CURRENTLY LOVING

winter swooped in full force yesterday into dallas. crazy winds, temps dropped like 40 degrees. madness i tell ya!
you've been reading my last few posts, so you know i love layers.. and layering with a scarf is like layering your necklaces in the winter if you ask me. not that you should wear more than one scarf, but you should layer your scarf over your outfit and keep it on all day for color:) the blanket scarf accessory jane has in her november collection is still on my radar!

i'm a big coffee drinker, but too much caffeine in the afternoons keeps me buzzin' too late at night. so to still sip on warm liquids, i overdose on teas during the fall and winter months. yogi teas are so yummy - and you can buy them on amazon, that was easy.

and since everyone likes to turn on the heater, the air is dry, so my lips and hands and cuticles dry out super fast.. so i like to keep plenty of moisturizing lotion and lip balm options in my purse - and at my desk i keep a little bottle of cuticle oil, and i apply it every morning when i get to my desk while my emails load.

what are some of your fall/winter essentials?!

hat || hat || boots || booties || weekender || phone case
blanket scarf one (similar) & two || positive energy // perfect energy || travel mug

lotion || baby lips one & two || cuticle oil

CURRENTLY LOVING

a day late on the post about my currently loving and its not a #workday to #weekend theme, but it still has some of my favorite finds of the week!

these delicate little bracelets are always on my arm. i wear two and they are the perfect touch of 'girly' everyday accessory.
i am excited to change out my summer to winter closet this weekend. yes, my closet is so very tiny, that i have to keep the 'off season' packed up in my unused suitcases and then swap it out for the current season when the temperatures change. its a little 'chritmas morning feeling' when i unpack the bags, cuz there are somethings that i forget i even had! i am most excited about the vests i have packed away- but i  might just have to add this one in navy to my collection!!
as for my nails these days, im hooked to my new gelish addiction! my friend gave me the 'must haves' to do it at home on your own, and i love everything about it. and oddly enough, when i do a gelish manicure at home, it lasts way longer then when i get one at the salon.

one more thing on my favorite list this week.. this gorgeous 'blanket scarf' accessory jane has in her november collection. stunning.
the one below is from ae - not as darling, but its not back-ordered, if you just have to have one right now:) ...me, i'm added the one accessory jane has to my wish list!

bracelets || vest || hat || boots || scarf || gelish || camera

{MINI + MAMA} RAIN DAY

its a rainy election day in dallas... if you have not voted yet and have to take the kiddos with you today, why not all put on your rain-boots and make for a 'puddle-adventure'!
sometimes it blows my mind that most of texas comes to a standstill (literally- it took me almost three times as long to get to work today) when it rains. maybe since rain is a rarity here most days of the year?! in germany, it rains so much in the fall and spring that you can't hibernate for half the year. so mamas bundle up their minis and off they go, about their days - mostly by foot since everything is 'walk-able' in the little towns.
gosh i miss walking everywhere. especially on the weekends.. the the coffee shop, the bakery and then on to lunch. maybe one day i'll live in a small 'walk-able' town again!

until then, here's to making the most of the rainy days wherever you are :)

mini

boy: hat || shirt || sweater || boots || jeans

girl: hat || tights || tote || dress || boots

mama

earrings || sweater || leggings || boots

jacket || watch || bracelet || backpack

CURRENTLY LOVING

this week i wore a great pencil skirt i found at target this summer, with a tribal print; a favorite (go-to) chambray shirt and some comfortable boots- my favorite look of the week for sure. so why not make the 'currently loving' board: tribal on a weekday and on the weekend! i think the weekend picks are going to be my next brunch look!

weekday: shirt || necklace || watch || skirt || tote || booties

weekend: shirt || necklace || watch || skirt (sold out) (similar / similar) || tote || boots

CURRENTLY LOVING

its wednesday again - almost through another week at the office!
but first lets get out of office clothes and into something a little more comfortable for the weekend!
one of the first things i do when i get home after work: loose the heels, loose the bra. yup, i said it. but really, who wants to be in a bar all day?! its the worst. so a slim fitting tank if my weekend go-to under most anything;) and if i cant be barefoot for whatever reason, i will be in supergas or converse (monogrammed converse of course).

what are your weekday to weekend transitional favorites?!

weekday :: coat || shirt || scarf || watch (similar) || pumps || bag || pants

nail polish :: fifi || abigail || jane

weekend :: bracelet || sweater || tank || shoes || bag || bottle

{ MINI + MAMA } STYLE AND PLAY

this mini + mama style is quickly becoming my new favorite post of the week!
not only does it fill my gift idea list for my mama friends with mini's but it makes me think outside of the maternity, post maternity boring finds to new ideas for mamas who still want to keep a cute wardrobe! now i have no experience on 'fitting into jeans when you preggo' but i hear the motivation to get back into your 'pre preggo' jeans is like motivation to fit back into your favorite skinny jeans! (i have full appreciation for that!!)

this weeks grays are so cozy and cute - i am drooling for both the picks for minis and mamas!
oh and the wooden toys your ask!? dont knock em till you've tried em!
growing up in germany most every toy was wooden, or cotton, wool or some sort of awesome material beside plastic.... at least for the majority of the time we lived there.. then slowly the plastic, easy break and funny smelling toys made their way onto the market as well.  i have always said i hope one day my kiddos can enjoy the same toys we did- guess what, amazon and other great wooden toy retailers are on board with the good stuff now too!

mini

boy: sweater || sneakers || pants

girl: dress || tights || shoes

play

stroller chain || cars || pull-along || teether sticks

mama

sling || sweater || shirt || jeans ||shoes || backpack

CURRENTLY LOVING

happy humpday!
this #currentlyloving post is one of my favorite for sure! all things basic and green are some of my favorite things i own!
a few things that i will be adding to my closet from this post:
-- this cami - such a great layering piece for the fall!

-- having a light-weight jacket to add as you run out the door is perfect for the weekend!

-- and these boots?! love! great for rainy days in the city but also for a weekend on the ranch:) 

weekday :: blazer || scarf || cami || booties || bag || jeans

nail polish :: olivia || roc solid

weekend :: mug || jacket(on sale!!) || tee || necklace || bag || scarf || boots

{ MINI + MAMA } STYLE

mini
boy: shirt || hat || vest || shoes || jeans
girl: vest || hat || dress || tights || shoes

mama

vest || shirt || scarf || watch|| jeans || bag || booties

nail polish: alma || madison 

back again with more mini + mama styles!
dressing in layers is one of my favorite things about fall, dressing little ones in little layers it just the cutest. growing up in germany we were always dressed in layers and as girls, we were always in cotton tights. these here with the ruffles are killing me!!

and this 'diaper bag'...!! see, you didn't even know it was a diaper bag until i pointed it out to you. thats how cool it is. i have a matt and nat travel wallet from a few years back and its the best quality ever...i can only imagine how wonderful this diaper/carry-all bag is!!

(sadly they dont make the travel wallet anymore, but they do have some great wallets). 

WEEKEND

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tgif and happy red river rivalry to most of you crazies!
while the texas longhorn meet the sooners for a old school rivalry saturday, baylor will take on tcu in waco.
i love college football, especially big 12 games and everything that goes along with it. rain (most likely) or shine we will be in the stands cheering on the baylor bear- sic em!
so just in case it rains during tailgate and game time this is going to be my attire:

boots || jeans || tee || scarf || coat
nail polish: mahima || emilie

other links to keep you inspired this weekend: 

+ i have a felt floppy hat is going to be weekend go-to this year 

+ sp and i will be adding some fall touches to his house this weekend... a wreath for the front door, for sure some pumpkins, some fall plants and maybe a little decor things here and there.. if he'll let me :)    >> follow me on pinterest for more holiday decorating and diy ideas!! <<

+ vests are my favorite fall transition piece, and this camo vest is at outlet prices this year!

+ and in case your wondering (not like i'm counting!) my big birthday is less than 50 days away...!!

CURRENTLY LOVING

sneaking out for a long weekend away is something we end up doing quite often. 

so when thursdays come around, i try to keep  my work attire to comfortable and flexible for a road trip weekend get-away!

i am currently loving these wax coated jeans (pull-ons, yes pull-ons!!) don't knock em till you've tried em ladies! i was skeptical at first too, but melted into these jeans the first time i was convinced to try them on! 

i have a josie camo mz wallace bag.  love her. when i first got her over two years ago now, i took her everywhere with me and documented all of her adventures. now that its fall, its time for josie to come out of the dust bag again!

but i've had my eyes on 'andie' for a few weeks now... oh andie- i feel like you would be the perfect addition to my mz wallace collection! a girl can never have too many favorite bags, right?!

and if your wondering.. jet black nails at the office?! it's only ok it it's a good manicure; chipping and any kind of black peely action is no bueno. 

weekday :: sweater || watch || jeans || flats || bag
julep  polish = alfre + jet 

weekend :: sweater || hat || sneakers || weekender

{ MINI + MAMA } STYLE

mini

boy: coat || booties || pants

girl: dress || tights || booties

diaper bag

mama

cape || cami || jeans(on sale!) || booties || bag

my recent 'mommy must haves' created some unexpected buzz.. so i figured why not have a weekly mini + mama post. either with cute styles, must haves, life savers and all around happy minis and mamas inspired (for my sweet friends braving parenthood before me)!!! 

this mama look is something i would totally wear now! boyfriend jeans are my weekend go-to. these pair are on sale and likely to make their way into my closet asap. 

reading damsel in dior daily, i have been crushing on these cami's and think they are just the sweetest addition to any wardrobe. dress it up or down, still very girly!

WEEKEND

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well hello there october, where did you come from?!

sure wish it actually felt like october around here... at least sp and i will feel the fall on our faces this weekend while in oklahoma. seems like there, the winds change sooner and the temperatures drop quicker than in texas. 

but in the spirit of october, it time to set pumpkins on your front porch, plant fall flowers and start switching summer decorations for a more cozy fall feeling around the house.

other things to look forward to this month:
warm chai tea lattes
snuggling up under cozy blankets
breaking out the booties and boots
wearing layers and pretty scarves 
halloween is not my favorite, but if it was i would make this
i will be making a similar wreath for the front door to celebrate fall
oh and a fun fact: there are some really great fall sales going on now:
 >> j crew || nordstrom || and anthropologie of course <<


things to not look forward to this month (and the fall & winter months ahead... )
dry skin and not so happy nails
but julep has some great products for that very reason!
i cant wait to try the 'night shift' mask and 'luxe lip' -- my skin dehydrates super quickly when the humidity leaves the air and the heaters are turned on.

one || two || three || four || five 

CURRENTLY LOVING

one || two || three || four || five

six || seven || eight ||  nine || ten || eleven

twelve || thirteen || fourteen || fifteen || sixteen || seventeen

yesterday's feeling fall post left me wanting more fall, more faster! (lol)
i can't wait for a cozy afternoon all snuggled up under warm blankets! candles burning and cozy drinks to stay warm!
(good cocktails or warm teas are both ok with me!). 

peacock alley has some serious cozy blankets to choose from... i'm thinking one of these needs to end up on my sofa this fall:)

but zara home, never fails to disappoint either. hello pretty home decor everywhere! they do not have a zara home in dallas, but they had one where i lived in germany and spain and it was divine every time i stepped foot inside their store!

FEELING FALL

one || two || three || four || five || six || seven || eight || nine || ten || eleven 

its trying so hard to feel like fall in dallas these days..
mother nature must just be squeezing out the last few drops of summer!
meanwhile, i cant wait to update my fall wardrobe with a few staple cozy pieces... and oldnavy and sole society have me drooling over their falls styles!
i have had this bag on my radar for quite a while now- perfect carry-on / weekend get-away
wouldn't you say!?

also, there's a new kid in town: riffraff has opened their doors in dallas at preston center..
i can't wait to shop their college game-day wears and cute & affordable goodies in person!

JULEP

summer K A M  inspired

one || two || three || four || five || six || seven || eight || nine

fall R O C  S O L I D inspired

one || two || three || four || five || six || seven || eight || nine

recently the lovely ladies at JULEP asked me how i would transition my favorite summer bright color into a beautiful fall shade.. based on some of their 'autumn style shift' and pretty nail polish colors!

this was such a fun 'challenge' - i picked the color that i wear the most in the fall, inspired by college football season of course :) SIC EM BEARS!

 ** my style board is summer KAM to fall ROC SOLID inspired **

CURRENTLY LOVING - PRINTS

D R E S S E S : one \\ two \\ three \\ four \\ five \\ six \\ seven (on sale!)

S H O E S : eight \\ nine (on sale!) \\ ten (on sale!) \\ eleven \\ twelve \\ thirteen


hello fall, hello pretty new prints to welcome fall!
layers, layers and more layers are my favorite for the fall. layering dresses with pretty sweaters and blazers are a fun way to kick off the first few cool-ish days of the season.
these prints mixed with fun heels have me feeling all kinds of fall-inspired today.

my fav combo is dress number four with heels number nine!
giving up the easy, go-to, summer maxi is something i miss most in the fall. but in texas we thankfully get a few warm days in the fall months - that's when you will for sure catch me in a maxi paired with a jean jacket and comfortable sandals.

WEEKEND

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fall is around the corner, i just know it… 

its more like wishful thinking here in texas for fall weather… but there is football and it is getting darker sooner, so just maybe fall will be here sooner than we think! 

{fingers crossed!!}

and because i'm wishing fall was already here… i put together a fall-football-weekend inspired look!

gosh, i can't wait to cozy up in layers.

of course my fall look has a touch of baylor green and gold  - sic em!

o n e  ||  t wo  ||  t h r e e  ||  f o u r  ||  f iv e  ||  s i x  ||  s e v e n  ||  e i g h t

CURRENTLY LOVING || runway inspiration

fashion week is happening in new york… and while high fashion runway is not quite my style, DVF and her amazing collections, thought for effortless style and comfort are always my favorite! one of the dresses she sent down the runway this year, and what she was wearing caught my eye! so since this dress is not available yet, i thought i would put together a few looks inspired by its beauty! 

there is something for everyone- style and price wise!

what is your favorite look of the four?!

LOOK 1 ||  dress (lulu's)  // bag (kate spade) // heels (joe's jeans)  

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LOOK 2 || dress (marni) // bag (melie bianco) // booties (kate spade)
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LOOK 3 || dress (dorothy perkins) // bag (clare v) // heels (steve madden)

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LOOK 4 || dress (asos) // bag (danielle nichole // boots (sheplers)

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CURRENTLY LOVING

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 similar and similar // 8 // 9 

labor day has already come and gone?! which means fall is around the corner?!
this year is just sailing by!
every year i have a hard time putting away the white jeans/pants for the winter months, which is why today i rocked them to the office --- summer is not over yet!! at least not in texas, where 90 degree days are not a thing of the past just yet!

but looking around (fall fashion) all signs point to fall!
this blazer in particular caught my eye, and had me thinking layers, cozy scarfs and hot tea!
it will have to be day-dreaming for now… cold weather will most likely not kick in until late October, that's if where lucky here in texas...

FALL INSPIRED COLORS

faux fur vests || 1. stein mart  2. h & m  3. sierra 

chambray shirts ||  1. old navy (on sale!)  2. american eagle (on sale!)  3. madewell 

jeans || 1. gap  2. nordstrom  3. asos

loafers ||  1. ralph lauren  2. asos  3. franco sarto

it only took a few short weeks for the colors in dallas to change to the most beautiful fall colors!

i was outside yesterday enjoying the fall weather (80 degrees?!) and snapped a few pictures of some of the colors around my house these days. the yellows and reds get me in the fall mood every time. you take what you can when the weather and season are not cooperating!!

as i was flipping through the pictures i was inspired to coordinate a few outfits with the same colors. 

sometimes its fun to just add a few colors into your seasonal wardrobe that are not investment pieces but fun to mix and match with as the season change!

whats the fall weather like in your neck of the woods?!