Field Trip

This morning after having some wonderful blueberry pancakes, Leanne and I went down to the Austin Science and Nature Center to see their new exhibit "A View from Space."  Unfortunately it was very disappointing, even if it was meant for kids.  We did have a nice time walking around though and checking out all the bones, furs, and rocks in the hands on section.

Dress and Cardigan: H&M

Shoes: Buffalo Exchange

Brooch: Urban Outfitters

Earrings: Forever 21

Store News: CUSTOM Laser Sweatshirts

I am happy to announce that I will now be offering custom Laser sweatshirts, so you can have one exactly the way you want it.  Check out the custom listing for more information.

The Great Pumpkin Adventure!

Today was a day completely devoted to enjoying pumpkins.  Leanne and I started out at Starbucks for their seasonal pumpkin treats.  She had the pumpkin spice latte and I had the pumpkin scone.  Yummy!  From there we went over to a local pumpkin patch and got ourselves two pumpkins.  Due to our difficulties with pumpkin carving last year, we will be painting them.  I can't wait!

Leanne is on the prowl for the perfect pumpkin.

We felt bad for the pimply ones, but not enough to get one.

She found one!

These babies are comin' home with us.

Almost...

I guess I jumped the gun on pronouncing it Fall here in Austin.  Today was quite a bit warmer and I had to sadly tuck my tights away and opt for these shorts.  Luckily I've been totally lovin' them or else today might have been a little disappointing.  My leopard shoes have been getting a lot of wear too, there's just something so awesome about wearing sneakers, like I could take on anything in them.  

Now that it is later in the day it is quite nice outside and the perfect time for a photoshoot.  Unfortunately it coincided with the kitties' feeding time so they kept following me around and meowing.  I swear they eat more than me!

Here's to a happy weekend!

shorts: Thrifted

top: Target

hat: Target

necklace: Forever 21

earrings: H&M

shoes: Anthropologie

Loves it!

There are a couple of pieces I've been eyeing online and I decided to put together some outfits to complete them.  Now I really want to go shopping!

Outfit #1


The first piece I found were the pumps.  I've been looking at them for weeks now thinking that I want a pair in every color. I saw the coat and new they would look perfect together.  I think this outfit would be fabulous for a date.  Maybe dinner and dancing?

Over the River and Through the Woods Coat, Mullany Dress, UO Suede Pump, Heart and Bow Earrings, Soft Ostrich Leatherette Handbag

Outfit #2

Now that the weather is finally changing, I want nothing more to bundle up.  This dress is absolutely wonderful and the sherling coat is such a classic look.  I think I could be very comfortable, and cute, in this outfit.

Sherling Wrap Jacket, BDG Cableknit Beanie, Ecote Intarsia Bodycon Sweater Dress, Leather Lace up Construction Bootie, Basic Needs Socks

Outfit #3

I came across this book and instantly thought about have fabulous and simplistic Audrey's style was.  I really should try to channel her when I get dressed in the morning.

Basically Brilliant Top, Deena & Ozzy Perimeter Oxford Shoe, Cadre Noir Leggings, What Would Audrey Do?

Is it Fall yet?

A nice brisk breeze has finally come to Austin.  I feel like I've been waiting for this since I moved here two and half months ago.  Yes, I know I moved to Texas and shouldn't expect anything less than heat and humidity, but even in California I was always ready for cooler weather.


Leanne made cous cous for lunch and the smell of its spices have filled our little home.  Cous cous actually reminds me quite a bit of stuffing and now I'm so ready for Thanksgiving.  We aren't yet sure if we will be traveling to back home, but if not I saw that the Austin hostels are looking for people to cook a Thanksgiving meal for the international travels and I definitely want to sign up for that.


In other news, our poor Dainty Library had completely collapsed.  Apparently it wasn't as structurally sound as we thought, whoops!  I finally got around to repairing it yesterday and reworked some of the other pieces for the rest of the apartment.  I actually like it even more than before!

I had always wanted an antler chandelier and this one came with the house!

Leanne brought this back from the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta.  Isn't it lovely?

Oh, and I almost forgot to mention, new items up in the store so check check check it out!

Versatility: A Girl's Best Friend

We all know that the best pieces are the ones you can wear with anything.  But another things that's really great is a piece that can be worn several different ways.  I found this dress and instantly fell in love with the print.  I've never seen anything like it, there seems to be some sort of padding in the collar to keep it up.  After playing with it a little, I was finding it hard to figure out which side was the front and what was the back.  After a lot of back and forth I figured it out and also realized that it didn't matter because this dress could be worn a couple different ways.  I think my favorite is folding down the collar and unzipping it a bit.  It'll be available in the store tomorrow and I can't wait for someone to buy it and find some more ways to wear it!

Front

The back slightly unzipped.

The back zipped up.