Hi friends...

Long time no see. I have been swamped. Why does life like to hit you right at the same time with everything? I think that is a question I'll be asking myself many many times. Well, not to worry, I am stress free for a couple of days, so I will be around to post.

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Some thoughts on my mind:

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love the neutral pallet of these rooms

whether to buy these boots

how to teach Gulliver's Travels for 50 min.

plaid

what perfume I should get (any suggestions?)

loveliness at anthropologie

high heeled t-straps

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I'll be back tomorrow for more posting, random thoughts, you name it. Keep on the lookout for some fun news-- I can't wait to spill the secret... lets just say, it includes a giveaway. But I won't say more and ruin the surprise.

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Here's looking forward to a lovely tomorrow!

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{Melissa}

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(pics via domino)

Beatice Peltre

.Check out this way cute house from Beatrice Peltre... some of the details just make me love it even more, like the blue shelves and the chalkboard message center.
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I am up to my ears in homework, so I just wanted to pop in and say hi, and I will try to stop in later with more fun stuff.
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Have a good weekend!
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{Melissa}

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(photos via Design*Sponge)

You know you want to...

Stop awhile and be inspired...

If you want to be inspired, check out these gorgeous photos by Polly Wreford. The colors are just so amazing, and I love the picture with the boots. There is something that just draws me in. Check out her portfolio here for more beauties. Enjoy!
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More blogging to come tomorrow, hope everyone had a good weekend and enjoyed the last days of fall!
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Lots of love,
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{Melissa}

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(photos via Polly Wreford)

Just Some Random Stuff

So, weekends are always my favorite because I usually get to fit something fun in, and actually have some semblance of a life. I sewed a little this weekend on the shirt I'm working on in between studying, so I will post pics when it comes a little further along, preferably when they aren't just pattern pieces in a stack. I did post some pics on the tank top I made a while back below. I did another version with ruffles, but it is currently pinned up the wazoo to help me with altering the pattern, so the full pic won't come until later. I really like how the shape is, and it was super fast. The only part that is tricky was the hand sewing (which I actually love doing), the top stitching (making sure it is all even), and the self-made bias tape around the arm hole.

Me and Megan also worked on our ATCs for a swap we are doing with the lovely Heather. (Don't peek if you are reading this!) Megan's is the first, and mine is the one with the shoes. The great thing about ATCs are that they are small enough that you don't have to worry about filling it up, and really easy and fun to make.

.For the next little while, I'm going to be concentrating on my upcoming test and getting my Halloween costume ready. After going back and forth, I think I have decided on being a 40s girl. I have some vintage dresses I might try out.

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Have fun with all of your Halloween preparations! It will be here before you know it!

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Thanks for all the comments ladies! It really does make my day!

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{xoxo melissa}

Vogue Beauties

Okay...I absolutely adore these photos. They are so cute, and the colors that I am lovin' right now, especially the mustard yellow. The accessories are fabulous and go perfectly with each outfit. I love the head pieces, I want to make something like that. Vogue, you outdid yourself. Now, if you could just send me everything, I would be a happy girl.

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Just wanted to stop by, I'll be posting later about my Sunday afternoon.

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Only a few more days until Halloween! Now is the time to get your costumes ready.

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Happy Monday!

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{{xoxo melissa}}

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(photos via British Vogue, via {this is glamorous})

Clothes Heaven

Morning thus far: had a stomach filling breakfast of blueberry waffles (with plenty of syrup), got ready for class (not so fun), and am waiting to see how the rest of the day will pan out. Class was okay, nothing too exciting to report, but a lot of homework for the weekend. Lately I have been so busy with life, but I hope to have some down time for this weekend. Speaking of weekends, I did work on my sewing project last week, and am looking forward to more sewing time. I will show some pics this weekend of what I've been up to.

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So, on Wednesday, I had the best shopping spree. There was a huge J.Crew and Crewcuts sale at the Thanksgiving Point Barn (near my house), and everything was super cheap. We're talking $5 leather belts, $7 shirts, $15 sweaters, and $25 for coats. They had all kinds of clothes, mostly from stuff they sold this year in their stores. I got some major steals. Lots of sweaters, a few jackets, belts, and the cutest coat. I am in clothes heaven. Below is a picture of what the Barn looked like inside, courtesy of this blog. Just look at the boxes and boxes of stuff:

Here are some of my pictures of my clothes. Really cute stuff.

In front is the coat. I need to iron it, but I will show the full length later. You can see the sleeve detail below.

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I finally found a skinny belt that I love (leather too!) and bought me some more argyle. I just want to start wearing all of it, now that the weather is getting to the cold stages.

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The weekend is coming up, and the weather is supposed to be pretty nice, one of the last ones of the fall season, so I am headed out to enjoy the sunshine.

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Sending you a fall sunshine day...

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{{xoxo melissa}}

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(photos via yourheartout and yours truly!)