Sam Edelman Booties (Also obsessed with these loafers, which look just like the designer version which I happened to feature yesterday.) / Nordstrom Velvet Leggings (Also have these. SO GOOD!) / Burberry Snood (Technically for kids, but it totally fits adults. It’s so much more affordable than the original scarf!) / Burberry Quilted Jacket (Burberry also just came out with a new version of the jacket. It’s supposed to be a little warmer. Hmmmm! Also love this super affordable peacoat, which I wear all the time on the blog! Comes in black, too.) / Halogen Cashmere Sweater (See all Halogen sweaters here! Love this one, which is finally back in stock.) / $48 Leather Tote

I’ve been trying to wear more black this year. While I obviously love navy, black is a little dressier and can easily bring me from day to night. So many of my friends’ closets here in Chicago consist of black, white and camel, and that’s about it… and I love the simplicity of that. City closets are teeny, after all!

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Pink Flannel “Sunday” Shirt (More sizes here (!!!), and in buffalo plaid here and in stripe here. Also obsessed with L.L. Bean’s flannel shirt.) / Free People Scarf (Also love this one and this one. And my Burberry scarf is a classic.) / AG Jeans (On sale! Similar pairs here and here, also on sale.) / Horsebit Loafers (More affordable here and here, and in leopard here.) / $48 Tote (Back in stock and SO soft! Also have this one and love it.) / Wool Camel Trench Coat (More classic version here. And here’s the incredible $38 peacoat, which I also highly recommend.) / Kate Spade Initial Necklace / Replacement Sunglasses / Emma’s Mary Janes, Quilted Jacket, and Romper / Mitch’s Barbour Jacket

TWO BIG SALES:

Nordstrom: the Fall Sale is on! Save up to 40 percent now through November 12.

Shopbop: Last day of the sale, during which you can save up to 40 percent!

Okay. I know it’s not Sunday.

Mock Neck Cable-Knit Sweater / Faux Leather Leggings (Also love this pair and this pair. And as you know, obsessed with these suede leggings.) / Gucci Loafers (Same style but so much more affordable here and here <– So close, right?!) / Goyard Tote (Available here, here and here.) / Emma’s Dress & Tortoise Shoes / Mitch’s Barbour and Sweater

I’m having a tough week. Yes, I realize it’s only Tuesday, but there it is. We’re all still battling mild colds… and I’m behind on so much, there are a zillion little problems with our house (everything breaks at the same time!), and there are some other personal matters on my mind. I guess I’m just feeling overwhelmed.

Free People Kolby Brushed Scarf / Sam Edelman Petty Chelsea Booties (Waterproof version here.) / Ralph Lauren Wool Trench Coat (So soft! Here’s the classic version, and here’s the wrap version.) / Swing Cable-Knit Sweater (Also love this one, this one, and this cable-knit dress.) / Rag & Bone Jeans (Also love this pair of AG Jeans. This pair and this pair feature the same cut, btw.) / Clare V. Leopard Clutch (More affordable here, here and here.)

Morning, Friend! How was your weekend? We had a great one: we took it easy on Friday night and just binge-watched Stranger Things together, but then we got up early on Saturday and took Emma out to Richardson Farm. (So fun!) Then, on Saturday night, we hosted our annual Halloween party, which was a blast. Can’t wait to take our little lobster (hint, hint) trick-or-treating tomorrow!

By the way, did you read Mitch’s post from yesterday on how to make gingham pumpkins? DYING. I’ll admit that I didn’t think he’d be able to pull it off, but the pumpkins look amazing, and the post itself is hilarious, haha. Mitch, you have so many hidden talents!