Posts in "Fall"
What I Wore 57: Doing Fall with Oliberté

These are the days of jeans, boots, comfy socks, loose tops, and oversized sweaters.



Sweater + Earrings: Express
Top: c/o Jigsaw London
Jeans: Levi's | Bag: Coach
Necklace (similar): J.Crew | Watch: Fossil




Now let's talk about these boots. I've been so excited to share these with you ever since my initial correspondence with OlibertéOliberté is a responsible lifestyle brand that makes high-quality leather shoes and goods and supports workers' rights and sustainable manufacturing in sub-Saharan Africa. They're focused on quality, creating fair jobs, and protecting our environment.  You can read more about their incredible story here, but I wanted to include this quote from their site now:

"When we first shared the idea of manufacturing our footwear in Africa, many asked: Why? Why or how could anyone want to make shoes in a place full of so much poverty and corruption?
The answer is simple: We never have and still don't see an Africa that's categorised by negative generalizations. Oliberté believes that with the right partners, each country within Africa has the means to grow and support its people. So that's what we do – Oliberté partners with factories, suppliers, farmers and workers to produce premium footwear in Africa, but we do more than that. We work to create fair jobs, with the goal of contributing to the development of a thriving middle class."
Pay them a visit today, and take 10% off your order with the promo code OLIFW1310.
 





This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own. 
As always, I only work with brands that I love and think that you will love, as well. 
Thank you for your support as I continue to work with sponsors.
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Calling All Sponsors | November 2013

I've been really happy with the increase in traffic on Freckled Italian since I moved in August and started treating this blog less like a hobby and more like a job, so now is the perfect time to get on board and be a sponsor! I post 4-6 times per week and amplify all posts to Facebook and Twitter at least once each day. I also occasionally share blog posts on Instagram, Pinterest, and Google +. My readers are smart and kind and predominantly female. They love food, authenticity, personal style, pretty things, great brands, and awesome small businesses.

Current audience stats:
1,600+ GFC readers
1,180+ on Bloglovin'
1,600+ Twitter followers
Avg. 2,500 pageviews per day
(During the week, I usually see between 2,800 and 3,000 pageviews)

My featured ad is actually booked through March, but I have regular and small ad spaces available to begin today, if you're ready! (If you'd like your spot to begin on November 1st, that's fine--just send me an email when you book your space and I can change the start date.) For more information on what's included with each ad or to reserve your spot, visit my sponsor page and, as always, please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or comments!

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I'm looking forward to working with some of you soon!
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Weekend in Photos // Apple Picking

I can't remember the last time I went apple picking in the fall. It's something I always want to do and never get around to, so this year, when we're together in Minnesota without many plans, we decided to go. It was a chilly Saturday morning and we stopped by our new favorite coffee shop for some almond milk lattes to to before driving about thirty minutes east to Afton Apple Orchard in Hastings, Minnesota.

It was kind of dreary and cold out, but we listened to my autumn playlist on the way and by the time we got there I was practically giddy with excitement. If all the cute, bundled up kids and the hayride out to the orchards weren't charming enough, the petting zoo stationed by the apple cider press really sealed the deal.

I had the best time. Good coffee, beautiful autumn weather, a romantic stroll through an apple orchard, and a couple of llamas. I don't ask for much, but I managed to get it all in one morning.









  






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