Autumn Asks

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Whats your favorite thing about Autumn? 

Oh I love so many things about Autumn, but my favorite thing has to be just the changing of the seasons. Utah is the best when it comes to seasons and this year we actually get a fall so it feels amazing. I love watching the leaves change colors and I love how the air becomes so crisp and cool. Although everything is dying in the fall, it's like everything has a new life with perfectly flushed cheeks.

What's you're favorite type of apple? 

Fuji, but in the fall, a honey crisp apple, and if we are being really serious here, a granny smith smothered in caramel and dipped in white chocolate and graham cracker. Yum.

What's your favorite seasonal drink? 

I tried to convince myself that I was a Pumpkin Spice Latte girl, but the caffeine killed my brain and so I am definitely a peppermint hot cocoa lady. Pumpkin coconut hot chocolate is the bomb too.

Do you prefer going out or staying in on a fall evening? 

It depends on the activity. Staying in  and watching a movie with a big bowl of popcorn is always the greatest, but fall is perfect for night games, corn mazes, walks in the park and even street events. Odyssey Dance Theatre's Thriller is coming up and I can't wait to go.

Favorite pair of shoes/boots you own? 

My Sam Edelman Petty boots in putty are my go-to. So comfortable and all-around stylish.

What's your favorite fall scent? 

Nivana White and Black by Elizabeth and James. Mix them.

Favorite Halloween candy? 

Caramel apple candy corn, oh and the novelty of the orange coated kitkat. Oh wait. THE CARAMEL APPLE SUCKERS THAT YOU COULD GET FOR LIKE 10 CENTS AT KINGS...or was that just me?

Have you ever been to a state fair? How was it? 

Yes, when I was little and all I can remember was the creepy carnival guys and the super hot tornado french fries. I wish they were more magical to me.

How many blankets do you sleep with in the fall/winter? 

Three, but I love my down comfortable and that is enough for me.

How do you spend a night-in in the fall? 

On the couch eating a beautiful slice of homemade pizza, watching a Wes Andersen film or playing a cheeky card game.

Do you plan on going out for Halloween this year? And as what? 

Yes, but the idea of a couples costume really stresses me out because I never know what to do. Like do I even believe in the spirit of couples costumes. Are Tyler and I even in love if we don't do a couples costume. Oh what fresh hell is this!?!

How do you make/order your hot chocolate? 

2 cups half and half or milk or whatever. 1 cup chocolate chips and then the options are endless. I love mine with coconut or peppermint.

What's your favorite color the leaves turn? 

That gorgeous bright red that could be made into a gorgeous fall lipstick or blush.

How do you decorate for fall/Halloween? 

I have an apartment and I really am lazy when it comes to holiday decorating. I have a calavera I got from mexico and it's the best thing ever. So...yeah...

Is pumpkin spice worth the hype? 

If it's in bread form with an obnoxious amount of semi-sweet chocolate chips.

What's your favorite autumnal dessert? 

Pumpkin bars are my jam. I also love a perfectly cakey cider donut.

What's your idea of the perfect rainy day? 

Windows slightly open for that chilly breeze, sweater+leggings, soft and easy music, good food, lots of laughter and the perfect grey stillness.

What's your favorite sweater? 

ALL OF THEM. Oversized and not itchy preferably.

What's your favorite album to listen to in the fall? 

Bon Iver by Bon Iver or Only Kingdom by Ben Howard

Inspired // Fall is Here, Hear the Yell, Back to School, Ring the Bell

It's no secret that fall is a loved season around this neck of the woods. It's by far the greatest season. Pumpkins everywhere. Crunchy leaves. Best tumblr pictures. Best clothes. Crisp air. Rosy, flushed cheeks. Wind-swept hair. Ah...I love it all.

So let's get some fall inspiration, why don't we?

 

 

1 // Big coats, skinny black pants and some kick-a loafers are one of the best fall looks around. You stay cozy and you look universally great. 

2 // I've been waiting all year to pull out my favorite black ankle boots. I'm swooning over the pointed toe and texture of these beauties.

3 // And one more street style look. I have pinned this outfit dozens of times. I love the white jeans (even after Labor day) and all the other perfectly slouchy and chic details. Also...I need to get into hats. I'm all about the hats after working at Anthropologie.

4 // This room screams fall to me. So cozy. Just cozy up on those pillows and under the blankets and then open the window and sip some hot cocoa. Oh it's perfect!!!

5 // I'm all about one pot meals during this time of year. I especially love soups and you don't have a good soup repertoire without a creamy chicken rice soup. 

6 // Bon Iver and Sufjan Stevens. Oh and I'm loving this 1989 cover album by Ryan Adams. Totally cool.

7 // May leaves fall gracefully on you this fine fall season.

NYFW 2015 Recap // 3.1 Philip Lim, Alexander Wang, alice + olivia, Anna Sui

Do I love fashion week? Yes I do.

Are there so many runway looks that I loved that I couldn't possible narrow them down to 13 or even 20? Yes.

Am I doing an alphabetical order recap? Of course.

If you don't like Fashion Week. I suggest that you don't read the blog for the rest of the week. Just saying.

Let's get to it!

Psst. All photos courtesy of HERE! I don't own any of these.

3.1 Philip Lim was all about moody reds, grey and black. Plaid, leather, fur and military details made their way on every girl that walked the runway. The girls wore minimal makeup with a striking red lip. I love the shoes in these two outfits. I didn't feature a bomber jacket, but the bomber made it's appearance in this show as well. I like Philip Lim's work because it's the perfect mix of feminity, laid back ease, and strokes of masculine detail in the shoes, pants or overcoat. 

Now I'm the curmudgeon that wasn't feeling Alexander Wang this year. It was too intense for me. I'm sorry. I know. I'm a fashion loser if I can't appreciate the coolest designer right now. Really though. So intense. This outfit stuck out though. The palette was similar to Philip Lim, but black was the shining star. The colors were practically the same really. This collection was Paris meets rocker grunge. Everything is edgy and looks like it was perfectly, yet haphazardly put together and that's what makes Alexander Wang, Alexander Wang. Can you believe he is a Parson drop out? 

alice + olivia has been a long time favorite. The pattern play in this collection is luxurious. The dresses were my favorite part and leave it to the brand to create the best skirt of all time. That fringe! Be still my beating heart.

If you're looking for Bohemian glamour, you're looking in the right place at Anna Sui. Can't you just see that white dress on Gigi at the original Woodstock or a clean and whimsical Coachella. Or the celebrity part of Coachella?! Haha. The patterns. The long cardigan. Bohemian isn't my look, but Anna Sui could convince me.

Ok that's it for the recap today! Stay tuned for Badly Mischka, Banana Republic, and Band of Outsiders next.

What You Should Be Buying // Sweaters That Stand Out

1 //  Lately, I've been all about being present and in the moment, and for some reason this beautiful grey sweater's embroidered "you are here" spoke to me. Reading review, the fit is weird on this one. Weird fit can be tricky. This one will probably be put on the back shelf until I can actually try it on. 

2 // Call me kitschy, but I love the kitty elbow patches. 

3 // Ok so I liked this whole outfit, but a chunky cardigan never hid its face during the fall season. p.s. the hat...daaaaahling. 

 4 // I was at Express today looking at clothes for my brother and of course I moseyed my way over to the women's section. I learned two things. First, the women's section in Express has becoming tragically overpriced and second, they have the MOST INCREDIBLE fringy sweater. It's salty and peppery and slouchy and AWESOME. Straight out of a Philip Lim fashion show.  This ASOS version is cheaper and just a bit cooler. 

5 // A creamy cable knit is a fall/winter wardrobe staple for me. I love this one all flecked with black and perfectly perfect. Also, they have a burnt red and lilac version. Be still my heart I am all about those colors. 

6 // Speaking of pops of red. Don't you just love longline cardigans? Plus, red just looks great with crisp white and the blackest black. Gooooood ooooold weeeeberrrr. Shhhhh. 

7 // If you didn't know this already, I am all about grey sweaters, but I love finding ones with unique twists and details like this one. The rib paneling is ultra cool. 

8 // HALLELUJAH! This is a Forever 21 miracle. Oh my word...it's going in my shopping bag right yes right now. 

9 // Get frenchie-chic in this piece. I love anything with french words on it. 

10 // Saved the best for last. The Rowhouse Sweater by Madewell is my absolutely favorite. It's soft and flattering and fashionable and just wonderful. You can wear it with a skirt, with jeans, with anything. I have it in black (my favorite) and a fiery red. I want the grey one of course and I just might get it. It's worth it, really. 

What's on your shopping list? Any wishlist items I should know about? Comment below and...

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Wishlist Wednesday // Gap is so good right now.

GAP had a really slow moment for a minute there. Every time I walked in I was bombarded by black denim, and don't get me wrong, I love black denim. Let's get real though, black denim paired with really poorly tailored sweaters is no good.

But online GAP got some new arrivals and they are offering 2-day free shipping today and these newbies won't be in store until the 30th. I'm just saying.

1 // This plaid car coat is killing me right now. This beauty comes at a over-$100 price range, but GAP always has a good sale and this should be on your list if you want to jump on the plaid trend and a classic silhouette. 

2 // Sherpa-lined everything ever since I watched Friday Night Lights. Tyler and I BOTH want the classic Tim Riggins denim jacket, sherpa collar and all. This is the edgy motorcycle mountain babe version of it. 

3 // Let's talk about this parka. Oh man, I can't even talk about it because I'm speechless! All I'm going to say is that this baby runs large and it was featured in Vogue. Listen to Anna, she won't lead you astray. 

4 // I'm so drawn to marled red sweaters. They remind me of cinnamon tea and fire places. I mean. Plus the pockets could make you look cute or bunchy. It's worth the risk. 

5 // The color of this beautiful sweater is mushroom. You better believe the first thing I thought of was this one time in Germany my mom and I ate this delicious and creamy mushroom soup before a hike to mountain castles. It sounds really dreamy especially since it was rainy and I had a bag full of kinder candy. It was the dreamiest. 

You might as well pack this sweater for your next German mountain excursion. 

6 // This isn't from the GAP. It's from Urban Outfitters and I hate that place. You know that. But I want this sweater. Oh I want it so bad. Just click the link and look at it. You'll want it too. 

7 // I really like this take on the "GAP" logo tee. It's different and a little Madewell/J.Crew. You better believe I like that. 

8 // Who said you can't wear fall florals? Maybe Miranda Priestly but screw her right? 

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What you should be buying // candles

Let's talk about candles for a second.

When I was dating Tyler I often dragged him to Bath and Body Works (though I think sooner than later he started going willingly; he won't deny it) just to sniff out all of the candles. Sometimes I'd strike gold on a good "2 for $20" sale. That's how cheap they were back then. TWO FOR 20, people. I would go home with like 4 candles, because that's how lax I was with my budget back then. But Tyler wouldn't really care, because he loved candles and when we got engaged he finally said:

"I'll be honest, you buying candles was one of the many reasons why I wanted to marry you, because I know that you are going to keep our house cozy with all those good scents and stuff."

He's a dreamboat, right? Yeah. So the candles are a must at our house. Ya gotta keep things cozy. Yesterday, I hit up B&BW and got two candles in their "2 for $22" sale. Two dollars up. Those fiends ;). Just kidding and I had a coupon so Tyler got a free shampoo and body wash. He's all about that life.

So yes, we are gonna talk about all of the fall scents that I think you should be buying at B&BW. I gotta do my outside candle research too because I know that Anthropologie has some gorgeous candles, like Volcano, but I'm looking for the Fall scents, and I have to do my research for the Winter scents, because Tyler specifically said...we have to come back in like a couple of weeks for all of the Christmas ones. Perhaps, I should learn how to make them myself like my precious friend Talor. Who by the way is getting married on Wednesday. Uh. Going to cry. What a love story.

Anyway, candles!

Let's do this.

1 // Sandalwood is one of my favorite scents. I remember when BB&W first came out with the "this smells like your boyfriend's flannel" scents, and I was so against them. Then I gave this one a chance. Ooo it's divine and smoky and it smells like a log cabin and cookies. 

2 // Cinnamon and Clove Buds. Straigh up Christmastime, and it's never too early for Christmastime. Warning if you don't like strong cinnamon scents, this one is OBVIOUSLY not for you. 

 3 // So maybe this isn't a designated "fall" scent, but it's the most relaxing, "I want to cuddle up into a blanket and sleep" scents ever. It's subtle but burns like a....nevermind. 

4 // Same with Eucalyptus mint. Want to relieve stress? Burn this baby.

 BRING ON THE PUMPKIN! 

5 // This one smells like Starbucks and the PSL aka Pumpkin Spice Latte. Like it's all I can think of when I burn it. Oo it's tasty. 

6 // Tyler LOVES this one. Unfortunately, I didn't buy it because if you burn pumpkin caramel latte and banana nut pudding together it smells exactly like this one. If anything smells like waffles, Tyler will be all over it. 

7 // Marshamallow fireside. I can't even. That's all. I seriously can't even. Just think of girls camp and let the nostalgia sent in. 

8 // Sweater Weather was sold out at my nearest BB&W, but they had this BOMB and I mean bomb 3-layered candle with Sweater Weather on top, Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin in the middle, and Pumpkin Apple. It's a dream come true. The dreamiest of dreams coming true. I can't stop burning it. In fact, it's burning in my living room as we speak. 

9 // Speaking of your boyfriends flannel. 

10 // Something about pumpkin cinnamon baked goods that speak to my fall-y soul. 

11 // GUYS. This is my favorite fall scent ever. I mean ever. It's my favorite. I got a wallflower of this scent for free and I am OBSESSED. But so is everyone else, because it's sold out everywhere. You can only buy the mason jar and mini candle. Ain't nobody got time for that. Just kidding, I might just stock up because I could smell this scent ALL year round. 

12 // One of my other favorites. Only I can only burn it for like 10 minutes. It's strong. But like I said before, burn it with pumpkin caramel latte and you've got a coffee shop and pecan waffles waiting to happen. 

13 // Because you can't go wrong with vanilla chai. 

14 // Shout out to my girl Sierra Carter and her luscious candle that I can't stop wanting. I don't know why I don't buy it already. It's not really a fall scent either but it rocks. It just does. There is something about the sandalwood part that reminds me of changing leaves and chilly hikes. 

15 // Pumpkin apple is sold out everywhere, but thank goodness for my 3-layered candle. That thing is my bae. EW why did I just use that word? Pumpkin apple is fall in a candle. It just is. 

16 // Leaves is burning in our bedroom right now. Guys. It's probably my second favorite candle ever to be made my BB&W. It's up there with all the best candles in the world. 

17 // Lastly, Fireside. This candle is a more like scout camp with a bunch of hunks. 

In other words. Run, don't walk to BB&W. Two for $22. That's all you need. 

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p.s. today at church a girl made a comment about how she loves that the season makes her want to go out and chop wood. it was my best day.