Tricks and Treats

Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year. Of course, any excuse to pig out on candy is ideal. Personally can't get enough of candy corn, especially those pumpkin shaped ones, YUM! My roommate and I have been chomping at the bit to start decorating our home with as much Halloween goodness as we could muster (we ended up decorating a week before October!). Pictures soon to come on how we decorated the place. But for now here are some photos I've collected that really inspire me for this spooky holiday.

-Lauren

Maxed Out

(Target hat, vintage talon necklace, F21 crop top, vintage belt, thrifted maxi skirt, Steve Madden Wedges)

Sorry It's been so long since our last post. It's been a bit hectic now that school has started for both of us.

With a demanding major like mine, I find it hard to have the energy, or the time to put together outfits that are more than just jeans and a sweater. I've found that maxi skirts are a great go to piece for me this semester. Comfortable, yet girlie, making any outfit look stylish and unique. Wear it with a oversized sweater, loose fitted tank, or crop top. I also love that it works in almost any weather situation. As a plus, they're even easier to throw on then a pair of jeans.

-Lauren

The Apple Torte of My Eye

I rarely bake the same thing twice, especially when it comes to certain main staple ingredients. This is particularly true with the time-old favorite apple, as I've made countless different desserts, muffins, etcetera. When I stumbled across a recipe called a Bavarian Apple Torte, I was both intrigued and salivating. I'm not sure what makes this cake Bavarian, whether it's the sugar cookie-eqsue crust, cheesecake layer or the sliced cinnamon-sugar drenched apples. But quite frankly, I don't care; it's absolutely delicious, and that's all that really matters in the end.

Click here for the recipe!

-Michelle

Spots and Stripes

(Vintage sunglasses, F21 onesie, vintage belt, Urban Outfitters skirt, Target tights, F21 shoes, AE necklace)

I'm definitely a fan of mixing patterns. You can match any two patterns together, just as long each has one of the same color. I'm so ready for fall; over that summer I picked up crazy patterned sweaters at different flea markets and thrift stores. I'm anxiously awaiting for the changing leaves, warm drinks, and especially Halloween. My roommate and I have been restraining ourselves from decorating the place.

-Lauren

Inspiration... Jeffrey Campbell Lita's

I recently obtained a pair of the coveted Jeffrey Campbell Lita heels and am quite smitten with them. Deceivingly comfortable and lightweight, these are the perfect compliment to an outfit to give it a little extra fun and quirkiness. Sadly I've only worn them once for a wedding, but am constantly trying to find new ways to wear them. All of these photos (credited to fashionsquad.com) show that they are extremely versatile and can seemingly go with almost any type of outfit.

-Michelle

"I Got Your Back"

Last month Michelle and I celebrated our 10 year friendiversary, seen here. As a small token of how much our friendship means to me, I thought it would be fun to make her a home made card. I get incredibly inspired whenever I walk into the Paper Source. Each card they carry seems so unique and special to me; unfortunately their prices can be a bit over the top. I choose to take inspiration from one card I particularly liked, and added my own flair to it. The skeletons I hand drew myself as well as the golden spine and typography.

-Lauren

Let's Dance At Disneyland

With summer coming to an unfortunate close, we found it fitting to take one last trip to our second home. Being so far apart from each other during the school year, quite frankly, sucks (Lauren goes to school upstate while Michelle stays in Southern California for school), so we thought it would be the perfect cap to a fantastic summer by making a little film about our amazing day. We had so much fun using the 8mm app on the iPhone to create this, and we highly recommend it to create any moment look like it came from simpler times.

Here's to a great summer, and to a successful school year for the both of us.

Coral Punch

J. Crew top, Urban Outfitters shorts,
Betsey Johnson sunglasses, Jeffrey Campbell wedges

It's difficult for me to define my style because there are so many different looks that I love to wear, whether it be a tribal printed fringe top, a bohemian maxi dress or a flowy and romantic dress. This particular outfit represents another facet of my style: simple basics. The pop of the coral blouse really brings the outfit to life while the wedges give it a bit of an edge. What I love most about it, however, is how easy it is to go from day to night. You can pair it with flats and a black cardigan for the daytime and slip on some platforms and a blazer for the night. Simple, chic and extremely versatile.

-Michelle

Inspiration...White Wood

I've been accumulating a lot of home/apartment photos over the years to serve as inspiration for my future home. I was flipping through the mass amounts of photos I've saved and found a common theme throughout them. Apparently I'm addicted to white wood floors, walls, and furniture. There is something so clean and refreshing about it; I love how you could so easily decorate a place anyway you want when you have a blank pallet. Although you could get about as colorful as you want it, I'm really digging the light blues, browns and topaz colors to go with the distressed white wood.

Gimme S'mores... Pie

I'm going to be straightforward with you... this pie is ridiculous. It will cause an explosion of your taste buds while simultaneously bring back childhood memories. Again, this pie is ridiculous, and the most insane part about it is just how easy it is to make. Graham cracker crust + chocolatey custard goodness + toasted marshmallows = sugar coated gold. The hardest part about this S'mores Pie is not cooking the custard or keeping a close eye on toasting the marshmallows in the broiler, but it's waiting for it to chill for two hours. Patience truly is a virtue, because for all of that waiting, you'll be rewarded with something so incredibly delicious that I can't even describe it's full glory. Make this now. No seriously, make it. NOW!

Click here for the recipe!

-Michelle

Sweater Weather

(J Jill sweater, Urban Oufitters tuxedo shorts, F21 shoes, American Eagle necklace, Nordstrom watch, vintage sunglasses)

Slouchy sweaters are going to be my go-to item for me this fall; I love how versatile they are. I can piece one with anything from a maxi skirt to a pair of shorts (however contradictory that may sound). They are ideal for running to and from my classes once school starts. Incredibly comfortable and chic, a perfect combination.

Inspiration... Cozy Stripes

Perhaps obsession would be a more fitting word rather than inspiration, but striped sweaters are a current wardrobe must-have, particularly of the navy blue and white variety. Although I already have a fair amount of striped sweaters, I repeatedly find myself being drawn to them and want to keep adding more to my collection. What fascinates me about these knitted beauties is their versatility, whether it be layered over a maxi dress or paired with a pair of silky scalloped shorts, you can simply never go wrong. Perhaps it's the nautical flair or the androgynous factor, but whatever the case, I simply can't get enough.

(Late Afternoon)

(Cupcakes and Cashmere)

-Michelle