unruly things

I’m parting with on ebay.  have a look!

I’ve got some shoes I’ll be adding tomorrow, sizes 9-10.

it looks like me and dlb!!!

{from freshly picked}

I’ve only ever been to Zara once before, in the Philippines, and often considered asking my dad to pop in and buy me things.  somewhere along the way I missed the memo that Zara just opened an online shop.  this could be very dangerous seeing that I already wanted to pop more than half of the above items in my shopping cart.

I nearly posted every single look from this collection.  it’s so so good.  I’m loving those top two dresses in particular.

{from style.com}

I love Carly Waito’s mineral paintings so much.  I still can’t get over how real they look!  these are from a current collaborative show at Narwhal in Toronto called The Cabinet of Wonder.

things are a changing.
I can feel it!

I’m craving:
mashed sweet potatoes & hot apple cider.

I’m looking forward to:
a bit of chanterelle hunting.
checking out our new local cidery.
date night with the mister.

I feel so accomplished:
and have completed the design of my 2011 calendar!!!  printing begins next week, yahoo!

I’ve got some exciting news to go along with the 2011 calendar that I’ll share with you next week.  in the meantime, enjoy every second of your weekend, friends!!  chat soon.

{photo by revivify}

this fall, more than ever, I’m concentrating on comfortable looks and classic styles that can stand true season to season. sometimes I let myself get too wrapped up in trends that I forget about the things that are most important to me in clothing: essential pieces to the wardrobe and of course, things that look good and make me feel good.

here are some things currently on my fall wish list:

1. slouchy sweaters – in cashmere, alpaca or merino, these slouchy sweaters look great with skinny jeans or leggings.
2. leather with a twist – I’ve wanted a leather jacket for so long but have never found one that screamed “me”.  I think something like this one, with little style details different than the typical bomber, would be great in my closet.
3. a cashmere hoodie – yep.  I said it.  and I’m the one who always said “what’s the point of spending so much money on a hoodie?”  then it occurred to me that, during the winter months, I wear my hooded sweatshirt more than any other piece in my closet.  one word?  comfort.
4. legging/skinny jeans – I actually already bought a pair of legging jeans for fall, so this isn’t really a true wishlist item.  but when you find a pair that fits, best to get more than one color, right?
5. leggings – I get sick of tights sometimes.  leggings can be great with the perfect tunic.
6. one perfect little black dress – I LOVE the style of this beauty.  the subtle dolman sleeves and pleating at the skirt equal perfection in my mind.
7. animal prints – yes, I’ve sadly fallen for the animal print trend that’s hitting the fall runways.  I’m not talkin full dresses and giant exploding prints of animal skin, but ever so slightly visible, for instance with a skinny belt.
8. ankle boots – I’ve already got a few pairs of tall boots and a great pair of oxford booties, so this year, I’m coveting a pair of black wedge ankle boots.
9. black flats – I’ve just about worn my pair of black flats to the ground so I’ve been hunting for a new pair.  what I like about these is their casual elegance.

what’s on your fall wish list?  I’d love to know.

I’m sure this will be all over the blogs today, but I couldn’t resist posting some of my favorites from the Alexa Chung for Madewell collection.  it’s all available on the Madewell site now!  I am IN LOVE with the Harriet pintuck dress and the Iris blouse.