Black and Camel

The combination of black and camel is by far one of my most desired when it starts to get chilly out.  In my new life, I have become more of a price-conscious shopper eventhough it pains me!  It's hard to spend a lot on an outfit, knowing I still have TONS to buy for my new apartment.   I have paired together a few of my somewhat affordable favs.

1. Camel skinnys: Yes, please.
2. Western belt: It reminds me of my Wyoming days. I'm wearing mine over blazers and sometimes in my belt loops.
3. Blazer: Can't get enough of them!
4. Scarf: OK so this is a splurge, but I've seen some cheaper- just can't seem to find them at the moment. I have this one but in different colors and it's great because you can show one or both colors. 
5. Gold chain: Great for layering. I love how its simple detail gives it a little spunk.
6. Gold cuff: I bought this when I was in Nantucket. Great little purchase.  I love adding it to my silver bangles too.

Shades of Neutral



As Kate Middleton repeatedly wears her nude pumps, I am reminded each time how I need to incorporate some nude in to my world.

1. I cannot find a blazer in this color under $300!  This one is beautiful though.

2. Gold bangle on Pinterest to accesorize these nude hues.

3. I have this on my nails right now and guarantee it will be my "go to" from now on.  San-Tan-Tonio by OPI.

4. Rachel Zoe trench

5. Tom Ford sunglasses 

6. Love this neutral space found on Pinterest.

Leona

The 27 year old fashion designer, Lauren Leonard, from Tuscaloosa is all the talk with her fabulous clothing line, Leona.  Started back in 2008 out of her parents home after turning down a job in NYC, Lauren was "so determined not to fail".  She would call boutiques all around the country out of her parents home and tell them about her new line.  She would then pack up her mom's suburban and head off to each boutique with her samples.   Her line is now sold all over the world from Honduras to Chattanooga, TN.  Everything is designed in Lauren's Nashville studio, where she now resides. 

 {images from her website}

Lisa Luby Ryan

I stumbled across the Dallas based designer, Lisa Luby Ryan, and her website.  Her work is simple yet elegant and right up my alley.  Check out her portfolio, there are some great before and afters.

{all images at lisalubyryan.com}

Nantucket & Boston

From our cottage and it's view, the architecture, cobblestones, coffee shops, seafood, bike rides, beaches, and my dear friend Katie, our trip was AMAZING.  People "summer" in Nantucket and we decided to "fall" was best as we had the island to ourselves! To our dismay, we missed the beginning of scallop season by a mere 12 hours. But still, it was the best trip ever.

Our cottage on the water

Love this garage

Love the driveway