Back-to-Boots & Scarves

How fun is this Diane von Furstenberg Infinity Scarf?

Guess Vale Boot - Love the fawn color & gold heel!

Michael Kors Ailee Boot - Classic & Timeless

• Attilio Giusti Leombruni Buckle Riding Boot - Too pretty for the pasture!

BOOTS! I am so looking forward to fall because I get to wear boots again! They are my favorite type of shoe. Tall, heeled, equestrian...it doesn't matter. I love them all. These are just a few of my favorites from the new fall lines. All of these can be found at Nordstrom.com.

My other favorite accessory returning in the fall - SCARVES! They are like cloth jewelry; they pull a look together and turn a dull outfit into something sassy or sophisticated. Check out the Autumn-hued lovelies I found below.

Ripple Effect Scarf - Cotton/Silk

These scarves are a steal at $18.00 each, plus they fund 25 c. of food when you purchase them from thehungersite.greatergood.com. Look great and do good at the same time!

Description from the website:

"Created to help women worldwide gain economic security for themselves and their families by earning fair wages for their handiwork, Global Girlfriend sources women-made, fair-trade imported, eco-friendly products. By supporting long-term partnerships with the artisans, it fosters equal employment opportunities, healthy and safe working conditions, technical assistance, and development strategies to help reduce poverty, one community at a time. Become a "Global Girlfriend" and help build a brighter future for girlfriends around the globe!"

Leopard and Lace Print Scarf - via Ann Taylor.com

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It's Just Scandalous

SCANDAL, is currently my favorite show on television. The main character, Olivia Pope, is a powerful woman, who has an on-and-off-again affair with the President of the United States, aka Fitz. The show is, well, scandalous...and sexy and intriguing, and most of the characters have committed major crimes and live within the shadow of their misdeeds. For me, it is a guilty pleasure to escape into this political and powerful world, which is completely unlike my own, every Thursday night at 10 pm. But the scandals are not why I watch or why I love it....

Olivia Pope played by actress Kerri Washington

I am so drawn to the show because I LOVE the character of Olivia Pope - her desire to set things right, her gladiator-in-a-suit attitude, and most of all her style. I love the decor of her apartment and her office, and her wardrobe is off the charts! I definitely have closet envy. Everything in her apartment says sophistication and elegance, and yet, it looks completely comfortable and soft. Her office is another extension of Olivia's elegance, but it also has a get-down-to business, almost industrial-chic vibe.


I just can't get enough of the impeccable, neutral outfits she wears that compliment Kerri Washington's flawless complexion and the setting of each scene in which she acts. And speaking of the set, Olivia's apartment is simply fabulous.

Olivia and Huck (played by actor Guillermo Diaz) in her bedroom after the fall out

Quinn Perkins (played by Katie Lowes) in Olivia's apartment watching over a client.

Olivia Pope in her office at Olivia Pope & Associates

Olivia' office 

For more about Olivia's signature look, click on the link below to a great video http://beta.abc.go.com/shows/scandal/video/PL55126743/_m_VD55234965

Orange Crush

One of my favorite things about fall is seeing ORANGE everywhere - from fun accessories to falling leaves and fat pumpkins. The fabulous hue goes amazingly well with soft, rich, and bold colors, and orange is such an invigorating and exciting color that you can't wear it and stay in a bad mood!

Melanie Elston designed this kid-friendly room using orange with
other bold colors like raspberry and plum.

Personally, I love the combination that Traditional Home magazine featured in this month's issue: Hermes orange paired with Tiffany blue, similar to this room design (below) by Tobi Fairley, so fresh!

And orange isn't just for fall...I would strut this Carolina Herrera dress

(from the 2013 Spring Collection) in any season!