Solo Road Trip

I'm off to drive up the beautiful California coast, for work!  I'm actually very excited about my trip alone with a rental car. First stop: Santa Barbara. 

Quilted. Chanel. Handbag.....ultimate wish list ! 

J.Crew crystal thornbush necklace, $135 

Happy Fall

Fall is officially here!

 Time to start:

-planning my halloween costume(s)

 -break out the boots

-make soup

-plan a trip to the pumpkin patch with my pals

*image by Enrique Badulescu 

Is The Gap Back ?

I will admit I haven't purchased jeans in a really long time. My wardrobe in the spring & summer pretty much consists of skirts and dresses, and in the fall & winter I add black tights into the mix... but I think it's essential to have at least 1 favorite pair of jeans. After hearing my roommate rave about Gap's new jeans and how amazing they fit I decided to try them out myself. Like a glove! Patrick Robinson describes the "Always Skinny" (which I ended up getting) as fitting like a legging, and I couldn't agree more. 

Monday...

I had a really fantastic weekend at home ( Jess did a wonderful recap complete with photos), however I would not exactly call it relaxing. Sooo I took it upon myself to leave work today promptly at 6pm, make Pioneer Woman's Pasta alla Vodka (like I didn't indulge enough the past 3 days), have some red vino & catch up on the giant stack of magazines that has accumulated on my desk. 

Liquid Glitter

Remember last year when I desperately tried to achieve a metallic -glitter effect on my nails? Well it seems OPI has answered my prayers with their new Designer Shades series !

Vision In Red

I'm in love with these images of Lily Cole from the October UK Harper's Bazar 

*via Her Famed Good Looks

Dreaming of Sunny Skies

This weather forecast for my weekend is making this dreary Wednesday a little more bearable. I'm going home to Maryland for a wild night of line dancing, day at the Renaissance Festival, home cooked meals, family time, brunch on the water & perhaps a little fall shopping. 

Who What Wear serves as a daily dose of fashion inspiration and this post has me ready to start my fall shopping list. *I know I'm a little behind

1. Rachel Rachel Roy Studded Clutch $79, Macy's 2. Cynthia Vincent Booties, $172  3. Atomic Faux Leather Skirt $19.80, Forever21 4. Triangle Gem Pelmet Skirt $160, TopShop 5. Village Leather Cross Body Bag, $195, Cole Haan 6.  Steve Madden Bovine Grey Boots, $129 7. Faux Leather Studded Vest, $27.80, Forever21