Transitioning into Fall

As you know Fall is my favorite season and I have been ready for it to be Fall since, September 1st. But the weather has not been cooperating, as high temperatures have persisted. That is why it was so exciting to feel that characteristic Fall chill as I ran my Saturday errands. This meant that a classic Fall outfit as in order for this Sunday's outfit.

The upstairs neighbors cat. 

He always seems to be so confused about why we are in his yard.

All photos by my awesome husband, Troy.

Blazer: H&M

Skirt: Urban Outfitters

T-shirt: DownEast Outfitters

Belt: Pull & Bear

Boots: Payless

Scarf: My Moms

Bag: My Mom's old Fossil Purse

The Little Things

I was well into my morning commute, waiting to get onto the freeway, when I noticed a school bus pulling up to a stop. At the stop there where two brightly dressed little girls with their father. As the bus approached the stop the little girls threw their hands up in the air and started dancing, clearly so excited to get on the bus. For some reason this really brightened my morning. Maybe it was just the fact that someone in this world was excited for their tasks for the day. But this got me thinking and you know what I too became excited for my day.

As my day continued it turned out to be one of my best days at work so far. And maybe it was because I am getting to know my coworkers and the work better. But maybe it was because of that simple thought during my morning commute. Either way I am grateful for those little girls who chose to dance as the bus came.

A photo of the gorgeous view on my drive home.

My Thoughts on the Spring 2014 Collections

Models have been hitting New York runways since this Wednesday. The trends of strong patterns, lingerie like looks, and exposed midriffs have continued to hold strong. Today there seemed to be a trend of dancing on the runway at the end of the show. There have been so many amazing looks that it was difficult to narrow down my favorites, but somebody had to do it. 

Pattern

Thakoon

Prabal Gurung

This show was their 25th anniversary show and is the best show I have looked at this far and has definitely received a lot of well deserved positive press. The backdrop for the show was stunning.

Photo from Prabal Gurung Instagram

Every look from this show was amazing it is well worth checking out the rest of the looks.

Victoria Beckham

Creatures of the Wind

I have been sceptical of some of this brands looks but I loved these coats.

Derek Lam

Derek did a ton of great looks with this picnic plaid but I liked this look showing that you can mix black and blue. I also love this dress showing that the crop top look can be modest.

Del Pozo

I spotted this dreamy gown on eholmeswsj's Instagram and loved it. But I have not found photos of the rest of the line.

DVF

Another eholmeswsj photo of DVF dancing down the runway after her show.

DKNY

Rita Orca a British songwriter and actress closing DKNY by dancing down the runway.

Lingerie/Crop Tops/Swimwear

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Alexander Wang

Alexander Wang's line was full of various crop top looks. For me these looks are a little too revealing. But this display of skin is also a sign of the revival of the economy, as modesty is seen during economic downturns. I did find the below look to be interesting.

Photo by: The Sartorialist

DKNY
The DKNY brand is not exactly my style but I really loved these two swimsuit looks. The one on the left, is in two of my favorite colors. While the one on the right has an amazing pattern.

All photos (unless otherwise noted) taken from New York Times website.

Some of my favorite things...

Well it is my favorite part of the week, the weekend! I began the weekend by organizing my new favorite room in our new apartment, my walk in-closet. Then took a walk with my husband and was so excited to see the first falling leaves, the first sign of my favorite season, Fall! And Fall means Fall fashion, The September Issue, and New York Fashion Week.

My Favorite Room

(My Walk in Closet)

Fall Peacoats are out!

Bags and Neckalces

Scarf Corner

A few of my favorite keepsakes from my Europe trip, heirlooms from my grandparents, and my earnings on my grandmothers glass vanity piece.

Mirror from Granada, Spain, horse shoe from Great Uncles barn, and lip stick holder was my Grandmothers.

The changing leaves from our walk

And last but not least my favorite images from the Vogue September Issue

Hope you enjoyed my favorite things! 

Stay tuned for my favorites from the Fall Fashion Shows.

A Thoughtful Tuesday

Today was a good day at work as my training has progressed to time in the laboratory. While working I received lots of advice from my coworkers about how to advance my career and manage my finances. I am very grateful for the advice of my thoughtful and friendly coworkers, as I do want to advance my career in the future and I do want to establish stable finances for the future. But I also recognized that I am even more grateful for the knowledge that there are things more important than a career and finances. In a world where so much emphasis is placed on your position in your career I am grateful to know that I have worth even though I have no experience and in a low level job. I am even more grateful that I have a husband to come home to everyday and relax with. Like tonight, we had a great relaxing evening by taking a short walk down to the Cedar River that is only five minutes from our duplex.

The walk began with a tricky walk over some felled trees.

After the tricky walk we found an amazing front row view of the river.

And Troy skipped some rocks

Then we found a nice spot to sit, talk and relax

What I am wearing

Jeans: Jean Girl

Blouse: Eddie Bauer