Post Weekend Wish List

Just a few things that caught my eye over the week...

1. Cowl Scarf// Braided Headwarmer// Cowl scarves are my absolute favorite fall accessory, and paired with this braided headband and a top knot its the perfect menage-a-trois.

2. Fur Shawl Jacket// Camo Jacket// Wildfox Popsicle Sweater// I love olive for fall, and adding different textures and patterns makes it feel new for the season. This Wildfox sweater underneath? Call it the fall uniform.

3. SketchbookMKE Wisconsin Print// I am obsessed with this uniquely cool Wisconsin print for my gallery wall.

4. Madewell Flannels// Another fall staple that is done so perfectly by Madewell.

5. Moroccan Wedding Blanket// These beautiful handmade blankets make me feel like I am at a beach-y retreat all year long.

xx.

Post Weekend Wishlist

It is finally sweater weather again in cozy Milwaukee, and with the new season comes a whole new wishlist. Here's what I wish would show up at my door this week:

1. //Philip Lim for Target large Tote// Confession: It took me three Target stores, two and a half hours, and one skinny vanilla latte to track this down today...but I got it! When the Phillip Lim for Target lookbook first came out a few weeks ago, I have to admit I was underwhelmed. I'm still not crazy about the clothes, but I wanted to see the bags in person to decide if I really liked the military hardware-meets winged flaps-meets retro-shape trend. Annnnnd apparently I do. I just loved how the bag looked in person and decided it would be my new brief-case, travel, Mary Poppins carry-all.

2. SS Print Shop Print// I just recently discovered this adorable online print shop, and could not be more smitten. They have a variety of prints, all of which I love, but this deer pun won my heart.

3. CatBird Stacking Rings// I have wanted a stack of CatBird rings for about a year or so now. They are so dainty and beautiful and look so cool and effortless layered together. The recent addition of the gold band with all black diamonds is a m a z i n g. They are pricy, but made in Brooklyn, NY, and I love supporting a great local business.

4. Davines Hair Care// I recently got this trio as a samples in my Birchbox, and had waited to try them until now. I am so obsessed. They left my hair feeling soft, looking shiny, and smelling amazing. The shampoo uses Indian Fig to de-frizz and de-tangle, while the conditioner prevents breakage and dry strands.

5. Frye Engineer Boot// This is another wishlist item that I have had for a longgg time. My sister actually got them first, and they are just. so. cool. They roughen any outfit and juxtaposing girly and tough is one of my favorite trends. Plus they are easy to walk in, so that instantly makes them a classic.

6. Nordstrom Neon Scarf// I am of the opinion that a scarf completes any outfit. No matter what one is wearing, if he or he pairs a scarf with the ensemble, it looks better. Whenever I see someone wearing a scarf that is particularly chunky, colorful, or patterned (aka everytime I see someone wearing a scarf), I am envious of their outfit and wish I had put on a scarf that morning. This scarf is no exception and I need it immediately.

Let's have fun this week.

xx.

The Jay-Z/Beyoncé Theory of Success

Recently, my friend texted me a quote she found in a magazine that she said reminded her of me. It is one of the most flattering compliments I have ever received, and has become somewhat of a new life moto. 

Its the Jay-Z/Beyoncé theory of success. If you take an insecure approach to friendship, youre always comparing yourself to the smartest and most stylish girl in the room, and either feeling inferior or judging. You should just befriend her. Surrounding yourself with the best people doesn't make you look worse. It makes you look better.  

It is so easy to get caught up in stress, appearances, worries, and what-ifs, but if your ultimate goal is just to be the girl that everyone wants around because she is just fun, it takes the work out of the equation. You are too busy having fun to worry or compare yourself, and it won't matter anymore anyways. So, my goal for the rest of the year is not to do everything perfectly, or on time, but to make every single thing I do, fun. 

If i could be any celebrity's best friend...

...i would be hers. This was officially solidified with #candidlynicole, her new online show based on her tweets. She is so cool, fun, spontaneous, and so. fricken. funny. I mean, I have watched every episode at least 3 times and I only found out about it yesterday. Watch them now and fall in love with my girl Nikki Rich.