Fall Wish List

Well, it's here- Friday. Thank God; this week it couldn't seem to come soon enough. This weekend we are heading down to the beach; this will be the first time all summer that we've gone. This is a far cry from our usual summers, where we have always spent at least a week at the beach on vacation. In fact, I think this is the first time ever that a summer vacation went by without a single trip to the ocean. But we will fix that tomorrow. Then Sunday we are heading to the local movie theater for a showing of To Kill a Mockingbird.  I am really looking forward to this, as the Cat has never seen this movie nor has she read the book.  I love Atticus Finch. (I love Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch.  Hell, I love Gregory Peck!)
In honor of the fact that I needed a light cardigan to throw over my sleeveless dress yesterday morning as I headed over to work, I thought I'd share with you some of the items on my fall wish list.  (The word WISH is heavy in play here, as some of these pieces are way out of my price range.  But hey, that's what stores like Zara and F21 are for, right?!)

Fall Wish List

Hive & Honey beige sweater / Dorothy Perkins loose shirt / Loose shirt / 3.1 Phillip Lim line leather jacket / Orla Kiely coat, $740 / J.Crew military field jacket / Tory Burch plaid skirt / Cole Haan buckle strap boots / Kate Spade pull on shoes / Old Navy round cap / Coach purple purse / MICHAEL Michael Kors purse / Giles & Brother hinged cuff bracelet / Humble Chic moonstone necklace / Hive & Honey wide bangle / Hive Honey bracelet / Hive & Honey chain jewelry / Tory Burch tech accessory


Okay, I left one piece off of this list that I have not been able to get out of my mind ever since I saw it over on A House in the Hills.  I am in love, in serious, serious love, with this dress.

One by Marna Ro 

                                                                    black cocktail dress/

It is perfection, is it not? And sadly, it is sold out. Anway, I hope you have a fantastic weekend! Any plans?

Love Knots

A few days after Easter I was walking through Target and spied an adorable anchor tie.  It was only $2, but I knew my son would role his eyes if I got it for him.  It was just too cute to pass up, and I thought of my daughter's new chevron striped dress and knew it would look adorable with it.  Why not?  Annie Hall wore one!

I ask you:  Could this be any cuter?

dress: Old Navy

flats: Old Navy

Tie: Target

Red Pants and Chipmunk Ring

 I never thought to wear colored pants until Lori talked about them; and "why not?" I asked myself.

I think the key to wearing colored pants is to keep everything else in the outfit simple and pretty neutral.  I could add a blazer and scarf , or jean jacket with boots.  There are multiple ways to style these pants, so I am happy I tried them!

Chipmunk ring that I got for $5.  I think it is the perfect, waiting for Spring, accessory.  A bit cutesy  for someone my age, but I think as long as everything else in the outfit is simple and sophisticated, it is still okay.

pants: TJ Maxx

top: Old Navy

shoes: Old Navy

ring: On the Blvd. Antiques

Cute Loot At Old Navy

A while back Lori had a wonderful post on nautical fashion.  Since Spring is just around the corner (at least the stores think it is) I thought I would show you some of the adorable Spring 2012 fashions for little girls.  I just went to Old Navy yesterday and found so many cute things for Gwenna.  I was trying to be economical so I only got a few things, but I think I need to go back and get some more.  Here is what I am obsessing over:

I got these darling ballet flats for her. They come in a yellow and green combo too.  

I need to go back and get this jacket.

This is the top I am wishing I got when I was there. It is just so sweet.

I got this cute bird top. Gwenna wore it today and it is darling on.

I know I use "need" recklessly, but really, how cute would this be with the bird top?

Need, need, need! These are going to be the staple of her Spring wardrobe.

Blue and white chevron dress I got for her a few weeks ago.