Olivia + Joy

Today's Thursday Purseday pick was inspired by the lady behind the blog, Fash Boulevard. Feast your eyes on this fabulous satchel from Olivia + Joy...

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Of course I see this bag, fall in love and then think: what the heck would I wear with it? Well, I'd like to give Fash Boulevard props for putting together this completely drool-worthy ensemble {I've been staring at that Michael Kors cape cardigan for way too long now}. I've never felt so compelled and rationalized in a desire to purchase a bright orange handbag.

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Are you obsessing half as much as I am? Oh and the best part? The bag is only $88! PLEASE!!

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Fur heavens sake!

In the spirit of Thanksgiving being next week, we're paying much more attention to things to be thankful for. One thing that I'm extra thankful for, being that it's Wedding Wednesday and all, is the fact that fur is so in style for fall & winter weddings! You may have caught that I {Anna} LOVE fur coats and wish oh-so-badly that they were in fashion for everyday wear. Of course, it's hard to find a happy median between finding faux fur that doesn't look cheap... and selling a kidney to buy a real fur. Of course, if you did the latter, you'd have some of your PETA neighbors shaking those fingers. All that aside, how fabulously chic are these brides bundled in their furs?

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And if you're a fall or winter bride in the market for something cuddly to keep you warm on the big day, perhaps this little bolero from BHLDN strikes your fancy?!

Completely, 100% swooning over this bolero! This fur trend is enough to make me want a fall or winter wedding!!!

A little Leopard

Oh hello there! We sure hope your week is going well!! This Thursday Purseday we have a fun pick for you straight from the shelves of our beloved JCrew. Can we just take a moment of silence to pay tribute to their fabulous fall & winter line? Oh what I'd give for a shopping spree at that store!!! Anyway, back on topic. Yes, leopard made a come back this year and we've been toying with the idea of investing in something with those saucy little spots on it. The Marlow Hobo was just shrieking "BUY ME!!" at first glance. Couldn't you imagine how effortlessly she'd hang from your shoulder?

Love it! I'll also mention that it's made from gorgeous Italian calf hair {I'm sure PETA just loves JCrew right now} but oh no, that wouldn't stop me from making this purchase. So now comes the real question: How could one pull off a statement piece such as this without it looking too ridiculously trendy? I pulled together a little inspiration outfit with 5 fun basic pieces that would suit it perfectly for this fall... what do you think? Would you rock it?

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It's taking all that's within me to not purchase this entire ensemble!!

*All photos are courtesy of their respective websites

Tuesday Shoesday: Joules

We've been so lucky to have some beautiful fall weather here in Boston lately, but growing up it was a season of living in rain boots. Words can't express how much I love my Hunters, but there are days when the wardrobe lacks variety thanks to mother nature. In effort to spice things up, I rolled across these incredibly ADORABLE wellies from the British company, Joules. They're basically perfect, don't you agree?!

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And as if those aren't cute enough, Joules has a slew of other adorable patterns such as stripes, florals, polo horses {truly!}, the classic glossy style {in some fun colors} and of course, these beagle boots that are so stinkin' cute I want to scream...

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If these aren't luring you to check out their other goodies, you're definitely missing out. In this case, it might be worth importing some new wellies and threads for the perfect British Countryside style that will set you apart no matter where in the states you reside!! Happy Tuesday Shoesday!! xo

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Welcome back burgundy!

The one thing we dread about the crisp fall days is feeling confined to boots. You can only go so far with dressing up a pair and then you have to make a sacrifice for the sake of fashion. These rich burgundy crushed velvet heels from Top Shop however, would be SO worth freezing over. Don't you agree?

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Upon finishing elementary school, a lengthy burgundy sabbatical was in order since it was a favorite color {I may have over done it} but let's be honest, that was well over a decade ago. Now, the more of this color I see, the more I want to see. Welcome back burgundy... with your bows and all!

Tuesday Shoesday fun continues on * Only Gorgeous Weddings * Ruffles & Tweed * Modernly Wed * Life in the Super Burbs* Wrapped Couture *

Artfully pursed

During my standard visit to Anthropologie's website, I was a bit taken by and a lot intrigued by the handbags they're holding and the clutches they're clutching this season. So I'm FORCING myself to choose the top 3 that stood out. The rest of their fall collection you'll have to see for yourself. Just be sure to leave that credit card tucked away. :) First, how perfect are these stripes?! They're timeless, seasonless and just plain adorable! Both the clutch and the tote are fabulous! Win.

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And the next items... beaded and bursting with color! Stunning, right? All of the intricate details are so delicate and impressive. Would you prefer a more versatile clutch or a statement piece??

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And last but most curiously, these fascinate me. Made from vintage oil paintings, each of the bags in this collection has a still life image and an adorable skinny-belt handle. What do you think- is it better to leave art hanging on the walls or on your shoulder?

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With that I want to give Anthropologie props for fearlessly incorporating different mediums of art with fashion. Each of these bags are SO different- Anthro never ceases to amaze & inspire!!

Let's rationalize another pair...

When it comes to fall and winter, I'm a firm believer that one can't have too many boots. Ankle booties, boots up to the knee, over the knee, flats, heels, black, brown, grey... you can rationalize at least 4 pairs, MAYBE 5 at this point. It's a blessing and a curse, right ladies? After all of the searching for a new pair to welcome the chilly weather, always faithful, STEVEN by Steve Madden came through with these wedges in the perfect {in between chocolate and camel} shade of brown! Three inch wedges aren't too bad either for traipsing around the city, not to mention they'll give the illusion of longer legs!

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Don't forget to check out more Tuesday Shoesday picks on * Only Gorgeous Weddings * Ruffles & Tweed * Modernly Wed * Life in the Super Burbs* Wrapped Couture *

Thursday Purseday

Going along with our recent attraction to polka dots {as mentioned in this week's Tuesday Shoesday} we also loved this precious little Fendi Bag. Ah how glorious and a perfect way to add a colorful pop to any outfit. Imagine latching on to this while bundled in a khaki trench or a lightweight wool coat- it might just be the perfect accessory for fall!?

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Polka dot party shoes

One of the trends that we're swooning over right now is polka dots. Yep, rumor has it that they're coming back and when we stumbled upon these pretty little heels from BHLDN they caught our eye and pulled on our heartstrings!

And the lavish, sparkly, bronzed bow makes these shoes sort of seasonally versatile, don't you think?

Don't forget to check out more Tuesday Shoesday picks on * Only Gorgeous Weddings * Ruffles & Tweed * Modernly Wed * Life in the Super Burbs* Wrapped Couture *

*Photo courtesy of BHLDN

Plum Royalty

There is something about Louis Vuitton that just exudes luxury. Pairing that already luxurious brand with purple {the color of royalty} takes it to a whole new level... and we're just screaming over this metallic plum bag. Ah!!! Gorgeous for all seasons, right?

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Oh and how equally CHARMING is this bracelet?! LOVE!!

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Show some appreciation

What better day to take a moment for some good old shoe appreciation than today? We found this to be the perfect opportunity to share a super cute shoe chart that we ran across and have been obsessing over lately. Yes, it's true that every shoe style has a name so give this chart a once over for a refresher {or time to plan your attack}, then head to the shoe store!!

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Happy Tuesday Shoesday, loves!

Good fortune

Everyone knows that those little fortunes we get in cookies are disappointingly, mass-produced. If you've ever scored the same fortune more than once, you know the feeling first hand- it's just short of devastating. Oh the self control it's taken to refrain from asking for another one... after all, how else are we supposed to know what life holds?! Anyway, we found a loophole! These adorable little Fortune Cookie coin purses are NOT mass produced and although you're paying $65 for the fortune, you get a delicious coin purse made of recycled leather!!! Win, win!

They're a bit kitschy, but we love them! Oh and a cool FYI: Each purse has a little number on it so you can track where it's leather came from.

*Photos courtesy of Diana Eng

You call the shots

The ability to customize things is high up on our list of loves- this probably goes without saying! These ethereal wedding shoes from Freya Rose are the epitome of elegance... and when we learned that this British company customizes wedding shoes, it was even more confirmation that these shoes are just our type!

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For more Tuesday Shoesday fun, stop by * Only Gorgeous Weddings * Ruffles & Tweed * Modernly Wed * Life in the Super Burbs* Wrapped Couture *

Will you be suede?

It's ALL over the fashion mags & blogs these days- bright & rich shades of suede. Will you succumb to the upcoming Fall trend? Once we get past the possibility of the rain ruining these pretty suedes, it seems like a pretty good idea. Perfect to pair with your LBD or with skinnys and a smart sweater!

{Clockwise from top left: Guess; Giuseppe Zanotti; Pour La Victoire; DVF}

*All photos courtesy of Bloomingdale's

A Rendez-vous to Remember

This last weekend we joined in the fun & hoopla of a "Blogger Meet Up" organized by our friends Alison of Long Distance Loving and Jillian of Cornflake Dreams. It was such a wonderful weekend being surrounded by such creative and inspiring people whom we've blog crushed on from afar.

Well, part of this weekend extravaganza included things such as a CHOCOLATE TOUR {if you're a New Englander, this is a Boston activity that should be on the "must-do" list}, some yummy cocktails and even some super fun giveaways! Truth be told, we didn't win any of the giveaways {BOOOO!} however as a product of someone else's win, we have a new-found love, better known as The Bauble Bar. A woman can never have too many bracelets, right? Here's just a tiny sample of the gorgeousness that awaits...

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Apparently we're on the slow boat because they've graced the pages of InStyle Magazine AND even Justin Bieber has been spotted sporting one of their Baubles! If the Biebs is doing it, my question to you is: What are we waiting for?! Guess it's high time we join in the fun!

Not Just for Bowlers

Somewhere along the way, red became a versatile color and THANK GOODNESS for that because in the chilly months, one can get sick of only seeing black, grey, brown and navy everywhere they turn. This deep red Roadside Companion Bowler Bag is the perfect balance of boho & vintage yet has a polished look. The perfect size for lugging around all your necessities AND have room for an umbrella, gloves, hand warmers and a hat. Too soon to be uttering these words?? A girl can plan, right? :)

*Photo courtesy of Endless