The IT List!

• My Fancy Pants is whipping out her fur vest! Pop over to see how she pairs it with a dress and wedges for a beautiful transition to Fall!
• Miss Top Ten Image shows us how versatile dresses can be and it is all about layering! It is amazing what a belt and cardigan can do!  (find Miss Top Ten Image on Twitter!)
• The Mrs. and The Momma is sporting Fall's hottest color and pairs it with a little something unexpected! So cute! (find The Mrs. and The Momma on Twitter!)
• A Fashion Fixation holds nothing back in a pair of bright pants! Her husband isn't so sure about them but I know we all are! (find A Fashion Fixation on Twitter!)
• The Double Take Girls show us two ways to style the same top - stripes or print! Go pick your favorite! (find The Double Take Girls on Twitter!)
• Citrus Refreshing Fashion dresses up animal print leggings with a blazer and a pop of color! Head over to see this effortlessly chic look!
• My Thrifty Chic channels the first lady and her entire outfit costing her a mere $27 - so impressive! (find My Thrifty Chic on Twitter!)
• 100 Inspirations recreates Emma Watson's minimalist style for under $112 - including a blazer! Such a steal!
• Sweetest Somethings pairs polkadots and channels fashion from decades past with a hair scarf - such a fun way to dress up a casual outfit! (find Sweetest Somethings on Twitter!)
• Olivia Moone says goodbye to summer with a roundup of some of her favorite warm weather looks! Tons of eye candy here! (find Olivia Moone on Twitter!)
• Everyday with a Red Head pairs printed pants with a hint of colorful sequins for an amazingly bold look! Love!
• Lily Says Go has come up with the perfect fall strategy to make the most of her wardrobe! Don't miss the great tips she is giving - head over! (find Lily Says Go on Twitter!)
• Ash 'n' Fashn is carrying florals in to Fall by going neutral - perfect for pairing with a big cozy sweather! (find Ash 'n' Fashn on Twitter!)
• Second Street East found an amazing deal on original artwork that looks like it came straight out of the Williams Sonoma catalog! Such a great find! (find Second Street East on Twitter!)
• Sweetie Pie Style shares some cute pieces all for under $25 - you will have a hard time not jumping at all of them!  (find Sweetie Pie Style on Twitter!)

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Gosh this week is flying by! I can't believe it is already Thursday...

How amazing is this Lonny Living room? I am having trouble with the inspiration for our living room because I am drawn to so many different things but this is definitely a contender! Not that we are getting started anytime soon... we kind of have a wall to take down first...and floors to replace but there is not harm in preparing right? :)

Painting / Sofa / Pillow / Pillow / Rug / Table

Dress / Scarf / Tote / Heels / Sweater / Earrings

Budget Find

While sourcing artwork for a client, I came across an amazing budget find! Williams Sonoma is selling city studies in pencil for $395 a pop but I came across something very similar on Etsy for the bargain price of $33 - and they are original! A pretty good find if you ask me!

The It List!

• The Glossy Life shows us how to make those cute elastic hair ties from Anthropologie at home! A fun project that will save you some cash! (find The Glossy Life on Twitter!)
• Olive and an Arrow transports back to the 70's in her fab pants! A true testament to fashion repeating itself! So cute! (find Olive and an Arrow on Twitter!)
• Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins gets gussied up for a night at the show! A cute dress and even cuter heels! You have to see them! (find Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins on Twitter!)
• Urban Frill is enjoying the cooler weather and finally being able to wear her new jacket, which is the perfect mix of girly and cozy! (find Urban Frill on Twitter!)
• It's Not That Deep shows us her rebellious side and mixes a rocker tee with a prim and proper pencil skirt  - all topped off with gorgeous curly locks!
• For All Things Lovely is sporting a favorite fall color combo - wine and magenta! Head over to see what (unexpected) color she paired it with! Love!
• My Fancy Pants nails the polka dot and colored denim trend in one shot! These happy pants look amazing paired with leopard!
• Miss Top Ten Image cheers up on a rainy afternoon with a few pops of red! A bright spot in an otherwise gloomy day! (find Miss Tope Ten Image on Twitter!)
• The Mrs. and The Momma looks so chic in a maxi and menswear inspired hat! Such a cute (and comfy!) outfit for running around! (find The Mrs. and The Momma on Twitter!)
• A Fashion Fixation is extending the life of her summer wardrobe with the tried and true denim jacket - a must have for transitioning to fall! (find A Fashion Fixation on Twitter!)
• The Double Take Girls shares some tips on how to pull off the ever popular printed pant look. Pop over for a few style tips! (find The Double Take Girls on Twitter!)
• Citrus Refreshing Fashion is channeling Audrey in a Breakfast at Tiffany's inspired look - complete with pearls! So cute! 
• My Thrifty Chic is a show stopper in pink and black lace! Pop over to see how she keeps her formal dress from looking too stuffy! (find My Thrifty Chic on Twitter!)
• Second Street East is shelling out advice on where to look for less expensive light fixtures! Don't miss this tip! (find Second Street East on Twitter!)
• Sweetie Pie Style gives us the run down on a fabulous color combo for fall - black and emerald! She gives us tons of choices to easily implement the look! (find Sweetie Pie Style on Twitter!)

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How amazing is this moody blue and green room?!  It has me itching to do some wallpapering of my own! Favorites from this week are the dresser in the room look and the fun green bag in the outfit - what a great way to add a pop of color!

Top / Dress / Bag / Necklace / Shoes / Scarf

Dresser / Wallpaper / Lamp / Pot / Pillow

Lighting Tip

I have spent a lot of time sourcing affordable lighting for a couple of clients lately and almost forgot to look in an unexpected place... the baby/kid department. They are often times a fraction of the price of the grown-up version and a smaller scale for those 8 ft ceilings that we all (don't) love. I have especially been loving Restoration Hardware Baby and Child lately and am in love with the following three in particular!

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The It List!

• Minted Glam is wearing her heart on her sleeve and showing us a little love. Head over to check out her cute sweater and how affordable it is! (find Minted Galm on Twitter!)
• Fancy Francy is shelling out advice on how to choose the ever-important birthday dress and it's all about the hemline! Don't miss her top three picks!  (find Fancy Francy on Twitter!)
• Ash n' Fashn mix and matches her favorite chambray top that goes with everything - she is one stylish creature of habit! (find Ash n' Fashn on Twitter!)
• The Glossy Life made the cutest mini apple pies - perfect for serving at a fall dinner party to impress all of your friends! (find The Glossy Life on Twitter!)
• Olive and an Arrow layers lace on lace with a pop of floral for the ultimate girly chic outfit! Seriously cute! (find Olive and an Arrow on Twitter!)
• Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins takes a break from all of the mixing and matching madness and tries a matchy matchy look instead! So cute!
• Urban Frill has a new favorite dress that will leave us all a little envious. Head over to find out where you can get one, too! (find Urban Frill on Twitter!)
• It's Not That Deep is rocking a stand out detail this week that she is dubbing fluff! Hop over to see what it is all about! So fabulous!
• For All Things Lovely is falling for orange - a beautiful transition color for looking ahead to cooler temps! Gorgeous outfit!
• My Fancy Pants is the creme de la creme in her fancy sweatshirt! She dressed it up with a colored pant and leopard - a great weekend look!
• Miss Top Ten Image isn't quite ready for Autumn and pairs pastels with neon for a light summer look! Comfortable, too!  (find Miss Tope Ten Image on Twitter!)
• The Mrs. and The Momma spices up a wrap dress with a fun hair accessory and a new way to wear a belt! Head over to check it out! (find The Mrs. and The Momma on Twitter!)
• A Fashion Fixation turns heads with her latest neon accessory! Paired with a neutral outfit, it definitely makes a statement! (find A Fashion Fixation on Twitter!)
• Second Street East pulls out the denim jacket to make some of her summer pieces work for the changing weather - a wonderful brunch look! (find Second Street East on Twitter!)
• Sweetie Pie Style shares some recent purchases (including her birthday dress!) with us. Pop over to check them out and choose a favorite! (find Sweetie Pie Style on Twitter!)

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How could you NOT love this polished eclectic bedroom?! I am totally obsessed and thinking about making this the inspiration for our guest bedroom! Favorite pieces this week are the necklace and clutch from Jessica's outfit look and the duvet and mirror from my room look!

Shoes / Blazer / Purse / Necklace /  Pants

Bed / Rug / Stool / Mirror / Lamp / Duvet / Pillow 1 / Pillow 2 / Sheepskin

Outfit to Room

Are you impressed I have an outfit to room up because I am! It has been a couple of weeks! I wore this outfit to a Sunday birthday brunch and pedicures and ate wayyy too many crepes... 

Tank - Ann Taylor / Shoes - Zara / Pants - J.Crew / Jacket - Gap / Necklace - JCPenny

 

Rug / Daybed / Table / Chandelier / Floral Fabric / Stripe Pillow / Coffee Tables / Lamp

FNO KC Style

Finally getting around to going through all the fun pics from FNO last week. I stayed put at the Plaza in  Kansas City and made my way to some of my favorite stores. I also got a little bonus this year when the   lovely ladies at the Plaza gave me a gift card to spend that night to check out all of the great deals!

We started the night at Hall's where I styled a men's look for the night. I took Adam with me to pull for the outfit and let's just say I am the only one who cares about fashion in this house... I tried to keep it a little preppy for him since he basically only wears Ralph Lauren. 

BTW- this is the only pic of what I wore that night! It was a last minute change because of a little wardrobe malfunction with the silk orange jumpsuit I had originally planned to wear. It is pretty fabulous and I was pretty upset. I'll just have to find another excuse to whip it out. 

Adam said he would wear everything but the desert boots... I don't know why, but he REFUSES them. It has become my goal to make him where them. Anyone else have these issues?!

Another place of note that night was Standard Style. They had a great DJ, delicious drinks and great food. And I have to show you these new Baldwin Denim pants. They. are. fab. I tried to buy them off of one of the (male) employees but no such luck. We all now I have a thing for camo. They only carry a (sold out) men's version right now but I was told to be looking for a women's version this spring! 

I also hit up a few other plaza retailers like Gap, J.Crew and Ann Taylor. And I bet you all are wondering how I spend my gift card? See below!

1. My one splurge of the night was the Gap Blazer, which put me a little over my $100 limit but I think it was totally worth it!

2. You will not believe how much I paid for the Standard Style bag.  $10. Seriously. It was on sale for $30 and then I had $20 off for the promotion they were holding for FNO. Maybe one of the best deals ever?

3. This cute lace top was $20 at Ann Taylor. I couldn't pass it up. Great for summer and for layering this fall!

I just realized this would make a cute look with all three of them together - just have to choose the bottoms! See you back here tomorrow for an outfit to room with one of my new pieces!

Coming Soon

So I have been working on something lately that I haven't told you guys about yet... a real life, legit web site for my interior design business that has been booming lately! I have been so so lucky since I left my job a month ago and have a full line-up clients! Definitely time to make my presence a little more official on the web!  

It is launching in 29 days (!) but you can go over now to check out the early stages and subscribe, which will enter you in an e-design giveaway! Also, I would love to hear what you think about the new logo! Marta is a genius!

The It List

• Leopard and Lillies is looking girly chic with her pup by her side. Pop over to see how cute they both look!  (find Leopard and Lillies on Twitter!) 
• Minted Glam mixes brights for a fun transitional look. She is also giving away an adorable bracelet - don't forget to enter! (find Minted Galm on Twitter!)
• Fancy Francy is loving Kim K's recent white and black look. Leather and peplum is the perfect mix and definitely one to recreate!  (find Fancy Francy on Twitter!)
• Ash n' Fashn pulls out an old favorite that does triple duty! It's great for parties, weekends and work - a must have! (find Ash n' Fashn on Twitter!)
• The Glossy Life shows us how to bring a touch of fall into our homes for the cooler temps ahead. Head over to see some of the must haves! (find The Glossy Life on Twitter!)
• Olive and an Arrow channels her schoolgirl years in a cute babydoll dress! Paired with a funky shoe, it looks amazing! (find Olive and an Arrow on Twitter!)
• Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins beats the heat and remains stylish in stripes and florals. The perfect outfit for a warm day out and about! 
• Urban Frill keeps it simple for a day at the beach. Floral dress and a floppy hat - so cute! (find Urban Frill on Twitter!)
• It's Not That Deep rocks the punk chic look in navy and leopard. Take note because this is such a great way to wear combat boots!
• For All Things Lovely is taking pastels into her Fall wardrobe and knocks it out of the park! Such a pretty look and perfect if you aren't quite ready to give summer up!
• My Fancy Pants looks gorgeous in a cashmere dress and sparkly shoes! A statement necklace tops the whole look off! Definitely check it out! 
• Miss Top Ten Image is right on-trend in polka dots and peplum. Paired with colored denim, it makes for a colorful summer look! (find Miss Tope Ten Image on Twitter!)
• The Mrs. and The Momma is incorporating her favorite fall color into her wardrobe in an unexpected way and at a amazing price! Go check it out! (find The Mrs. and The Momma on Twitter!)
• Second Street East is taking inspiration from a manly office for a fall look that is sure to please! Head over to find out where to buy the pieces! (find Second Street East on Twitter!)
• Sweetie Pie Style rounds up her top choices for a fall must-have item - the red quilted bag! There is something for every price range! (find Sweetie Pie Style on Twitter!)

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If only I could talk my husband into this home office... He hasn't let me get my hand on anything in there yet, but I will break him down one of these days! Saving this one away for when that happens. Favorites from this week? The necklace that Jessica chose and the rug from the room look! Happy Thursday!

Top / Pants / Shoes / Necklace / Bag

Desk / Rug / Bookshelf / Chair / Ladder / Art

Fiddle Leaf Ikea Style

Just popping in from the long weekend for a little public service announcement. Ikea is now selling fiddle leaf figs! They never let us down, do they? Ok... well maybe I feel a little let down when I spend an entire day putting a piece of furniture together...

That pot isn't too pretty, so here are a few other options.

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Adam is heading to Minnesota tomorrow and I have talked him into grabbing me one! Here's to hoping I can keep it alive!