What I'm Loving Wednesday

I'm easing back into things this week. Thought I'd just post a few things that have been catching my eye lately. 

//still pretty obsessed with pictures of stacked wedding and engagement bands. obvs.//

//jaclyn models her oversized plaid scarf. [gimme!]//

Blogger Jaclyn Day has started an Etsy shop selling plaid scarves.  Price is decent and if you are dying because you didn't quite grab that Zara one (you know the one I am talking about) AND you want something just a little different than the colors of that Zara scarf  this shop is for you.  Make sure you stalk -- her stuff sells out in about 30 minutes.  I was able to grab mine because she alerted via instagram. 

//hunter tour packable boots//

Read some really great reviews on these. Trying to sell the rest of my closet items on Poshmark so I can buy them before my trip.  But it's a doubtful scenario. 

~the single gal~

What I'm Loving Wednesday {single gal edition}

I missed Monday Obsessions so I figured I'd jump in on Wednesday with the important stuff.  I'm trying not to buy all the things so I'm trying to post about real life and not wanting ALL THE THINGS but I broke down this week.  Like I do every week. 

I went to JCrew this week to return these pants (didn't hate them, but didn't love them) and ended up trying on this sweater that I'd been stalking since the fall stuff came out.  It was sold out online and they had one small in the store.  I tried it on -- I couldn't leave it.  And now I will be eating beans and rice the rest of October. 

I've also been thinking about this bracelet a lot.  {read: Christmas is coming} 

C Wonder Skull Bangle

In other news I resolved to read at least two non-fiction books before the end of the year.  If not 3.  I am currently reading The Happiness Project and while I am late to the Malcom Gladwell fan club and have never read any of his other works, I picked up Outliers this week and I am oddly really excited about it.  

What are you reading? What are you loving? We'd love to hear from you!

the single gal

What I'm Loving Wednesday

I think I have survived at least part of the week by now.  I am scared because I have felt legit run down lately.  And not because I have been training for anything and working a crazy social schedule on top of that.  I should feel great other than the fact that work has been busy.  But I don't.  I went to bed early this week with a horrible migraine and do you know what started today...that little cough {cue The Housewife banning me from baby holding until January}. Ugh! I am going to have to start doping up on vitamins.  I can't be sick for New York!!! Or Thanksgiving!  

Anyway - Wednesdays are for love, not complaints. But let's all hope that this is just a small set back and nothing on a larger scale.  Send me the info on the cures you love for all your little coughs, etc.  I want them. 

So here we go. 

What I'm Loving

{warm fires}

*note photo of my dream living room, not actual living room*

the best thing about my house is that I thought enough to get a Single-Gal-friendly fireplace with gas logs. i know that it doesn't compare to the sound/smell/feel of a real fire but it sure is nice to flip a switch and get those gas logs roaring.  it's also Hogan's fave place to snooze in the winter. 

{dark nail polish}

this is one part i wish i could pull off all year but you tend to look a little cray if you have blood red nails all the time in july.  i'm still loving some sonia kashuk polish i got at target a couple years ago for my fall/winter color. i like #15 - stop whining.  i didn't think they still carried it at target but a quick internet search proved me wrong and its only $4.97.  

{cropped tweed jackets}

i would love a fancy cropped tweed jacket. i've been lamenting my lack of one in the closet since that first fall day but Single Gals have to prioritize.  sometimes even the "girl on a budget" section on piperlime seems pricey.  and while i have been doing much better at saving money i did a forever 21 run though the mall today and grabbed a black one.  it was $37.  i kind of love it.  no ootd yet but i will try to grab a photo. i envision it with my flare jeans like the photos all over pinterest.  you know, because i am unable to come up with an original idea for an outfit.  but if it works it works, right?

i tried to find a link online for the one i bought with no luck.  lamesauce. 

What are you loving? 

~the single gal~

What I'm Loving Wednesday

First -- I did want to mention that The Housewife was induced today and we have babies! Finally! All are happy and healthy and I will let her feel better and tell the story in a few months when she has more than 5 seconds to herself.  I haven't seen them yet because she was originally trying for induction Friday and work has been insane this week so I am going tomorrow. 

It's been a long day so you get some fun stuff I've been thinking about. 

More boots! Sperry Shearwaters in Black

{shocker, I know.}

I kinda dig these black ones.  AND -- they are on sale for $68 on Piperlime.  I figure if I hate them I will just send them back and get the charcoal pair? I think I would like them a lot better and be able to commit if I could just put them on with a freaking outfit.  I can't visualize.  Anyone ever have that problem?

Tory Burch Amanda Crossbody

If I had a rich and loving boyfriend this would be on my Christmas list for him.  $225. www.toryburch.com. You know the drill. 

Laura Mercier Pressed Mineral Powder

With summer long gone as well as my last bit of a tan it's safe to say my philosophy mineral powder has to go, too.  They just don't make a color to fit my pale winter skin.  After much debate I've moved to the Laura Mercier pressed mineral powder (not to be confused with the pressed powder) in the lightest shade they have. We are going for Ann Hathaway porcelain this winter.  $36.  {Got mine at Sephora/The Mecca.} 

I'll let you know if I manage to actually make a boot purchase before my plane leaves for NYC.  TDH called today and I swear he could read me the phone book in his dreamy accent and I would be utterly charmed.  

What are you loving? Christmas is coming! Tell!

Love you. Mean it. 

~the single gal~