PHOTO: Stephanie Congdon Barnes
I’m wearing dresses in a big way this fall, and a pair or five of these easy DIY knee patch tights are just the thing to jazz things up a little and make old reliables fun again. I love the idea of doing a more subtle tone-on-tone pair like Stephanie at 3191 Miles Apart suggests!
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Two ironic things about this giveaway starting today:
1. I’ve lived in Oklahoma off and on since 1998, yet never owned a pair of cowboy boots until a few months ago.
2. This is the first day I’ve not lived in Oklahoma in five years. (I’m in New York.)
Those two things being revealed, I’m extremely excited to partner with a bit of an Oklahoma institution, Langston’s! They’re basically the go-to for pearl snap shirts and tight fitting Wranglers, but they also have lots of other non-Western wear and great jewelry. Today they’re giving away one pair of men’s or women’s Ariat boots, I have these and love them. You can never go wrong with a pair of boots and a little casual dress is my book, perfect weekend wear.
To Enter:
1. Leave a comment below telling us which pair of Ariat boots are your favorite. One comment only, please.
2. Enter a valid email address.
3. Do it all before next Monday, October 31st.
Langston’s is also offering 15% off any purchase over $50 through October 30th, just enter the code “crushed” into the promo field.
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PHOTO: anne symons
You all were so gracious and supportive when I lost my job last month, it’s only fair I tell you about my next step that begins tomorrow. I’m heading off to New York for a long-term freelance job that will keep me there through the end of the year! Exciting stuff, for sure. I’m subletting a sweet little studio with a full kitchen in Fort Greene, Brooklyn and I couldn’t be more thrilled. After doing a fast tally, I realized I have many more friends in NYC than OKC and I’m looking forward to catching up with every single one while in town. I’ll keep you posted as everything unfolds, but in the meantime I hope you’ll forgive me if things slow down just the tiniest bit for the next week as I get adjusted to my new digs and schedule. Until then, here are a boatload of good things to keep you going.
01/ the Henry Rollins tattoo whiteboard!
02/ knit a sweater, help a penguin in need
03/ create your own wall art for (almost) free
04/ deconstructed map art of Italy
05/ free printable quote posters
06/ homemade pixie stix
07/ another way to buy some damn art
08/ DIY bungee cord bracelets
09/ a knockoff Pumpkin Pie Blizzard
Triangles are definitely the It Shape of the moment, and I’m loving these on trend colorful leather pendants from EABurns. (via Dismount Creative)
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This candy-like necklace is made of vintage German glass from the 1920s and 30s, silk and silver. So in love. (via Miss Modish)
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99% sure I’m behind on these Lulu Frost for JCrew art deco jewelry pieces, but I’m digging the resurgence of Great Gatsby style so I’m sharing regardless. I’d like four through six on my wrist, please!
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1. Cleopatra necklace from BRVTVS 2. frilly knee highs from sahalie 3. Polka Rounds Clutch from Anthropologie 4. Exeter Oxford from Matt Bernson 5. Blythe bootie from Blowfish 6. Hudson by Cynthia Vincent 7. Gold Plated Burgundy Leather + Suede Buckle Cuff from House of Harlow 1960 8. Carefully Chosen Coat from modcloth 9. Oversize Chunky Knit Cape from Stella McCartney
10. Palermo top from Kelly Wearstler 11. Pull Cici cashmere from Zadig&Voltaire 12. Feminine Bowknot shirt from Romwe 13. Samet Dress from Ilna Kohn 14. Against the Grain dress from Modcloth 15. Dahlia Dress from Rachel Comey 16. Titian skirt from Kelly Wearstler 17. city mini from J.Crew
If I had an extra few Gs lying around in my bank account I’d be expanding my wardrobe for fall. But since I don’t I’ll just be busy lusting after a few things. What’s your must-have fall item?
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These woven fabric necklaces from nanoukiko are just begging to be added to my fall wardrobe. They remind me of all things knit and warm. (via Erica)
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I’m not sure when I first found HarLex and their incredible line of handcrafted leather, but I’m glad I did. They have a serious focus on customer personalization, from putting your name on your new leather good to choosing the color of leather and stitching used. All of which results in a unique one-of-a-kind product each and every time. With that sort of business plan it’s hard to go wrong!
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PHOTO: Jena Coray
01/ gorgeous color block scarves
02/ whoa, this apartment is intense in a great way
03/ beautiful light paintings of dinosaur skeletons
04/ coveting this zig zag shift dress
05/ pumpkin cocktails with a punch
06/ in lust with this convertible teak pool table
07/ such a great idea, use scarves to make curtains!
08/ make a DIY Kelly Wearstler-inspired scarf