DIY J.Crew-Inspired Pearl Necklace

Update: I've moved this post to my DIY blog, Delightfully DIY. Click here (or on the image above) to go to the tutorial.

Happy Birthday Kait!

Wishing my sister a wonderful 25th birthday today! We'll be celebrating with lots of tasty treats, sparkly champagne, and tons of birthday fun this weekend!

Feeling Foxy

Sweaters: SUGARHILL BOUTIQUE foxy sweater | AUBIN & WILLS portland fox intarsia sweater | PETER JENSEN fox intarsia crew neck

Earrings: TORY BURCH fox head stud earrings | AND MARY fox head earrings | PRINCESS VERA WANG fox button stud earrings | OASIS fox ear studs

Accessories: ORLA KIELY the fox of life bag | TORY BURCH leather fox ballet flat | DONNA WILSON fox cushion | AUBIN & WILLS denton fox-print woven scarf

Recently I've been noticing adorable fox-themed items everywhere. I must admit that while I think foxes are cute, I would never have thought I would find them to be an appealing addition to my wardrobe. But - between Tory Burch's foxy-themed fall and Orla Kiely's fox print I have fallen for this trend. Anyone else feeling foxy this fall?

Pretty Packages

Wallpaper* Marou Chocolate (image via thedieline) | Marvis Toothpaste | Lucia Sea Watercress & Chai Tea Soy Candle | Lucia Fresh Fig & Wild Ginger Soy Candle | Lucia Eucalyptus & Gardenia Soy Candle

I am a sucker for pretty packaging. If I see something in a pretty package I will definitely stop to look at it and more than likely end up taking it home with me. I love to be surrounded by pretty things (really, who doesn't?) and since we have very little storage space in our closet-sized apartment there are a lot of things out in the open. I mean seriously, I would so much rather see one of those beautiful tubes of toothpaste next to the bathroom sink than a tube of the regular (un-pretty) stuff.

Currently Coveting

I am currently coveting the Keeping It Realism Dress from White Verve (at ModCloth). Usually florals (especially floral dresses) make me think of spring, but the darker greens and blues paired with shades of red make this dress perfect for transitioning to fall. I think it would look awesome paired with black accessories so the bright colors stood out even more.

Bold Earrings for Fall

HIGH | 1. ERICKSON BEAMON field of dreams earrings | 2. BIJOUX HEART bali earrings | 3. DOLCE & GABBANA swarovski crystal earrings | 4. BIJOUX HEART swarovski crystal earrings | 5. BIJOUX HEART palm earrings

LOW | 1. ASOS jewelled moon doorknocker earrings | 2. ASOS jewelled vine drop earrings | 3. ASOS flower and jewel drop earrings | 4. ASOS premium jewelled earrings | 5. ASOS darling bug drop earrings

How fun are all these earrings?! I never wear big earrings, but I'm thinking that may have to change this fall. A pair of big, bold earrings would be a great way to dress up a sweater and to break up my fall sweater/statement necklace routine. Even better - all five pairs of earrings from ASOS are under $35!