Layered Dots

 

Old Navy Polka Dot Chambray Top // Old Navy V-Neck Sweater // 7 For All Mankind Denim  {similar}

 Aldo Booties // Michael Kors Watch // David Yurman & Kate Spade Jewelry

Necklace and bag are from boutiques in Japan

My brother was home from college this weekend so we had some major family time. Board games, shopping, and lots and lots of delicious food.

As the temperature continues to drop, I am all about layering. This dotted piece may just become a new staple in my closet. It adds the perfect pretty pattern and adds some fun personality to any ensemble. The price made me love it even more {purchased with a coupon too, of course!}.

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! xo

Sale of the Day

20% off Piperlime with code THANKYOU
one // two // three // four

The perfect time to invest in a staple fall bootie. Why are we counting with nursery rhymes you might ask? Why not? Fall puts me in a really good mood.

Bloomingdale's Friends and Family Picks

It's that time of the year again. Let the Friends and Family sales begin. I would like to think of myself as someone who can typically find a piece on sale or at least find a coupon code before making a purchase. Ask anyone in my family or my old roommates-they know I really hate paying full price. Hence why I love the F&F events.

1. Vince Coat | 2. Loeffler Randall Booties | 3. Frye Boots | 4. Michael Kors Watch | 5. Coach Boots 

 6. Matt Bernson Booties | 7. Burberry Brit Toggle Coat

In case you couldn't tell, I'm on the hunt for a new, classic pair of boots and some fun booties to get me through the fall and winter. Time to make some decisions...

Use code FRIENDS12 at checkout for 20% off!

Any pieces you have your eye on?

Summer Essential: Maxi Dress

J. Crew Maxi {solid colors here and similar stripes here} // Tahari Wedge {save vs. splurge item last week} 

 Michael Kors Watch // Tory Burch Sunglasses {sold out since the F&F sale} // Kate Spade Earrings 

Well friends, I did it.  I found both my go-to maxi for the summer as well as a pair of cat eye sunnies that I never want to take off.  Might I add that the maxi has pockets? You can't get much more perfect that that. But seriously.  Usually, I 100% agree with RZ on the whole "more is more" thing when it comes to jewelry, but for this ensemble, these simple pieces and a pop of orange were just the extra little details the outfit needed to feel complete.   

I am working on making some jewelry, and this bracelet is one of the pieces I made over the weekend. The sideways cross necklace was last mentioned here, and you can email me or comment on this post for more information.   I am happy to put you in touch with J so you can get your own! She's now making them in gold as well.

Now back to my main concern, have you found your perfect maxi for the summer yet?

Arm Party

Remember when I was obsessing over BaubleBar last week and in major need of some arm candy?  Well, I got inspired by the fabulous Lauren of Stylized Existence and used two necklaces last week to create my first arm parties.

David Yurman Cable Classic // Mae Badiyan Vaida Necklace {last seen here} // Michael Kors Watch

Feedback from third graders:

On the red pants: "Wow, your pants are...different."

On the necklace as a bracelet: 
 "Um, Ms. H, you have on a lot of bracelets."
"It's actually a necklace."
"Ohhhhhh...[walks away, unimpressed]"

J. Crew Baubles {old} // Michael Kors Watch

What are your thoughts on using necklaces as bracelets? Are you as skeptical as my third graders?

I'm clearly all for it, especially when I'm on a spending freeze. It's great to use what you have in a different way.  Makes me love these pieces even more.

Today, you can find me over at Living Savvy chatting about closet organization! Thanks so much for having me, Tiffany!

Sunday's Best

I am going to go ahead and let these pieces speak for themselves today as I am truly drooling over these tortoise beauties.

Michael Kors Tortoise Chronograph Bracelet Watch // Karen Walker Perfect Day Sunglasses // BaubleBar Tortoise Buttons

I would love to add some more to my collection, like yesterday.  

Do you love tortoise as much as I do?! 

Happy, happy Sunday!

xo