Pumpkin Spice Latte

 "You look like a pumpkin spice latte" D says to me the other day when he looked at my outfit. I laughed, and then realized that he was right -- I've been totally feeling warm fall colors and this look captured the essence of a pumpkin spice latte. Mmmm that sounds good right about now too. I think I'll make myself one right now : )

 Mustard Tunic -  H&M,  Black jeggings - Lauren Conrad for Kohl's, Scarf - Old Navy

Gold Watch - Fossil, Love Necklace - Tiffany and Co., Leopard Flats - Payless.

Hope you all have a lovely day : )

-Pretty Little Things

Make You Apple Pancakes...

"Can't you see that it's just raining?

Ain't no need to go outside...

Baby, you hardly even notice

When I try to show you this

Song is meant to keep you

From doing what you're supposed to.

Waking up too early

Maybe we can sleep in

I'll make you banana apple pancakes

Pretend like it's the weekend now"

In case you didn't recognize those lyrics, they are from Jack Johnson's "Banana Pancakes" song which is one of my favorites! But in this house we make D's famous apple pancakes, which was a speciality of his father's. It seems to be one of our Saturday/Sunday morning rituals of making pancakes, lounging around drinking coffee and tea and savoring the rest of our morning before our day officially starts (if it ever does!) Since he always makes them (and the key ingredient to what makes them so amazing is a family secret) I'll share some pics of the pancake master hard at work!

Apple pancakes are perfect to make in the fall during apple picking season, when we have so many apples we don't know what to do with!

There's my pancake master hard at work!

Naked brand juices are my new favorite "thing" --all natural fruits and no sugar added.

The fluffiest apple pancakes I ever did eat!
I eat mine with a little butter and syrup, but D eats his with butter and sprinkled white sugar (which he claims is an Irish thing?) I think it's just a D thing -- but feel free to try it either way!

Here's to pretending it's the weekend now!

-Pretty Little Things

Shopping with Pretty Little Things

Feeling particularly uninspired today when trying to get dressed? Have no fear! As I browsed Ann Taylor Loft (one of my favorite stores) the other day, I snapped some photos of some of my favorite fall looks. I saw lots of rich colors, fun textures and lots of pretty accessories. I already saw a few pieces I want to add to my closet, as well as a few inspiration ideas for stuff I already own. Hope you enjoy my selection and feel fashion inspired today : )

 I absolutely love LOFT's style -- It's probably one of my favorite stores!

Which one is your favorite look?

-Pretty Little Things

Work It, Baby!

As I mentioned before I got a new job so this past week I have been insanely busy trying to get everything organized and ready, learning new co-workers names, new policies and procedures, passwords, commute to work -- well you name it. I apologize if my outfits seem lackluster or boring, but these are the types of outfits I actually wear to work (not ones where I pose for the camera for the sake of blogging). Like real life (sometimes boring) outfits. Where I am working is fairly conservative, so until I get more comfortable with the dress code and what I can and cannot wear -- I'll stick to classic, fail-safe looks and minimal accessories.

 Outfit Details:

Black dress: H&M // Cardigan & Tank: New York & Co // Belt: Old Navy

Watch: Michael Kors // Wedge Heels: Tory Burch

Does anyone else deal with a conservative work place?

How do you show off your personal style at work while remaining professional?

-Pretty Little Things