TBMD

In the last week or so, temperatures in the mornings have cooled considerably. I've already reached for my stash of jackets and am just starting in on my pile of sweaters. I can now officially welcome fall with open arms.

After seeing this gold chain necklace on Elle late last year (plus reading her rave review), it became a must check out in person item. I loved the heavy weight and shimmery-ness, but was content waiting for the right sale. When the first 40% sale rolled around, I was sad to learn that the necklace had sold out. Back to the waiting game. Then the next 40% sale started and I saw that the necklace was back in stock... but jewelry (among others) were excluded (the same promo is actually going on starting today with code SPRINGUP). Finally, during yet another 40% off sale a couple weeks ago, I was able to grab the necklace at a discount. As the saying goes, third time's the charm.

Just a casually festive outfit for the upcoming holidays -- with decorations in the background to boot! Have a great weekend, everyone!

Just a simple, no fuss outfit to start off the new work week. Have a good one!

I've worn this sweater many times, but not once have I worn it as a tunic (which was its billing on the product description, I believe). The intentional half-side-tuck shortened the sweater and just looked more casual to me. Like with most pieces I own, it was only a matter of time before I'm tired of the same old look. I think wearing the sweater untucked dresses up today's outfit a bit -- or perhaps it's due to the jacket and/or heels. As an added bonus, the tunic-length also hides the unsightly denim creases at the top of my thighs. Win-win, if I'd say so myself.

When a reader asked me about Ferragamo flats awhile back, I immediately thought of (and assumed) she was referring to the Varina flats (due to their popularity perhaps?) Then my mind wandered to my own pair of bow flats... that I have not worn in months. D'oh! So for today's look, I made a conscious effort to build an outfit around my shoes, instead of leaving footwear as an afterthought.