skinny jeans, blue or pink chambray, flats (because I don't have a choice), and a scarf. There's usually some animal print thrown in for fun. It doesn't take much thought, I know it's comfortable, and there are pretty much unlimited possibilities.

What's your go-to outfit in a time rush / lazy morning / Ihavenothingtowear moments?

Top: Old Navy  {similar}
Scarf: H&M  {similar}
Jeans: Urban Outfitters  {exact}
Bag: Coach  {similar}
Watch: Fossil  {similar}
Bracelet: DIY
Shoes: Rocket Dog






Linking up with wiww.

Audrey and Marc

I've been a fan of Audrey Hepburn since my family had an Audrey movie night probably a decade ago. Like just about everyone else, I feel in love with her in Breakfast at Tiffany's. Her sass and witt and tiny bird body with those big eyes just won me over, and I've been a fan ever since. I even made and hung a giant picture of her in my bathroom.

My mom bought me this scarf in Germany as a birthday present, and I've been so excited to wear it. In a nod to Audrey, I wanted to keep the rest classic with a bit of sass.

 

I've been looking for some dark/light capped shoes for a long time, especially after seeing how cute they looked on Laura and Whitney. I went on a lunch hour shoe shopping trip to a new DSW and found these Marc by Marc Jacobs flats in the clearance section. They were originally $250, but I got them for $95 (50% discount off the DSW price plus $5 birthday coupon). Although that is 2/3 of my budget for this month, I know that I'll get so much wear out of them. They are still priced at $200 online but your local store may have them on the clearance rack! With the remainder of my October budget I'm hoping to find a tweed blazer to add to my ever growing collection.

Scarf: Present from my mom
Earrings: Tiffany & Co. {exact}
Blazer: H&M  {similar}
Shirt: H&M
Jeans: American Eagle  {exact}
Watch: Fossil
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs  {exact, similar}






Linking up with Real Girl Glam...

side swept

Have a great weekend everyone! Hans, Baer and I are visiting Chris this weekend. We're doing a 10K (that I barely have trained for...oops) and going on brewery tours :)

Sweater: H&M
Scarf: DIY
Jeans: Urban Outfitters
Shoes: Crown Vintage via DSW
Watch: Kate Spade

never going to give you up

It's starting to get chilly around here which means winter is fast approaching (I feel we get like 2 weeks of fall here and then boom, winter - many Halloweens growing up were spent in snow suits). While nautical stripes, blues and reds are considered summer looks, I refuse to give them up...I just have to layer them a little bit!

Shirt: Forever 21  {similar}

Scarf: H&M

Jeans: American Eagle  {exact} from my September budget

Shoes: Old Navy  {very similar}

Watch: Fossil

Bracelets: Birthday present from a friend

 P. S. If you are Mad Men fan, you need to go watch  this video. You just got drapperrolled.

September Budget

1. Target Extra Large Boyfriend Watch: $14.99 {seen here recently}
2. Old Navy Plaid Flannel: $24.95 + $8 off with Super Cash = $17  {seen here with a little DIY}
3. Old Navy Casual Blazer: $39.94 + $12 off with Super Cash = $28  {seen here, here}
4. Gap Dot Pullover Sweater: $44.95 + 30% off = $32
5. American Eagle Skinny Jean: $49.95

September Budget: $142*

I've been pretty busy this month which kept me away from the mall and online shopping. Before today, I had only spent $60 but I made a little pit stop at the mall after work to buy jeans. I found the gap sweater on my jeans hunt, and have it currently on hold until tomorrow, when my 30% coupon goes into effect (I received this coupon as a Gap card holder in the mail) so while I haven't actually purchased it yet, I do plan on picking it up tomorrow!

*I did buy my J. Crew Schoolboy Blazer (seen here, here and here) this month as well, but I had been saving for it the last few months as a birthday present to myself, so I don't count it towards this month's budget

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