Grab Your Jacket and Go

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Levi’s Denim Sherpa Jacket

I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve left the house lately only to regret not grabbing a jacket. It’s just that time of year where weather is unpredictable and temperatures can change in a matter of minutes. My go-tos this season are my jean, leather, army jackets – how about yours?

 

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Bonded Button Down Jacket // Oversized Denim Jacket with Checked Lining // Oversized MA1 Bomber Jacket

 

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Esker Trench Jacket // Petit Bateau Raincoat // Short Water Repellent Trench Coat

 

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Stays On Tour Satin Bomber Jacket // Twill Denim-Style Jacket // Washed Cotton Summer Jacket

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Pretty Planters

October may not seem like the obvious time to repot houseplants to you, but it’s the time my propagated succulents chose for me. I’ve been babying a bunch on my kitchen windowsill for nearly a year and they’ve just about outgrown their current digs. I like to look at planters as more of a sculptural investment because they can be so. darn. expensive, but I also won’t hesitate at using pretty teacups, latte bowls, or ramekins – be resourceful!

 

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1/ Black Speckle Planter   2/ Cup Planter   3/ Moda Cement Planter   4/ Ochre Pot   5/ Peruvian Planters   6/ Radial Vessels   7/ Rubber Planter   8/ Terracotta Planter   9/ Tribal Pots

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Cozy Floor Seating

I entertain more during autumn and winter than the warmer seasons, and while my dining room comfortably seats eight my living room is lacking places to plop down because of its layout. That’s where moveable floor seating comes into play. Floor cushions can be tucked under a coffee table or couch, while poufs and more substantial pieces placed in corners or other rooms and taken out when needed. It doesn’t hurt that each and every piece is perfectly soft and cushiony, welcoming guests to cozy up and stay awhile.

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Denim Skirts

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Denim high Waisted Mini Skirt with Raw Hem

I never tossed my last jean skirt from the early aughts, but it was definitely relegated to the back of my closet. Anyone else? The on and off classic is surging back with a vengeance this autumn in a bevy of new styles – raw hemmed, step hemmed, button up, zip up – as well as old favorites. Dress it up or dress it down, but definitely make good use of your denim skirt this season!

 

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1969 Denim Mini Skirt // Denim Midi Skirt // Asymmetric Zip Denim Mini Skirt

 

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Denim Midi Skirt // Frayed Denim Pencil Skirt // Denim Pencil Skirt with Stepped Hem

 

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Denim Skirt // MOTO Highwaist Short Skirt // Front Zip Denim Miniskirt

 

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High Waisted A-Line Zip Up Denim Skirt // MOTO Stepped Hem Denim Skirt // MOTO High Waisted Skirt

 

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A-Line Button Through Denim Skirt // Striped Denim Skirt // Vintage 1970s Denim Skirt

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Take a Whiff of These Fragrances

You’re probably changing up your wardrobe for autumn, but have you thought about changing up your fragrance? Warm weather scents tend to be lighter, more floral or fruity. While cool weather scents can afford to be a bit stronger, think musks and earthy undertones. Do you change your scent with the seasons?

 

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ROW 1: 1996 by Byredo // Bless this Mess. by anese    ROW 2: Dark Wave by OLO // Gold by Commodity // REPLICA Lazy Sunday Morning by Maison Margiela    ROW 3: More Than the Stars by Olivine Atelier // Nirvana Bourbon by Elizabeth and James // Phoenix by MCMC    ROW 4: Ritual by Smoke // Room Service by Vilhelm // Rose Atlantic by D.S. & Durga    ROW 5: Scorpio by Strange Invisible Perfumes // Silent Films by Goest // Tobacco Vanilla by Tom Ford

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Meringue 12 Ways

Long story short: I can’t eat meringue because it makes my tongue itch. (An egg white allergy? Who knows.) But I think it’s so luxurious looking and love the idea of it, so much so that I want to make some for others to enjoy at some point. Have you had it? Do you love it? Here are twelve delicious looking recipes to investigate.

 

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Modern Minimal Sneakers

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Mascavii Blueberrys

At the end of the day I’m really just a jeans and sneakers kinda gal. Clean jeans (usually) and cool sneakers, but I digress. I usually reach for my white Converse or a canvas slip-on, something comfortable that manages to look like a little bit of effort. Check out these ten pairs of modern minimal sneakers that would no doubt tie together any look.

 

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Superga 2750 Cotu Classic // Converse Chuck Taylor Monochrome High Top //
THEY Circle Low in Black-White

 

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FEIT Hand Sewn Low // Vans Mono Python Old Skool DX // Eytys Mother Suede

 

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Adidas Stan Smith // allbirds Wool Runners // COS Wrap-Over Leather Sneakers

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Fall 2016 Wish List

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1/Brass Hairpin  2/Brown Leather Backpack
3/Gold Heart Locket  4/Goldie Flat Booties

Fall is my favorite season, but it’s for the crisp air and wardrobe options rather than the pumpkin spice lattes (blech!) and shorter days. And I’m past ready to bring out ankle boots, sweaters, and hats. I wouldn’t mind adding these things to my life either…

 

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5/Letterman Snap Jacket  6/Melting Lip Powder
7/Super Soft High Neck Knit Dress  8/Rose Gold Cuff Earring Set

 

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9/SK-8 Hi Slim High-Top Sneakers  10/Stoneware Ceramic Bangles 
11/Super Pure  12/Sweatshirt with pockets

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Let’s Getaway

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It may be because I’m about to head to the beach for a few days (with 14 family members, don’t be too jealous) but I’ve been daydreaming about little getaway homes. Or maybe just little getaways in general – to the beach, to the woods, the mountains, the country, the lake – all of them. Wouldn’t it be a dream to own or have regular access to a place just the right size for you and a few others? I have to admit, this is the only time I’m truly on board with the tiny house movement.

 

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via remodelingguy

 

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via middlenamewinston

 

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Poppytalk

 

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NRJA

 

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My Scandinavian Home

 

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Home Adore

 

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Camille Styles

 

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Marcus Peabody

 

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Bo Bedre

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Delicate Rings

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Crescent Ring

I have stupidly small hands that look kind of ridiculous with large rings. Back in high school – shout out to the 90s! – I’d stack my fingers full of chunky silver rings, but the style gods have smiled upon us and much has changed since then. Not only are tiny thin rings the preferred look, but I also now prefer gold.  Check out these thirteen favorites.

 

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Very Tiny Rings // Arch Ring // Typographic Scenery Rings

 

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Thin Gold Turquoise Ring // Emerald Baguette Stacking Ring // Tiny Hammered Gold Ring

 

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White Gold Svea // Kalan // Slim Horizontal Baguette Ring

 

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Bezel Diamond Ring // Petite Arrow Band // Nina

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