Fri...dammit. | November 22-28

A weekly roundup of all my favorite things. Hey, I'm a day earlier than last week!

Bloggers Who Killed It

NEED TO GO ON A PINNING SPREE? CHECK OUT MY FRIDAY FAVES BOARD.

{Here & Now} My pug-loving Nashville soulmate rocking the dress of my dreams.

{This Time Tomorrow} ...followed immediately by the bright blue fur vest of my dreams.

{MissLeaAnne} I have never once in my life liked polka dot jeans. I have a very serious fear of polka dots and other things that make it more likely I'll get carded for buying an R-rated DVD. But with a camel sweater and leopard heels? Done.

{Penny Pincher Fashion} Possibly the snuggliest black and white outfit I've ever seen.

{Sarah's Real Life & lenore lamé} Proving that my fiscally responsible inner demons are stupid and wrong, especially where Target is concerned. I've been pining over Sarah's skirt & Jacy's sweater every time I go grocery shopping, and as I suspected, they are perfect... I'd like to suggest a body part for my anti-shopping conscious to snack on, Elan Gale-style.

The World Outside of Style Blogs

I started a new job with a start-up company that I'm really, really excited about.
Find out more here.

The internets banded together to help a little boy like his glasses. Hey mom, why didn't you love me enough to do this when I hated MY glasses?

Oh, and I finally started playing Candy Crush. #holyaddiction

Fri…Sunday Faves | November 15-21

A weekly roundup of all my favorite things.

Better late than… (trails off like Night At The Museum. Anyone? Anyone? Beuhler?)

Bloggers Who Killed It

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{River City Chic} Be still my tweedy, neutral-loving heart.

{Hello Fashion} If I had a dollar for every time I've almost pulled the trigger on a sequin maxi skirt… I'd probably have enough to buy a sequin maxi skirt.

{Let It Be Beautiful} This post (and knowing I was about to sit through a freezing cold football game) was the kick in the pants I needed to go pick up the Zara blanket scarf. Pics coming soon… as in tomorrow.

{Franish aka Fran-diggity-dog, Fran-tastic, Frannypants...} My very favorite person to nickname is killing this whole med school dress code thing.

{Katie's Bliss} Funniest story of the week + perfect heels. And I would have reacted the exact same way.

{Hello, Gorgeous!} 5 Layering Tips from the queen of layering.

{My New Favorite Outfit} There isn't a single detail about this look that isn't perfect. I love all the textures!

The World Outside of Style Blogs

We talk a lot about unplugging from our iPhones and such… but what about our blowdryers? Refinery29 had a really fun article on ways to do your hair, granny-retro style.

If you want to avoid a full-on explosion of the heart/uterus, do not look at pictures of this toddler and his "puppy brother" taking daily naps together. And definitely don't follow them on Instagram.

Did you guys know this was a real thing?! Why in the world did this not article come to me before Vegas...

Friday Faves | November 8-14

A weekly roundup of all my favorite things.

Bloggers Who Killed It

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{The Classy Cubicle & Lex What Wear} Wearing the (plaid) pants like a bosssssss.

{Lynette Marie} MAH GIRL. That dress, that necklace, those pumps with those tights. And you guys know how I feel about tights...

{love zahra} Looking amazing in a combo of brights & neutrals - and she's right here in Chicago!

{Chic Street Style & For All Things Lovely} Leather, graphic sweaters, and ankle strap pumps.

{fleurani} Drooling over that dress and that necklace. MIAUH!

{Glitter and Gingham} You guys may remember seeing my brain explode on Twitter over this outfit last week. holy perfect

The World Outside of Style Blogs

So Ender's Game and Thor were phenomenal. And now I have the Hunger Games double feature to look forward to next week, and this gem comes out next year. Sleeping Beauty is my jam. Have I ever told you guys that my grandma tried to name me Briar Rose? Hand to God.

Paperless Post, where have you been all my life? I love sending birthday cards, Christmas cards, just because cards... but sometimes it's such a hassle to track down an address, make sure you have stamps, and find a post office box. These have cute envelopes and everything! I'm sold.

This pin works, by the way. But slow your roll Paula Deen, you do NOT need an entire stick of butter.


Eye Candy: Your Weekend Shopping List

Friday Faves | November 1-7 & Some Sunshine

A weekly roundup of all my favorite things.

Bloggers Who Killed It

NEED TO GO ON A PINNING SPREE? CHECK OUT MY FRIDAY FAVES BOARD.

{Cover Up Chic} I love how she layered a lace tank over a button down.

{Kacie's Closet} Grey, pink, python, and purple booties. Because why not be awesome.

{A Spoonful of Style} This girl has layering accessories down to a science.

{A Southern Drawl} She had me at "camel pencil skirt." Plus, ankle booties + socks? I think I dig it!

{Corilynn} I shy away from colored tights because I think they make me look like pre-k, but these are all grown up and amaaaahhhzzziinnng with that scarf.

{Bows & Sequins} I avoid polka dots for the same reason, but these are so hot! Plus, Vested Interest? The lawyer in me went all googly-eyed. ;)

{Professionally Petite} Get ready to feast your eyes on the sweater jacket of your dreams.

{The Parlor Girl} Plaid and leopard. I won't even elaborate.

{MissLeaAnne} I've lived in Chicago for two months and I already feel myself morphing into a coat girl.

{Bedazzles After Dark} Some camo, some stripes, some neon, some badass sunnies... I'm in.

{Along the Lines of Style} You know how I feel about navy and pink.

The World Outside of Style Blogs

I watched the final episode of What Not To Wear and cried like a baby. Naming my firstborn "Stacyandclinton." Or "Colorpattern Textureshine."

I can't wait for Boyfriend to get home from his work trip so we can go see thissssss.
(In 3D. With Jimmy John's.)

Funemployment = I watch too much TV. I need some book suggestions - what's your favorite?

The Sunshine Award 

Thanks so much to Cait at Your Favorite Girlfriend for nominating me for the Sunshine Award way back in September! I think these things are so much fun, and it's always sweet to be thought of! 

Cait's questions:

1. What is the first thing you do when you wake up?

Brainstorm every possible reason to not get out of bed. And if I'm really trying not to go vertical, I overachieve and come up with a few impossible ones, too.

2. What is the 3rd picture on your phone? Share it!

This one. And it makes me snort laugh every time.

(In hindsight, I went third most recent. Is that weird? Did I do it wrong?)

3. What TV show are you most excited about returning this fall?

HOMELAND!!! Boyfriend and I just caught all the way up and I cannoottttttt wait for Sunday night!

4. What is something really popular that you secretly (or not so secretly) loathe?

50 Shades of Gray. I don't see the draw. I don't care who they cast. I don't care who tied up who with what. I don't carrreeeeee.

5. Do you have any pets? Tell us about them! Bonus points for pictures.

Whoa-ho-ho buddy, I do in fact have pets. Wanna read all about them? Of course you do!

6. If you could put together one outfit that represents you perfectly, what would it be?

This is still one of my favorite outfits ever. The skirt is one of my all-time favorites (I just wore it here!), and I love the combination of the tee, skirt, and ankle boots.

7. What is your favorite adult beverage?

Whiskey. As in, straight Jack Daniels. From the bottle. Otherwise, I love very cheap wine. As in, if it costs more than $9.99, it does not darken my doorway. #classybroadsquad

8. What is your favorite guilty pleasure?

I've seen this one before... my answer stands.

9. What are 3 positive words to describe you?
Nerdy (I love nerdy things and the people who love them), dog-lover (okay that's two)...

10. How excited are you to be nominated?

:):):)

My 10 question for any of you who feel like answering (tag, you're all it!!):
1. What movie are you most excited to see?
2. What's your perfect date? (Don't say April 25th. Or do.)
3. Show us your pets. Dooo itttt.
4. Who's your celebrity style icon?
5. What's your favorite thing you wore this week?
6. If you could only shop at one store for the rest of time, what would it be?
7. Do you shop online or in stores?
8. What are your three favorite blogs to follow?
9. What's the best book you've read recently?
10. What shoes would you buy first if you won the lottery?

Friday Faves | October

A weekly (well, monthly this time) roundup of all my favorite things.

Bloggers Who Killed It

NEED TO GO ON A PINNING SPREE? CHECK OUT MY FRIDAY FAVES BOARD.

{Katie's Bliss} That dress, that jacket, those booties.

{B Soup} Fantastic print mixing.

{a fashion love affair} I usually hate flat ankle booties, but when they're done exactly right I almost want a pair. Also, proof that pencil skirts can be cool outside the office.

{Sparkle and Spice} Teeeechnically this was September... but gold and plaid? You know I'm in.

{The Other Side of Gray} Plaid coat peeerrrffection.

{hello fashion} Full skirt + amazing peep-toe booties.

{allie wears} I don't know what I love more, the pants or the bag. Please don't make me choose.

{Sarah's Real Life} Simple, but not even a little boring.

{Simply Just Lovely} Fur and a flippy skirt, plus the coolest haircut I've ever seen.

The World Outside of Style Blogs

This book finally came out and I like it Alot.

Am I the only one whose entire Google history is dogs in funny costumes?

SO SOON.