Lovely Happenings: September 2011

Friday, September 30, 2011

Crazy About Boots - Friday's Fancies

It's Friday so that means it's Friday's Fancies time. Today we're all crazy about boots! Yep, it's time to dig out your boots from the closet! My fashion inspiration board is what I'd like to think of as a chic safari outfit. If that's even possible. She was indeed my inspiration.

Safari by lovelyhappenings featuring leather boots

Marc by Marc Jacobs tie shirt
$385 - mytheresa.com

Old navy vest
$25 - oldnavy.gap.com

Nümph black skirt
€50 - zalando.de

H&M leather boots
£25 - hm.com

Sandy Campbell and girls - Stella & Dot Stylist
$29 - stelladot.com

Megan McDevitt - Stella & Dot Stylist
$178 - stelladot.com

Heather Hedemann - Stella & Dot Stylist
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Crisp

The air is crisp while the sun still out. It definitely is my favorite season. I also love all the amazing fall trends and styles. Here are some of my favorite trends that I love and I'll be trying out.
1. Layered Jewelry

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2. High Bun

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3. Colored Pants

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4. Capes

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5. Cheetah

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Do you have a favorite trend this season? What is it? Please, do tell.

Wood

I love when I come across a photo that make me stop and look. This interior is just that. A perfect little gem of a photo for this Wednesday evening. I've now finished the season of True Blood and will hopefully resume normal blogging habits. No guarantees yet. Have a perfect hump day. I can see Friday so close ahead.

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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

time flies

What have you all been up to lately?

Thursday, September 22, 2011

The Cozy Side of Fall - Friday's Fancies

Today is fall and here is my lovely inspiration board that you can find over at {long distance loving}. It's definitely cozy and I'd like to be wearing it right now. Go check out all the other entries and don't forgot to vote for mine!

Getting Cozy by lovelyhappenings featuring leather shoes

H M long sweater
£13 - hm.com

TFNC long maxi skirt
£19 - houseoffraser.co.uk

UGG Australia leather shoes
€139 - jades24.com

TopShop cotton scarve
$32 - topshop.com

Megan McDevitt - Stella & Dot Stylist
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Megan McDevitt - Stella & Dot Stylist
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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

take a seat

It's crazy to think that the holidays are just around the corner! It still feels like summer in Portland. It got up to 80 degrees today. But I'm getting really excited about creating some tablescape for all the fall and winter festivities. I might just have to throw some dinner parties so I can fill my lust for beautiful tablescapes. Here are some delightful ideas...

Natural Elements. I love the idea of bringing in some grass that's growing right outside your front door. It's a simple and vertical arrangement that definitely feels like fall.

Source: bhg.com via darlene on Pinterest

Again simple and vertical center arrangements. Even you can master this.

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A group of "like" items that are cohesive and in a singular color. These simple pumpkins and vases take a fresh approach with a little paint. Think of all the great grouping you could spray paint and center together....candle sticks, plastic animals, jars, pine cones, etc.

Source: properhunt.com via Karlin on Pinterest

This table is fantastic. Colorful paper (felt/fabric would work too) circles arranged in a organized runner. Beautiful wood rounds to add height to terrariums filled with succulents. These runner would be very easy to create. I'm thinking solid gold metallic, black and white dots and a black and white patterned dot to add a layer.

Source: sayyestohoboken.com via Ali on Pinterest

Add color! It's best to keep your vases cohesive so your tablescape doesn't start looking too crazy and all over the place. See how the different vases in the same color works here with all the vibrant colors? Strike a balance.

Source: hostessblog.com via CanadianBlonde on Pinterest

Think beyond flowers. I already mention adding vertical height with grass, leaves, or feathers to make a great center piece. What about some greenery? Ferns and moss. There's always a plentiful amount of these outside.

Source: stylemepretty.com via Pilar on Pinterest

Throw some unexpected objects on the table. Add layers beyond the table setting and floral arrangements. Pine cones and antlers are not expected but not too far fetched either. This table might be the perfect validation to buy antlers and use them for my Christmas table.

Source: emmas.blogg.se via Jennifer on Pinterest

Any creative tablescape ideas running through your head now? How will you make the perfect tablescape? Any more ideas for me?

Monday, September 19, 2011

Chalk it up

Horses scare me but these chalkboard horses are awesome. I want to bring one of theses harmless and useful horses until my home. Check out Houndstooth Design on Etsy to purchase one. There are other animals too!

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Saturday, September 17, 2011

goodbye summer

We officially have less than a week left of summer. It rained this morning so it was only appropriate to wear early fall clothing. Leather jacket, dress, boots and a knit scarf. It's that time of the year when you can wear layers while still bearing some leg without people thinking you're crazy. I'll be living in cognac shades from now on. Will you be joining me?

Early Fall Loving by lovelyhappenings featuring a tan bomber jacket

3 1 Phillip Lim scoop neck dress, $625
Oasis tan bomber jacket, $250
Stella & Dot • CHANTILLY LACE CUFF -- GOLD, $104
Supertrash wellies rubber boots, €80
Esther Perbandt black clutch, €336
Nixon unisex watch, $450
TopShop knitted shawl, $45
Sandy Campbell and girls - Stella & Dot Stylist, $49
Sandy Campbell and girls - Stella & Dot Stylist
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world

I want a map for wallpaper.We already have a large map in our living room and a couple globes but this is just awesome.

Source: fuckyeahcartography.tumblr.com via Maria on Pinterest

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Game Day Chic - Friday's Fancies

Yes, I went to Oregon State University and am a Beaver Believer! But I'm just so excited that my boyfriend is returning home today that I decided to support his Buffaloes. So here is my gameday chic outfit for when I'm cheering on the Colorado Buffaloes. Yes, my chic outfit is very causal when at sporting events. Hey, I don't want to spill beer all over my nice clothes.

Please note: OSU and CU are in the PAC-12 together now and when they play each other, I'll be wearing orange and black! No matter what, I'll always be looking stylist while cheering on either team.