hair accessorizing

Ever since I crafted some leather bows for my hair, I have been on the look out for other fun & fabulous hair accessories... and I haven't had to look far. While during the summer all I wanted to do was keep my hair off my neck, so the "blogger bun" became my go-to style, this season I am looking to pick up some baubles to wear my hair with more variety.

What is your fall hair style routine? 

Do you pin it up? Glam it up? Cover it up? Or just leave it be?

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xx

Jessica

buttoned up

{ What I Wore: Urban Outfitters button down // Citizens of Humanity boyfriend jeans // Nine West wedges // Tano purse // J.Crew belt }

{ Get the Look }

checkered shirt {$21} + boyfriend jeans {$69.95} + leather wedges {save $35 // splurge $135} + brown belt {$20} + orange purse {$50}

This look might be for the boys: baggy jeans, button-down shirt, thick leather belt... but I can't help but steal it for my own!

justify

Ok, I am feeling a little bit guilty about my shopping habit, especially after that post this morning.

After thinking about it some more, I feel like I have to justify spending $200-$300 per month on clothes/personal shopping. That just sounds like a lot to me... and I am curious to see if it seems like a lot to you too.

{via}

I am fortunate to not have a car payment, to pay very little in rent (in relation to my location, and quality of life), split utilities/groceries with my roommate, and have a steady income that I can rely on month to month.
I also justify my shopping based on the fact that is my only habit/hobby - I don't spend money on gardening, crafting, or home brewing (like the boyfriend), or fixing up my house like other people do.

I also justify the fact that during this stage in my life I can get away with it... I figure once I have a husband, kids, mortgage, my selfish shopping habit will dry up quickly.

I also shop smart, and love everything that I buy.
(Read on for more of these "smart" shopper tips...)

September 2012 Budget

First off, I just want to say WOW & THANKS! September was quite the month of growth for my little blog (WOW), and you guys are the best. I seriously smile at every comment and interaction that I have with each one of you (THANKS), and it makes me happy every day that I started this endeavor

Ok - now I have to make a confession... Sticking to my clothing budget is DANG hard (see: July, August)

This month I blew it, but I have legitimate excuses... I swear!

sweater weather

Do I cross my arms all day?? How did the middle of this sweater get so wrinkly!?
{ J.Crew sweater & button down // Genetic Denim skinny jeans // boutique loafers // Hobo clutch }

{Get the Look}

sweatshirt sweater {$38} + white button-down {$39.50} + skinny jeans {$19} + loafers {$54} + clutch {$110} 

The weather is a-changing, and I finally got around to getting all of my sweaters shaken out from being stored in vacuum bags all Summer.