Fall Harvest

During this Holiday week, I have family staying over my house from the Washington DC.  We went to Sonoma yesterday for some wine tasting.  Sonoma was nice.  It is much more low key than Napa.  The grapes were harvested in the Fall so the rows of vines lacked grapes and leaves.  These barrels behind me at KUNDE Winery were probably used during the harvest season.  I wore one of my new favorite sweaters from Anthro.  I got it during the 50% off sweater sale.  I was initially on the fence and wasn't going to get it but I'm glad I did.  It's so warm, it has so much character and it can be worn several ways.  

I've been wearing it a lot lately.

Echoing Argyles Cardigan - Anthropologie

Belt - Anthropologie

Boots - Madewell

Black Monday

I got up bright and early this morning for another round of shopping.  It started out great.  We hit Bloomingdales first and got some really great deals on jackets and shoes.  One of the shoppers in Bloomingdales got a jacket for $1.80....yes $1.80.   Crazy!   I am so glad we got there early.   By 1pm, it was crazy.   There were so many people around and we started to lose interest.  So, we went back home.   By 5pm, we got our second wind and went back for more but I came back empty handed.   All in all, it was a great day.  I found the boots I was looking for at Madewell for $100 cheaper than getting it online so I was a happy.   It made the 2 shopping trips worth it.  

Jacket - Madewell (Christmas Gift)

Bag - Foley and Corrina

Scarf - Anthropologie

Baby, It's Cold Outside

Today was a very cold yet productive day.  I was out all day determined to get some Christmas shopping done.   I had my list on hand and checked off most of the people on the list.  It was freezing today so  I wore my marbled striped wool sweater which is really warm and comfy.  For days like these, I gravitate towards my cozy knit sweaters.  It was nice out there, nonetheless.  I loved seeing the lights outside people's homes and in the streets.  It's really starting to feel like Christmas :)

"Splash-Of-Color Cardi" - Antropologie

"Bei Mir Bist Du Shein"

It's holiday party season time.  This year, my husband's company party was held at the USS Hornet which is an old Naval Aircraft carrier turned in to a Museum in Alameda, CA.  The theme was Swinging 1940's.  It was really a cool venue.   They had old retro planes and helicopters inside, great views, tours and music.  I felt transported the moment I walked in the ship, "The Singing Blue Stars" were singing "Bei Mir Bist Du Shein" in period sailor outfits.  There were also a lot of guests that were in 1940's style attire...bomber jackets, fedoras, full skirts, etc.  It was fun.  This outfit was the closest to 1940's inspired I can find at short notice.  It's a convertible dress from Anthropologie.  The top can be removed and it can just be worn as a skirt.

Button Belted Dress - by Maeve Anthropologie 

From Summer to Fall

 I got this paisley chiffon top really late in the summer and never got a chance to wear it.   I got it on super sale of course, since it cost an arm and a leg normally.  No need to wait for summer to come back around for tops like these.  I styled it today for Fall with my new favorite pants. These Pilco high-waisted cords are the best.  I would wear them everyday if I could.   For you Entourage fans out there, Sloan wore this top on the finale episode.   She was my favorite character in that show.  It was so sad to see it end.

Pilco Superscript Cords - Anthropologie

Sweater - Anthropologie

Captured Prints Blouse - by Anna Sui from Anthropologie