Holiday Gift Guide 2014 :: For Her

See By Chloe Bucket Bag // Drop Stud Earrings // Tory Burch Flats // Eberjay PJ Set // JCrew Parka // Nest Holiday Candle // Kate Spade Hat // Diana Vreeland Outrageously Vibrant Perfume // Kate Spade Sock Trio // Elizabeth and James Ring // Kate Spade Watch // Coasters // Joie Floral Shirt // Ban.Do Key Chain // Taschen '100 Getaways' Book // Eberjay Robe // Kate Spade Gloves // NARS Lipgloss // Deborah Lippmann Gift Set // Stella McCartney Day of the Week Underwear Set // Vince Cashmere Sweater

Happy Monday!  How was your weekend?  We were busy looking at houses {!!!} but were able to find time to do a little Christmas shopping :)  I pulled together some pretty picks for the ladies on your list including my favorite lipgloss, an adorable bucket bag, and the perfect parka {HIGH on my wish list}.  Have you started your Christmas shopping?  Or are you waiting for Black Friday / Cyber Monday sales?  Personally I don't like to brave the crowds, but I do enjoy doing a little shopping on Friday morning from the comfort of my own bed :)

Fashion :: Pre-Fall Picks

JCrew Cropped Cotton Sweater // Joie Silk Bow Blouse // Vince Hooded Coat // Equipment Washed Silk Pant // RAEN Sunglasses // JCrew Mixed Resin Earrings // Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish {Fashion} // Loeffler Randall Cut-Out Sandal // Tory Burch Fleming Mini Bag // Loeffler Randall Mixed Media Work Tote // Tory Burch Liv Jacket // JCrew Silk Sleeveless Blouse // Tom Ford Lipstick {Bruised Plum} // Tory Burch Suede Pumps // Givenchy Blush Leather Pouch // JCrew Asymmetrical Zip Sweater

Well hello there!  Before I get to today's post I wanted to sincerely thank each and every one of you for the beyond kind messages and advice you gave me yesterday.  I truly missed the blogging community and couldn't wipe the smile off my face all day as I continued to receive such sweet & thoughtful comments.  I've said it before but I'll say it again -- you guys are amazing and are the reason I want to keep up with this little blog.  From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!

Although it took me awhile, I am now completely on-board with pre-fall fashion.  Before this week I couldn't even bare to think about cooler weather {thus totally passing on the Nordstrom Anniversary sale...fail}, but one cool day has gotten me very excited about bringing back layers, jewel tones, and luscious silks and cashmeres.  What is it about seasons that perpetually have us looking forward to the next?  However, as much as I love this leather, wool, and shearling bag and am excited to finally try a merlot lip, after the brutal winter we had this past year summer can stay as long as she wants in my book!

Fashion :: Neutrals

Equipment Washed Silk Top // Scalloped Mini Bag // BaubleBar Crystal Shard Pendant Necklace // JCrew Silk Shantung Cropped Pant //  JCrew Merino Lattice-Sleeve Sweater // Lemon Embroidered Straw Fedora // Rachel Gunnard Studs // Joie A la Plage Sandals // Diane von Furstenberg Blazer // Zoe Karssen Merci T-Shirt // Loeffler Randall Buckle Sandal // Ban.do Bobby Pin Set // JCrew Linen City Mini // Gucci Soho Small Patent Leather Bag // Deborah Lippman Nail Lacquer 'Before He Cheats' // Kate Spade Cedar Street Maise Bag // Elizabeth Cole Aeryn Earrings // Bobbi Brown Eyeshadow Palette 'Nude Glow' //  JCrew Swiss Dot Tuxedo Shirt

As much as I love color, I have to admit there is something about pale neutrals that feel so breezy and effortless.  These pieces all have that easy elegance that will make you reach for them again and again on those days where you feel like you 'just don't have anything to wear.'  My favorite neutral is a light ballerina blush, and this polish and this dress hit it spot-on.  I'm totally lusting over this adorable scalloped bag {less than $40!}, and on the opposite end of the spectrum, this patent leather Gucci bag.  Happy shopping!

PS - If you haven't entered to win a gorgeous print of your choice from Hannah Gentiles, don't forget to do so here!

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Fashion :: A Winter Getaway

Joie Silk Floral Top // Bobbi Brown 'Beach' Perfume // Aerin 'Rose' Lip Conditioner // YSL Eye Palette // JCrew Pleated Poplin Skirt // Converse Chuck Taylor // Coco Palms Pouch // Ban.do Twist Scarf // Serena & Lily Beach Towel // JCrew Lemon Crystal Necklace // Prada 'Crow' Sunglasses // Polka Dot Dress // JCrew Panama Hat // Loeffler Randall Jude Scalloped Sandal // Lacquer Palm Drops // Rebecca Minkoff PVC Crossbody // Tibi Magenta Silk Top // Heidi Klein Bikini Top & Bottom // Frends 'Layla' Headphones // Hair Ties // Ole Henrickson Sunscreen // JCrew Silk Snood // Loeffler Randall Starla Plank Sandal

Good morning dears!  I hope you all had a lovely weekend.  Friday night Ryan surprised me by taking me to see a silent film accompanied by the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra at The Museum of Art, followed by a relaxed but romantic dinner at one of our favorite local spots.  We got another six inches of snow on Friday, plus a few more over the weekend, and this week are supposed to see rising temperatures & rain which means a good chance for flooding...ick!  

Suffice it to say, I am in serious need of a winter getaway.  I keep daydreaming about laying in the sun, the warm breeze on my skin {which isn't covered up with layer upon layer of wool}, and drifting away to the sound of the ocean.  Lucky for me, we are heading to Florida in a month for a destination wedding and decided to extend the trip a week.  I can't wait to lay by the water with a few good books, eat fresh seafood, and mostly be able to walk around all day in short sleeves!  What a novelty :) And since a beach vacation always requires a little bit of pre-holiday shopping, I have rounded up some of my favorite goodies to get you warm-weather ready.  Enjoy!