faux fur...

does anyone else love this purse???

i found it at h&m before christmas and it was on clearance!

i could not say no.

anything made of faux fur kills me.

that is another style staple that i hope doesn't go away anytime soon! 

along with my leather leggings.

ohh my gosh i practically live in them! 

i try to limit myself to wearing them once a week.

how bad is that?!

seriously, they are my absolute favorite.

and i got them at a thrift store!

i have never been able to find a pair that i love more than these.

if anyone knows of a good affordable brand though- let me know because i'm definitely in need of some new leather! 

top: rue21

faux leather leggings: miley cyrus {thrifted}

shoes: mossimo {thrifted}

hat: forever21

purse: h&m

bracelet: charming charlie

typography and midnight blue...

ok, so i have to start off by talking about my favorite piece in this outfit- the crossbody bag!

i have been dying over this marc jacobs bag for so long.

so when i saw the one in my pictures on sale at h&m for less than $10- i could not resist!

it looks so much like the marc jacobs bag that i have been drooling over.

so naturally, i like to pretend that my h&m bag is actually marc jacobs.

obviously...

but really- when i was at h&m last weekend they had so many cute, cute bags that were on sale.

seriously, go there. 

and this blouse i also got from h&m for $6! 

and these pants were from rue21 for less than $10 also.

and these steve madden shoes that i've worn in a couple of posts already i got at a garage sale for less than $5.

so this entire outfit was less than $30!

bargain shopping is the absolute best... 

top: h&m

pants: rue21

shoes: steve madden 

bag: h&m

and just a side story-

and looong story short....

we took our little dog with us while we took these pictures.

we left him in the car with it running and he stepped on the lock button and locked us out!

our cell phones were in the car and it was a sunday so businesses weren't open to let us use their phones!

we also don't have a spare key to this particular car.

oh and it was below freezing out and we weren't dressed appropriately. 

luckily, we found a hispanic mini mart that was open and they actually came to the rescue and drove to our car and helped us open one of the doors without having to call a locksmith. 

it was a crazy adventure!

we were so beyond grateful that they were willing to take their time to come out in the cold and help us.

being kind goes soo far...

so these pictures were taken after all of that happened and i was just about frozen.

a lot of the pictures were actually blurry because i couldn't stop shaking! 

so yeah- don't ever leave your dog in the car while it's running without your phones or a spare key! 

have a good week- it's almost christmas! 

affordable christmas wish list...

1. forever21 // street-chic lovely sweatshirt // $19.80
2. charming charlie // emerald city necklace // $20.00
3. charming charlie // carmel crossbody wristlet // $19.00
4. forever21 // i need lipstick midsize cosmetic bag // $8.80
5. urban outfitters // embellished-cuff beanie // $34.00
6. h&m // fake fur waistcoat // $34.00
7. urban outfitters // quay kittie cat-eye sunglasses  // $40.00
8. h&m jersey skirt // $21.00
9. francesca's // portico trinket dish // $14.00
10. francesca's // denver sequin scarf // $24.00
11. francesca's // hi! & bye! convertible gloves // $18.00
12. charming charlie // crystal bauble satchel  //$39.00

this year i wanted to put together a very affordable christmas list.
because...
i am getting my very own puppy this christmas!
i am going to be adopting her from a shelter in about two weeks.
i am so excited!!
but i am also so thrilled to get other small, pretty items as gifts this year.
my list includes a few of my favorite local stores.
we just got a charming charlie.
does anyone else love this store??
everything inside is just adorable!
i also included some things from francesca's because there is nothing there that i don't want.
and also h&m, forever21, and urban outfitters.
i am loving anything this season with jewels or glitter.
i am also loving emerald green!
and fur, and blush pink, and on and on.
i hope that you all are enjoying your christmas shopping!

xo

cat lady...

i bought this skirt about a month ago and thought that the balck cats were so perfect for halloween!

unfortunately, i didn't get it posted in time.

but i still love it.

i'm constantly trying to push myself to wear things that will make me stand out.

i adore that quality in other girls.

so when i saw this skirt i knew that i had to get it because i really feel like it will catch everyone's eye.

at least i hope so! 

skirt: h&m

sweater: mossimo via target

tank top: abound via nordstrom rack

 tights: h&m

shoes: jessica simpson via marshalls

xo

...

i can't believe that it's almost november! 

i have to say that i am sooo excited.

i am waiting so impatiently for the day after thanksgiving so that i can start listening to christmas music and watching christmas movies.

i won't even let mysef pin anything that relates to christmas yet! 

i am dying.

but anyways.

this weekend was our very last bit of warm weather.

i'm not so sure it's going to get above the 50's around here anymore.

so i definitely took the opportunity to wear my short sleeve shirt and sleeveless vest to enjoy the last little bit of warm sun on my arms. 

and check out the fall colors in these pictures.

i mean, i miss california and all- but nothing beats these colors.

they make my heart so, so happy. 

and seeing leaves in the streets just washes away all my troubles.

i love fall...

top: downeast basics

vest: h&m

leggings: h&m

shoes: jessica simpson via dillards

turban: monroe & harlow (check out all of her headbands and accessories here!)

necklace: heavenly couture 

bracelet: t.j. maxx

(this is what happens when you wear heels in a field filled with leaves!)