CATCHER IN THE RYE

i saw this cute diy project on http://www.minkette.com ... visit the link & follow the steps to make these dream catcher earrings ... happy weekend {image via minkette.com}

MAPLE

cute looks from the Gap fall collection ... i really like the "textural leather jacket" in cognac {$298} ... would definitely get it super fitted to wear with dresses/skirts this fall ... {images via gap.com}

REWARDS

i received my birthday coupon from anthropologie {insert happy dance} ... these are a few things that caught my eye ... {1}. forested blazer {2}. suen flats {3}. tangerine flicker dress {4}. sky drop earrings {5}. peppering skirt {6}. dots within blouse ... i will hit the road this weekend to utilize my coupon before it expires {i only have four days left to use it} ... images via anthropologie.com

LOAFING

if you're looking for the "it" shoe this fall try a high-heel loafer ... they are popping up everywhere for fall 2011 ... i selected a few pairs from j.crew ... biella satin high-heel loafer in satin emerald green ... paddy high-heel loafers ... biella high-heel leather loafer ... {$265-$295} ... images via j.crew.com

WORD OF THE DAY

PANACHE {pu-NAHSH} - DASH OR FLAMBOYANCE IN STYLE AND ACTION: VERVE

DIY: THANK YOU NOTES

i celebrated my 34th birthday yesterday ... received a few presents & today i decided to create a few one of a kind thank you notes ... follow these steps: {1} type out your message ... i used various fonts {2} grab some old magazines & cut out various images ... i picked images to fit each individual ... {3} glue the message to the image ... {4} glue image to a piece of sturdy paper/card stock ... you are FINISHED! the thank you notes are super cute ... free ... & it shows just how thankful you are ... images via my lovely iphone ...

FLAT LINER

trinket flats {$98 @ anthropologie} are super cute ... really love the grey pair with the "bug" ... these are officially on my birthday wish list ... {image via anthropologie.com}

BOHEMIAN

during my most recent visit home i had to make a trip to one of my favorite places ... CARYTOWN {richmond, va} ... had to visit mongrels, chop suey, & need supply {i found the cutest black & white giraffe scarf {http://needsupply.com/womens/accessories/giraffe-scarf.html for $18} ... it's perfect to wear now & later ... enjoy the pics taken w/my lovely iphone ... happy weekend

WE ARE THE WORLD

i LOVE ethnic ... global ... inspired pieces of furniture & accessories ... west elm currently has a collection of pieces from various markets & workshops around the world ... the pieces above are my favorite {carved wood coffee table, tribal jute rug, kantha quilted throw} ... i've created a global bazaar inside my home & any one of these pieces would fit perfectly ... {images from westelm.com}

MEOW

these {sam edelman alvin smoking slipper flats} are going to be my go-to shoes this fall ... they are perfect to kick around in ... if you want to get yourself a pair click the link {http://rstyle.me/kdbbntmv} ...

FANNIE

ban.do sequin fanny pack is super cute & it would definitely make a statement ... i could see myself wearing this while on vacay or strolling around nyc ... {image from shopbando.com}

DEAL OF THE DAY

i found the navy blue suede wedge on the left @ anthropologie {stony point/richmond va} last weekend for $39.95 ... original price $172 ... they are going to be perfect for fall ... i can't wait to wear them! {image from shoeblog.com}

WORD OF THE WEEK

PLACID {pla-sed} - serenely free of interruption or disturbance ...

FAST FORWARD

the july anthropologie catalog has me wishing for summer to be over NOW ... i love the fall & i can't wait to start wearing lots of layers in beautiful rich colors ...

INDEPENDENCE

have a happy & safe 4th of july ... {images via shopbop.com}