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

glittery gold sperries

I first fell for Sperry boat shoes after spending time at a gorgeous marina in Sturgeon Bay the last few summers. Maybe it was all the pristine white boats... the perfect summer sun... the wine at sunset - either way, I have to admit I'm smitten with the entire lifestyle. It's like I've found my vacation-style calling. Here's where my mind wanders:

sperries • collage • boat 1 & 2

Victoria's Secret Sugar Scrub

My newest favorite purchase is completely a result of cabin fever and the insanely long winter we've had. Victoria's Secret has walls of intoxicating fragrances and lotions and their Lemon Sugar & Coconut Body Scrub is a perfect mix of sweet lemon and perfectly subtle coconut.  And how freakin' pretty is that packaging?!?  I bought the scrub, the lotion and will probably go back for the body spray - if that's any indication of how much I like it. :)

VS lotion (scrub in stores) • collage • destinations

Anthropologie Thailand inspired

Away We Go: Thailand from Anthropologie on Vimeo.

I could seriously watch this video over and over.  I don’t know exactly how to sum it up…  it’s exotic, dreamy, touching… and makes me want to travel even more than I already do. The colors are saturated and vibrant and the model is stunning... AND it’s an amazing fashion inspiration. 

I’ve been loving Anthropologie for many, many years now. When I was in NYC a couple years ago, I spent the better part of a morning wandering their flagship store, soaking it up as much as I could. It was more than just the fashion, it was the experience.

Below you'll find my Anthropologie-inspired wish list, what I want my next vacation to look like and then an illustration of my own. I'm definitely ready for a get-away. :)

Anthropolgie

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Thailand photo (found on Honey-and-Bee)

Mall of America 2013 Wish List

What started as a family shopping trip for Christmas gifts, now has turned into the 8 or 9th annual Mall of America trip. A trip my cousins and I get RE-DICulously pumped up for. We save up, we make lists, we strategize. We live for that moment when we walk through those doors and all the magical scents slap us silly. I know most people find our giddyness a little crazy and over the top. But... what can I say, it's always been an AWESOME.TIME. and we've come back with tons of memories. 

Here's the wish list for 2013:

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5. A medium-sized, dark brown, leather satchel, preferably with a cross-body strap as well.

    We're talking "staple bag" here.

6. Go-with-anything neutral toned wedges - super simple, comfy and classic  

7. Contrasting chunky-strapped sandals

8. Eyes open for anything cute involving polka-dots or nautical stripes

surfer girl style

There's no denying that I'm dying to try surfing. I may be a pale, Wisconsin resident, mother of two that has never set foot on a surf board. I may be really REALLY bad at it and it JUST may be at the top of the list for super cliché things to have on your bucket list. BUT. I don't care. I want to surf :) 

And whiiille I'm there, I want to live barefoot, for a week minimum, on the beach, cutting up fresh fruit for my family, lounging on the front porch of a little beach cabin, reading books and magazines. And then when we're rested up again, grab our boards and head back into the water...  Not that I've ever thought about this before... no, nah, never ;)

Anyways, back to the point, here's some surfer-girl inspirations and styles that keep me going.

RoXy

1. Surf T   2. Roxy Bikini & Shorts  3. Victoria's Secret Open Back Dress
4. Victoria's Secret Bikini (no longer available)  5. Doutzen Kroes gorgeous sunhat
6. Volcom Look Out Sandals  7. Multi-bracelets (no longer available)

Blue Crush (trailer)

Surf Hawaii

Here's my surfer girl (post shred;) illustration and also my very first attempt using a Wacom Tablet. Lots of fun to use and excited to try it out more.