milan street style.

these girls spotted on the streets of milan aren't afraid to take fashion risks. color blocking, glitter, extreme patterns, sky-high stilettos, and head-to-toe leather... just a few of the bold, fabulous trends for fall! fashion is supposed to be fun, so go big or go home!

photos via refinery 29.

my favorite fall accessory . . . tights!

clockwise from top left: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

happy thanksgiving.

{banner from home spun style}

happy thanksgiving! enjoy your holiday feast, and don't forget to give thanks for all the beautiful things (and people!) in your life.

my latest obsession . . . chunky knits

the bigger the better... they're comfy, oversized, and some are downright unwearable. but i can't help but love them.

clockwise from top left:

1. donna karan collection 2. anny may 3. j. crew

4. giles deacon 5. lulu & loie 6. calypso st. barth

etsy finds . . . tea time!

the flavor options are endless with this herbal tea kit from cook outside the box, which includes 9 kinds of tea and 13 different herbs and spices!

peppermint sugar cubes from the gourmet sugar company would be the perfect minty fresh accent to plain green tea.

this adorable necklace by found & made designs is made from a vintage tea infuser!

if you're a loose tea fanatic like me, you totally need some of these reusable fabric tea bags from good 4 you.

when you're craving the flavor of your favorite tea on the go, try one of these tea-infused lollipops from vintage confections. they come in four flavors: white tea, rooibos, black tea, and thai tea.

a pretty lace-patterned mug from jade flower makes sipping a cup of steaming hot tea even more enjoyable.

j. crew fall lookbook

loving these eclectic-meets-luxe looks from j. crew's fall lookbook.

fashion finds . . . now & later

{photos by cuba gallery and jibby}

sorry my fashion finds are a little late this week... i've been having trouble with my internet ever since we moved into the new place. but it's back up and running now, and i'm ready to hit you with some fantastic finds!

with summer whizzing by at lightning speed, i've been starting to think about how i want to spruce up my wardrobe this fall. but before i can transition into full-on fall fashion, i have to figure out what to wear during that sometimes tricky in-between season. luckily, certain pieces are great multitaskers and will work for both summer and fall... head on over to papernstitch to see my "now & later" finds.

what i'm listening to... we are golden by mika

there is a ginkgo tree right outside my window that is turning the most amazing shade of golden yellow, and every time i look at it i think of this song.  "we are not what you think we are... we are golden, we are golden!"  

a really fun, happy song to kick off the weekend :)  hope you all have a good one!

xoxo,

lesley