on my radar

I'm working on being more put together when it comes to my super casual outfits, and this look is something that for me is very doable. The over-sized sweater is comfortable enough for running around, but is dressed up with a long necklace and black pants. These pants have the look and stretch of a legging, but with the structure of a pant (huge win for me). A classic leather tote is a little more formal than my huge keep all, and the booties tie it all together while being practical.

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Street Style

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Weekend + Links

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Thinking outside the box just a tad when it comes to pumpkin with this recipe.

You guys Calypso St.Barth has been so so good lately. I crushing on this sweater, this perfect top, and this delicious scarf.

Hair falling flat? An easy tutorial on creating more volume (I needed this badly).

I want, need, love, and die for this coat!

An upper body kettle bell workout that needs to get in my life ASAP!

Have a great weekend! xx

Finally

You guys, it's here. By it I mean the long awaited Scandal collection by The Limited. I cannot express how excited I am about this line, and even more excited that it lived up to the hype. Olivia Pope has arguably the best wardrobe on tv. One the most impressive aspect of Olivia's wardrobe is the seamless balance between power suiting and feminine accenting. The next most impressive aspect is the use of neutrals, most notably white as her signature color (how a lover of red wine has no fear of white ensembles boggles my mind but that's just me).

In true Olivia Pope fashion, the collection is neutral palette full of grays, blush tones, cream, and whites. I love the versatility of the pieces that can be mixed and matched to create a more modern look, a nice departure from homogenized suiting of the past. My pieces, are the shawl collar coats. I scoured the internet for one of these last year and never quite found what I was looking for in a price range I could spend. The search is over, sign me up, the money is as good as spent. The collection hits stores September 23rd, but until then you can die over the look book pictures and sharpen your best "it's handled" stare in the mirror.

That gray blouse is gorgeous, and again that coat...swoon!

All the tops especially the collar-less pin-tucked blazer are clutch

Could anyone else make a long sweater look this chic?

That dress makes me wish I had a formal work environment

Classic whites

A cape for the modern day wonder woman

Hybrids

DC/Arlington are cities with a very healthy and active population. You would be hard pressed to find a store or restaurant on weekends that aren't full of active wear clad yuppies dressed in their Lululemon finest. Other active wear brands have taken notice and this fall have rolled out lots of workout/street wear hybrids. Anything from tops perfect for layering, comfy sweaters that would look great with jeans, to leggings you would happily wear to a casual brunch. 

My goal is to be more put together and conscious of what I am wearing even for days where I'm just running around. I'm a big fan of Athleta's new arrivals, and the price point is a little friendlier than Lulu (although if money weren't an object I'm sure I'd be covered in the stuff). Gone are the days where I feel good in a huge hoodie and cheap yoga pants. What are you go-to pieces or brands for  put together athletic wear? I'm always on the lookout for more!

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Weekend + Links

You guys, I think I have an open weekend without ten million predetermined plans and I don't even know how to contain my excitement. I don't have much to say today so i'll let the links do the talking!


A hilarious illustrated answer to the "what's in your bag?" question/common blogger post.

Make working out more fun with some of these.

My three loves...together...in a salad...OM NOM NOM!

If you're guilt of constant self comparison and can only remember one thing, make it this.

I love these classic emerald cut stud earrings (my earrings of choice) for a timeless update.

A list of three ingredient cocktails to keep in your entertaining arsenal. Hello Moscow!


Have a great weekend friends, see you next week! xx


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Insta Love

I don't even need to ask the question because I know everyone out there loves Instagram just as much if not more than me. It's by far my favorite social media platform (also the fastest growing if you care about that stuff).  I'm always finding new accounts to follow that will allow my scrolling and trolling to reach an almost unhealthy amount of time/level. So today I am sharing some of my favorite Instagram accounts.

Juley Le of @upperlyneco and Upperlyne, a life and style blog.

There's a few things I love about Juley's pictures. First she lives in New Orleans, a city that's near and dear to my heart and I never tire of reminiscing over my time spent there when I see those shots. Second, the girl can cook and likes food (just like yours truly). Last, but certainly not least I love how clean and sleek her pictures are. Juley's aesthetic is consistent and very eye catching. Trust me when I say you could get lost in the pictures.

Kelly Christine of @kellycstudio and Kelly Christine Studio, a graphic design studio and blog.

I adore the personality in this Texas girl's pictures. From cute snaps of her dog, a little food porn, to how she decorates her home (um HELLO leopard print and gold antler faux dear head), I always get excited to see a new picture from Kelly in my feed.

Caitlin McGauley of @caitlinmcgauley, artist/illustrator and blogger behind Caitlin's Sketchbook.

Caitlin is one of the first artists I followed on Instagram. She does great watercolor paintings and illustrations with a variety of subject matters that I find really appealing. Following her gives me a little glimpse into her work and life, and has lead to me following other artists on Instagram. Slowly but surely I'm developing a long awaited appreciation for art.

Jean Wang of @extrapetite and Extra Petite, a fashion and lifestyle blog.

This lady is the queen of tiny person style. As a mega petite myself, it can be hard to wear certain trends, fit into regular sizes, and not look like a child in our mom's clothes. Jean has a great eye for styling her petite frame and helping others find flattering pieces they would be happy to hang in their closet. For the record her style is fabulous regardless of size.

Aubrey Kinch of @aubreykinch and Aubrey Kinch, a design studio and lifestyle blog.

Aubrey is positively adorable. This young and very talented lady has a great eye and a knack for lighting. I love her vignette shots and she takes selfies that don't make me roll my eyes. While she does post great pictures, it's almost like you are scrolling through your besties pictures with the way she connects to her followers. I love her aesthetic so much that I am working with her on the new blog redesign. I couldn't be more excited to be working with the talented Mrs. Kinch!

What are some of your favorite Instagram accounts to follow? I'm always on the lookout for new ones to add to the list!