Mani Monday: Halloween

 Happy Monday! I can't believe my favorite month is almost over, but I am getting more and more excited for Halloween {our place is officially decorated!}. This Essie x Rebecca Minkoff "With The Band" nail polish is a new favorite; the color is amazing for fall, and it didn't begin to chip for almost a week. I haven't decided what color I will actually wear on Halloween, but this is definitely a contender :)

Friday, I'm In Love: Autumn

Happy Friday! I am so excited that it finally feels like autumn here, and that we have our pumpkins and Halloween decorations all ready to go at home. This weekend we are heading north, and I can't wait for even cooler weather than here. Have a great weekend! :)

Balmain x H&M

The Balmain x H&M collaboration hits stores on November 5th, and now that all of the looks are out I have to say it's AWESOME. There is something so very 80s glam about it, and I would love to snag a couple of the blazers and skirts {and that handbag!}. Check out the collection below {all images via Who What Wear}:

Seeing Green

I love green anytime of year, but there is something about wearing it during the fall months that seems most appropriate. Below are some fall fashion/beauty items in one of my favorite colors {can I just wish all of this into my closet!?}:

Zara coat {here}

Essie nail polish in "Stylenomics" {here}

NARS eye shadow in "Night Porter" via Sephora {here}

L'Academie military blouse via Revolve Clothing {here}

Foley + Corinna crossbody bag {here}

Stila eyeliner in "Moss" via Beauty.com {here}

Max Studios satin evening shoes {here}

Amanda Uprichard jumpsuit via Shopbop {here}

Back to Brooches

When I was little, I always loved going through my mom's collection of brooches; all so unique and can add a subtle, or not so subtle, flair to any outfit. I am glad brooches are coming back and popping up in fashion again, and I am now on the hunt for a few of my own. Below are some awesome brooches I would love to add to my collection:

Neil Zevnik little Nemo brooch via One Kings Lane {here}

Roberto Cavalli emerald brooch via Yoox.com {here}

Chanel vintage tweed brooch via The Real Real {here}

Kenneth Jay Lane crystal flower brooch via Yoox.com {here}

Brooks Brothers firefly brooch {here}

Lulu Frost vintage brooch {here}

Neil Zevnik crystal leaf brooch via One Kings Lane {here}

Olivia Palermo for Bauble Bar north star brooch set {here}

It's the Great Pumpkin

 By now I've mentioned multiple times how much I love fall/October/Halloween, and going to a pumpkin patch is a yearly fall tradition that I will never give up. Yesterday we went to a local patch to pick out our pumpkins {and one for Ezra, of course}, and I found my perfect one. I look forward to carving it and keep decorating for Halloween! :) 

Jason Wu for Target blouse, Seven for All Mankind black jeans, Foley + Corinna bag {here}, DV Dolce Vita ankle boots, a_line rose gold watch, Revlon balm stain in "Honey", Essie x Rebecca Minkoff nail polish in "With The Band"

Friday, I'm In Love: Black Cat

Happy Friday! Although I have to work for much of the weekend, I will definitely be sneaking in decorating for my favorite holiday and doing Halloween-esque activities {like a pumpkin patch!}. I love that we have a black cat of our own around Halloween, and I wish we could get another since the Athens Area Humane Society is offering 1/2 off black cats and kittens for the spooky month of October! :)