fall fashion wish list

Although I'm a little sad to move my summer dresses to the deep dark sides of the closet, I have to admit, I'm kinnnnda getting excited about fall fashion. Quite honestly, fall fashion, sometimes, is the only thing that keeps me from being completely destroyed about the dropping temps. I love digging out my warm coats and scarves and all the winter accessories I'd somehow completely forgotten about. Drinking delicious hot coffees and cocoas while cozying up in chunky knits... my favorite jeans... knee-high boots... layers of tops in jewel-tones ... the list goes on.

This fall my wish list is all about quality leather items in various chocolate shades, the softest knits I can get my hands on and delicate gold jewelry. Luckily, our annual Mall of America trip is right around the corner, so I'm hoping to cross a lot of these off my wish list very soon. :)

• watches (thanks to Casey for opening my eyes to these beauties) And I can't decide! I want both!

• classic riding boots from ALDO (TOP of the list)

• tote (I want the real leather but this Target one is a great inexpensive substitute)

• thigh highs (I want a pair in every color)

• locket

• ring 1 • ring 2

• coffee girl inspiration • fireside inspiration

red necklace sequence

I just purchased the best red beaded necklace from Denise Jewelry Designs on Etsy. I thought I'd give you a little sneak peek at what usually happens in my head when I get excited about a new purchase. Let's just say... I won't deny being a big dreamer. ;)

necklace  •  fashion set  • paris pics 1 2 3

fashion52: photo challenge (10/52)

I love long necklaces. It's as simple as that. :) Awesome affordable hook rails found here.

fashion52: photo challenge (8/52)

I picked up this gorgeous little necklace at francesca's while we were in Milwaukee this last weekend and I seriously can't wait to wear. I'm still picking out the perfect outfit for it's debut. (welcome to the mind of a fashion lover - when I have something pretty and new, it's just something I do!) ANYWAYS, I love all the fun statement necklaces and I thought this one would ALSO be a great one for summer because I think the white will look Amazing against tan skin. yup - like I really needed another reason to want summer to get here. ;)

fashion52: photo challenge (4/52)

In attempts to not let the weather get me down (currently -2 out there) I decided to go for a more colorful ensemble. I'm a strong believer in 'you feel how you dress' or vice versa so HOPEFULLY, by doing this, I can stay positive, think warm thoughts and avoid uprooting the entire family to some quiet beach town somewhere in Hawaii (even tho that actually sounds pretty amazing right now). :)

Aldo Boots, American Eagle Tank (both a few seasons ago)
bright pink necklace made by me for only pennies from random garage sale necklace torn apart  - Love :)