statement sweater

I absolutely adore this sweater! I found it on the way out of a store, and I was like, this is just the thing to complete my fall wardrobe.

when feeling blue...get creative!

I started this blog because I was feeling pretty down and useless. I didn't have a job, and being a stay-at-home mom is so not my thing. I was in such a rut, not using my brain at all. When I got the idea to start a blog, all of sudden my brain woke up! I had ideas like every second and I had to keep jotting them down. This has been a wonderful creative outlet for me, because its keeps me accountable to use my brain in creative and fun ways, and constantly try new things.

What's funny is that I was speaking to a coworker, and she said that she was also unemployed and feeling down, and also used a spark of inspiration to start using her creative abilities, which pulled her out of it. I am wondering if anyone else has had experiences like this?

Now the trouble is making time for myself to express my ideas and keep the creativity coming. I just started a job last week, and I just moved apartments, and I am so busy! But I try, whenever I have a few moments, to brainstorm or sketch in my notebook, and stay on the lookout for things that will inspire me. I am happy to say that I have been feeling much more fulfilled and happy in the past few weeks!

Here's a blue outfit to start you off- turning "the blues" into something fun!

sweet hearts

I love this skirt from Urban Outfitters-silky material, heart print, and pockets! how can it get better? However, I find it difficult to find ways to wear it because it is a bit short. However, I have been using my tulle skirt a lot lately and I thought it would be great as a lengthener. The tulle also really adds to the girlyish vibe of the outfit, and totally inspired me to wear the tstrap shoes and bow earrings.

a bunch of neutrals

Camel is a great neutral color because it is richer than beige or tan. I paired it with navy. I love the shoes I was wearing. They are quite old, but mary janes and ankle straps seem to be so in right now.

MOVING

I am so happy to be finally moving. Our new place is a lot bigger than our old one. Its a basement though, so I will have to be creative in making it cheery and bright. The ceilings are super low, but the current lighting is pretty good. Right now its all white, which is so not my thing, so I can't wait to make it colorful. I love house decorating! The only real piece of furniture we have now is a table and mattresses, with a couple of dressers, so we have a lot to do. Here are some current pics (before all our boxes came in).

fur collar

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I adore the fur collar short sleeve cashmere sweater from Marc Jacobs. Its a really sweet shape- I would love it in gray. I would pair it with a gray sequin skirt to dress it up. For some color, I would add in purple heels and a purple silk head scarf, with a gray head band and some sparkly earrings.

graphic print + green peplum

I love this shade of green- especially as nail color. It goes with almost everything and is so unexpected.