{ valentine's outfits }

Valentine's is just around the corner.  This raises a great question, "what the heck should I wear?"  Here are a few of my AFFORDABLE favorites + where to find them . . . 

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{ 53 days . . . }

...until Christmas!  There's no better time of the year! 

I am ready for the cold weather, peppermint mocha's, lights, allll of it

I had great intentions (pinning lots of great ideas, but never getting around to making them) of making crafts for Fall, including a new wreath.  But, it feels like it's too late now and I'm already gearing up for Christmas.  I can't wait to work on a few new projects. Hopefully I'll do more than just pin them this time! ;]

 

I'm hoping to also make us some new stockings this year.  Here are some ideas for inspiration...

 Merry almost Christmas!

{ layering }

I love to layer in the fall (including jewlery).  And I love the idea of finding a bright coat, layering with neutral colors, and completing the look with hot red lips.  Some of these items are ridiculously expensive, but sometimes it's helpful to print out a look you like and take it with you shopping to find similar (less expensive) items.  For example, Old Navy always has cute coats, I'm pretty sure I've seen a very similar scarf at wal-mart and black skinny jeans are just about everywhere.  happy layering & happy fall!

layering by lsuereed featuring t shirts

{ fall neutrals }

Fall is almost here.  I can smell it in the morning air, and see it in the early darkness each evening!  I can't wait for the cozy weather.  Similar to spring though, it's sort of a weird time to transition from summer to fall.  Do you wear short sleeves and freeze, or long sleeves and die of heat?  I don't have the answer (other than to "layer" and shed if need be - my mom's famous words) but I did find a few of my favorite "fummer" neutrals.  I made that word up.  It's not yet fall + still kind of summer = "fummer".  I'm tired and rambling, but I found these shoes, scarf and belt at Old Navy & I'm excited to wear during fummer.  And winter. And Sprinter (spring & winter).  Promise I'm done! 

What are your signature items for those weird in-between seasons?