Closet Confidential: End of summer...

One thing I will be sad to say goodbye to is summer whites and soft neutrals. I never tire of this color combo and it always looks crisp and clean. With temps still in the 90's, I decided to eek a few more wears out of this white skirt...

J.Crew skirt, Forever 21 crochet top, old Banana Republic wide belt, Prada Bag, Nine West Shoes

Bringing back the bezel...

Anyone remember this watch? Oh yes, it's the Gucci bezel watch which I believe hit it's height of popularity in the mid 90's. My high school boyfriend gave this to me; I have to give him credit, he had good taste for a young guy. I had totally forgotten about this watch until  my mom and I were talking about old jewelry.

I pulled it out only to find that I also had about 15 bezels to go with it. Those were the days...when you would match your bezel to your outfit? Pretty funny, I have to say...

I am normally a fan of a bigger men's inspired watch, but I think I might just have to bring this back for fall. I paired it with my David Yurman, 2 J.Crew leather wraps and a Bottega Veneta woven bracelet.

Anyone out there still own this bracelet? Or did you sell yours on Ebay? I could not believe that they were selling for close to $300 on Ebay!

Booties and boyfriend jeans...

I am loving the idea of a boyfriend jean and suede wedges for fall. I can't wear a super high heel anymore after ruining my feet during pregnancy, so a wedge heel is a great option for me. This look via a photo on Pinterest is just what I had in mind. Although, my booties would have to have a closed toe!

Source: shopbop.com via Melanie on Pinterest

Here are a few of my favorite options for fall...

Asos Tassel with wedge heel $100.62

Belle by Sigerson Morrison 6575 Boot $295

Kelsi Dagger Fanetta Desert Boot $100

Marc Jacobs Wallabee Suede Wedge Booties $325

Little Lamb

If you follow this blog, you know I am crazy about winter hats for kids.  When I discovered these on Etsy, I died. Died. Cuteness beyond compare...

Little Lamb Felt hat for her $48. Made of Organic cotton

Little Lamb Wool $45

And how genius is this? Kids won't wear scarves, so give them a C.Owl! $35

For Sweetpeatoad tot's other darling creations, you can visit her shop HERE

A good scrub

I am back from a great trip to beautiful, cool, and sunny Minnesota. I was so delighted to return home to a package from favorite beauty blogger Elizabeth Dehn. I was lucky enough to win her giveaway of JR Watkins Coconut Sugar and Shea scrub. After an AWFUL day of travel, and spending wayyyyyy too much time in an airport, this was just what I needed.

I gave it a whirl this morning and I am totally smitten with the product. In the blog post that Elizabeth did about the scrub, she mentioned it was so moisturizing that you don't even need lotion afterwards. I really couldn't believe it. No scrub is ever THAT GOOD. Well, let me tell you...it is!

It has a very subtle, but nice coconut smell and it's just what you need to lightly exfoliate your body. It leaves just the right amount of Shea oil on your skin that you can actually feel even after drying off your skin. . After trying this product, I am anxious to order something else from JR Watkins. Maybe their Peppermint foot cream (which is award winning, by the way...) or the foot scrub?

All of JR Watkins products are natural and made right here in the USA. Being a Minnesota girl myself, I am happy to support their business which has been based out of Winona Minnesota since 1885. For all of their other products, visit www.jrwatkins.com

Guest Post: Jessie from the Concrete Catwalk

Jessie is not only a fellow blogger, but also a great friend. Jessie is a Kansas City stylist and vintage shopper extraordinaire.  She has a fabulous street style blog called The Concrete Catwalk and if Vintage is your thing, you must visit her online vintage shop with all items she handpicks just for you.

Here is Jessie's Fall Lust List...

Nail Polish $16, dress $77, Sunnies $220, Coat $2590, Ring $38, ipad case $105, Booties $225, Bag $1650

Guest Post: Peyton from California Wife

I am so glad that Peyton obliged to guest post for me this week! I adore her blog. Maybe it's because she is a native Hoosier, or because she loves reality t.v. just as much as I do, or probably because I live vicariously through her child-free life in California. Regardless, her blog is fantastic and you should definitely check her out if you have not already. Thanks again Peyton!

Hi, I'm Peyton from Life as a California Wife!  I'm a teacher, obsessive dog mom, and shopaholic who is still trying to adjust to the ways of life in the California desert after growing up in Indiana.  I tend to blog about a little bit of everything, but I definitely have a passion for fashion. 

When Melanie asked me to write up a guest post for her while she is away this week I was ecstatic.  I absolutely love Melanie's blog and style, and was thrilled when we asked me to create my a lust list of my 5 dream items for fall.

Here are 5 of my favorite things for Fall...

Chloe "Marcie" Large Leather Satchel, Nordstrom

Okay, let's be honest, this bag is totally NOT. GOING. TO. HAPPEN. If I could choose one new bag for fall though, this would totally be it!  Love the color, love the shape, love it all!

Selma Riding Boot, Tory Burch

Ahh, who doesn't love Tory Burch?  I have beat my current riding boots to death, and will definitely need to invest in a new pair this fall.  Although this is a little more of an investment than I'll actually be making, this is the pair I would definitely love to snatch up.

Hudson Jeans "Ferris" Flare, Nordstrom

Although I fully embraced the skinny jean trend, and still plan to, I'm thrilled that flares are back this fall!  I love how they look with the perfect boots, and a silk blouse.  I can't wait to embrace this trend once the temps drop!

Gold Monogram Necklace, West Avenue

I always break out my gold jewelry a lot more in the fall, and think this necklace would be a perfect addition. 

New Jeanne Wrap Dress, DVF

If there was one dress I would love to add to my teacher wardrobe it would be a DVF wrap dress.  I absolutely love her dresses, and would love to own one.  They're so timeless and classic!

A huge thanks to Melanie for inviting me to guest post for her while she's away!