BHLDN -- stands for CUTE!!

Anthropologie (my favorite clothing retailer) now has a wedding line. 

YES. Everyone who was ever married before now totally missed out, I'm sorry to say! :)

It's called "BHLDN" -- which it took me until yesterday that is meant to be "BEHOLDEN" -- clever.

And even though they have a hair accessory line, which directly competes with MY little shop, I am more than excited to share them with you on my blog!

Beware though, they are SUPER expensive ... as is everything with Anthro ... sob. 

Showing off my new dress....

We went to Rich's friends' wedding this weekend and I bought a new dress for the occasion! :) Always fun. I realized that I do not own a fancy "going out" formal-like dresses. So--problem solved!

AND I got to take a whichgoose product out for a night on the town! Notice the cocoon comb ??? I loved the orange/blue/magenta combo :)

Rich made made fun of my pink tights. Jerk! haha I think he liked them once he saw the whole outfit together though. Boys just don't know about creative coordination!

AWWWW. Love bubbles!!

BONUS WEEKEND FUN! Rich's friends Allan and Heather came over with their sweet baby Gracin!!! We are new BFFs. Here we are playing with my cell phone.

:) :)

Another post about shoes

Well, actually, boots!

This is odd for me because usually I am a purse-girl. Other girls have 100 pairs of shoes...I have 100 purses. (Not really that many--but a lot). And what's WEIRD about it is that I still just pick a favorite and wear that one for months before I switch out.

Anyway, I digress.

This now makes my second pair of new shoes for fall! I decided I needed some boots. Last year I bought a REALLY pricey pair of Frye boots, but they didn't fit right--so I returned them (good move.)

This year, I found these fairly cheapo boots in Victoria's Secret catalog!! (I recently discovered that they sell shoes and clothes. HA!)

I am pretty new to the whole boot scene, but these definitely will require some breaking in.

They are made for walking :) hah ha HA!

autumn essentials

Something about humid, disgusting late-summer days make me dream of fall. 

And autumn makes me think of new clothes!!! I think this stems from the days of back-to-school shopping and that possibility of starting anew. 

In any event, I'm sure I will not be able to wait and will be wearing sweaters in 75 degree weather.  

Here are some definite possibilities:

cowl from thisolthing

She also has SUPER cute hats, of which I have bought two! :)

hat by ileaiye

Here's another hat option--- love the color.

boots from spirocreations

These are a bit pricey, but so cute! I also love the little yellow shoes in their shop. drool.

Clogs from Birkenstock

But, to maintain tradition, I will most likely buy a pair of Birks. I usually get a new Birk sandal in the summertime, and a new clog in the fall. Tradition .. or fashion rut!?

my birthday suit

It's coming!! My birthday!!

I will be the big 2-6 and to celebrate, I will be hanging out with my mom, dad, sister and baby niece, ELLA!! yyay!

So, now onto the details: The outfit!

I recently bought this fantastic vintage dress--it's kind of crinkly taffeta material, but silkier feeling, and has a big flower on the front. I love it.

So it may be a bit fancy for dinner, but hey, it's my birthday!

On a side note----here's a new friend: I will call him "stinky." He was hanging out on a plant.

quest for the perfect boots: UPDATE

Okay okay. I know I was looking for vintage boots, but, sometimes it's just better to buy new! Sure--they are not original, and sure, there will be a million other girls wearing them.....but they're clean and smell nice and are comfy! :)

So I'm going with it. The only downside--the name of them is "hobbit"---so that is so not sexy. Oh well. This is a HUGE departure for me with my fall footwear--which has always been sneakers or Birkenstock clogs. 

All well. Out with the old, in with the new.

quest for the perfect boots

Yesterday, I smelled it: AUTUMN! It was very faint--but still--it was the subtle, crisp air smell, with just a hint of dried leaves....

My FAVORITE. 

So, in honor of the coming season, I am hunting for the perfect pair of fall boots. 

Here are some idears: From etsy.com, of course!