Stuff I Love Fall 2016

Hello friends! As it is currently snowing outside and I am freezing, even under four layers of clothes and blankets, I figured it's about time to put these fall favorites away and start up a new round for winter. These are the things I've been loving throughout fall:

• Blankets - I recently ordered a new blanket my bed, because the one I had and loved so much was falling apart and I was holding it together with duct tape. I'll link the one I found below, because everyone needs a warm, cozy blanket for winter.
• Sugar Cookie Coffee Creamer - We all know how much I love my coffee, and one of the seasonal creamers that's out right now is sugar cookie flavored, and it's amazing.
• Worst Bakers in America - This is a show on Food Network, and, being a baker, I found it to be the cringiest, but funniest, food show. Those people were so bad, but I couldn't watching it.
• Christmas Music - Honesty hour: I've been listening to Christmas music since August. And I have no shame. My favorite albums at the moment are all the Pentatonix albums, Peter Hollens, Damian McGinty (especially if you like Michael Buble), and Home Free. They're all amazing.
• Target Tumbler Cups - Around September, Target had tumbler cups in their dollar section (technically the cups were $3 each, but still), and I love them for my iced coffee. They're a good size, and didn't cost me an arm and a leg like any other cup would.
• Singing - When I'm not listening to Christmas music, I'm listening to showtunes, and more than likely singing along, loudly. I've been singing and in choirs since I was little, but haven't done it in a while, so it feels great to be back at it again.
• Christmas Shopping - Guess whose Christmas shopping is done! I went hardcore this year, and I love that I don't have to fight crowds or worry about shipments coming in time. I can just enjoy December now.
• Nameberry.com - I recently made an account there, and the forums are just so much fun. I like the advice giving, but I really love it for the tags and games.
• Chestnut Praline Lattes & Hot Chocolate - 'TIS THE SEASON!!! Starbucks' Chestnut Praline flavor is my absolute favorite, and it's back. I love it.
• Christmas Decorations - And of course, I can't do this post without talking about Christmas decorating. My family does it the Friday after Thanksgiving every year, and now my house is festive and I live for it.

My fluffy blanket: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002KFZ4GS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

*Sorry for the lack of pictures this time, I only have a few tangible favorites that aren't very exciting to look at.

I wish you all the best,
Erin

Fall Basics Lookbook

Hello friends! My last lookbook went over really well, so I thought I'd do another one, this time with a twist: I wanted to use my fall wardrobe staples, minimal accessories, and I wanted to get as many looks as possible. The results? 6 basic pieces + 4 accessories + 4 pairs of shoes + 3 purses = 9 fall outfits that fit a variety of occasions and are super easy to put together.

Let's break this all down before we get started: I put together a basic formula for what I wanted in every outfit, which was 1 top, 1 bottom, 1 accessory, 1 pair of shoes, and 1 purse. Of course, this can be changed, but that's where I started.

Next, I chose my pieces. For tops, I chose a really soft chambray button down from Forever 21, a dark green sweatshirt from Forever 21, and a gray sweater with a crochet back detail from Kohl's. For bottoms, I chose my favorite pair of American Eagle jeans and pair of rusty red skinny cargo(ish) pants from Kohl's. I also added a hunter green dress from Target.

After that, I had to pick all my extras. This was the hardest part for me because I could've taken it in so many directions, but I tried to pick as few items as possible while still having a variety. I ended up with a Forever 21 statement necklace, a simple cream infinity scarf from Old Navy, a trendier plaid blanket scarf from Romwe, and a brown dragonfly-printed scarf from Charming Charlie for the accessories. For shoes, I chose some cute maroon Oxford-style shoes from Forever 21, my favorite tan combat boots from Target, gray booties from Kohl's, and camel-colored booties from Old Navy. Lastly for the purses, I have a slouchy, almost metallic tan bag from Target, a black purse from Charming Charlie, and a little berry wristlet from the Coach Outlet Store.

With all that said, here are my 9 outfits:

chambray shirt, green dress, statement necklace, maroon shoes, black purse


 

 

chambray shirt, red pants, statement necklace, camel booties, black purse


 

 

chambray shirt, jeans, plaid scarf, maroon shoes, tan bag


 

 

chambray shirt, gray sweater, red pants, statement necklace, gray booties, black purse


 

 

gray sweater, jeans, cream scarf, combat boots, berry wristlet


 

 

gray sweater, red pants, statement necklace, gray booties, black purse


 

 

gray sweater, green dress, cream scarf, gray booties, berry wristlet


 

 

green sweatshirt, jeans, plaid scarf, combat boots, tan bag


 

 

 

green dress, dragonfly scarf, camel booties, berry wristlet

 

 

 

*Please excuse the photo quality; I use natural lighting that shifted in the middle of this shoot. Oops!

I wish you all the best,
Erin