[LOVE IT, GET IT]

I saw this look on Pinterest a few weeks ago, and I keep coming back to it as the quintessential Fall outfit. This poor headless girl has put together a sophisticated and interesting look, so I started looking for the perfect pieces to recreate it.

 Add a pair of black tights and you are in business, my friends. I threw in the nail polish for fun, because I love that deep blue hue for fall. I love all of these budget-friendly pieces, and I'm really into studded details right now, so that's how I'd put my spin on it. My advice? Invest in a good black blazer. You don't have to break the bank, but take the time to find a beautifully structured blazer that fits you perfectly. It will be worth it, and it's a piece that you will go to over and over.

Hope you're all having a great week!

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[DESSERT VIA PINTEREST]

I'm going to confess something. I love sweets. I know that 90% of people would probably say the same thing, so that sounded pretty anti-climactic, but when I say I love sweets... I don't mean I enjoy the occasional bowl of ice-cream, or that I like cupcakes more than the average person... I mean I love sweets. I'm a cookie enthusiast, my love of chocolate milk has followed me well into adulthood, I have on at least one occasion made a cake for no reason and proceeded to eat half of it, and I have paid attention to how malts are made at ice cream shops so frequently that I could make malts at a professional level. That's the kind of love we're talking about. So... after my post a few weeks ago about how many great ideas Pinterest is giving me for dinner, I thought it only fitting to also share how many great ideas I've been getting for yummy desserts.

These are just a few of my favorites, and you can check out this Pinterest board for these and more recipes.

By the way, I have made those dark chocolate cookies several times now, and I personally endorse their deliciousness.

[NATE BERKUS FOR TARGET]

It's October, friends! And October means lots of wonderful things that make my heart get all fluttery. Cooler weather (or so I've been promised), pumpkin bread (but let's be honest, I eat that year round), celebrating the birthdays of some of my absolute favorite people, more time spent catching up with dear people that we have missed oh so much... AND it means the release of Nate Berkus for Target. Target is on top of their game these days. A lot of you lovely bloggers have covered their new Fall collections, and I just love seeing all of the things that will be hitting stores soon. But my absolute favorite is Nate Berkus for Target.

These are a few of my favorites, but the entire collection is worth checking out later this month when it arrives. He has such a talent for mixing textures, creating eye-catching finishes, and staying on-trend while keeping true to his classic style. Love.

Happy Fall!

[MOODBOARD FOR THE MISTER]

I love my husband. I'm not afraid to sound cliche when I say that he is truly my best friend, and life with him just keeps getting better and better. AND... today is his birthday! So as a nod to him, I put together a moodboard of things that remind me of him, his style, his work, and the things that he loves.

 Happy birthday, dearest man.

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[COLOR TREND: CHARTREUSE]

Chartreuse is one of my favorite colors lately. I've kind of developed this ongoing affinity for things that make a bold statement, and this bright and eye-catching color does the job oh so well. Some shades lean a little more green, some a little more yellow, but the neon-esque hue is one of my favorite things right now.

It would also behoove you to check out Jessica Biel's shoes at the Espy awards. I rest my case.

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