Breaking the Silence: In Memory of my Camera

My apologies for being M.I.A. this last month. I'm going to play my "it's the Holidays" card. So I vow to post regularly the rest of the year!

What have I been doing instead of posting? Mostly daydreaming about the awesome new camera I'm hoping I can get on an after Christmas special! That's right... my camera finally bit the dust... rest in peace Sony Cybershot (sniff, sniff). But if I were a camera, and I had to go to the eternal resting place, I would want to go the way my camera did. At an AC/DC concert. That's right... my camera went out like a rocker! My brother, his girlfriend, my sister, her boyfriend, and me and my honey all went to the concert earlier this month and, needless to say, the camera didn't make it home in one piece. Here are some of the final shots:

I love this shot of my sis. Love the hair especially! So easy but so chic!

This is our version of Rocker Chic. Not so tough I guess!

OBSESSED with her necklace!

Such a great show! I would have never thought I would have enjoyed it as much as I did but it was incredible! Thanks for the great idea Mari!

The girl behind us cracks me up!

This picture was after we dropped the camera... hence the fuzziness. It wont even turn on now... but like I said- it was a good way to go.

Call of the Styled

I've heard rumblings from you, my loyal friends who check this blog regularly, that I haven' t done a full profile in a while. I hear you and I need your help! If you would be game to be profiled or you want to suggest a friend or family member that you think has great personal style, please email me!

Over the next few weeks I will be in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande Valley so if you are in those areas or know of someone... EMAIL ME!

Thanks friends!

Need a little sparkle in your life?

I'm starting to notice some fall trends after scouring my favorite retailers' websites and my favorite fashion blogs, not to mention my real life shopping! I'm thinking I will pick a trend and show you guys some of my favorite finds out there.

I know trends aren't for everyone, but it seems to me that lately trends seem to be hanging around longer and are easier to incorporate into your "style". That way... they are never "out"! Just look at studs, vests, embellished flat sandals, platform heels, belted waists, maxi dresses... I can't imagine my wardrobe without several of those items, no matter how "out" they may become. So that is my rant... now here are my sparkly sequins!!! So excited for the holidays!

Expect to see me wearing this one soon... it's LOVE!!

images 1&2 jcrew.com, images 3,4,5 shopbop.com, images 6&7 victoriasecret.com, images 8,9,10 forever21.com

The only thing better than Nordstroms is...

Nordstroms Rack! They just opened one in Austin and Destiny and I had a blast checking it out while she was in town for work. We found some really great scores while we were fighting the crowds... here are some of the things we picked up:
Destiny and I both picked up a pair of these but ours are suede! They are Cole Haan with Nike technology and as D put it "they are like walking on butter"!

This is the 2nd pair of !IT brand jeans I've bought. They are super comfortable and are that perfect mid length so I can wear them with heals or flats!

I've been searching for a perfect pair of leggings and I love these because they have the zipper detail that makes them feel a little bit special and edgy.

And just for fun... here is a pair of shoes I am obsessing over. They are jellies! But with a sophisticated leather and metal buckle. Can't decide between black and brown though!! HELP!

Meet Tanya and check out her website!

I recently reunited with an old friend and found out what she has been up to! Tanya is such an interesting and warm person who I am so happy to have reconnected with. She is a dancer, a fabulous friend, and most recently a mother (I couldn't resist using a pic of her when she was still pregnant. I love this shot!) She was nice enough to agree to let me profile her style down the road and I can't wait!

In my conversations with Tanya I found out that she recently became a stylist for an online collection of jewelry. I took a look at her site and found the jewelry to be very stylish yet high quality! It is the kind of stuff that you will have forever and pass on to your daughters! Here are some pieces from her website that I am obsessing over! Take a look at these pieces and more on her site www.stelladot.com/tanyamiller :

Stackable Rings

I am crazy about pounded metal lately! I would wear these earrings with everything!

I'm pretty sure this is a new "basic" like pearl stud earrings. I really like these too because they are CZ and Silver!

Loving these charm necklaces and I realllllly like this ocean themed one!

This looks really similar to a piece I have been daydreaming about from a boutique in Austin, this is just more affordable!

I'm totally crazy over gold and silver combo jewelry! You can wear it with EVERYTHING!

Check out Tanya's site for more beautiful and interesting pieces and for her contact info! www.stelladot.com/tanyamiller

A Few Fall Cravings...

Here are a couple of things I want for my fall wardrobe:

1. Ankle Boots

Michael Kors from Zappos.com $199.00

Faux leather ankle boots from CharlotteRusse.com $35.90

2. A Cropped Motorcycle Jacket

Faux leather from Wetseal.com $39.50

Faux leather from Wetseal.com $22.50

Knit version from Forever21.com $22.90


3. Flat Riding Style Boot

CharlotteRusse.com $35.50

Franco Sarto from Macys.com $189.00

4. Infinity Scarf

Roxy from Zappos.com $34.00

My friend Steph just picked one up at Charming Charlie's for $10! I think I'm going to have to get one!

I Heart Fall

I never realized how much I love this time of year! The weather is so perfect and the Holidays are hanging out just around the corner. I feel this nice sense of calm and happiness! Plus I have had time over the past week to get some work done around my house. I will do a big post later this week with indoor pics but here are a couple of quick shot of my front door fall set up. Des totally inspired me with her pumpkins!