a happy engagement.

 The dude and I celebrated our engagement with what we love best - our family, our friends and scrumptious {free} brew. Thanks to Boulevard for hosting, Scoobie for the dress and mom for the freaking yummy cake pops. I can't even imagine how much fun the wedding will be. Probably should get to planning, eh?

pumped up kicks.

{Image via FN}

Fashion collaborations are all the rage, but one of the most exciting is Kate Spade hooking up with Keds. The new line set to debut in February will feature tons of adorable kicks. They'll be available at Nordstrom and Kate Spade stores. I'm planning on swooping up the hot pink pointed toes and polka-dots. What about you?

on the record | autumn playlist.

Autumn is the best time for just about everything. Boots, scarves, pumpkin lattes, lovely weather and an even better time for music. I've been scoping out so many new bands lately, I decided to put them all in one super awesome Autumn playlistpartyfest.

It's a mix of mostly new, with a few oldies, but all with laid back colorfulness perfect for
enjoying fall strolls with the little chunk.

Click here to add it to your Spotify list.

unexpected leather.

This season is full of leather in unconventional ways. From tuxedo jackets to Peter pan collars, to my favorite new Topshop score with leather sleeves (1), leather adds the perfect amount of edge to even the most pretty of things. 

1.  Topshop Military leather jacket / 2. Catherine Deane dress /  3. TIBI twill jacket / 4. Milly leather clutch / 5. Topshop Rose Gold Shorts /  6. Topshop Black knee length skirt / 7. Faux Pony Leather Collar

a cultured bulldog.

I'm a firm supporter of the arts, and feel that everyone should do their part to support community arts programs. The same goes for little rockstar mutts. The boy had a day off and took Bentley on a tour around the Nelson-Atkins Museum in Kansas City, a must for anyone visiting here. Unfortuantely pooches aren't allowed inside, but she got her fill of inspiration in the surrounding culture.