Baby it's cold outside...

Now that I work upstairs from a mall I often find myself wandering through stores during my lunch breaks. This has proven to be a real test of my self control because J. Crew and Free People are my kryptonite.

On one of my most recent wanderings a sales woman (who was EXCELLENT at her job) almost talked me into a $400 Barbour coat. 

I've been eyeing that Barbour pretty on a couple of my favorite bloggers recently and her "it's so warm" pitch nearly had me pulling out the ole credit card. Sadly I have no business spending that much on a coat no matter how much I love it and I left empty handed. (Till next time J. Crew sales lady! I'll be the girl shopping the sales section.) 

I've been jones-ing for a new coat ever since though SO what's a girl to do but spend what some might call too much time researching some more affordable alternatives.  

While none are the perfect Barbour, I'm quickly falling in love with these too. If it's going to insist on being so cold out, I might as well look cute while shivering - ya know?

Get This: 1. Curator Coat from Madewell 2. Field Parka from Madewell

3. Factory Skirted Dress Coat from J.Crew Factory 4. Parka with Hood from Zara

5. Factory Tipped Peacoat from J.Crew Factory

Other: Factory Button Glittens from J.Crew Factory ^. Factory Pom-Pom Hat from J.Crew Factory  

^. Factory Furry Earmuffs from J.Crew Factory  ^.

Autumn Wishes

• The Downtown Field Jacket • Coconuts Britain Riding Boot • Penfield Stokes Checked Flannel Shirt  • Coincidence & Chance Foxy Geek Sweater • Long Wraparound Scarf • Ecote Festical Ankle Boot • Sweater with Elbow Patches • Owl Moccasin • Double Pocket Top •

Despite the fact that the weather seems to be having regular mood swings and I can't figure out if I should be wearing tank tops or sweaters I've been working on my fall wish list.

I keep trying to impose "anti-shopping" periods on my life but let's be real, those never work out as planned. There are just so many sweaters, military jackets, and boots calling my name right now. 

Sooo as a compromise (with myself) I'm trying to be good and solely buy from sales and consignment and use my wish list merely as a guideline. 

We'll see how this goes...in the meantime, enjoy these pretties that have stolen my heart.

Little Things - Fall Edition

Now that the weather is resistant to being anywhere near 80^o  I've accepted my cold weather fate. It appears there's nothing left to do but to start prepping my closet for fall and though I'm sad to push my sundresses to the back, my boots and sweaters are like long lost friends that are fresh and fun again! But what are long lost friends without a couple of new ones to play with too?

Two pairs of boots and a jacket later and I feel like I've just barely cracked the surface. Although, until I win the lottery it looks like I'm gonna have to pace my shopping problem habits. (I smell a nice leather tote I can fit my laptop in in my future friends.)

Here are my current shopping "conquests" and shopping "to dos". What are you closet plans for the cold weather?

                                           Conquests




1. Coconuts Blakely Wide Calf Riding Boot - DSW
2. Evilsizer Black Boots - Call It Spring
3. Combined Wool Jacket - Zara

 

To Do



1. Mulberry Legging Jeans - Gap
2. Paige Pinking Shears Tote - Banana Republic
3. Oversized Boyfriend Sweater - Gap



Recent Discovery

So, since my weekend mostly consisted of "helping people move" and getting sucked into a self-induced Mad Men marathon I sadly don't have any exciting pictures of my fabulous life to share today. (Unless seeing me in various sweatpant outfits switching between the couch and my bed is of great interest to people...No? Yea, didn't think so.)

Good news though friends! A discovery was recently made and it is a ground breaking one in my book...Zara has AMAZINGGG jewelry now! While I don't know if this is actually a new addition to their merchandise, it is new to me and I couldn't help making myself a pretty little wishlist this lazy weekend. Going to add some to my fall fashion "must haves". Just because I work full time now doesn't mean I can't go back to school shopping...am I right??

Got this beauty for my bday this year from one of my favorite ladies

Teardrop Choker

Neon and studs are easily my favorite combo, must have this bracelet

The pearls on this necklace make it a fun way to dress up an otherwise boring work outfit.