Naturalizer Giveaway!

One of my favorite things about the Fall season is boots and pretty heels. It seems so much easier to put together a cute outfit with Fall weather shoes! Just throw on jeans, a pretty sweater, and a pair of riding boots and you're set....or if you want to dress it up a little, wear those leopard print heels with your (warm) LBD! Thanks to Naturalizer and Brown Shoe Company, you can have that coveted pair of shoes for the cooler temps headed our way...because I'm giving away a gift card for a FREE pair of Naturalizer shoes to a lucky winner through MyBlogSpark! Naturalizer offers a variety of styles including tall boots, loafers, wedges, pumps, platforms, flats, booties and oxfords. The fall collection from Naturalizer has something for everyone, with feminine details and styles inspired by a range of classic and contemporary trends. Just leave a comment telling me which style from the Naturalizer Fall Collection is your favorite, and I'll pick a random winner on Thursday morning, November 3! Good luck :)

Arness

Collette

Dinka

Illy

Irma

June

Kendall

Lennox

Tyla

Valya

♥Brittany

Halloween Inspiration

I love Fall...there is no question about that. It's a combination of the colors (orange & maroon...go Hokies?), the food (pumpkin and cinnamon flavored, of course!), and the holidays. While Thanksgiving is my favorite Fall holiday, I enjoy Halloween as well. Even as a twenty-something, its still fun to dress up and party with your friends. Actually its probably more fun now. :) I'm headed to the mountains this weekend to pick apples, hike some trails, and take lots of pictures of the gorgeous Fall scenery - and I can't wait. I love going to the mountains around this time of year!

What is your favorite thing about Fall?

♥Brittany

Less Than Fabulous

I've always loved Jen Aniston...she's a great down-to-earth actress who happens to have great style...usually. I was looking at People.com earlier (its one of my obsessions...I admit it...), and I saw this photo of her at the Elle Women in Hollywood Awards. I was honestly less than impressed with her outfit choice...it just seems...baggy at the top and not so flattering. Now, like I said, Jen usually has amazing style...I guess this was just an "off" night? Despite that, she still looks gorgeous and admittedly she can get away with the outfit.

Source: Skinny Vs. Curvy

Am I the only one who thinks she could have made a better outfit choice?


♥Brittany

DIY Birthday

My dad's birthday was this past weekend, and I went with a little DIY inspiration for his dinner and gifts. I had found a recipe on Pinterest earlier in the Fall for Blue Moon Cupcakes, and since my dad and I share a mutual love for Blue Moon beer, I decided I'd try the recipe! They turned out really good...interesting flavor, with a slight accent of beer and fresh orange. In the process of baking the cupcakes (from scratch, might I add!), I figured I would cook a whole meal for his birthday dinner. I did what any rational girl would do, and looked up dinner ideas on Pinterest. I know you're sick of hearing about that site, am I correct?? Well, trust me on this: check it out...it will change your life. I've got my life planned out for the next five years just because of the inspiring ideas I've found on the site. haha. Anyways, back to dinner...I ended up making Pan-Seared Scallops, Sauteed Asparagus, Parmesan-Crusted Oven Baked Fries, and Cheddar Bay Biscuits. So good! I felt like Paula Deen...because I never really cook "unhealthy" food for dinner, and these recipes weren't exactly health food. It was a celebration, though, and I can deal with making a few yummy, not-so-healthy foods from time to time :) Here are some pictures (from Pinterest) of the recipes I made...I failed on taking pictures of it!

Scallops Provençal

Oven-Baked Parmesan Fries

Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Pan-Seared Asparagus

Here are the Blue Moon Cupcakes...the Pinterest version and a few pictures of the ones I made!

Blue Moon Cupcake Recipe

My version, not quite done...

Completed!

 Did I mention that this seemed to be an alcohol-themed birthday? First the cupcakes made with beer, then wine with dinner, then for one of my Dad's birthday gifts, Michael & I had a little DIY project with a bottle of vodka! We got a bottle of Pinnacle Whipped Vodka (which we had heard was really good) and then I made little recipe cards with drink recipes to tie to the bottle. My dad likes orange dreamsicle flavored things, so all of the recipes I included had an orange cream flavor. We may or may not have tested some of the recipes after dinner ;)

  
♥Brittany

Party Time

I love a good party...and I love planning a good party even more! I really enjoy the entire process, from coming up with fun ideas all the way through making sure the event goes off without a hitch. Color is a huge inspiration for me - from monochromatics to brights to vintage colors, or even a simple white...its all beautiful. My creativity just seems to shine when I'm planning a party...maybe I should rethink my career path! ;)

♥Brittany

Wedding Inspiration

I've planned out my wedding already, thanks to Pinterest. You should of known by now that I was going to talk about that little website again... ;) Did I mention I don't even have a ring yet? ...but that's okay, because I'll be prepared when the time arrives. And yes, my love, that is a hint.

♥Brittany

Fall Inspired Recipes...

Yum...who doesn't love Fall recipes? Anything that includes pumpkin or apples sounds good to me! Obviously, my obsession with Pinterest is getting out of hand... 

Source: sundaybaker.net via Brittany on Pinterest

Source: melskitchencafe.com via Brittany on Pinterest

Source: sugarcrafter.net via Brittany on Pinterest

Source: laaloosh.com via Brittany on Pinterest

Source: penniesonaplatter.com via Brittany on Pinterest

Source: zestycook.com via Brittany on Pinterest

Source: naturallyella.com via Brittany on Pinterest

Source: annies-eats.com via Brittany on Pinterest

♥Brittany

Fall Afternoon

Fall Afternoon by worrellb featuring a tshirt dress

Diane von Furstenberg tshirt dress, $200
MICHAEL Michael Kors zigzag shoes, $98
Juicy Couture crossbody handbag, £130
Yellow gold jewelry, £5
Ray-Ban clear shades, $159

Today is one of those days where its too warm for sweaters and boots, yet too chilly for just a sundress or shorts. The cargo dress is a perfect outfit for days like these - the sleeves are longer, the color is so Fall-inspired, and it looks chic. Grab your brown leather and golden accessories and you've got a complete outfit! 


♥Brittany

Fall Inspiration

                                                                               Source: misscheekychic.blogspot.com via Brittany on Pinterest

I don't know about you, but I'm kind of addicted to Pinterest. I've planned my wedding, decorated my house, and found enough recipes to last a lifetime...all before I even get engaged, own a house, or cook regularly. I'd say this is a good sign...because when those things to happen, I'll be well prepared. Right? Right. Enjoy a few Fall-inspired photos, and find me on Pinterest! You should probably start pinning too...just saying. :)

♥Brittany