MIA

Yup, I am missing in action. (I'm actually at work through the rest of the week, but don't tell anybody.)

I had every intention to get my blogs done for this week... buuuut it just didn't happen. And still isn't happening. So I'll be back next week with regularly-scheduled content ;)

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

xoxo
Chels

P.S. - Santa was extra nice this year and brought me my first ever iPhone... So you can now follow me on instagram! @misschelseaelyse

Winter Whites

Yes, Virginia, you can wear white after labor day. And I think these outfits from Club Monaco prove it. 

Or how about J.Crew? 

Fall 2012 also saw lots of white on the runway from designers like Philip Lim and Tibi. 

I love breaking the rules so I know I'll be all over some white outfits this winter. Labor day, shmabor day! 

How will you wear white this winter?

xoxo

Chels

Trend Report :: Fur, Baby!

This is something that has yet to become part of my wardrobe, but I'm determined to add a fur vest to my closet for winter (faux of course). The ladies above look so comfy and chic.. I'm in love!

How about this vest from Free People...

Or this one from Urban Outfitters?


You can always add some glamour to your decor with a faux fur throw like this one from Restoration Hardware..

How would you rock this trend?

xoxo

Get Your Holiday On

Nordstrom may be combating the "christmas creep", but that doesn't mean we can't start to get a little excited for the holidays! (BTdubs, Nordstrom gets major props for taking this stand!)

I won't be sending out holiday cards this year, but these are just too fun not to share. The holidays are quickly approaching, which means it's time to start thinking about what to send! 

I particularly love these cards from Wild Ink Press because they stay true to what Christmas is about - faith, joy, and above all - God. The classic gold + silver color scheme doesn't hurt either. 

The Smock cards have a slight vintagey vibe to them, which is great. I love love love all of their products, and actually used some of their cards as my graduation thank-you's. And as if the cards weren't great by themselves, they come with the cutest coordinating envelopes. Seriously, check them out.



And, of course, the always fabulous Inslee has some of the chicest cards EVER! Perfect for the glamourista that we know we all are.

Are you sending out holiday cards? I want to hear about them!

xoxo

Getting Ready for Fall

Today marked that time of year, when classes start back up again and the days of summer start dwindling down. Most of metro Atlanta schools started back today (which also meant traffic was a stand-still for most of my 23 mile commute to Buckhead). Mid-August means that days will start getting shorter and within the next two months we will have to start pulling jackets out of storage. Of course, in Atlanta, the weather won't start to get cold until mid-September or October, at which time the temperature will vary from 90° one day to 60° the next. Oh, how I love the South ;)

Some things I'm looking forward to this fall/winter:

Purchasing a new car sometime in January. Lexie (my '99 Lexus RX) is getting to be pretty old in both years and miles. I will probably cry when the time comes to get rid of her - she's my baby!

Moving out of my parent's house and getting an apartment closer to work. I'm incredibly blessed to have a family who lets me live for free, feeds me, etc while I get a head start on paying student loans, but I LOVE the city and am eager to get out of the suburbs!

Atlanta Skyline

Traveling with the boyfriend. He works 60 hour weeks in the summer, and starting in September he will have weekends off which means we can actually spend time together!! I'm hoping to go to Nashville, Oak Mountain (camping!), Charleston, and (fingers-crossed) a Bahamas cruise in February.

Getting a puppy. I have Marley, my family's 6-year-old yellow lab, and Luke, my boyfriend's one-year-old yellow lab. I love them both dearly, but I also want a little fluff-ball of my own. I'm going back and forth between an English Springer Spaniel, Australian Sheepdog, or of course another lab. Whatever dog it is needs to be big, kid-friendly, able to run with me, and good with other dogs. Thoughts? Suggestions?

Australian Sheepdog

English Springer Spaniel

Labrador

AUBURN FOOTBALL GAMES! It's true that Auburn is your family, and once you become part of that family you live and breathe that blue and orange forever. I miss Auburn more than anything, and I'm beyond excited to visit for football games. War Eagle!

Fall/Winter clothes. While summertime is truly the season that holds my heart, I have to admit I'm looking forward to jeans, sweaters, boots and scarves. Dressing for winter is so much more fun than summer!

Some cold-weather outfits and items I'm coveting: