New Fall Favorites~

I recently purchased a couple of pieces for my fall wardrobe and I thought I would share them with you.



I first spotted these boots on Lindsay's blog, Delighted Momma, when she shared some of her favorite things.  They are the Steve Madden Cadence boots in Cognac.  I purchased mine from  my local Nordstrom ($98), but I know Lindsay purchased hers online.

The jacket is from Target, Converse Collection. It can be found here.  It is a great weight, and can be dressed up or down.  And, you can't beat the under $50 price tag.

The scarf I purchased last spring from Chicos.  I love the orange color for this time of year!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!  We are participating in our neighborhood garage sale.

Hair Cut~

During the summer months, I decided to cut my hair short again.  I have had it all lengths, but for my hair type-straight and baby fine, short has always worked best.  And, at 43, I am not a ponytail kinda gal.  So, since I just got it cut again this morning as well as colored (gotta love it when the gray is gone!) I thought I'd share a new pic.  Mind you...since no one else is home I had to take it myself, so go easy on me!  Our youngest just recently cut her hair short too...she'd always felt she had to keep it longer due to playing volleyball.  She loves her short!!

It is kinda hard to tell in this picture, but the back is shorter than the front...the sides are angle cut.  It's funny, I was born a blonde but during my 20s-30s my hair got darker (light brown), and now in my 40s I can't keep it dark to save my life!  It wants to be platinum with a bit of gray.  My mother's hair is the same.  My brother, 2 years my junior, is ALL gray!! 

And, just since I almost ALWAYS get asked, yes my eyes are that blue...thanks to Lasik surgery I no longer wear contacts.

Hope everyone is having a fabulous week!!

T J Maxx Find~

After having a meeting earlier today with the person taking over my position at the volleyball club (post to come on that subject), I popped in our local T J Maxx store since it was on my way home. 

I picked up my first piece for fall, a Hobo International clutch.  I love the rich brown color of the leather.  Perfect to go with fall boots.  And, I loved the cute fabric inside.  It is the perfect size for just the essentials-car keys, credit/debit cards, checkbook, lip gloss (never leave home without it), and cell phone (which currently right now is on my hit list...so need to consider upgrading my BB to an I phone).  I hate lugging my huge purse all the time, especially if I am just running a quick errand.  It is small enough to throw in my purse if need be.

They had them in black, brown (2 colors), silver, and orange.

Each had cute fabric inside and lots of pockets!

And, at  $39.99 the price was just right.

What I Am Loving~

With this 95+ degree heat and 100% humidity, can ya blame a Southern girl for being ready for fall? I am looking forward to the cooler temps in a few months.  In the meantime, I have found a few new fall must haves...

OPI's fall color collection.  I am loving all the dark rich colors!  And, it is always fun to see what names they've come up with.

Okay, for a 43 year old mom who A) doesn't want to appear she is trying to dress like her 17 and 21 year old daughters, B) doesn't want to dress like her 72 year old mother, and C) loves a great pair of jeans that fit in all the right places...Not Your Daughter's Jeans are a MUST!!!  Stylish, Super Comfy, and they FIT in all the RIGHT places.  I stumbled upon these last spring while looking for new capris (they have those too).  Prior to trying this brand, I think I had exhausted all others.

Longchamp's totes!  We purchased one for our youngest daughter to take on her trip to NYC, and she loved it!  So roomy, yet if you need to pack it, it folds easily and takes up little space in your luggage.  It has held up beautifully too.  Think mom and big sis are going to be purchasing one soon!

The new Tory Burch Murphey tennis shoe.  Just ordered my pair from Nordstroms.  Super cute and comfy.  Great for running errands.

So, are you looking forward to fall?  Any new must haves on your list?