8.23.2011

The transition from Summer to Fall has left me in a bit of a funk. I can't stop dreaming of the beautiful clothing I want to wear, and I want to wear it all NOW. The problem is that it is scorching hot and so I'm rendered helpless in the name of fashion. Dressing has been uneventful lately in my world.

However, inspiration never seems to cease and there are a few things that I am currently in love with at the moment:

1) Going back to school! Not for my Master's, and not to further my studies in Psychology. Nope, I'm instead taking an intro to fashion class at the community college I used to attend before transferring to a four-year and getting my BA. I'm a schoolgirl again.

2) My great great grandmother's vintage opal ring that she left me after she passed. I was once afraid to let it see the light of day, but I've realized the best thing I can do is to wear it and think of her.



3) Yoga! I've never tried it before, but now am attempting to do it once a week at my gym. You should have seen my first class. I was heinous! Total unflexibility at it's best. But it did help me to relax and focus on breathing. I was extremely sore the next day too.

4) My new necklace and earring set from Jewelmint. It's my first go at a shopping subscription service, but I love this dainty piece so much and I couldn't resist. Who knows if and when I'll order again, but I'm very happy with it overall.





5) The anticipation of The Rachel Zoe project! It starts in two weeks!



What are your current loves?
~ Noelle

8.19.2011



I wanted to love Butter London's nail polish. It is aptly named No More Waity Katie after the royal Kate Middleton. However, I don't love it. The color looks gorgeous in the bottle, a rich swirl of purple with tiny flecks of pure silver glitter. My problem is that it applies very sheerly. I normally don't mind that, but I guess I had really high hopes for this. The above picture shows the color on my nails after three thick coats. Maybe even four actually. I was expecting it to be much more dazzling, a showstopper. In my opinion, it's not. It is pretty, and I did wear it for about five days. However, I won't even tell you what a pain in the a** it was to remove, and I always take off my polish with 100% acetone. This one was tricky!

I don't necessarily regret the purchase, and I am sure it will get more love in the winter months. I'm not yet finished with my bright corals, ocean blues, and neon pinks.

But I just can't in good faith recommend it to you readers. I think there are far better purples out there.
 Do any of you own this? How do you like it?
~Noelle

8.17.2011






Three fabulous Fall pieces I can cross off my list. I don't know about you, but I am very organized when it comes to what I "need" to have in my closet each season. I take an inventory of what I already own, and most importantly, what I'm missing. I prioritize and zone in on key items that will go with everything I have so that I don't waste money. I tend to splurge a bit on classics, and then save on trendy things.

I wanted cognac colored boots last Fall, but never got around to purchasing any. At Nordstrom's Anniversary sale last month, I got my chance and for half the price they are now.

When I went in to check out Banana Republic's Mad Men Collection, I left with a perfectly pleated skirt, cut for petites. The sophistication of it is gorgeous, and although I don't have the chance to wear such items to work, I plan on wearing it when I'm off the clock. A great, super soft white tee will be wonderful with jeans and underneath blazers.

Check, check, check!






Still coveting?
I don't buy shoes very often, so although these are pricey (for me anyway), they will be mine!



What's on your Fall list?
~Noelle