Before I address the chaos, one question---is anyone else soooooo ready for fall? I love fall. It is probably my favorite time of the year. I love the smells, the food, the weather, the clothing, and the fact that I get to bust out the word 'autumnal' quite often. It sounds so posh and fancy. I am going to be bustin' that word out quite a bit.
Just to catch you all up a bit on my end of summer busy-ness...here is what I have really been up to:
1. Went to Chicago for a girls weekend/my belated 30th birthday celebration--I highly recommend Navy Pier, eating Giordano's pizza, finding a random jazz club, dining at RPM Italian (squid ink pasta...yum), shopping on the Magnificent Mile (The employees at Kate Spade are super nice.....and super persuasive. You know you're in deep when you are drinking Peligrino water from a cute red-striped straw.), and going with people that ROCK (e.g., my sister and my best girls!)!!!!!!
2. I went back to work, as per usual. One of the reason I love autumn...SCHOOL STARTS AGAIN. :)
3. I "gracefully" fell during my yoga class (my ankle itched and I tipped over).
4. Visited my Grandpa at his farm, and became really close with nature. I am not a farm girl.
5. Spent time last weekend at our town's Riverboat Days/Summer Arts Festival. It was so much fun!
Now onto my "Chaotic Haul"............
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The Fancy Ginger's End of Summer Haul.......That She Bought to Get Ready For Fall.
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Disclaimer: Some of these items were purchased in Chicago, some of them were purchased online, and some of them were purchased at Riverboat days. It's chaos.
(From Left to Right Old Navy boots, White Barn Candle Company- Salted Caramel, Sephora Exfoliating Face Wipes, Perfectly Posh- Apricots Overnight Face Mask, LAQA&CO Cheeky Lip in Cray Cray, Too Faced Melted Metal Lipstick in Melted Metallic Jelly, Too Faced Melted Lipstick in Melted Violet, Bath & Bodyworks Body mist in A Thousand Wishes, Kate Spade NY wristlet/clutch, T-shirt by Recycled Karma--purchased from Nordstrom Rack)
Old Navy Boots-- I purchased these puppies at oldnavy.com. They come up to right above my ankle, and do not have a heel. They are perfect for my job, and allow me to look autumnal and fancy.
White Barn Candle Company 3-wick Candle in Salted Caramel-- BEST SMELLING CANDLE EVER!!! It smells like caramel popcorn. I have been burning it almost every day, since I purchased it.
Sephora Exfoliating Face Wipes-- I am not sure why I purchased exfoliating face wipes, but these take my makeup off muy bueno!
Perfectly Posh- Apricots Overnight Face Mask-- I have not had the chance to try this mask out, but it smells so good. And, I really like the idea of wearing a face mask overnight. Stay tuned for reviews.
LAQA&CO Cheek Lip in Cray Cray-- This came in a really nice peachy/coral color. I received it in my August Birchbox, and it is designed to be used on cheeks and lips. I usually use it on my cheeks. I think this color would be perfect for fall.
Too Faced Melted Metal Lipstick in Melted Metallic Jelly & Melted Lipstick in Melted Violet-- I am obsessed with these lipsticks from Too Faced. I want the whole collection. They apply easy, and they last a long time on your lips. They also come in fabulous colors.
Bath & Body Works Body Mist in A Thousand Wishes-- My parent's bought this for me during one of their shopping excursions. This has a lovely fruity and pleasant scent....it's a current favorite of mine.
T-Shirt by Recycled Karma--purchased from Norstrom Rack--- This t-shirt...seriously....I CAN'T EVEN!!
Kate Spade NY wristlet/clutch-- This clutch holds so much stuff. It is perfect for an evening out or for running errands. I bought this because of the bow on it, the color, and I was drinking expensive/fancy water.
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There you have it, fancy people; a rundown of a chaotic end of summer. I look forward to posting more autumnal things. But until then....cheers and stay fancy!
