Fall Neutrals

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Fall perfection in neutrals.  Thank you, pinterest, for picking my outfit out for me!

~Lori

What I Got: Loft Belt

Loft Belt, $20

This belt has been featured on various outfits on Loft forever.  Well, maybe not forever, but for a very long time.  But it was never available for sale.  Until now.  Now it is available, and it is only $20!  I picked one up in Sunday and wore it Tuesday, and I love it.
I hope your week is going well!
~Lori

Farewell Mr. De La Renta

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The world has just become a little less glamorous.  Rest in peace, Mr. Oscar De La Renta.

Lavender for Fall

I am a fan of lavender at any time of year but during fall, I think it can be so perfect.  It isn't as expected as all the warm toasty colors but I feel it is softer and still cozy looking.  A lavender coat is on the top of my list and I've wanted a lavender sofa for a long time.

Lavender for Fall by rebecca-iverson featuring a velvet couch

Well, I had a great weekend with my family and today I have lots of chores to do and errands to run.  My daughter wants a wolf costume for Halloween, so I'll be working on that with my mom today.  

I hope your day is great!

What I Want: Loft

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This is an outfit that I would ideally wear in a heartbeat, if it weren't for the fact that me and turtlenecks don't do that well together. But the pants and the shoes?  Love!  And I have some just like the ones pictured, though my shoes do not have tassels.  And, sadly, I noticed the other day when I was wearing them that one of them is a little scuffed.
That's a good reason to get a new pair, right?!
I hope your week is going well.  Mine has been super busy, but good.  Last night I went to a crock pot party and made ten make ahead meals in about an hour.  I am looking forward to trying them out in the next few weeks.  I'll have to let you know how they are!
~Lori

Eye Candy

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Are you following this instagram account?  Believe me, it's worth the add.  I love seeing this guy and his impeccable style pop up in my feed!

Happy Friday!  Any plans?  We are volunteering at the local Greek festival on Friday, going to a wedding Saturday, and meeting my best friend for brunch on Sunday.  Busy, busy, but I love it!

Lori

Now What?

Why do I wait so long between hair cuts?  What am I afraid of?  I just don't like change but as in life, change is often necessary.  I don't want to be one who has the same exact look all the time but I also don't want to be one who is always doing something drastic.  I have to find just the right tweak to freshen things up.  I'm thinking the long bob is just what I need!

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Now it is just the question:  With or without bangs?

I'm off to sub a home economics class.  Perfect!

Essential Stripes

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I think stripes always look right but I think they are perfect in the summer and leading up to fall.  They look so great layered under solids and they are fantastic as accents in the home.  

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I'm so glad it's Wednesday.  It's gorgeous out, if hot.  I plan to do some errands and gardening so it is shaping up to be a great day for me!

The Best Is Yet To Come

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Fall is nearly here!  Or so it seems today.  We had been having very hot weather until yesterday when it rained and temperatures went under 90.  I know that sounds funny to those of you who know what a real fall is like, but where I live it's the best it gets this early in the season.  Since I am so inspired by the change in weather I thought I would post about the things that most excite me this time of year.

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Donuts and hot apple cider.  I'm totally doing this for my kids!

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Roast red wine chicken.  Absolutely on the agenda.

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I am obsessing over this outfit for my 1st grader!

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I'm really not into nail art, but I like the look of this.

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Fall flowers are always a priority.

What is inspiring you right now?

Happy Friday!

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I am so glad that 60's style is back for this fall season.  I love it all- the mod dresses, the Peter Pan collars, the winged eyeliner that I can't recreate because I am horrible with eye make up, the Audrey Hepburn-esque bouffant hairstyles.  I love it all, and I can't wait to channel it this fall!
Now, I realize that this picture does not really have any of the elements I just listed, but it still is retro while maintaining a modern vibe, and I love it!

I'm even a little obsessed with this new ad for the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas because I love the girl in black dancing in front of the mirror- she is reminiscent of Bardot, and I love her over the top hair! I hope you have a fabulous weekend; anything fun planned?

Dior Tribal Earrings

I find that (once again) I am late to a trend I actually love.  These Dior tribal earrings are a bit fantastic.  I say that as someone who doesn't often wear earrings.  Now, these might just be a passing fancy, but I'm going out on a limb and suggesting that these just might become classics.  

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As much as I love these earrings I can't imagine paying $400 for them.  What a conundrum!  

I will more than likely just admire them from a distance.

Fall Inspiration: Retro Vibe

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This image is from a 2013 Glamour UK photo shoot, and it features a Missoni coat and a killer retro hairstyle that, if my hair was longer, I'd be recreating this fall.
Not that fall is anywhere near here, as we are still experiencing high temps and dry weather.
But it will be here soon enough, and I plan on wearing some retro inspired pieces this fall.
Anyway, before I have to worry about that, I have to worry about this weekend.  We are planning a possible trip to the Huntington Library on Saturday, and we have a brunch to go to in Marina del Rey on Sunday and we might even get to squeeze in a little bit of shopping.  Fingers crossed!
Hope you have a great weekend; any exciting plans?

What I Want: Modcloth

Modcloth is having a sale.  And I love a good sale.

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These are my top choices, and I love them. I haven't ordered anything from Modcloth in a while; maybe that should change, hmm? Hope you are having a good week. I, admittedly, am not having the most stellar week. Apparently I am allergic to something, we are thinking the new fabric softener I got, and I keep breaking out in hives and rashes. This morning I woke up to not only the rash on my legs, chest, and neck, but with half of my lower face swollen and drooping. Very scary and very annoying. I spent the morning in urgent care, where they gave me a shot and some medicine. My face is slowly getting better, thank goodness. It'll be one more day off of work for me. (Boo and yea at the same time. I'd actually rather be in my classroom with my kiddos!) So anyway, my week is looking up. I hope yours is fantastic!

Wanted: Wide Leg Denim

My week has started off with a bang.  I am subbing in an honors English class all week so I'm super busy. I've been enjoying many wonderful classic movies lately.  I am always inspired by the fashion choices in these old films.  The ladies wear wide leg trousers when whey aren't wearing glamorous gowns and I don't know which is more sophisticated.  I am really lusting after a perfect pair of wide leg denim for the fall.  I haven't yet researched the best pair but I foresee a trip to Nordstom in my near future!

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Will you be wearing wide leg denim this fall season?

Vintage Meets Modern

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The other day Rebecca posted this on pinterest, and I fell in love with it the instant I saw it.  I think it is perfection.  I mean, come on, how cute is her hair?  And that outfit is amazing.  I love how classic it is, with such a vintage feel, and yet the accessories and shoes keep it current.  Brilliant.
Hope you have a wonderful Monday!
Sorry for totally stealing your pin, Rebecca!