Friday Fantasies!

This week has been a drastic change in weather and has been pretty much just cold and rainy as week!! Fall is definitely here. This has only kept me thinking about a warm beachy vacation to get away and just relax on the beach with margarita in hand. Awe… sounds like pure bliss! Guess it’s time to start saving some money and scouting out plane tickets!

Happy Friday and enjoy the glimpse into my fantasy as I think about being here on this beach!
Who wants to join me?!?!?

*photo from my Kona, HI trip - circa Nov 2007 (OMG...it's been way too long!!)*

Wear to go from here…expedia.com??

*Megs

Nailing Down Halloween

The beginning of October always starts me thinking of Halloween! The older I get the more I like this silly little holiday where you get to dress up as anything you want and just have fun with it. I haven't quite gotten my costume figured out but I do have some ideas inspired by some of my favorite movies and TV shows... so I promise it will be a good one! (Will for sure get a post up for Halloween with my costume!) And of course I am thinking of Claire's costume too!

But with the start of October and in the spirit of Halloween, Sally Hansen came out with some fun nail strips to celebrate! If you haven't heard of these things they are AMAZING! It's a strip of nail polish that you stick on and smooth over your nail, file and they are done. (I also brush a clear top coat over them too.) They last longer than any normal nail polish and you don't have to sit with zombie hands for a half hour to let them dry.

I absolutely love them and have been using them for months. So of course I am going to try these... I think the fun spiderswebs or skulls are calling my name!

*You can find them at Ulta Beauty*

Wear to go from here... the nearest beauty store!

*Megs

The New Penny Loafer

A shoe trend that I have been loving this Fall has been loafer heels. They are a throw back to the old 80's thru early 90's penny loafer that your dad wore. (I remember always wanting to get the penny out of my dad's shoes) But the current trend has a more fashion forward spin on it for the ladies. You can pair them with a sweater dress and tights or get a more casual look with some skinny corduroy pants and chunks sweater. The possibilities are endless!

Here are some of my favorites I have found out there in the stores.

1. F21 - Red Leatherette Tassel Heels $25.80

2. Madewell - The Perfect Pennyloafer Pump $188.00

3. Piperlime - Boutique 9 Night Loafer $160.00

4. Alexander Wang - Anais Silver $650.00

5. Piperlime - Mia Nolen $59.00

6. JC Penny - Vinti Pump $49.99

Wear to go from here... not your dad's closet!

*Megs

I love a well dressed man

In keeping with the theme of Fall Trends this week, I thought I would also share some great menswear looks from J. Crew’s Fall 2011 collection. Also since my dad mentioned while I was in Chicago that my blog was cool and all, but what was he going to do with all this women’s fashion?! So I thought I would incorporate some men’s things too. Also I totally go weak in the knees for a well dressed man! So single guys...take notes!

J. Crew has some great fall fashion for men, and was actually more close to wearable fashion for the men in my life! Trust me, my dad and brother would never be caught dead in leather pants or a leopard print sweater. Rather a nice leather bomber jacket and subtle stripe sweaters was more their pace.

That being said, here is some of the Fall menswear trends that every guy needs for Fall!

*Pictures from Style.com – J.Crew Menswear*

A classic sport jacket!

Add jeans and a tie and you’ve got an ever more dressed up look

A tweed suit!

Think Mad Men… a very updated traditional style

A grandpa sweater!

Even if you are 20 or 65 a grandpa sweater looks great over a t-shirt or button down

A simple stripe sweater!

This charcoal and black one would be great paired with jeans or slacks

A plaid button down!

Plaid is back and for more than the loggers now

A wool pea coat!

This will be fall/winter staple in your closet

Boot cut jeans & slacks!

Bring all these looks together perfectly! No saggy bottoms with boxers hanging out here!!

Wear to go from here… J. Crew! (Hint hint dad!)

*Megs

Wearable Chocolate

I'm not much of a choco-holic, but the new fall trend of chocolate metals has made me want to bring more of this luxurious trend into my accessory collection. It's a perfect way to add some warmth to my fall clothes without adding calories! And anytime you I can avoid those dreaded things is a plus.

Here are some of the pieces I have already invested in (#2 & 5...actually wearing now...guess I was feeling inspired!) or am totally lusting over!

1. Ariella Collection Saddle Ring $42

2. Alexis Bittar 'Miss Havisham' Liquid Metal Fringe Earrings $175

3. Niki Hilton 18k Gold Zipper Earring $100

4. Alexis Bittar 'Miss Havisham' Encrusted Orbital Cuff  $225

5. Michael Kors 'Blair' Watch $250

Wear to go from here...the candy store!

*Megs

I'm Back!

I’m back! After about a month of traveling to visit family, working long hours at the office and having a touch and go Internet situation at home... I am finally back and ready to jump into my favorite season of fashion. Yes, FALL is finally upon us and I’m so excited to bring out the boots, sweaters and cashmere! Although we are on the tail end of some 80 degree weather here in Seattle (finally got some summer weather – better late than never) I know the cool 60-50’s are right around the corner.

Here are some of the inspirations I have for my fall wardrobe!

On my shopping list...
A fur coat (Faux is the way I always go...nothing real!)
Leather! (Shorts, skirts, jackets)
A bright wool coat
Chambray

Wear to go from here... the mall!
*Megs