Ready to Fall into Fall

Although true fall weather will not grace us southerners until mid November, I'm ready to fall into Fall... I'm looking forward to wearing my red Gap pea coat with my fabulous Calvin Klein Prosper shooties (shown below.) (Which I must admit was completely inspired from one of my dearest since she had them first in brown ;)

But, I must admit I have a fall fashion confession about the September issues. How can I say this?! I have read, studied, and examined Vogue's, InStyle's, and Allure's September issues (aka the Fashion bible) and I don't feel inspired! I guess it's a little early to tell what all Fall fashion has enstored for the season but the issues as a whole let much to be desired... I did, however, find a few lip colors I'm excited to try, one is by Lancôme Paris (I <3 the right lip color) and I promise to post pictures IF it's worthy of sharing :)

I fell in love with the 7 page spread of model Chanel Iman in the Allure September Issue (see below). I was first introducted to Chanel via Black Vogue back in May and we have been virtual friends ever since then. (Jennifer Aniston and Rachel Zoe also just to name a few...)Too bad it didn't make the cover although Kim looked beautiful, fresh faced in all...

And this Fall I have decided to give my all time favorite fragrance Pleasures by Estée Lauder a new companion and try...

And as always... this week's obsessions are Whole Foods Market, creamy cilantro (from Whole Foods Market), and natural hair products made from shea butter, jojoba oil, and coconut oil.

How Many Ways Can One Heart Break?

Disclaimer: My broken heart isn't of the romantic sort... (at least not this time)

There a line in the movie "You've Got Mail" when Megan Ryan's bookstore goes out of business and she says, "the truth is I'm heart broken. I feel as though a part of me has died and my mother has died all over again. And nothing will make it right." I relate to this quote all too well.

I didn't know it was possible for my heart to hurt as much as it does. I guess I'm guilty of loving too much, too hard. This has always been my problem. What good is love if you can't love all the way without restrictions???

On a lighter note, one of my dearest got engaged this weekend in New Orleans on the St. Charles streetcar. Here a few pix from my weekend...
 
 

 

We went to a lovely, jazzy restaurant in the French Quauters named Scarlett O'Hara on Decatur... I would definitely recommend this spot... If you go, let me know your thoughts.

I'm love this ring... I guess it will do until that day comes...  

(My ring is from Banana Republic)

Taking it all in...

How was your weekend?

Current obsessions: skin care products, makeup, and all September issues of Vogue, InStyle, and the likes... (if you're a true fashion lover you know why;))

Looks I Love...

This Week's Favorite Things

I LOVE these shoes!!!

Nordstrom.com

Valentino Patent Leather d'Orsay Pump
ITEM#260405
$645.00

I'm ordering this hat tonight...

bcbg.com
STRIPED FEDORA

M011007-2L9
$38.00
Now: $19.00

Classic...

Endless.com
Dolce Vita Women's Beam-2 Pump
list price: $129.95
price:$71.47

I love this look! It's simple but chic'...

bcbg.com
FOLDED-APPLIQUE CARDIGAN

SKY4C569-3O8
$138.00
Now: $69.00

bcbg.com
ATHERED LEATHER CLUTCH

HAN652-295
$238.00
Now: $119.00

Old and Gruene

Hey guys... I know it's been a while since I posted but I have been suffering from a severe case of "I don't feel like doing jack". Although I'm still under it's influence, I wanted to drop in to keep you updated (in the event that you actually care :)

In my last post, I mentioned that I'm obsessed with vintage screw-back earrings (among many other random things)... Well add to that everything else old. I have noticed that I have an heighten affection and appreciation for not only older people but places and things. I just love how it makes me feel. (This may be explained by the darling and absolutely wonderful yet slightly "seasoned" parents I was blessed with and the feeling they give/gave me.) Whatever the case may be, New Braunfels/ Gruene, TX gave me that feeling... The feeling hugged me tightly as my grandmother would... Asking, "Where have you been honey child? I have been waiting for you to visit!"

It seems to me that old places and things possess such a genuine steadfastness that many in society may never shake the hand of. I feel that its character is attained over endurance of time of the good, bad, and not so chic. And I hope that as I age, my character takes on the beauty of these seasoned people, places, and things... Oozing gracefully (ironic as that may sound).

So I said all of that to say... One of my beloved friends, Claudette, planned a New Braunfels/ Gruene day trip of adventure and here are some of the pictures. Enjoy!

Waiting for you...

This is definitely NOT my hat but check out my yellow vintage trio flowered screw-back earrings. I just adore them!

This is the BEST tea I have had in my life... Cranberry Apple

Oh and in case you were wondering about my most recent obsessions, they are cherries, trying new flavors of tea, and all things about and in support of natural hair (I'll be sure to discuss this with you later :)