Fall Favorites

It's almost time to officially say goodbye to Fall.  My friend Jessi recently posted her Fall Favorites on her blog, Life's a Happy Hour, which inspired me to do the same.  Consider it my last attempt to hang on to all things Fall. 

Here are some of the products I've been loving this Fall:

1.  Striped Chunky Knit Sweater {Forever 21}

2.  Vampire Diaries {CW}

3.  UGG Boots

4.  Rubbish Cabled Slouchy Cardigan {Nordstrom}

5. Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte

6. Essie - Downtown Brown

7. Scatter Leaves {Crate & Barrel}

8. Grand Chenille Pillow Covers {Pottery Barn}

9. Slatkin & Co. "Leaves" room spray {Bath & Body Works}

10. Slatkin & Co. "Leaves" candle {Bath & Body Works}

11. Kloe Black Wedge Booties {Target}

12. Frenchi Marled Infinity Scarf {Nordstrom}

13. Dark Chocolate Covered Blueberry & Acai Berries {Costco}

14. Enzo Angiolini 'Saylem' Riding Boot {Nordstrom}

15. 'Always' Skinny Jean {GAP}

I hope you all had a wonderful Fall ~ Winter, here we come!

Latest Obsession...

It's no secret that I love having my nails painted.  I don't really know why - I've loved it ever since I was a kid.  There's something very feminine about a shiny coat of nail polish.  My husband wonders why I take the time to paint my nails myself.   I am a big fan of pedicures, but when it comes to my fingernails...I always paint them myself.  I suppose it reminds me of my grandma and my mom...it's a bit of a nostalgic feeling for me.

I've tried just about every brand of nail polish out there - from dirt cheep to really pricey.   And I dare say I've found the PERFECT brand - ESSIE.  At $7.79, it's a bit more expensive than a brand like Sally Hansen's, but it's much more reasonable than OPI nail polish - which can cost anywhere between $9 and $14.  I do love OPI, don't get me wrong (I'm a big fan of the color Miami Beet thanks to a kind friend who lent it to me at the Nail Salon).  But I have found Essie polish to work just as well for nearly half the price.  SCORE!

This color, Carry On, is my latest obsession.  It's the perfect Fall color - on the nail it's not too red, not too black.  And available at TARGET!  The Good To Go topcoat is also a must-buy.  It literally dries in seconds!  LOVE!

Fall In Love...with 31 Bits!

If you haven't heard of 31 Bits yet, it's time to educate yourself.  Adorable jewelry ~ and an even greater cause.  Here is a snippet from their "About Us" section...

Kallie Dovel, traveled to Uganda in the summer of 2007, getting a first- hand look at life in Northern Uganda. While she was there, she met women making paper beads but who lacked a plan to market and sell them. After spending time in their homes and hearing their stories, Kallie knew there had to be a way to give opportunities to her new friends. She brought a box of jewelry back to the U.S., and spent the next year finishing her degree and dreaming up the concept of a development organization. She brought a few friends on board and her ideas quickly evolved into 31 Bits. The girls traveled back to Uganda in August 2008, and selected six women to begin buying jewelry from on a monthly basis. Since then, we have grown to 63 women; each with a unique story of suffering that has been overcome with joy and liberation. Find out more about what we do in Uganda here.

Their mission?

Using fashion and design to empower women to rise above poverty.

You MUST check out their website!

Here are a few more "bits" for your enjoyment...

{necklaces}

{bracelets}

{great for males, too! my husband has this one!}

this.is.love

CHECK THEM OUT!

{all images courtesy of 31 Bits}