Touchdown!

I absolutely love football season. There's something about kicking back on Sundays and watching the games that screams autumn, tailgating, and fantasy football to me. That being said, I think the options for athletic apparel to support my team are somewhat limited. Most gear made for girls is either pink, rhinestone-embellished, or both (yikes!). Lucky for me and my fellow football-loving girls out there, Victoria's Secret has just launched a collection that carries stylish, flattering NFL gear in team colors! I'm so excited about this that I don't know what to buy first. Aaand, let's be serious ladies, we all know guys love girls in jerseys, right?! They only offer 13 teams as of now, but I imagine they'll expand if this first round does well. Take a look at my top picks below. No hating on my team, either!




Sorry for the miniature images, VS is stingy with their photos! Be sure to check out the site to see if your favorite team is featured! Are you happy with the styles and selection?

What's All the Hoopla?

I'm definitely a hoops kinda girl when it comes to earrings. I have all different styles and sizes, but my favorites are usually simple, medium-sized, and plain gold or silver. I've been looking for a versatile pair for fall that has a little something extra to them and I think I may have found just that! I came across these glam teardrop-shaped hoops at Antropologie and I'm in love. The colors are perfect to incorporate with so many pieces in my wardrobe and they're even sparkly! I'm going to keep looking for a fun headband, too!

Mini Mazel

It seems like half of the girls I know are pregnant or have little ones right now. This hysterical onesie might have to be my new go-to gift for baby showers (replacing this one). I love Bravo and I love Andy Cohen even more (the mazel of the week cracks me up!). I'm counting the days until the Real Housewives of New Jersey reunion show extravaganza (only 6 more days). Have you seen the previews? Theresa pushes Andy out of the way to get at Danielle!

Drama!!!

Seeing Spots

I kind of love/need this Alexander McQueen scarf for fall. It's leopard print and has his signature skulls mixed in too! Two fun patterns in one gorgeous scarf, what could be better?

Zoe What?

Don't freak out, BUT I've never seen an episode of the Rachel Zoe Project (I know, I know, blasphemous); however, Who, What, Wear's feature the other day seriously caught my eye and I do enjoy the daily Zoe Report. Plus, the fact that Brian Atwood is going to be on tonight's show has got me seriously questioning why I don't DVR this series. My question for all you Zoe watchers out there is: do I have to watch season one first or can I jump right in now? Do you all really DIE for it? Is it that uh-mazing that it can't be missed? What has everyone obsessed over Rachel Zoe?

P.S. I absolutely love the dress she has on in that picture! So classy.

Borrow From Your Boyfriend

Lately, I've really enjoyed flipping through all of the great fall fashion magazines that are in circulation. I get kind of giddy when the September issues start to arrive, mostly because they're thicker than all of the summer issues combined! One of my favorite trends is clothing and accessories inspired by menswear, including relaxed fit jeans, boyfriend cardigans, structured bags, and sophisticated glasses. I wouldn't recommend wearing everything at once, but a few pieces mixed into your wardrobe could look polished without being overly masculine. I'm especially loving those horn-rimmed glasses! Feeling really bold? Throw one of your boyfriend's oxford shirts over jeggings and cinch it with a cute leather belt paired with flats. Easy, right?!








blazer, watch, sweater, handbag, eyeglasses, jeans

Blame Michelle Tanner

Those Olsen girls seriously know how to pull on my heartstrings, specifically in the form of their clothing line, Elizabeth and James. The line somehow manages to combine menswear-inspired basics with a feminine twist absolutely perfectly. They offer everything from structured blazers to unique jewelry and some over the top statement items too. Have a look at just some of the things I'm crushing on right now.

shrunken surplus jacket


sequined sweatshirt


draped peep-toe bootie


tokyo chiffon blouse - first seen at Curly in the City



feather ring


cheyenne blouse

Do you love Elizabeth & James too? What's your fav piece right now?

Taking the Plunge

I have some very exciting news! After two years and five months (but who's counting) of living in my teeny Providence apartment, I am making the move across town to a much larger two-bedroom abode with a second floor porch and a little yard and a boyfriend. Yes, that's right, I'm shacking up starting next month. I'm really excited and looking forward to all of the adventures to come (as soon as packing is behind me).

I can't wait to get settled and start adding some homey details to his bachelor pad in the form of framed prints, a well-stocked kitchen, and maybe even some curtains. It's also a great opportunity for both of us to shed some unnecessary stuff that's been accumulating (magazines, anyone?). Bear with me, as posting may be a little sporadic, but I'll be sure to share some shots of the new digs come September. Oh, and if you have any favorite decorating/design/DIY blogs that you follow, be sure to let me know!

Better Than Pushpins

This is pretty much the coolest thing ever. It's a world map that you can scratch off different countries as you visit them. I would love to own one of these to hang in my apartment! The bright colors are just waiting to be revealed underneath that layer of gold foil! What a fun project to keep over the course of lifelong travels.

Seen over at A Cup of Jo.

Cupcakes Gone Wild

Love these adorable animal print cupcake liners! What a fun way to dress up your baked goods.