Rebirth In Fall + Sales + Hightlights

Finally! After temperatures in the 80s this week, LA is getting some cool fall weather. It's about time. I hope everyone is enjoying this fall Friday. Happy Weekend!

I get the shopping bug like crazy this time of year. Thus, I tend to have a difficult time waiting for all the Black Friday sales. Lucky for me (and you!) more and more stores are having short sales leading up to the madness of Black Friday. A couple sales to scope out this weekend:

• Extra 30% off sale at Madewell with code MOREPLEASE

• Nordstrom half-yearly sale for women & kids

• 30%-40% off at Gap with code GAPMORE

• Extra 40% off sale at J.Crew with code STYLETIME

• 25% off Kate Spade (today & tomorrow only!) with code HOLWD13

• 20% off dresses at Anthropologie

See below for some highlights from the week (I really enjoyed #2)...

1. Cures for those of you suffering from a quarter-life crisis. Via BuzzFeed.

2. LOVED this article on labeling women as "crazy." Via Huffington Post.

3. What your food cravings really mean. Via Refinery 29.

4. 28 signs you've found a BFFL. Via Thought Catalog.

5. The craziest first date ever - 3 weeks worldwide! Via Salon.

6. 10 Thanksgiving Cocktails. Via Williams-Sonoma Blog.

7. The difference between dating a boy vs. a man. Via Just My Type.

8. Having a swoon-fest over all the infinity scarves at Intermix after doing a little window shopping. Via Intermix.

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A Fall Dinner Party

One of my favorite parts about decorating for Halloween in October is that many of the decorations can last into November and serve as Thanksgiving decorations as well. At my house, the theme of the tabletop decorations takes on more of a fall theme than a specific Halloween or Thanksgiving theme. So, I loved the decor for this Halloween bash because I don't find it Halloween specific at all. In my opinion, this could be the decor of any dinner party in the fall.

I'm also über inspired by this more rustic fall dinner party tablescape.

http://www.hoorayblog.com/

J.Crew November Style Guide: Life In The Cotswolds

J.Crew travled to the Cotswolds, England for their November Style Guide. The result literally screamed fall to me. The J.Crew October Style Guide got me thinking about fall but this November Style Guide has me booking trips to destinations that experience a true fall season (just so I can dress the part!). 

+ Shop to get the look now and receive 25% off your entire J.Crew purchase using code SHOPNOW. 

Cheers to new fall outfits and autumn accessories!

http://www.pinterest.com/jcrew/

Hunger Games Honey + Highlights

Miss Jennifer Lawrence, gorgeous as always. TGIF!

See below for highlights from the week.

1. These neutral blogger outfits from Atlantic-Pacific & Always Judging. Via Atlantic-Pacific & Always Judging.

2. This DIY polka dot vase in the blogger behind The Pursuit of Style's house. Via Glitter Guide.

3. I want to cook this deliciously yummy looking breakfast recipe this weekend. Via Domaine Home.

4. This wonderfully fall scented candle - pumpkin souffle - has been burning in my house all week. Via Anthropologie.

5. More proof that we are what we eat. Via The Atlantic.

6. A girl's guide to red wine. Via Cupcakes & Cashmere.

7. An interesting perspective on getting engaged. Via Converge Magazine.

http://www.whowhatwear.com/blogs/

J.Crew October Style Guide: What To Wear While Crunching Leaves This Fall

I can't believe it is already October 10th... time is literally flying by! Yesterday was the first day that it actually felt like autumn was arriving in LA. For the new season, I'm currently craving a new coat. To be exact, I've got my eye on a few of the new J.Crew coats. They are so beautifully tailored, structured, and colored - swoon.

Take a peak at the J.Crew October style guide, shot in Venice, Italy, for some inspiration on what to wear while crunching leaves this fall.

PLUS! J.Crew sale: save 25% off regular priced items with code INSTYLE25 & save 40% off final sale items + free shipping on all orders with code EXTRA40.

http://www.jcrew.com/

Falling For Fall

Yesterday was the first day I felt like fall was creeping in. I sure do hope the cool and crisp weather sticks around because I can't wait to start wearing my boots and cozy sweaters.

My style inspiration isn't just coming from the cooler temperatures and my closet but also from my love of this fall 2012 Current/Elliott lookbook. The authentic and sweet looks are totally satisfying my appetite for fall! How much do you want to sneak away on a camping trip right now? I'm thinking the redwoods of Northern California or the mountains of Colorado... who is with me!?

http://www.currentelliott.com/