{classic fall}

What I'm wearing:
Shirt from Old Navy,
skirt from Banana Republic,
socks from Marshalls,
boots by Boemos from Marshalls,
belt from Anthropologie,
necklace from Urban Outfitters

When I think fall apparel, my mind goes to brown boots, knee socks, and a sweater. I love feeling cozy with knits and long sleeves. With the weather still being warm with a bit of a crisp, I decided to pair my long sleeve top with a skirt and boots. Temperature regulation is key when your teaching in front of a classroom. My mom gave me these awesome maroon knee highs and if you look closely, you'll see that they have little specs of other colors! Love those little details!

{family heirlooms}

What I'm wearing:
Sweater by Volcom,
black pants by Gap,
 necklace from Grandma Rosenwinkel,
flats from Urban Outfitters,
& watch by Michael Kors

Yesterday in class one of my students commented on my necklace... Direct quote: "Nice bling, Ms. Rosenwinkel!" Haha! So great. I told them it actually belonged to my grandmother, who was insanely glamorous and loved big jewelry :) I told them she was always totally decked out with sparkles and gems. The students smiled.

I love wearing family heirlooms and amazing hand-me-downs because they always have a great story behind them; character that you just can't find at the mall!

{gracious for my gift from Maddie}

What I'm wearing:
Scarf from Gap (gift from Maddie Jean),
tank from Victoria's Secret,
jeans from Marshalls,
flats from Urban Outfitters,
yellow rose ring from Goldmine Vintage,
& wacth by Michael Kors

On Sunday, when checking my mail, I came upon a wonderful surprise package from my sweet friend, Maddie Jean. Within it was a encouraging letter and this brilliant scarf from the Gap. Not only is this scarf incredibly soft, the colors are so unique. I love the combination with the rich maroon, vibrant purple, and neon green trim. So fun! I wanted to wear it instantly, so I did :) This is what I threw together quickly and I'm excited to plan other outfits around this wonderful gift from Maddie! Thank you, dear.

{purple people}

What I'm wearing:
Dress by from TjMaxx,
belt from Forever 21,
boot by Boemos from Marshalls,
necklace from M.Santana,
earrings from my grandmother

Purple used to be my favorite color and then, sometime during college, it slowly morphed into maroon. Despite my changing love, I still enjoy the pop of purple. This adorable lace dress from Marshalls is extremely comfortable and I love the way it looks with brown leather & gold (two of my other loves).

How have your favorite colors changed over the years?

{blown away}

 Shannon is gorgeous!

What Shannon is wearing:
 Dress by BCBG,
belt from Goodwill,
flats by J. Crew

With the ever changing temperatures in Colorado, when a cold front comes in the wind sure does pick up. I was lucky to find a frame here that wasn't insanely wind blown. My lovely model Shannon, handled it well though and looked gorgeous, as always!

{black & gold Fridays}

What I'm wearing:
Cardigan and tank from Target,
jeans by Hudson,
flats from J. Crew,
purse by Baggallini,
earrings (gift),
watch by Michael Kors

Friday is spirit day at our high school and I like to support the teams, but I am not always in the mood to wear a Coyotes t-shirt. The other day while I was running errands at Target, I saw this cardigan and loved the color, so I got it. Target does that to you... You go in for a can of soup & come out with an entire outfit! Geez, how I love/hate Target. Anyways,  I bought this cardigan because it is perfect for the fall and it is gold!

{scarf with a cardigan}

What Shannon's wearing;
Dress and belt from Forever 21,
cardigan from H & M,
scarf and watch from Target,
& boots by Candies

This is a classic Shannon look that I absolutely love! Shannon is definitely the cutest elementary teacher ever :) I love the way she paired a navy cardigan with a navy scarf that has floral details. The two pieces sit very nicely together and then are contrasted beautifully by her white dress. So cute!

{black cords}

What I'm wearing:
Sweater from Gap,
black corduroys by Silver Jeans,
heels from Dansko,
necklace from Spain

{after school activities}

What I'm wearing:
Blouse by Cable & Gauge from Marshalls,
jeans from Forever 21,
flats from J.Crew,
necklace from Francesca's Closet,
watch by Michael Kors,

I wore a variation of this outfit to school on Friday with a white blouse and dark wide-leg jeans. I got home with plans for the evening and decided to change it up a bit. I was feeling too professional for dinner, so I changed into my good ole skinny jeans :)

{Thanks Shannon}

What I'm wearing:
Dress by Angie (borrow from my roommate),
cardigan by The Gap,
boots by BDG. from Urban Outfitters,
bangle & necklace (hand-me-downs),
bracelete by Gem,
ring (gift from my grandpa),

My roommate, Shannon, and I are both pretty tiny people. Often times, we refer to our apartment as The Shire (yes, that is a Lord of the Rings reference). One huge plus side to this is the ability to share closets whenever we want. Shannon & I can swap just about anything since we are the same size! My obsession with shoes & her obsession with dresses fit quite nicely together!

{fall uniform}

What I'm wearing:
Sweater by Red from Marshalls,
jeans by Citizens of Humanity from Plato's Closet,
flats from J. Crew,
 necklace from M. Santana,
watch by Michael Kors,
earring from my grandma Rosenwinkel

Behold, my fall uniform: A sweater/ cardigan, dark jeans, & my tan flats. Be prepared to see a wide number of variations on this lovely outfit :) I love sweaters & am psyched to be able to wear them again without highly regretting half way through the day. If I could live in the fall time for the rest of my life I would.