When Christine first sent me one of her blog-renowned Lady Ties, I must admit that I wasn't quite sure what to do with it. It was just so cute and so unusual that I unwrapped it from her beautiful packaging and set it on the counter of my vanity, then pretty much just looked at it for a month or two. I kept coming across photos of bloggers I admire wearing their Lady Ties (like Keiko Lynn and Katie of Skunkboy) and I thought, am I cool enough for this?

But then it started getting cooler, and I bought this perfect skirt, and yesterday I woke up to some leaves changing to a golden color and I got inspired, and it all just kind of came together. I am so glad I have one of these pieces of hers in my wardrobe. They feel so quirky and retro and special--and who doesn't need some of that in their life?

Lady Tie (this one): c/o Flapper Girl

Shirt and Skirt: J.Crew

Bag: Coach

Watch: Fossil

Shoes: GAP

Grab 10% off your purchase at Flapper Girl for the rest of October with the code FALL2012.

Happy birthday to such a wonderful father.
I love you, Dad!
It's been such a fantastic five months of being home with you and Mom.

See you after work! As always, I love being your daughter.

I love a weekend at home.

This one consisted of:

+ putting on boots and scarves to have morning coffee on the dock

+ Thai food downtown for lunch on Saturday

+ a walk around a specialty beer store where I found pumpkin (!!) Woodchuck

+ a chilly outdoor dinner at home with my parents

+ Sunday morning sleep-in

+ breaking out the ol' moccasins 

+ experimenting with new recipes

+ cuddles on the couch

  

PS Have you guys seen Like Crazy? We watched it on Saturday and I can't stop thinking about it. It was so well-done and beautiful in that sad kind of way that really makes you think. I recommend it if you aren't in the mood for a rom-com!

Happy Monday! How was your weekend?