The Color of the Season

Sweater || Ring || Bag || Gloves || Lipstick || Leggings || Oxfords
Guys. I love these things. I was compiling a fall fashion wish list – mainly for inspiration – and was so happy when upon further inspection, I noticed an obvious palette. Well, maybe not so much a palette as an overt inclination toward all things preceded by the following adjectives: wine, burgundy, oxblood. I mean, how could I not? Don’t these colors just exemplify fall? As much as I enjoy the ease of a summer wardrobe, it’s so refreshing to get a few new items. So we’ve established that I’m an obvious sucker for these hues, right? Do you have a go-to fall favorite?

Loving This: Moto & Leather

Top to bottom: 1 || 2 (and here) || 3 || 4 || 5 || 6

Happy Wednesday, friends! I hope it’s been a splendid week so far. I’m sure we’ve all seen (and fallen in love with) the moto trend by now, yes? Well, there are so many different items (clues to the trend’s pervasiveness) and since I’d rather not spend $1500 on a jacket, I found these six stellar picks that are amazing and affordable. They’re all considerably different, but still offer the same structure. The exception – of course – is the mixed media jacket (with the camo). Isn’t that so great? I can’t wait until the weather cools down a bit more! I hope you enjoy!

Life Lately

White picture frame || Neon cardigan || Fan fringe necklace (and here) || Gingham shirt || Silver frame || Pearls

     Hi all! Sorry for the seemingly extensive blogging hiatus! I’ve been quite devoted to some academic pursuits, but I’m now back! It’s been great to start thinking of new topics to post about. As you can probably tell, it’s been an extremely busy couple of weeks! Instead of planning semi-fashionable outfits, I’ve resigned myself to sweats and old t-shirts (previously owned by men much larger than myself), which has been liberating and has brought out my inner slug. Getting dressed to be presentable at work has been such a challenge: I cannot count the times that I’ve asked Jack if these slim fit fleece pants could pass for these meant-to-be-worn-in-public Wayf’s. Time and time again he burst my delusional bubble with his honest hesitation. Woe is me.
     As I force myself to start dressing like a grown up again, let’s hope you’re content with looking at pretty iPhone pictures! The highlights of the week included buying a print for our dog’s room (yup), wearing a lot of neon, seeing Audra live, creating/finishing a Rome scrapbook layout, finally getting to peruse the September issue à la Anna, and redecorating our office! All delightfully fun activities!
On a random note, it’s felt a lot like fall lately, which is amazing. Bring on the cooler weather!

Have a great day! Be sure to follow along on Instagram: @rachealjade

J. Crew Style Guide Sneak

Like what you see? Check out the entire Fall Collection here!
Happy Thursday everyone! I hope you’re all having a wonderful week. I’ve gathered my favorite products from the J. Crew Fall Catalog and compiled them here! I’m only mildly in love with, well, everything. Did you hear how they announced their newest Style Guide? It was truly brilliant. The trendsetting retailer pinned every single look to a newly created Style Guide board on Pinterest! They posted a few days prior to the items hitting the website giving their Pinterest followers a lead on the rest of the world. Pinners were able to personalize their experience and order the brand’s newest pieces over the phone or email! Fun, right?
I hope you enjoy my picks! You’ll absolutely love the rest of the collection. Be sure to check it out!