I've been told I have a polkadot addiction, but I think there are much worse things to be addicted to. Something about a polkadot print makes me happy, it's just fun. Ya know? So when I saw this sweater at a Banana Republic outlet I wanted it BAD. I was strong, I didn't give in, the price was still a little high. Then my second trip to a Banana Republic outlet was a much happier experience since the sweater was 50% off!! I snatched this baby up so quickly. Now I only wish I would have bought two since they had so many color combinations... it is so comfortable!!

sweater // Banana Outlet

shirt // Old Navy

jeans // Old Navy

glasses // Kate Spade

necklace // Forever21

earrings // Old Navy,

bracelets // Forever21 

& BTB Jewelry

shoes // Off Broadway (similar)

lips // Revlon Just Bitten, Crush

nails // Sally Hansen, Plum's the Word

Linking up with Living in Color Style & Stylin in St. Louis 
for the weekly trend, sweaters.

Also linking up with Perfectly Coutured & White Coat Wardrobe
for their Three-fer Thursday.
& lastly linking up with Sincerely Jenna Marie!
Thanks Ladies :)

Matching leaves and pumpkins.

I'm not much of an orange gal. If I'm supporting the Clemson Tigers, I normally go for the purple accents instead of the orange. Purple I can do... orange, not so much. So when I saw that the trend this week for the Spotlight Weekly Linkup with Living in Color Style & Stylin in St. Louis was Orange & Black, I wasn't sure what to do. I realized after a little searching that I really like burnt orange. Which is mainly red with a hint of orange. That is much more comfortable for me to wear. This shirt has been in my closet for years and I love to pull it out around this time of year. The delicate scallop design and the thin fabric is perfect for the fall with a cozy cardigan. It's also fun to match the leaves and pumpkins! And can I also point out how gorgeous my mums are right now, I can't believe they are still alive and that I am actually remembering to water them! High Fives for me!!

cardigan: Old Navy (& on sale!!), shirt: Old Navy (old),
pants: Express (also an awesome SALE!), shoes: Shoe Carnival (discontinued)
earrings: Cocobella Boutique, bracelet: Valentines Day gift from Peter
lips:MAC, See Sheer , nails: Milani, Ruby Stone

Also linking up with Perfectly Coutured & White Coat Wardrobe
for their Three-fer Thursday.
& lastly linking up with Sincerely Jenna Marie!
Thanks Ladies :)

old reliable.

I was so excited when I received these boots many, many Christmas gifts ago. It was one of those times when I was shopping with my mom and fell in love with these and she offered to buy them and then wrap them up for Christmas. I was surprised to find such awesome boots from K-Mart and I haven't had such luck since but these things have seriously lasted forever. Even before Peter. Almost 6+ years... that is a long time for cheap boots, right? I love them and I may shed a tear when I have to part with them, but for now they are my old reliable boots. 

sweater: Kenneth Cole (similar), jeans: Old Navy, 

jewelry: Forever 21, boots: old from K-Mart (similar & these are on sale!)

lips: Revlon Balm Stain, Crush, nails: Revlon, Posh

Liking up with Living in Color Style & Stylin in St. Louis 
for the weekly trend, boots

Also linking up with Perfectly Coutured & White Coat Wardrobe
for their Three-fer Thursday.
& lastly linking up with Sincerely Jenna Marie!
Thanks Ladies :)

Some Flannel, Boots and a Chick.

Greenville was blessed with true fall weather over the weekend!! It even felt like it was almost winter on Saturday night since it was in the 40’s. I didn’t mind one bit, I was so excited to dig out my sweaters, boots and thick wool socks! Or steal my husband’s socks. On Sunday we enjoyed an early morning with some adorable three year olds and then went to the late church service. We had communion like we always do on the first Sunday of every month but it felt more refreshing than normal. More sacred. October is here and it feels like a fresh start in many ways. Stepping into our second year of marriage, finally finding a comfortable spot to serve in our church and loving on sweet kids, enjoying this beautiful weather that this new month brings… it is all good stuff and I’m so thankful for it! I’m also thankful for cozy flannel shirts and the cute chickens that make our backyard a little more fun. Sunday was a great day. Except for the Jets losing, but we won’t talk about that.

^^ that's Tina Turner. She's our tallest chick so she of course wins that name.
Also, don't forget about the Giveaway to win a stack from Rocks and Ruffles for yourself! 
Make sure you enter, TODAY is the LAST day!!!

shirt: Old Navy (so many kinds), jeans: Loft, boots: old gift from my Mom, 
bracelets: Rocks and Ruffles (win yours here!!!) & Banana Republic, necklace & ring, Forever 21
lips: Loreal Colour Riche, Pink Cashmere, nails: essie, The Perfect Cover Up


Linking-up with these lovely ladies below:

Living in Color Style,  Stylin in St. Louis
 Perfectly Coutured,  White Coat Wardrobe

 & Sincerely Jenna Marie!

Thanks for the link-ups! 

the best leather jacket.

I am so excited to be guest hosting with the beautiful ladies from Stylin' in St. Louis & Living in Color Style this week! The style trend is leather, so jump on the link up with us this week! 

I instantly knew that I wanted to take this jacket to Boston when I started packing! I had high hopes for this pretty piece of leather awesomeness but, sadly it was uncommonly warm during our time in the beautiful city of Boston. I seriously carried this jacket around most of the time. Itching to put it on but regretting it the instant I tried. Gladly, the weather finally started to agree with me on our last night and I got to wear my new leather jacket ALL NIGHT LONG. It was fabulous. I can't wait to share many more fun memories from our vacation next week. Also, come back tomorrow for a fun giveaway!!

^^ delicious, sparkling sake!

jacket: Guess (similar), tank: Target, jeans: Loft, 

necklace: Ann Taylor, earrings: Forever 21,

purse: Francesca's (similar), shoes: Forever 21 (similar)

lips: MAC, Sushi Kiss, nails: Sally Hansen, Bait Me

Make sure you all link up with us below....

1. We kindly ask that you follow the two hosts: Elle from Living in Color Style on Bloglovin', Jacqueline from Stylin' In St. Louis via Bloglovin' and the guest host, Cassie of Living on Cloud 9! (The first three links in the link-up.)

2. Use the button provided on Elle or Jacqueline's side bar or link back to the link-up on your blog.

3. Enjoy reading other blogs and make new blogger friends!

& don't forget to come back tomorrow for the October giveaway!!!

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this necklace.

 I remember gasping when I saw this necklace for the first time! We were on vacation in Charleston and shopping in Target for some things that we needed for the house. While we were waiting in line to pay, this little gem caught my eye. Peter doesn't normally support my jewelry purchases since he says "I have enough..." and even though he may be right, I plead my case. Thanks to the help from my sis-in-law (thanks, Joy!) I won and I brought this pretty little baby home! 

I really love the simple elegance that a statement necklace can bring to a casual outfit. Especially chambray! This outfit will definitely be on my rotation during the fall weeks ahead. 

shirt: Old Navy, jeans: Old Navy, boots: Forever 21 (similar)

earrings: old studs, necklace: Target

lips: Loreal Colour Riche, Pink Cashmere, nails: Revlon Colorstay Gel Envy, Hot Hand

Liking up with Living in Color Style & Stylin in St. Louis 
for the weekly trend, Statement Necklace.

Also linking up with Perfectly Coutured & White Coat Wardrobe
for their Three-fer Thursday.
aaaaand also linking up with Sincerely Jenna Marie!
Thanks Ladies :)

Fall Favorites.

It's time for this month's link up with Kiki's post, The Circle!

I'm so happy that I stumbled upon this fun series and this month's theme is such a good one. 

All things fall make me happy so I am pretty excited to share some of my favorite parts!!!

........here we go :)

Boooooots!!! I love boots. High heel boots, rain boots, flat boots, all boots. 

I can't wait to wear them all!!

{spice dragon red chai tea, splash of vanilla almond milk & a tinsy bit of winter honey}

I honestly drink this almost every night so it isn't really a "fall drink" but I can't wait to enjoy it during the Fall nights....

go apple picking and make a homemade apple pie!

chicken tortilla soup! I think I might try and switch up my recipe a little this year and share a new recipe with all of you once we have some chilly nights for soup.

This candle from Bath & Body Works is perfection during the Fall months!

{Gorgeous photo by Red Apple Tree}

Of course Thanksgiving is always my favorite and I love it dearly, but now my most favorite fall holiday will always be our anniversary! Just four more days and we will be celebrating one full year as husband and wife! That is so exciting!!!  I'm also pretty excited to be leaving TOMORROW MORNING for our anniversary trip in Boston!

{& another photo by Red Apple Tree}

The weather is perfect here in Greenville, SC. It can stay hot for a while, but once that first true fall day hits and the leaves start falling... man, it is magical. Especially in downtown Greenville, so gorgeous!


So, what are your favorite parts of fall?!?
Share them with us and link up with Kiki and her fun circle!

Money Well Spent.

I am so excited to share this fun little purchase with all of you! The lovely lady behind Our Yellow Door mentioned a few weeks back that she was making and selling the beautiful braided hex nut wrap bracelets above to help raise money for her trip to The Influence Conference. Since I dream of attending that wonderful conference one day, I felt a huge desire to help Rachel with her journey. The bracelet is only $8 WITH Shipping, what a steal, right? If you are interested in purchasing a bracelet of your own be sure to check out all the information HERE and place your order! 

shirt: Forever 21, jeans: Loft, shoes: Journeys,

sunglasses: kate spade (similar), necklace: stella & dot, bracelet: Our Yellow Door

lips: Revlon Lip Butter, Tutti Frutti, nails: essie, The Perfect Cover Up

Thanks for the beautiful piece of jewelry, Rachel!

I can't wait to hear about your amazing trip, 

I'm praying for God to protect your travels and open your heart during your time there!! 

Hope you have a blast!

Fall Neutrals.

One of my favorite trends for every fall would definitely be the warm neutrals. I love the cozy and easy style that the earth tones create. I'm also loving the amazing weather that we are having right now! It feels like Fall has almost arrived and I'm praying that it is here to stay, especially after a super hot weekend in Savannah. Greenville was so kind to welcome us with an amazing cool breeze and I was more than happy to pull out this neutral sweater. It is such a great piece for the fall transition months even if the sleeves need to be pushed up a little. 

sweater: Khol's (similar & on sale!) , jeans: Old Navy, shoes: Off Broadway (similar)
necklace: gift from friend, bracelets: Forever 21, earings: Francesca's
lips: Bare Escentuals Buxom Lip Gloss, Starr , nails: essie, The Perfect Cover Up

Liking up with Living in Color Style & Stylin in St. Louis 
for the weekly trend, Fall Neutrals.

Also linking up with Perfectly Coutured & White Coat Wardrobe
for their Three-fer Thursday for the first time!!
Thanks Ladies!

leopard + lace.

Honestly, I'm a little scared of leopard print. A belt, shoes, scarf, maaaaybe a blouse... but that's about it. So, my stomach did a little flip when I saw that the fashion trend this week with Living in Color Style and Stylin in St. Louis was leopard print! But, I do love these shoes... they are comfortable and always add just enough sas to an outfit. I thought I'd bravely add an extra dose of sas with the belt. Life on the edge, right? One thing that I'm most definitely NOT afraid of is lace. I thought I would wear something I'm very comfortable in so the animal print accents would feel more natural. I'm happy to say that I would gladly wear this outfit around town, and that is exactly what I plan on doing soon! And let's just talk about this delicious fall weather we are having in Greenville this week. Loving it so much!!

shirt: Talbots (thanks, Mom-in-Law)  (similar), jeans: Old Navy, shoes: Bakers (similar),
belt: Charlotte Russe (similar), earrings: Cocobella local boutique (similar),
bracelets: Forever 21 & Banana Republic
lips: Maybelline, Baby Lips in Berry Soft,
nails: Maybelline, Mauve in Manhatten (thanks, Mom!)