Be Back Soon

Hello pretty people! Just a heads up- I've decided to take a mini-hiatus from blogging in order to give my full attention/effort to the big, exciting life changes that are taking place around here. I won't be gone long and promise to return with lots of fresh content and details about everything that's happening. Cheers! xoxoxo

-Lanie W.

Red Alert

Hello there! Sincerest apologies for my absence on Friday; some pretty major (in a good way!) life stuff happened last week and my mind has been all over the place trying to get a grip on everything! More specific details to come very soon, but in the meantime I'd appreciate all the good vibes you can send my way. :)

I don't know if you've noticed, but Christmas has officially started to take over. Every other ad on television is holiday-themed, sparkly decorations are starting to overshadow pumpkins and leaves on Instagram, and bloggers have already begun their "gift-guide" posts (which seem to be an unspoken blog requirement these days).

I've always been torn on when exactly to begin the holiday season. I definitely adore Christmas and everything that comes with it- the music, the decorations, the celebration- it all makes me so happy. However, I also hate that poor Thanksgiving gets overlooked more and more each year. Because of this I've been brainstorming ways to ease into the holiday season without jumping the gun and going full on Rudolph in early November. I don't want to risk getting burnt out too early!

My brilliant solution? Embracing the color red! I've never really been into primary colors, and red is probably the least prevalent hue in my wardrobe. However, this festive time of the year has inspired me to change my tune. I've pulled together some great options to help you incorporate this cheery color into your wardrobe from head to toe-

How do you feel about the early start to the festive season? I'll be honest, I'm going to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party tonight and can't wait to throw on some red and soak in the (pre-mature) holiday cheer! ;) xoxo

-Lanie W.

Target Treasures | Faribault Shawl

I usually try and resist Target and its astounding ability to make me spend countless hours wandering their aisles, but they continue to lure me in with their amazing brand collaborations. During a recent visit to their website I spotted their latest line with the Faribault Wolen Mills Company and was immediately in love. Not only are the products in the line great, but the people who make them are great as well. The family-run company has been around since the 1800's and all of their products are made in America. In a time when so many items are being outsourced to other counties it's so refreshing to see this kind of craftsmanship and dedication to quality still exists.

We're entering that time of the year when the days are short and the air is consistently crisp. When the weather turns wintery I become a sucker for all things warm, and this cozy collab full of blankets, scarves (and more!) makes for the perfect cold-weather companion.

My favorite part of the line is definitely the striped wool shawls. They have a rustic, mountain-chic vibe that reminds me of Ralph Lauren (but at a much lower price point). I can totally see myself wearing one of these with boots and jeans throughout the holiday season. Perfect way to stay warm, comfy, and stylish. That's a #fashionwin in my book!

What do you think about the line? Are you as addicted to Target as I am? If so, at least we're in this together! xo

-Lanie W.

Current Gratitude | 11.3.14

It. Is. November... 2014 ill be over in less than two months... Just let that sink in y'all.

I've always loved this time of the year, but to be honest I'm a little confused about how to go about the holidays in a world where I'm not a student with a designated three week break in which to enjoy it. I'm so new to this concept of being an "adult" in the "real world" that I found myself weirdly bummed and stressed rather than excited when I thought about the upcoming holiday season (which is really unlike me #christmasobsessed).

Personally, I've found that it's totally overwhelming to think about change in a large-scale way. When I let myself look at the big picture I usually fall into some major anxiety and general stress about life. I've found that if I ease into things and accept the small changes as they come it's easier for my structure/routine/tradition loving self to process.

I know I'm not alone when I say that each day of this post-grad life brings something hard different to deal with, and if you have any tips on how you cope/have coped with all this change I'd love to hear them! Okay, rant over. Back to the matter at hand- gratitude.

What I'm grateful for this week:

the autumn jazz station on pandora 

snuggling in front of the fire on a quick visit home

getting to hang out and catch up with my little brother 

being able to watch old movies whenever I wish #thanksnetflix 

parents who support me, encourage me, inspire me, and never let me settle

finally getting to wear my Barbour and riding boots #typicalwhitegirl

What are you grateful for this week? How do you deal when faced with lots of change at once? xx

-Lanie W.