What I've Purchased | Fall Sales

I don't know about you, but I have not been able to resist these Fall sales - they have been too good.  I (of course) hit up the Nordstrom Fall Clearance Sale and picked up a few goodies and then took advantage of Express' sale too.  I haven't received my items yet, but wanted to share with you what I bought!


Let's start with Nordstrom.  The Fall sale is one I can never say no to, there are SO many cute things and you can't beat the 40% off.  I got a pair of dressy sandals, a dress for an upcoming wedding, a couple of cute dresses and tops!  Now, I just hope everything fits :)

At Express I went a little more trendy, which I'm excited about!  I can't WAIT to try the leggings, they're going to look so cute with these boots - which are at a steal for $39.99 - they still have a few sizes left, so I'd scoop them up if you can!

Have you guys bought anything from the Fall sales?  I think I made out well with the sale prices.  It's always fun to freshen up your closet a bit at the start of a new season.




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Wishlist Wednesday | Fall Essentials

Happy hump day!

It has been a while since I shared a wishlist and this Fall there are quite a few things on my wishlist!

Once the weather gets a little cooler (or A LOT cooler) I want to freshen up my wardrobe by adding a few fun pieces.  There are so many things that have my eye...

Fall Wishlist by kidsandcabernet featuring black flat shoes

Rebecca Taylor sweater pullover / J Crew top, $65 / Dolce Vita high heel booties / MICHAEL Michael Kors black flat shoes, $135 / Red shawl / LORAC lip shine / Essie blue nail polish

I would love to get a plaid scarf - I think it goes with so much! I mean, how cute would it look with that striped long sleeved shirt? It makes my pattern mixing loving heart happy!

I also want a chunky sweater that doesn't swallow me, I've yet to find one but am on the the hunt! And both of those shoes would be perfect! I love that the booties have an open back, so when the weather does warm up - lets face it by lunch time it's usually in the low 70's on our "cold days" - there is some air circulation!

Also, a new nail polish (or two) and lipstick are a must!


What is on your wishlist this Fall?  

Fall Bucket List

I find myself here in this 90 degree weather longing for Fall to show it's face, although that probably wont happen for another month or so.  I love when it actually "cools" down here.  The temperatures stay in the 70's to low 80's but there is NO humidity, NO mugginess and the best breeze ever!  It makes going outside so much more enjoyable.

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Here are a few things we'll be doing this Fall...


Dining al fresco -  I know this is what most of you do during the Summer, but we don't.  It's so hot or it's usually raining in the evenings - cue the mosquitoes!  I can't wait to be able to eat outside and enjoy the weather.  Cleanup is such a breeze when you eat outside and then kids usually play on the playset when they're done eating, leaving me and hubby with a drink in hand talking and watching them play.

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My outdoor space isn't this pretty but lets pretend, ok?

Go to The Pumpkin Patch - There's a local farmer's market here that has a Fall festival that is so fun to go to.  There are hay rides, apple everything, pumpkins galore and places set up for picture taking.  It's pretty fun!  The kids are already taking about going.  I'd also love to find out if there are any corn mazes down here to take the kids to.

 

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Bake Fall Treats - aka all things pumpkin!  I find this to be a win-win: the house smells white it's baking, the kids have fun, and we get to have yummy desserts for a few days! 

 

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Football Parties - while I don't watch football (my husband does and loves it - I don't understand it) it sure is fun to have people over for the game.  I love eating all of the junk food, drinking beers and hanging out.  And if we do happen to go to a game, tailgating is a must :)

 

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What are you looking forward to most this Fall? 

 

Recipes to Try This Fall

I hope you all had a great weekend!!  We had so much fun with our families.  I carved out all of the weekend to hang out with family that was in town  - and I couldn't have thought of a better way to spend it! Family is the best.  We ate, laughed and ate some more. 

This time of year is when I want to start baking pumpkin flavored everything - as most people do I'm sure.  It's also the time of year when soups and chilis make a come back.  I've gathered some recipes that I would love to make this Fall.  To me these all capture the essence of Fall.... even if it's still 90 degrees here ;)

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup - this looks and sounds delicious!  It's also gluten free for all of my friends that are sensitive to gluten.

Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash - we LOVE squash as a side here, even the kids eat it.  We usually make acorn squash with butter, agave and cinnamon.  This recipe would probably have a similar taste, but I'd love to try it.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread - pumpkin + chocolate = enough said.

Carrot Cake Banana Bread with Thick Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting- this sounds heavenly for breakfast and I think the kids would love this - minus the nuts for the kiddos and their nut allergy.

Sausage Potato Spinach Soup - my uncle makes something similar to this and it's delicious!

Pumpkin Cheesecake - I made this last Fall and it came out so good!  I can't wait to make it again this year.

What are some of your favorite Fall recipes or ones you'd like to try?

Feeling Fall

I know it's a bit early to start talking about Fall, but all of the stores are getting their Fall merchandise so I figure I can give it a go.

While we have been loving Summer and all of the fun that's come along with hanging out with a lot of friends and having many pool parties, I can't help but look forward to cooler temperatures.  It is SO hot and humid in south Florida - the temperatures have been crazy.  You literally melt walking from the car to your front door - no exaggeration!

While we don't have a traditional Fall here - it's still pretty hot, I'm looking forward to slightly milder temp, NO humidity and a breeze - which is huge!  It's always that delicious time when the smell of cinnamon is in the air.

Fall by kidsandcabernet featuring a vanilla candle

I'm looking forward to days that are chilly.  Days where I can curl up with a blanket, light my favorite candle and watch a movie.  Days where hot coffee can be drank all day,  and jeans can be worn without sweating.  

Are you looking forward to milder temperatures too?

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Plum and Navy Crush

One of my favorite things about this time of year is wearing darker colors.  I always gravitate towards plum and navy, and sometimes combine the two.  Both colors are some of my favorites and in my opinion, look great on any skin tone.  I like them because although dark, you still feel like you're wearing color and there is still a certain brightness to an outfit. Below are some of my favorites

plum/navy by kidsandcabernet featuring a surplice maxi dress

Mara Hoffman surplice maxi dress / Two by Vince Camuto navy blue polka dot sweater / Toms t shirt / Oasis purple lace top, $51 / Tory Burch leather tote bag / Deepa Gurnani necklace / Tube scarf / Kevyn Aucoin plum eyeshadow / Blush brush / Essie nail polish, $13

 Do you gravitate toward certain colors this time of year?

Fall In Florida

Fall is kind of a strange season in Florida.  It really doesn't cool down much - our humidity just gets WAY better and there is typically a nice breeze around, but that's it.  It is still pretty warm out and air conditioner is still needed.

Seeing as the weather doesn't change drastically, our clothing doesn't either - which kind of sucks in my opinion, because I LOVE Fall and so want to wear all of the fuzzy sweaters, scarves and boots!  I make small changes in my appearance in the Fall.  In the past, if I had lighter hair or highlights - I always went to my natural dark brown color - which lately I've stuck to (I hate being a slave to the hairdresser).  I also change up my makeup and polishes.

For makeup, I tone down the dewy makeup that I usually do and try to use more matte colors and a lot of browns and neutrals.... hello Naked Palettes!  Another great palette would be the Lorac Pro Palette 2.

When choosing a nail polish in the Fall, I stick with more earthy or darker tones.

 

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As for clothes, this is how we pretty much walk around in the fall.... just sad ;)

Have a great day!

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