Fallen for Modcloth

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As it always does somehow, Halloween snuck up on us and we're headed into NOVEMBER! I feel like October has been a blur, but one thing I do know, it's F'in cold outside...for now. It will be 70 degrees on Saturday. So, how are we supposed to deal? Transition coats. 

Modcloth is a brand that I've known about forever, but it was never really on my radar until I moved to Pittsburgh, which happens to be where the brand got its start as a CMU startup. They've since moved their headquarters to SF, but I was fortunate to connect with the brand at a recent pop-up. Let me tell you - they have the perfect selection of transition coats among other things like the shoes I'm wearing in these photos that totally remind me of the Gucci Princetowns minus the fur and super cute sweaters!

This red moto-style corduroy jacket is essential for the Fall. It's photographing red, but it's more of a rust and gives off a total 70s vibe. It's a perfect statement piece. And this adorable rain coat is reversible! I'm not usually a floral person, but this caught my eye and again, has this vintage charm - which I guess all Modcloth pieces have and why I should have been shopping here for years. Lesson learned.

Keep scrolling for a few other coats I have my eye on!

Jeans and Ciao top (sold-out) from Madewell.

Fall Transitions

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Happy Monday! Can you believe the weekend is over? From the looks of social media, I can see that almost everyone enjoyed Fall-centric activities - apple and pumpkin-picking, cider drinking and hayrides. As for myself, my husband and I continued our progress to start a life here in Pittsburgh. For everyone who liked, shared, commented on my last post about this topic, THANK YOU! The support means the world to me, and as I sit down to write this, I'm reminded of something my new yoga instructor said tonight - "Life is a constant work in progress." This statement couldn't have meant more to me than it does right now. I'm in a new city with a new job, surrounded by memories of my past, fighting to move forward. But luckily, I have you guys and my family, and WIP is not so bad. 

What is also not so bad is my new neighborhood and if you can find walls like this, you know it's on the up and up. I paired this mural with my brand new outfit from Nordstrom aka the best place ever. When my boxes didn't arrive for FIVE days, I took a trip to the mall and scooped this ensemble in 20 minutes flat. You can't beat that! And guess what? It's the perfect look for Fall-centric activities, which I hope to do soon before that bandwagon takes off and we're welcoming Winter!

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SHOP THIS LOOK: Tunic from Free People, jeans from Topshop, slingback booties from Splendid, backpack from The Sak - no longer available, but love this one too!

Sweater Weather

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So, I had a crazy Saturday night. I spent it at H&M (the one in Columbus Circle if that matters.) It was peaceful and quiet and organized. I even spotted a few leather Alexander Wang pieces, but just couldn't spend that much money. I did, however, come across lots of cute sweaters - two of which I'm wearing in this post.  They are so comfy! I'll probably be wearing this little sweater jacket all winter - get ready. I'm also bringing back this bucket bag from Elliott Lucca. I haven't used it in years and I have no idea why I ever stopped loving it. I'm sorry, bucket bag. To see more pics of this look, head over to my Instagram page! Depending on when you go there, you'll also notice that I'm in Seattle for a work trip. I'll be taking to the streets to talk the latest beauty trends! Yes, this is my life. Besides drinking coffee and eating doughnuts, what else should I do? I've never been! Help!

Shop this look: red sweater from H&M, sweater jacket also from H&M - searched for hours to find the link online and could not find, so making up with this gem, jeans from Obey (similar here and here), heels from Free People, bag from Elliott Lucca - a couple years old, but I love this one too, necklace from Jennifer Zeuner, vintage watch. 

Shop more H&M sweaters below.