No, really?

Slanket? Snuggie? Dinoblankie? 

Neck Warming

missmaggielove

jannellehaskin

peekoapparel

offthehooks

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I see Emily (via The Sartorialist)

I've been checking The Sartorialist regularly over the last several months. And the only friend of mine I could envision being photographed by him is Emily O. Her eclectic eye for fashion is rare, unique and reminds me of these lovely gals...

The fabric in this woman's shorts is so Emily.

Emily has many bags that look like this one.

Emily has pants that look a lot like these.

Emily would put those yellow pants with that printed tank, tucked and all.

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Congrats on your new job, Em! See you oh-so-soon....

Feeling Fall

It may be 90+ degrees here in Baltimore, but that doesn't stop my inner clock from ticking Fall!

There's something funny that happens in late August and the first days of September. It just feels like Autumn, even if it's still hot outside or school hasn't begun.

For me, this occurred last weekend.  I don't know what it was, but all it took was one gray day and I was busy making creamy mushroom soup and listening to Harvest Moon by Neil Young.

Since moving to the mid-Atlantic, I have so enjoyed the long summer months (especially the extra dosage of vitamin D).  I never thought I'd say this, but I actually think I'm ready for fall: cool misty mornings, hot apple cider, and a few things like this...

Utterly over-sized scarves...

Nerdy chic glasses...

Denim-y wonderful blazers...

Glassy bottles of vino...

Wedding bells ring ding dinging...

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My baby's birthday a-la-New Zealand...

Spooky seasonal celebrations...

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What are you most looking forward to come Fall? I wanna know! 

Sunday in San Francisco

Good morning.  Here's a set for a Sunday in San Fran. 

I would take a morning stroll through the Legion of Honor and go for a long lunch at Greens.  Don't forget an afternoon pick-me-up at Blue Bottle. 

How nice would that be?

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Sunday in Wonderland

Here are a few little things for a Sunday in Wonderland.  Whimsical, delighful, wonderful.  Hope your Sunday is a beautiful one. xoxo

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Ruche for my Bridesmaids

Today I was doing some blogger catch-up and stopped by Cup of Jo, a favorite blog of crafty stylista women-types.  I discovered Joanna's blog a few months ago in the midst of wedding inspiration searching and love popping in from time to time.  While visiting today, I was introduced to a fabulous shop called Ruche. 

Ruche is sort of like Anthropologie meets Mod Cloth, creative and indie, yet easier on the pocketbook. 

Since I'm on the hunt for a great pair of shoes to wear with my wedding dress, I figured I see what they had to offer in the 'ole shoe department. 

But the more I looked around, the more I thought, "Oh! Emily would look great in these!" or "Kristin would love this pair!".  So, in honor of my lovely 6 (+ 1 honorary) bridesmaids, I've chosen a shoe that reminds me of each of them.

Emily Inspired

Rachel Inspired

Kristin Inspired

Olivia Inspired

Erin Inspired

Megan Inspired

One last pick for my long lost bridesmaid in South Africa who can't make it our wedding...

Hailey Inspired

While you're at Ruche's site, be sure and check out their Vintage Style Outfits page for adorable combination-inspiration.  Think: Summer Photo Shoot.  Grab the Holga, Diana, Polaroid or your digital, and go feel pretty!  Really, why don't we do photo shoots more often? Riddle me that.

Hope you like the shoes, ladies! See you in 3 short months...

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Sunday in Paris

Here's an outfit and a few accessories I would recommend for an afternoon in the City of Love.  Hand picked by yours truly.

Happy Sunday morning.

Replicca Clothing

Nursing mom? Hiding a hickey? Wanna cozy up just because? Replicca has got you covered.  These fabulous designs hail from none other than our great North Neighbor: Canadia.  Replicca clothing is hand made, sweat-shop free, and looks suuuuper cozy.  Hello, wish list!

                                                            'This Grey Cowl Tee' $55

                                                   

      

'Orangey Peach Long Sleeve Cowl Top' $55

'Navy and Yellow Stripe Scoop Neck Tee' $30

    

       'Painted Garden Cowl Dress' $60

This is where you get Replicca