Feels Like Home

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I moved into my current apartment in mid-April and have been living without a couch during that entire 5-month span. Decorating efforts were a tad stalled, to say the least. The coming cooler weather has me tidying up my nest and preparing it for all the time that will be spent hunkering down indoors  with a fire on those blustery winter weekends. I recently acquired a fabulous couch and it has completely reinvigorated my urge to decorate my living room. The images above are all on my Pinterest boards and have been serving up inspiration lately. One common thread I’m noticing in the images that speak to me the most are the sharp black and white contrasts, jewel tone accents, cowhide rugs, and large statement pieces of art. Now that I mention it, my wardrobe has been trending towards this aesthetic as well. My favorite piece in all of these photos though? That stunning black piano in the last image. I once dated a guy who could play Beethoven and Mozart from memory and to this day my memories of those piano dates leave me swooning.

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Metallic Colorblock

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top: Stylemint // skirt: J. Crew (old; similar) // shoes: Kate Spade // necklace: J. Crew (an alternate one I’m lusting after) // watch: Michael Kors

 I was so anxious to wear these Kate Spade pumps last week I couldn’t stop dreaming of all the outfit pairings I could make with them. Gold + black is a veritable obsession of mine in both clothing and interiors and it has only been intensifying lately as I find myself craving simplicity after the profuse amount of color I’ve been wearing all summer long. Not only are chunkier heels making a comeback, but there are numerous shoes that have metallics incorporated in their design in some way or another. These are the best I’ve come across and I know they’ll be a big player in my wardrobe this fall and winter. What staple pieces have you been adding to your closet lately?

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Friday {Under $50}

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Hanky Panky boyshorts {$29} // Vanessa Mooney bracelet {$45} // Hue by Kelly Wearstler {$37} // Tassel key fob {$30} // NARS Pure Matte lipstick in Valparaíso {$25} // Paper Fashion iPhone case {35} // Ariella Collection ‘dream’ ring {$28} // Dorothy Perkins clutch {$27}

Whenever the weekend nears (or is in full swing!) it’s always fun to reward yourself for making it through the week with a little something that won’t break the bank. I feel like I’m always focusing on saving up for the big ticket items on my wishlist so items like the above can add a little flair to your life until you can acquire those larger purchases it seems we’re always lusting after. Happy weekend!

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