clockwise from left: fluted skirt, paneled leather tee, trimmed peplum, ballet slippers, robinson middy satchel, tassel keychain

Lately, I've been having a love affair... with leather. I just can't get enough edgy details and elbow patches! While it's still too warm (aren't you tired of hearing that from me?) to go full-on Ross Gellar, I find that I can sneak in a quickie (leather detail) if I stick to trimmed tees and timeless touches. Until I'm ready to break-up, leather is a fall essential because of its luxe qualities and moody attitude!

Did you miss the others? See previous "Fall Essentials" here.

1. J Crew Merino Leather Pocket Sweater
2. Tory Burch Robinson Mini Square Tote
3. J Crew Fluted Skirt
4. J Crew Biella Tassel Loafers
5. J Crew Crystal Icicle Bracelet
6. J Crew Marlie Purse in Tweed
7. Madewell Leather-Trim Henley
8. J Crew Pixie Pant in Leather Tuxedo Stripe
9. J Crew Collection Denim Jacket
10. J Crew Aggie Suede Ankle Boots

My blog friend Leah (the graphic designer and food-lover behind the blog Freutcake) is teaching a two-day blogging workshop in Los Angeles during the month of October (tickets on sale now)! Luckily, Lorelai and I will be visiting family in the area and I'm trying desperately to rearrange my schedule and fit in a few days of blog fun. FREUTCAMP will be a great opportunity to network with other bloggers, spark your creativity and learn a few fabulous blog tips & tricks. Want to attend (and possibly bump into me)? Check out the details:

The details:

Location: Los Angeles, California (specific location TBA)
Date: Saturday October 26th & Sunday October 27th
Time: 9:00am- 4:00pm
Price: $399.99
Seats Available: 25
Included: Lunch both days, Swag bag filled with goodies, Head Shot by Joanne Pio
Sponsored by: Burst Media

What is FREUTCAMP?

FREUTCAMP is a two-day blogging class taught by Leah Bergman! The goal of FREUTCAMP is to give bloggers of all levels the tools needed to run a better, more successful, and creative blog. Over the course of two days the class will cover tips for better social media usage, information on monetizing your blog, how to approach working with sponsors and ad networks, finding your unique voice in the blogging world and fun Photoshop skills to improve the aesthetic value of your site. Exciting sponsors & guest speakers TBA.

Happy Friday my lovelies. This week has been such a whirlwind! My little sister flew in from California to help me finalize things before my little family leaves for Alabama (I still have a ton of purging and organizing to do before the movers come on Monday!). It's been so wonderful having her! Where things felt like they were falling apart this week, everything has been coming together over the last few days. We got the apartment I set my heart on even though it looked like it would fall through. This time next week we'll be in an empty condo, getting ready to drive to our new home.

Here's what I've been loving this week:

Lulu & Georgia's tips for styling your sofa (note: it helps to have every single cute throw pillow available)
5 Fall essentials (video) by Mimi Ikonn
'Has J Crew gone too far?' - an article about the future of styling for the fashion giant on Refinery 29
Chriselle Lim's tips for staying fit
& a few stylish snaps from London Fashion Week by The Glitter Guide

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