work it wednesday!

Since I bought my "calf-friendly" boots {if you have no idea what I am talking about, see this post}, I have been dreaming of ways to wear them. Too bad the temperature hopped back into the 80's for the beginning of this week. When the weather allows here are three ways I plan on rockin' my new kicks:

{top, jeans, shoes, jewelry, poncho, bag}

{poncho, t shirt, legging, legging, boots, handbag, earrings}

{top, jacket, skirt, stocking, boots, bag}

{top, jacket, skirt, stocking, boots, bag}

I pretty much have something that looks like everything above except for that pink poncho and the black cable knit poncho. I feel like they are in my future, though.

Just an FYI...Lands End Canvas is now having 50% off sale as well as the Classifieds {if you don't know what the Classified are, read more about it here}. Again, as I have mentioned before, they have awesome stuff and their sales are really good. I just bought 3 turtlenecks for $5.00 each. Love me some LE Canvas.

LOFT - fall favorites

If you read a lot of blogs it is no secret that most of us are ready for fall. LOFT has some great pieces to add to your fall wardrobe. Below are some of my favorites.

{cable cardigan, boat neck top, dress, long skirt, platform boots, platform pumps, suede wedge heels, rhinestone jewelry, aviator shades, animal print scarf}


I think those chocolate suede wedges calling my name. Those boots? I have been looking for a pair of taller brown (or grey) boots with a slight heel and these might just fit the bill. And that striped sweater dress...how cute would that look with a skinny belt and tights? I'm in love.

What are you looking to add to your fall wardrobe?

brain dump monday

1. I love coffee. I probably drink too much. Some people drink it because of the caffeine (I do, as well) but I legitimately like the taste of coffee. One of my favorite coffee drinks (as mentioned in a previous post) is the Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks. I have already had a few of those delicious drinks this season...so good.

2. I got a pair of red Toms this weekend and I am so excited! I got red because I have always wanted red shoes and they add a nice pop of color to an outfit. So far they are super comfortable. There is a good chance this won't be my only pair. My "work ii wednesday" post will be dedicated to them.

3. I think I am getting a cold. It still feels like summer around here so having a cold this time of year seems really strange. 

4. I am taking the LARE (Landscape Architecture Registration Exam) and it consists of 5 parts or rather 5 individual exams. I am studying for a part I am taking on the 23rd of this month. As a post-college person I have found it is really difficult to find time to study once you have fallen into the "work" routine and I feel like I have so much going on all the time. Has anyone had to take an exam after college have any tips for studying?

5. I recently read The Art of Racing in the Rain and if you haven't gotten your hands on it, you need to. Warning: you will probably cry. The book is from the perspective of the family dog and it is so well written - it's worth the cry. {Disclaimer: I did start to tear up when I started to read it in Barnes and Noble so make sure you are not in a public place when you start reading it.}

6. American Eagle has $10.00 off their jeans right now. If you are in need of a new pair of denim you should check out their selection. As an adult I always find it a little odd to shop there since the target audience for that store is probably 14-17...but they have great jeans at great prices.

Happy Monday everyone! 

fall and my current shoe obsession

(shirt, blazer, skinny leg jeans, heels, golden ring, scarf, skinny belt)

Something about the crispness in the air this morning had me thinking of fall and of course my fall wardrobe. I fell in love with these Anthropologie peep-toe heels the minute I saw them online. There is something about the color and style of these shoes that make them a wardrobe staple that can be carried from summer to fall. For a fall outfit I paired these shoes with dark skinny jeans rolled up slightly at the bottom, a peach colored blouse and a navy blazer. I topped off the look with a colorful belt, a statement ring, and a floral scarf.

(dress, heels, clutch, bracelet, sunglasses, scarf)

Since where I live it is still mostly hot out (with an exception of this morning) I wanted to find a way to wear these shoes with a more summery outfit. I paired them with a floral dress, mulberry colored clutch, a cream colored scarf (I am also loving fashion scarves right now) tortoise shell sunglasses and a fun bracelet.

I heart shoes.

I have been looking for a pair of low wedge brown sandals for some time now after I saw them on a couple of other blogs. Just when I thought I have given up ALL hope in finding what I was looking for I found these:

Guess where I found these beauties? Sears of all places! I normally don't go into Sears because I usually can't find what I am looking for and for some reason I always associate Sears with appliances, which I am never in the market for (although that refrigerator with the television built in is always tempting). These gems were on CLEARANCE for 11.99! (hello, how can I not buy them?). Great for dressing up and down, cute, and really comfy. I wore them out on Saturday night and they are already one of my new faves.

You can find them here. They also come in black and pewter.