Autumn Feels

Truth be told, the Fall 2014 runway shows were not my favorite. There were a lot of out there trends that I just can't pull off and don't really care to. When it comes to fall, I'm all about being cozy. Boots, long sleeves, pants, scarves, jackets. Give me all the layers!

The only problem with the layering situation is that usually by the time I get to class I'm sweating buckets. Love the look, hate the feel (but we all make sacrifices, right?). I've been doing a bit of online shopping here and there, and while I don't have my fall wardrobe down just right (as a matter of fact, it's not even close), at least I have an idea of what I'm looking for! The top of my list? A comfy pair of sneakers. Not only do I love the ones below, but I'm obsessed with these ones in particular.

Check out my top picks for fall below!

Red dress, $24 / Tory Burch slim fit sweater / Boohoo aztec print top / ONLY cream top, $45 / MANGO cotton shirt, $49 / Uniqlo t shirt / Paige Denim slim fit jeans, $315 / J Brand super skinny jeans, $245 / Paige Denim skinny jeans, $270 / Circle skirt / Tory burch boots / Sole Society high heel boots / Vans grey shoes / Converse shoes, $84 / Kate spade wallet / Sole Society scarve

I'm trying to get myself to invest in a good pair of jeans. Any thoughts on Paige Denim? Help a girl out! I'd love your input!

School in Style No. 2: Varsity Player

True story, I'm in love with the whole "varsity" look that's coming in for fall. Sports-inspired looks were all over the runways and I gotta say, I am so happy about it. I basically live in my sneakers on a day-to-day basis (I nanny and work at a gym.. okay?!), so this trend might seriously be the best thing to happen to me this season.

One of the biggest criteria for dressing myself in the morning is comfort. If my outfit isn't comfy, it is not going to be a good day. As a matter of fact, it's one of the quickest ways to put me in a bad mood. I'm a firm believer in the idea that comfort is key, and if you're not comfortable in the clothes you're wearing, how are you supposed to rock them in confidence? Bring on the boyfriend jeans, t-shirt dresses, and sneaks please!

School in Style No. 1: The Lady in Leopard

Stockholm Streetstyle

Is anyone really surprised that leopard has managed to stick around long enough to make it back to the fall runways? I've been on the hunt for cute leopard-y things to add to my wardrobe since last fall when they started making their comeback into the real world, but up until now I've been a little too scared to take the jump. I've been lusting over these flats for quite some time now though, so don't be surprised if I pull the trigger come mid-September.

Anyhow, with school starting up again in a little less than a month (not sure how I feel about it yet), I thought it'd be fun to do a little weekly series of fall looks for you all to rock when you head back to campus (or high school)! In case you didn't catch on by now, this week involves leopard. And lots of it! I'm in love.

"As far as I'm concerned, leopard is a neutral."

~Jenna Lyons

Mango collared shirt / Current/Elliott current elliott jeans / Diana Warner rope sandals / Lauren Merkin tote bag / Tech accessory / Stella mccartney glasses

Alice Olivia white blouse / Current/Elliott low rise jeans, $485 / River Island golf skirt, $47 / Christian Louboutin red sole shoes / Alexander Wang leather shoes / Kate Spade brown handbag / Style Co leopard purse

Leetha silk sleeveless top, $925 / Louche summer top, $76 / Theory black pants / Black skirt / French Connection tight / Tory Burch black boots / Kurt Geiger high heel pumps, $500 / Jonathan Adler leather bag / Black handbag, $19 / Ray-Ban wayfarer sunglasses / Yves Saint Laurent scarve / Tory Burch tech accessory / Diane Von Furstenberg tech accessory / Yves Saint Laurent lipstick / Beauty product

I'm definitely going to have to invest in something soon. And now I'm thinking that in addition to these flats, I'm definitely going to need these Tory booties too. The shopping struggle is always real my friends.

xoxo

America, America

The 4th of July is tomorrow! It's kind of crazy to believe it's already July already, but I'm not complaining. I love the 4th of July, mostly just because of the fireworks and the fact that I get to spend the day hanging out with friends! The fireworks in my town are crazy; they put on the show right on the waterfront every 3rd of July. I've never known why they do it on the 3rd rather than the 4th but I suspect it's because all the towns in my state are relatively close together, and many have their own shows that they do on the fourth. But who knows?

Dressing for the fourth is always such fun! The red, white, and blue color scheme never gets old. Truth be told, I love it year round (who doesn't?), but wearing it in the middle of the winter seems a little extreme. Also, it makes it so much more fun when you get to wear it for special occasions like Memorial Day, Labor Day, and of course, the Fourth of July!

 photo from cryskay

The One Thing Every Girl Needs

Did you ever see Blair and Serena without their handy sidekicks? I'm talking bags ladies. And I'm thinking spring! It's no surprise that I'm obsessed with Gossip Girl, and I was just as obsessed with the fashion. If there's anything I firmly believe in investing in, it's bags. Well, bags and shoes. My weakness for shoes outweighs my love for bags, but either way, I spend a lot of money on the two.

I tend to gravitate towards larger bags, just because between classes and work and everything it's more convenient. Having all my must-haves in one place is extremely handy and plus, I kind of just love big bags. But when the warmer weather comes around and classes aren't in full swing, bags tend to become more of an accessory than a necessity. Anyone else with me here? Sometimes a cute bag is the cherry on top of an adorable outfit!

A Bag is An Investment

2 Park Avenue Beau Bag

Still lusting over this bag... And I adore this color!

Robinson Chain Mini Bag

Perfect for a night out, no?

Medium M.A.B. Tote

I love, love, love this bag. In every color. Rebecca Minkoff nailed it.

Runaway Cross Body Bag

When I'm running errands, I tend to like functional bags more than I like cute bags. And that's mostly because on days I'm running errands I care far less about what I look like than I do on a day to day basis. But this bag's a nice touch, and I love the gray!

Little Minka Leather Satchel Bag

The only excuse I have for this one is that I love Kate Spade. And I love pink.

Scarlett Saffiano Leather Shopper Tote

I always forget how much I love Calvin Klein. This bag is so simple but adorable. I love it in white too!

Jane Tote

Seems like the perfect beach bag, doesn't it?

Ooh La La Francis

Just the fact that there's a bow and "ooh la la" is in it's name is good enough reason to love this bag for me.

Holly Street Rubie

It's the perfect shade of blue.

Spring, come faster!

A new season calls for a new bag, right? I can't wait for the sunshine, it seems like everything is better when it's warm and sunny! And everything is especially better when a new bag is involved... Have your eye on anything?

xoxo

Bring On the Rain!

Wendy's Lookbook

After weeks and weeks of below freezing temperatures, even a hint of 40 degrees felt like summer. I can't remember the last time I could see my driveway sans ice/snow/slush! This week, it actually rained. And while I'm craving summer and warmer temperatures, I can easily say I've never been so happy to have some rain in the forecast!

But where there's rain (mixed in with snow, ice, and slush) comes the sloshy mess that those of us up north know as mud season. The time of year where the sky is consistently gray, rain falls day to day, and snow turns to slush and then to mud. Not the best kind of weather for breaking out the cute flats. And not exactly shorts weather yet (sigh). 

This winter more than ever, my Hunter boots have been lifesavers. But as I've prepared for the damper months ahead, I've had my eye on a few other adorable pairs of rain boots!

Rain, Rain, Time to Play...

Original Short Gloss Rain Boot

I know I already have a pair.... And while I adore them, sometimes the knee-height boots are a bit too heavy on days when I just want to be comfy. I've been eyeing this short version for quite some time now. They're adorable in this color too!

Splash in Puddles...

Denai Quilted Rain Bootie

Tory Burch's take on the Bean boot is oh so adorable, and definitely a pair of boots worth investing in. Not to mention I have a soft spot for quilted pieces.

and Dance in the Rain... Burberry Haymarket Checkpoint Rainboots I love, love, love Burberry and while I haven't yet been able to justify such a splurge, these boots are incredibly chic and have received amazing reviews from customers! Just Waste, Waste, Waste Away the Day Joules Printed Wellies Joules Printed Wellies In all seriousness though, I just recently discovered Joules and I'm in wellington heaven. Seriously can you get any cuter than polka dots and beagle prints? Navy Seafarer Nautical Rain Boots Good grief. They went nautical on me. Navy Evedon Welly Oh. They got me. How perfect are these with a bow? Now that I'm officially conflicted as to which pair of boots to buy, I hope your weekends are all treating you well! The past week was insanity and I was completely not prepared enough to keep up with posting. I swear I'm getting back on track this week! In the meantime, which pair of rain boots would you go for? Help a girl out and let me know in the comments below! And if you feel like being extra friendly today... I would LOVE if you'd keep up with Class and Sass on Facebook or Bloglovin! Happy Sunday lovelies. xoxo

Weekly Wonders

It's so funny how some of the things that used to be your favorite come back to you, isn't it? Ever since I started writing this blog, my obsession with Pinterest has suddenly rekindled itself. Lately, I've just been pinning away-- and I'm definitely not complaining about it. The great thing about Pinterest is you stumble upon little things that normally you wouldn't think about. I'm also so incredibly impressed by the talent of so many people. Their photos, their creations... it just astounds me!

But enough about Pinterest. I am so happy today (hence the photo). My exams are OFFICIALLY over, I took my last one at 7:30 this morning! Looking back on the week, I got really lucky this time around as far as exams go. For the first time in my entire life, I wasn't unbelievably stressed out during exam week.

This week has just been extremely rewarding and enjoyable, the perfect start to my month long break. My grades weren't the only thing I was happy about this week; so many things have happened that have caught my eye. So, without further ado, here are this week's weekly wonders!

1. Queen B

Only Beyonce could pull off dropping an album with absolutely NO marketing or advanced notice and rock it. I don't know anyone who wasn't freaking out about this today. And now more than ever, I deeply, deeply regret not attending her concert in Montreal this summer. Next world tour I guess...

2. Tory, Oh Tory...

If I had more money, rest assured it would all go to you. I got an e-mail this morning encouraging me to take a peek at Tory Burch's winter sale selection, and I'm kind of wishing I hadn't. Because I want all of it.

Leah Cardigan

 Stacey Top

Kayden Bootie

Tasha Top

Jess Flat

 Bonnie Cardigan

Ross Cardigan

Shrunken Sgt Pepper Jacket

3. David Thibault's cover of "Blue Christmas"

He actually sounds just like Elvis, it's amazing. Listen to the Elvis version here.

4. Favorite Quote

Lately I've been noticing more and more the power of positive thinking. It's amazing what one thought at the beginning of the day can do for a person.

5. Rack It Up

I have to thank Carly at The College Prepster for introducing me to this site. It is definitely going to become an obsession of mine, and I totally don't mind it. Check out my closet! 

Seriously though, how cute are these clothes?

And this mug... I mean, come on. Give a girl a chance!

What to Wear: Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is TOMORROW. Where did the year go? I'm in shock. This morning was fantastic because I woke up to e-mails from J. Crew and the Factory surprising me with a sale. I know they have promotions all the time, but whenever I see a 50% in an e-mail, you have my attention. 

30% off at J.Crew with code HOLIDAY

50% off everything at J. Crew Factory with code HOLIDAY50

Everybody has their Thanksgiving traditions. It's one of my favorite holidays. My family comes up from Massachusetts, there's a ton of great food, and I just love it. A lot of families I know have very different ideas of what Thanksgiving looks like. Some people start the feast at three, others wait until six. Some make it fancy, some keep it casual. That being said, I thought it would be a fun idea to make a post with a few, relatively cheap Thanksgiving outfit options.

A J. Crew (Factory) Holiday

I saw this skirt while browsing the J. Crew Factory website this morning and fell in love. It's not something I would normally wear but I wanted to put together an outfit just to see if I could make it work with my style.The jade color of the sweater works really well and compliments the caramel like color of the skirt without clashing. I love the ruffles on the collar of the shirt, and finished it off with a statement necklace, a cute little clutch (that bow!), and simple flats. Perfect for a Thanksgiving gathering that's a little more formal!

Three quarter sleeve top / Pink top / Metallic mini skirt / Skimmer shoes / Tory Burch bow wallet / Stella Dot bib statement necklace

Comfy and Cozy

Jeans are really, really hard for me to justify splurging on. I don't know why, they just are. I'm content with Gap. These jeans I found from Topshop for only $80, they look so flattering.You can never go wrong with a cable knit sweater and this one from Vineyard Vines is simple, yet elegant. The perfect outfit for just hanging out with the family. The scarf is a splurge from Burberry, and I can only hope that one day I'll be the proud owner of one. I thought this red one really complimented the outfit and the boots (only $130!) bring the whole outfit together. Don't forget some cozy socks and you're set for the family tag football game or, if your family is like mine, Christmas cards!

Sweater / Topshop blue jeans / Sole Society tall boots / Burberry scarve