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}