WEAR | Peruvian Scarf

Dress // Thrifted   Earrings // Anthropologie Sale  

 Scarf // Hand-made in Peru   Knee Socks // H&M   Boots // Steve Madden

My Peruvian scarf is the comfort blanket of scarves. Made of alpaca, and purchased on our travels in the Sacred Valley last year, it has become my go-to scarf. Even being as bright red as it is, I find it works with nearly everything. Every girl needs a scarf in their wardrobe that when they close their eyes, it feels like that are wrapped up in a warm blanket in the sanctuary of their bed. That and knee high socks. Boots and knee highs are like PB & J. You can't have one without the other.

WEAR | High Waisted Florals & Birthdays

Blouse // Urban Outfitters (old)    High Waisted Skirt // Rustic Thread, Denver

Boots // Steve Madden (last Fall)   Leather Messenger Bag // T-Nobile Leather Shop, Rome

All through my college years, once November 7th came, it meant birthday celebrations began. My  friend Serena's birthday is November 7th, just three days before mine, and we always managed to have a combined birthday party. One year it was a fondu party, another a riveting night of Bunko, and somehow one year we managed to have candy filled piñatas while our friends, blind folded, batted away. Serena and I live states apart now, so no more combined parties, but I still think of November 7th as the start to birthday celebrations--and the mark of savouring another year older in some celebratory fashion. So how will my 28th year commence? (Well, almost commence, as I realize my actually age does not change until Sunday...) With Iron and Wine! Playing here! In Denver! I cannot wait to hear one of my favorites with my favorite (Matt, in case you didn't know). I have been looking forward to it for MONTHS. In other birthday weekend news, we are having a pre-Thanksgiving day feast on Saturday with our cousins and hopefully I'll have some down time to enjoy the new desk before Monday comes ;) I'm pretty sure a birthday breakfast might happen, since breakfasts are another favorite of mine. But in the meantime, since I may be off adventuring this weekend, enjoying pumpkin pie, spending time with Matt & co., and being a new age and all--I'm saying happy weekend early! And if I had to pick my birthday outfit, this one would be it. Although, you might find me in comfy fleece on my birthday this year...

WEAR | A Dose Of Sunny

Dress // Anthropologie Sale    Tights // LOFT    Boots // Thrifted

 7 For All Mankind Rain Slick // Marshalls   Lipstick // NARS Red Lizard 

In Denver, they say if you don't like the weather, wait a day. So I waited. I liked the snowfall that showed up last week, but my body (who's been battling a chest cold) likes warm sunshine most. If bright warm sun couldn't cure my cold, bright red lipstick would. I was convinced (and still am). So the weekend better hurry back. I am ready for another dose of sunny, another coat of lipstick, and another non-work day to wear my tattered cowboy boots.