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Forever 21 jeans // Zara shoes // Michael Kors Jacket // Nordstrom bp tote // Akira top // Akira hat // NYX butter lipstick

This top is way cooler than me but something inside me said I needed to have it when I saw it. Something black and floral had been on my wish list for awhile now. When I saw a girl carrying this top around at the pop-up shop at the Akira fashion show I had to have her show me where it came from. Thank goodness there was one left in my size. 

And since I'm a sucker for hats, which my mom just told me I have always been a huge fan of, even as a kid,  I had to get this beanie and it's olive green twin because they were buy one get one half off! Needless to say, they have been getting serious use with this cold weather coming around. I even wear them indoors around my house and school. True story. They are so cozy I forget I'm wearing them.

Fall Perfection

Zara cape (it runs super large, mine is an xs) // Old Navy Flannel // Shoemint Booties // Rebecca Minkoff Love Crossbody // Loft long pencil skirt // Urban Outfitters hat // Forever 21 Necklace // Michael Kors "Bradshaw" watch

I LOVE this cape. Really and truly. It was one of those things where I tried it on and knew I had to have it. I have other capes, lots of them. But this one was different. The color is perfection and the details, down to the contrasting inside lining had me at first glance. It was over before it began. I have pretty much been wearing it every day to work. It's so easy to throw over a big bulky sweater and still be able to bend my arms driving to work. It's basically a blanket with arm holes and I'm not mad about that at all.

I am a little mad at the price of mine, but I found you some at much more reasonable prices!

*And some that are not but too good to not take a look at.

Let's Talk About Boots, Baby

Let's face it, It's about to get ugly around here. You know it. I know it. So let's get prepared for it. Who wants to caught in the middle of Chicago winter in pumps? Not me, that's for sure. Let's make sure our feet are ready for the snowy mess coming too soon. 

Let's talk options. 

1. Combat boots. I'm not saying relive your middle school "My So Called Life" fashion days. Get a cool, more grown up pair that are sure to help you clomp through those wintery conditions. How fun are those red plaid ones above?

2. Flat riding boots: Keep them gams covered up in buttery leather or luxe suede. Both great choices.

3. Over the knee boots: Besides being incredibly in style right now they add a few extra inches of warmth and protection to your legs this winter!

4. "WOW" boots: You know, big heel, legs for days, making these just as sultry for going out as a pair of platform heels, except your feet will be toasty warm!

There, now isn't that better? And if you see some flurries falling from the sky today, don't say I didn't warn you. Happy Monday!

Sales From the Couch

Let me explain how my day has played out. I had big plans for the day. Vote, go to work and grade a bunch of papers for upcoming report cards, go to beauty blogger babe Laurie's event at Diptyque then head down the street to Zen Yoga Garage and to round out the day with some hot yoga.

But then I woke up.

I woke up with a killer pinch in my back which I can only assume is the product of an awesome class at Barre Code that I went to last night. I decided to call in to work as well as the entire rest of my day.

So here I am sentenced to a day on the couch, which isn't so bad but inevitably leads to me watching bad TV, such as Manhattan Love Story, where I fell in love with main character Dana's dress. This lead to a visit over to Possessionista,  because she always knows where to get all the cutest on screen looks! And there it was on the Anthro website!

While the dress of my dreams was not on sale, I did realize that today is the first Tuesday of the month which means it's fresh cuts time on Anthropologie.com! So I did what any good blogger sentenced to a couch would do, compile a list of super cute sale finds for her lovely readers. All under $100 bucks which is saying ALOT when it comes to Anthro.

Enjoy.

BCBG Diane Dress

BCBG Diane dress // Banana Republic bracelet (fun option here) // eBay necklace // Kate Spade heels via Gilt Warehouse Sale 2 years ago // H&M clutch // Forever 21 cape (similar) // Zara sunglasses (very similar) // pearl 360 earrings

This outfit was worn to my beautiful friend's Breakfast at Tiffany's themed bridal brunch. I had been saving this dress up for this lady-like occasion and it fit the bill perfectly. 

I bought it back in the summer at the Macy's in Fashion Show Mall in Las Vegas on sale for 50% off! How do you turn down 50% off on a BCBG dress this amazing? You don't! I had seen it on other bloggers in blush pink but this bright orange was way more my speed.  And with a short sleeve giving it the illusion of being covered up for warmth, this dress is the perfect fall find. 

Here are a few equally lady-like finds for you to shop!