Oxblood & Stripes

{dress: tj maxx | cardigan: target | tights: we love colors | boots: LB | rings: silpada | bracelet: gift | earrings: target}

HEY THERE CHICKENS!

Berry? Oxblood? Maroon? Yeah, I don't know what color the tights are either, but I dig them.

They spiced up a boring black and white striped ensemble and I got a lot of compliments on them!  I sure will miss my tights collection when winter finally leaves, but I think it's an even trade for cute sandals and spring break.  Am I right?

I hope everyone had the best weekend ever! I have to admit, I did not get my preferred amount of R&R in, but I definitely had one of the busiest and laughter-filled three days ever.  I babysat for FOUR different families in four days, had my first Just Dance 4 experience, got in a birthday cake fight with one of dearest friends, and I refused to conquer the mountain of dirty laundry taunting me from the closet.  Come Sunday night all I wanted to do was enjoy a ginger ale and watch Toddlers and Tiaras.

But don't worry, I am in full merrymaking mode this week. 

Bring it, Monday, I am so ready for you.

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Fall '12 Wish List

Since I've been gone, I have seriously been shopping my cute little face off.  Something about the change from summer to fall makes me forgo food, gas money, & common sense and just splurge on tights and sweaters like it is my job.  It's not my job, though, and I have to tone it down before 2013.  However, there are some must have grabs on MY list of things I cannot live without during the upcoming chilly months. Here we go...
1. Classic white button down: I have to replace my old standby, the J. Crew WBD is imperative to winter layering and look chic in an instant. Gimme gimme.

via 2. Oxblood: It is everywhere on the fall fashion line, so it is very easy for me to find a piece to add to my collection. The must have color translates easily in to any ensemble.  Although I'll probably browse for a good sweater in the enviable color, I love these leggings!

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3. Loafers: I am a self-denying shoe addict, but there is one exception for this fall.  I will own a pair of nice loafers! I love these from calf hair loafers from Gap, but budgets might prohibit me to finding a less pricey pair around town.

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4. A Serious Splurge: This is it, folks.  A culmination of perfection in this merrymaker's opinion THIS COAT! I love the Gossip Girl-ish vibe from it, plus I've never said no to anything leopard.  It's plush and looks warm, and I just think I would be the most chic teacher with carpool duty!  Give it to me, baby!

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So far, that is what I am craving adding to my fall/winter wardrobe.  What items are on your must own list?  What trends are you most looking forward to? Let a girl know!