This That These: Winter Edition

This That These: Winter Edition

Sharing some of my recent obsessions today.  I am so smitten with all of the cozy beanies I see everywhere!  But I am even more in love if the beanie has a poufy pom-pom adorning the tip top-such a sweet whimsical detail!  I have also rekindled my romance with vintage (or vintage inspired) sweaters.  I have dug through my closet to find a few of my dearest ones & especially like the ones that are a wee too small & have funny graphics.  The Poler one above is a new fav, with such a great fit and color.  I really dig anything that reminds me of camping or has camping references-perhaps due to my desire to find myself in Big Sur sometime soon.  My other crazy obsession is day packs!  I mean, my Pinterest is filled with rad day packs that I would love to own.  Out of control!  Day packs are such a lifesaver-fitting everything you need into one convenient and stylish pack.  Sigh.  I have my heart set on that kaki Poler one above!!

In other news, I still have an unhealthy obsession with anything Pendleton and socks.  I am the kind of girl who would spend a lot of money on socks if you let me.  So bad.  And lastly, I am on the hunt for an awesome overnight/duffle bag.  Traveling over the holidays made it very clear to me that my current travel bag situation is no good.  I really like the new Baggu weekend bag.  Any thoughts?  

Ahhhh, it's good to get bloggin' again folks!  

This That These...and Baby too!

This That These...for baby too! (click here for outfit details)

Spicing things up for Fall and including Mister Boy on my This That These post today!  

That beautiful chunky cardigan is a dream piece for sure because I could never afford it!  Don't you just want to wrap yourself up in it and snuggle with a cup of cocoa in your hand?  I sure do!  I will be on the look out for a similar cardigan while shopping at the thrift stores.  I am a little in love with wine colored denim right now and I almost bought a pair that I spied at the thrift shop, but they looked way too small and I can't kid myself anymore into thinking I can fit into a size 3.  That lovely pair of Minnetonka El Paso moccasins are very close to being mine (they are affordable and last forever) and I want to buy Maverick a similar pair for when he starts walking (aren't the mini versions so cute!).  Baby and children's moccasins are probably my favorite thing to drool over...Mav would have like 20 pairs if I didn't control myself!

The itty bitty striped sweater and polka-dot leggings are from this wonderful Etsy shop called Fable, where everything is handmade and so stylish!  I love me some polka-dots, especially on a baby and even baby boys can rock them!  

What Fall staples are you excited about, for you and/or baby?  

Covetable Things 03: Chunky Blues

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It rained on and off all day yesterday-eeeeep!  Felt like September ushered in a little fall preview for us.  All I wanted to do was drink hot tea, cozy up on the couch in my chunky cardigan and watch a  John Hughes film.  You too!?  What a coincidence!  I can never decide which season I love most-summer or fall?  But, luckily I live by the ocean so it never really goes to the extreme either way and I can enjoy pretty mild weather all year long.  This makes dressing pretty easy.  Although I do crave the desert heat of where I grew up sometimes as well as crisper air in autumn.

So, my go-to styling for fall while living by the beach looks like the above.  No heavy wool coats, mittens or fuzzy scarves.  More like a chic Kurt Cobain, a la that rad checkered cardigan from Topshop!  Simple, no fuss tomboy inspired styling-that's me.  And, in a color palette that's a bit more subdued for me; less brights, more royal blues, charcoal, midnight, mustard yellow, rusty reds & oranges and creams.  

Cozy and comfy.  A good pair of broken in boyfriend cuffed jeans, fun socks to wear with a sturdy pair of boots, a soft vintage tee and a whimsical canvas tote bag are my favs.  This outfit is perfect for a weekend spent walking the dog, making soup and snuggling with the ones you love as the days get shorter and a bit chillier.  

What are your favorite fall go-to items?  Are you missing summer already?  The spirit of summer will always be missed, as the moon turns a somber bluish and the warm sun dips quickly behind green hills.  

Covetable Things 02: A Little Fall

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There was a chill in the air this morning...burrrr!  Fall is upon us, whether we are ready or not.  Since I live by the ocean and in California-the land of no seasons, I can get away with wearing sandals all year and rarely do I need a heavy pea-coat.  So for Fall, I like to wear autumn inspired colors and textures (mustard and rust are my two favorites).  Those soft, buttery suede sandals are a perfect transitional piece.  And, the minty polka dot jeans still retain a bit of summer bliss but pair nicely with slouchy and chunky sweaters.  Oh, and that lovely Baggu leather bucket bag is great year round, especially since it comes in that neutral tone.  The fox sweater is about as Fall as it gets and I adore it!  It's cozy and light enough for beach living when the morning fog rolls in and all you want is a nice, hot cup of coffee while you listen to the waves.  Are you excited for Fall?  What are your go-to pieces to get you into the spirit of autumn?  

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1. Polka Dot Denim

2.Thief & Bandit Baby Leggings

3. Blackbird and the Owl coin purse

4. Aqua & Poppy Red Printed Scarf

5. Oana Befort Print

6. Creeper Loafers from Topshop

Wish List

The New Year is here & I am simply happy to be welcoming a healthy baby boy into this world.  I didn't make any resolutions, except maybe to be better at budgeting & money management (this is one I strive for every year!).  I thought it would be way more fun to make a little wish list; a virtual shopping must have.  Since I haven't gone shopping in a very long time, which is actually a good thing, these are a few things I wouldn't mind having.  Some are for the babe (sorry, it's super hard not to stumble upon adorable things for baby), some for me and some just because!

A pair of knitted booties have been on my list of must-have's for the Little Mister.  So, imagine my excitement when two pairs were gifted to us!  These are beyond adorable & I wish they had some in my size!

I adore this print from the talented San Diego artist, Kelli Murray.  That mama bear & baby bear are too cute and this would look good in babes room or on our art wall.

Um, I would love this whole outfit!  This style is effortless, chic and a bit haphazard all at once.  It looks like a perfect go-to outfit for a soon-to-be mama who still wants to look stylish, but remain comfortable (button down blouses are a must for breastfeeding).  

A great pair of moccasins-always in style and always comfortable.  I love those ankle, fringe ones & the brick red color of the second pair is lovely.

I have been itching for new dish ware for a while now.  I love these!  The yellow and gray is a match made in color heaven & these have glorious whimsical elements!  Sophisticated with just enough youthful funkiness (sounds just like me...haha).  

This gorgeous wool Pendleton bag was on my wish list forever....then, for Christmas, the Hub gifted it to me!  It has every color I love, like the perfect desert landscape and he also gave me a pair of super warm mittens.  Oh, that man, I love him!

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What's on your New Year's Wish List?