Purchases of a Shopaholic

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

I'll Choose Boots over Heels Any Day!

This past Saturday was absolutely fabulous. I attended Oktoberfest with friends. It was a perfect day to be outside drinking beer. The weather was wonderful. And I finally got to break out my Frye boots for the season. I've been wanting to wear boots since I had to stop for Spring. While Frye boots are expensive, they are definitely worth the money. They are truly amazing. With a cute top, jeans, and boots... a girl can never go wrong!

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

My Newest Purchase...

... the LOUIS VUITTON WESTMINSTER bag in DAMIER EBENE CANVAS. I am in loooooooove. Oh, so in love. Why would I ever need a guy when I can have purses and shoes and jewelry... And while most would see the words LV and think- oh how spoiled... I can justify this purchase. I work-- sometimes I feel way too much and I go to school. I've been saving up for something big. Also, I received my grades for last quarter.... sooooo impressed. So I decided to give myself a reward for doing so well in school. There is nothing wrong with that... I'm just trying to keep the economy going.

MY BEAUTIFUL BABY...

A Fall Saturday

I can't say that it was the PERFECT fall day... In my mind, a perfect fall saturday is watching the Vols play in Neyland Stadium. However, that day will be here in 2 weeks! Oh, how I miss my UT football. Saturday was my mother's birthday. Out of respect, I will not include her age :P Actually, I don't even know how old she is... I guess that is to her advantage. She treated herself to a little mani/pedi and then we headed up to Brights Creek golf course for a family dinner-- including everyone but Belle, who has decided to stay in DC. It looks like she isn't ever coming home :( Besides missing her, the family had a fabulous time together. We had cocktails, delicious food, and a breathtaking view from our private dining room. I really hope Mother had a wonderful Birthday.

.... I love any occasion that gives me an excuse to dress up. Birthdays, Weddings, Holidays. I just love dresses. Don't get me wrong... I love my jeans and a t-shirt-- paired with boots and I'm ready to go. That's part of the South that won't ever leave me. But dresses are just so much more feminine and fun. I especially love fall dresses because my arms are not my best feature.

I am Wearing...
Shoshanna L/S Dress from Three Sister's Boutique (Spartanburg, SC)
JCrew blue overcoat
Cole Haan Nude Pumps
Kate Spade Chocolate Stevie

I love the back of the dress.... The Deep V is so flattering!

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Typical Fall Day

This weekend has been the official start to fall. The temperature is cool, the air is crisp, and the leaves are starting to change colors. Fall is such a great season-- for many reasons. I love fall clothing. And unlike any other season, I do have a "look" that I consistently wear for fall-- just different variations and colors of the same overall outfit. My fall look includes many layers, a puffer vest, skinny jeans, and flats. Reliable + warm, stylish + trendy, down-to-earth + low maintenance. The outfit is suitable for a pumpkin patch, hayride, casual dinner with friends, football game/tailgate, or a grocery run. Anything and everything goes. Sometimes I change up the look just a tad and switch out my flats for boots. Such an easy look to accomplish... try it!

I am Wearing...
Black Puffer Vest from Old Navy
Red Cardi from JCrew
Long Grey Tank by Velvet from Three Sister's Boutique
Roxanne Skinny Jeans from 7 for All Mankind Southpark
Suede Moccasins by Tory Burch
Black Handbag by Prada
Jewelry from Francesca's Collections
Silver Earrings from Tiffany

Friday, September 16, 2011

My Latest Purchases!

Tonight in NC, temperatures dropped to the mid 50's. That means fall is right around the corner! Even the leaves looked as if they were changing today. If you haven't read my other posts, you should be informed that I LOVE the Fall Season... I especially love boots, skinny jeans, and an oversized sweater. That is my go-to look for fall. Since fall is so close, I have been doing major shopping... more than what I need to be doing. I will not bore you with all of my purchases-- and I'm also quite ashamed that I have bought so much in such a short amount of time. But I wanted to share my absolute favorite purchased items from this week.

Shoshanna Dress-- special ordered for me from Three Sister's Boutique, Spartanburg SC

There are other dresses similar to this one... Go into Three Sister's Boutique Downtown Spartanburg and check out their Shoshanna Collection. To die for!

I've been waiting on these babies for over a month now! They were a pre-order deal. I love Tory Burch Eddie Flats... But mixed with leopard print? Seriously, the best of both worlds. AND leopard print goes so well with black AND brown. So it's a win win situation.

I AM IN LOVE! This sweater screams comfort and yet it's in my favorite print- leopard. I have a pair of red matchstick cords from JCrew that I plan on wearing with the sweater. This was a steal from Shopbop. Sweater $83. Totally worth that to me.

I love stripes and patterns and prints. I hate to be boring. Because boring is just no fun. So imagine this sweater with skinny black jeans and tan boots.... cute, huh? I'm such a sucker for oversized sweaters. I love getting lost in my clothes.

I got paid today. Usually I've already spent my paycheck before it even shows up in my account. But today I waited a solid 22 hours before deciding what to do with my paycheck. I thought about saving it. But I've had a rough past 2 weeks so I felt as if I needed a present. I had been eyeing these Tory Burch driving mocs for a while now. And I went for it. The shoes will not be here until next week... and I'm already anxious to get them!

I hope you enjoyed my fall wardrobe preview. More to come, I'm sure!

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Brett Auston's Fall Necessities

10 Fall Necessities

As I have recently posted, Fall is my favorite season of the year. ... And finally, it is here! I could make a list 3-4 pages long of the items I most desire this season. However, I have compiled a short list of 10 items that I believe are necessary to own.

Cashmere Henley in Bright Dahlia

Bright colors are great for fall. Try to break away from the typical fall colors.

Frye Mimi Scrunch Boots

Frye boots are quite expensive. But they are totally worth the price! I have built up quite a collection and I refuse to wear any other brand.

Burberry Scarf

Lightweight scarfs can take any outfit from drab to fab! The weight of this fabric is light enough for day but just warm enough for a fall night.

Puffer Vest

Vest are a good substitute for a jacket or heavy coat. You get warmth while still looking down to earth and low maintenance. Pair with the boots and scarf above and the look is almost complete.

Roxanne Skinny Jeans in Rinse

I love 7 jeans! (Not only because I work there)The roxanne jeans are fabulous-- even on the curviest figures. I prefer the "rinse" wash for fall because it's a darker hue.

Milly Bow Sweater Dress

Sweater dresses are the easiest way to look put together. Throw on the dress, put on some opaque tights, and pair with heels-- and done! The look is very feminine.

Game Day Sweatshirt

Every girl loves football to some extent... Or at least every Southern girl. Always keep a game day sweatshirt handy-- support your team! GO VOLS!

Bright Colored Skinny Cords

One of my favorite trends for this season is colored corduroys.Cords are such a classic-- but usually they are in basic colors like black, camel, khaki. Colors are so much more fun and outfits can be so creative.

Suede Pumps

I love my flats but sexy suede pumps can give a lady instant confidence! I prefer a color-- such as the navy listed below.

A New Scent for Fall

Coco by Chanel is a musky scent. I strongly believe that a girl should have 2 distinct fragrances-- one for spring like a floral scent... and one for fall-- a heavier muskier scent.