Great for Gals: Loeffler Randall

My lovely cousin, Louisa, works for Loeffler Randall, and I am in LOVE with their shoes. I mean, the resort collection??? Swoon. Check out the pink mules with the flowers below that I am asking for from Santa and the block-heeled red scalloped lovelies my sister, Tory, is asking for. 

For a Cozy Fall Weekend

The weather has finally turned (even here in LA!) and I am so excited to start pulling out my cozy sweaters and boots. While I do hear rumors that Santa Ana winds may be heading our way for more warm weather, I'll just enjoy it while it lasts. The last few months have been super hectic. Over at johnnie-O, we launched our new site last week, which was taking up the majority of my time. I'm excited to be back and posting and looking forward to a more regular cadence of posts on MM. Tory and I are heading to the Lumineers concert this Wednesday at Holiday Bowl and I'm SO excited! Beyond that, I have a week in Boston planned, where I can really get my fix of Fall weather and we still have to plan our annual grilled cheese and beer tasting party. Don't you just love Fall?? Tory and I were absolutely swooning over these mini copper cocottes at Williams Sonoma (yes I looked up cocottes). They'd be so fun to use for the butternut squash soup she keeps saying she's going to make but never does : ) 

Best Boots

I love my Stuart Weitzman 50/50 boots. I invested in them 2 years ago and they are my go to over jeans or with a dress all Fall and Winter (and into spring). While a bit pricey, I know if I take care of them they will last forever. With the popularity of the 50/50's, many brands have come out with their own versions and brands like Sam Edelman and Dolce Vita come pretty close with a much lower price tag. Below are some of my favorite classic boots this season at both high and low(er) price points.

Friday Favorites

Clare Shops 11.15.12

Thank goodness Christmas is just around the corner because my wishlist is getting out of control. I've been dreaming about fur ear muffs and leather dresses. It's funny how the seasons can really change your mood and style/color choices because I am such a print and loud colors kind of girl in the summer but this fall I've been sticking to more refined solid colors. I couldn't resist adding some fun, colorful gloves to the list, though, after thinking about perking up my morning commute outfit. Unfortunately, two things on my wishlist below are sold out (ugh!), the proenza top and the J. Crew peter pan collar top (at $75 bucks I wasn't surprised!) Happy shopping!

Grey top // Black strapless top // Proenza Schouler top // Fur collar stole // Fur earmuffs // Glitter oxfords // Colorful gloves // Gray gloves // Leather dress // Black boots

Tailgate Time

On Friday, I'm heading to Boston for the BC-Notre Dame football game and I couldn't be more excited. My sister is a junior at Boston College and my dad went to Notre Dame so it's always a great time and a fun rivalry. My mom always does it up for the tailgate. She's heading down to Arthur Avenue tomorrow to pick up the freshest meats and cheeses and always cooks up her famous chili. Luckily, it's going to be in the 50's so I can leave my heavy winter coat behind in New York.Can't wait for bloody marys and fun times with my family.

I've been trying to figure out what I'm going to wear and below are some outfit inspirations I've pulled from pinterest.Plaid and flannel and cashmere and big, comfy sweaters and boots and scarves and barbour jackets come to mind!

My Fall Fashion Staples

These are the items in my closet that I cannot get enough of this fall. I wear the moto boots almost every day! They were pretty expensive but since I purchased them last year, I've gotten about 100 wears out of them. The J. Crew flats are extremely comfortable and look a lot more expensive than they are. I wear them to work all the time.