| LOOKS FOR THANKSGIVING: |

today i went out to j.crew and h&m to find a thanksgiving outfit.  disclaimer i already had an outfit put together but the weather in san diego on thursday is like a warm summer day (89 inland)!  my key to a successful thanksgiving look is simple: it's all about comfort.  you are eating all day so an elastic waist is so important to me.  i also think wearing baggy is ok as long as it's chic--- think a frock dress. i love getting dressed up for holidays,  i hope you all have your outfits put together; if not all these looks work for any coast and are all present collections. 

xx

look one // woven, skirt, tights, booties. look two // sweater, legging, boots. look three // sweater, legging, heel

| A DAY AT DRUMLIN FARM: |

top no long available, similar // denim // beanie // jacket // boots // sunnies

| RAINY DAY SCHEDULE: |

 what i'm wearing: j.crew, woven // rag and bone, denim // gap, sweater // hunter, rain boots // old navy, socks [ available in stores ] // longchamp, handbag // super, sunglasses

| LUXE FOR LESS: |

where the heck did the week go? holy moly!  time flies when you're having fun.  today is a rainy day in new england so i'm not sure what we're up to but yesterday we went on an awesome walk through morses pond then shopped.  holy cow!  we went into TJX in Framingham and they had an amazing runway section.  i could of done some damage in there except the whole no room in the suitcase thing.

todays luxe for less is something that killlllls me.  i've been eyeing this burberry coat since we lived on the east coast.  in person, it is so beautifully made, cozy & warm, tailored nicely and so chic but for whatever reason i never pulled the trigger- maybe it's the $1,000 price point, maybe i needed something a bit weather proof...i don't know.  what i do know; i still love this coat.  when i saw that forever 21 made one similar to the the burberry coat i about died: obviously the quality won't be burberry but if it's something that won't be a staple in my closet-who cares? 

hope you all having a fantastic week! xx

luxe: burberry brit "findsale" coat, $995 // the less: forever 21 classic duffle coat.

| WHAT I'M LOVING RIGHT NOW: |

happy monday! tomorrow jeff and i are off to new england for a bit.  i've totally hit a packing funk: packing for cooler weather takes up so much more room in my luggage which makes you have to pack a bit more savvy.  with my sister being back in san diego we always find our way to a mall or doing some sort of shopping.  last week we spent an entire day shopping (exhausting) and she and i were both on a mission and we failed. i wanted a maroon felt hat and she wanted maroon pants.  we are both loving maroon and these two looks make me want to load up on lots more of it because it's great for fall and winter plus it's a great color for the upcoming holiday season!  hope you all have a great week. xx

shop the looks: h&m, jacket (also available; shorts) // h&m, oversized tee // american eagle, skinny denim  // sole society, heel // stella mccartney, tote // nasty gal, gloves // buxom, lipgloss "black cherry"

j.crew, cable turtleneck // theory, pant // madewell, coat // steven, bootie // tory burch, satchel // forever 21, hat // nars, nailpolish "chinatown"

| COPYCAT STYLE: |

i love following other bloggers: something navy is one of my favorites.  she recently did a post and i loved everything about her look.. so like any crazy person does i went to h&m to try and find the shirt then recreate the outfit with my own twist.  the first h&m i went to didn't have the shirt so i went to another one [ i know, i'm cra ].  you know by now, i'm somewhere between comfort and a j.crew obsessed dresser and this shirt had it all for me: oversized, stripes and perfect for fall.

 what i'm wearing: woven, h&m (in stores) // sweater, old navy // denim, j.crew // sunnies, tory burch // shoe, guess? (similar style here) // crossbody, louis vuitton (chain is not) // accessories: watch, ring/bracelet, rings (no longer available)

| FALL FEVER: |

rag & bone, jeans // j.crew, last season, similar flannel  // gap (little boys), vest // llbean, bean boots // michael kors, crossbody // super, sunnies // ring -- from italy, similar 1, 2 // marc by marc jacobs, watch // zoya, polish "hunter"

| WHAT I'M LOVING RIGHT NOW: |

happy monday!  i love wool hats for fall and winter; they're so chic and they also play a great role for a bad hair day.  Todays two looks i chose a hat from rag & bone and another from h & m both are similar with one big difference: price point.  you can find wool hats at wear now stores like forever 21 or if you live in san diego you can grab one at the new topshop at fashion valley.  you can also splurge if you think you'll wear the heck out of it.. hope you all have a great week.

the looks:
rag & bone, wool hat // madewell, flannel // h&m, sweater [wear over the flannel or around your waist] // rag & bone, skinny jeans // frye, boots // madewell, clutch // warby parker, eyeglasses

h&m, wool hat // j.crew, cotton blend terry sweatshirt // current elliott, boyfriend jeans // sam edelman, suede booties // forever 21, tribal necklace  // sole society, handbag // marc by marc jacobs, sunglasses

| WHAT I'M LOVING RIGHT NOW: |

happy monday, guys!  a color and fall trend i can't get enough of is green.  i painted my nails this color last night and can't wait to wear my forest green puffer vest when jeff and i go on our fall vaca.  i find greens to be somewhat of a neutral-- especially a forest shade and it goes with just about everything.  i hope you all have a great week. xo.  

the looks: 
LL bean, vest // Zoe Karssen, oversized tee // hunter, original rain boots // zoya nail polish in hunter // citizen of humanity, skinny jean // // american eagle, parka // monserat de lucca, satchel // forever 21, scarf
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h&m, sweater // jcrew, wool skirt [on sale!] // rachel boy, heel // MSGM, plaid coat [ similar, sharper price point here ] // h&m silk shorts // oliveve, clutch //  charming charlie, necklace // gap, tights

| ALL BLACK EVERYTHING: |

happy wednesday!  i love how sharp all black looks.  it will never go out of style and to me, will always be classic.  i've been on the hunt for a faux leather pant; I wanted them to look like leather and have a somewhat sharp price point.  i found them the other day at H&M.  

In general, I was really impressed with H&M's fall line: their pieces look expensive, sharp and right on trend.  I dragged my sister there--so fun; haven't gotten used to calling her in as a road-dog for a quick shopping date!  hope you are having a great week! xx 

{ shop the look: } H&M, faux leather legging (if h&m doesn't fit you right: similar styles here and here) // H&M, oversized sweater // Gap, camisole // Rag & bone, boots (similar, sharper price point here and here) // Madewell, satchel // Charming Charlie, necklace // Ring one of a kind from italy (similar styles here and here) // Nordstrom, sunnies (no longer available, similar here)

| WHAT I'M LOVING RIGHT NOW: |

happy monday!!! oh man; monday's are such a great way to start a week fresh- i woke up this morning, went to the gym and man, i'm feeling amazing.  by now, it's no secret that i totally want some fall weather!  while watching the patriots game last night (wahoo, for the win!) I got envious of the fall-like weather over in new england-- over here in san diego we have the air cranking and are wearing shorts and tees...i know i know, if this is all i'm complaining about i'm doing ok ;) i wanted to share a few things i'm loving right now: j.crew is having a big ol' sale  and they have some great fall sweaters that are an additional 40% off of their already marked prices so i built two looks, two different very wearable ways.  hope you enjoy and hope you have a great week! xx

j.crew, turtleneck [on sale!] //  t by alexander wang, leather skirt [ similar, sharper price point here ] // rag & bone, plaid pant [ similar, sharper price point here ] //vince, pointed pump // scoop NY, polka dot tights // rebecca minkoff, cross body // j.crew, earrings // nars nail polish, chinatown

j.crew, shirttail sweater [ on sale! also, runs small ] // frame, destroyed denim [ similar, sharper price point here ] // vince, fitted legging [ similar, sharper price point here ] //  rag & bone, durham boots [ similar, sharper price point here ] // rebecca minkoff, oversized tote // j.crew, necklace // warby parker, chandler ti glasses

**it's no secret i am loyal to a few brands // j.crew, vince, rag and bone..to name a few.  after getting a few requests i've scoured the net for similar pieces at sharper price points for those who are looking to save a few bucks.  i hope this helps and i hope you enjoy!

| FALL FASHION IN THE VALLEY EVENT: |

last thursday i was invited out to fall fashion in the valley at fashion valley mall here in san diego.  the event showcased fall trends from great brands that are located in mall including some of my favorites like scotch and soda, all saints and cwonder.  we got a cute swag bag and those who made a donation to rady children san diego received a weekend shop pass for selected stores in the mall.  I brought jeff along as my +1 and he enjoyed the men's pieces too.  it was a great event to attend and thanks to the event i'm totally eyeing this jacket ;)

Special thanks Noelle Ibrahim from Curator PR for the invite and Pam Wilson Productions for putting on a great show.