Mango for JCP

MNG by Mango dolman sleeve top, $36 | MNG by Mango ruffle blouse, $22|MNG by Mango tote handbag, $104 | MNG by Mango brown tote bag, $40 | MNG by Mango gold chain necklace, $20 | MNG by Mango® Lace Ruffle Dress or Bracelet or Bag, $28

Ohmygoshyouguys! Mango has come out with a line for JCPenny! I am beyond over the moon about this. 

I first encountered Mango while studying abroad. Lunches al fresco with the girls turned into afternoons of window shopping at least once a week. Mango was the only store where my wallet practically jumped out of my purse and paid for things of it's own accord. My will power was no match. Coming back to the states, I was sad to learn Mango only existed in Chicago and New York (they've since expanded to other states, but still not a single one in MN). 

On a (one of many) gift shopping trip last week, I practically squealed with excitement when I spotted the MNG by Mango logo above the racks of party dresses. Honestly, I was a little surprised that JCP is hosting the line but my oh my, I sure wasn't disappointed in the clothes. And I was ECSTATIC to find the above brown tote and gold necklace under the tree this evening (the bf and I opened presents with his family tonight). I wonder how he knew they'd go over well? It couldn't have been my constant ooohing and ahhhing or my inability to walk away with out picking up every single item on display...could it?

Harvest colors

Seriously you guys, I can't stop making boards on Polyvore. I've made one for what I would wear on NYE if I were going somewhere fancy, one with colored skinny jeans (I desperately want a pair), and one for my ideal living room. I won't subject you to all of the boards I've created, but I thought I'd share this one.
 

Surya ART81-23 Artist Studio Small Rug, Spa Blue - Home Furniture..., $113, Ferm Living Power Birds Wall Sticker – Black, $110, KARMA LIVING Pom Pom Blanket Yellow, $60, Product Detail - Bright Fringe Pillow, $17, Highbury Fall Garden Dupioni Pillow, $29, Cinnamon Chai 22oz Soy Candle: Home & Garden, $15, IKEA Rotera, $3.99, View All Candles - Candles - Bath & Body Works, $2.50

I'll be working this Thanksgiving, so I won't be headed back to Wisconsin for the holiday. I briefly considered making a small Thanksgiving feast and hosting a few friends but since I'll be working third shift the night before I just don't see myself having the time or energy to do all of that cooking. Especially since I've never even attempted to make that much food at once before. If I had decided to have friends over for the holiday meal, I'd want all of these things making my apartment festive and cozy. 

PS- Have you tried Woodwick candles yet? They are fabulous! Not only do they smell wonderful, but the wood wick crackles as it burns and creates the coziest atmosphere. 

Grey Skies

Lately, I've found myself drawn to all things sequins. And grey. Thanks to my new obsession with Polyvore, I get to share some of the sparkles that are sparking my interest {sorry, couldn't resist}.

{Those Old Navy flats actually ended up in my shopping bag yesterday. I can't wait to wear them this weekend! }
 Dolman sleeve sweater: $22, Slim blazer: $44, Miss selfridge: £20, Old Navy ballerina shoes: $15, Red Herring python handbag: £20, Forever21 cuff jewelry:$13

In addition to playing on Polyvore, shopping, and working, I've been spending the past few days reading Cheetah is the New Black. All the way through. I believe I've only done that with one other blog to date. The author of Cheetah is just so sweet, I couldn't stop reading! I feel like we could be friends. Plus, I want to shop in her closet.