10/2/15 Five for Friday: Biscay Bay

Today's Five for Friday features another Pantone Fall 2015 color, Biscay Bay:

 Aaaaannnnddd...it's basically teal.  But, that's okay.  I like teal.  I wasn't sure about it for fall/winter, but, once again, my Five for Friday finds have changed my mind.

1. Vince Beanie: Here's the thing.  It gets real, real cold here in Western Pennsylvania during the winter and therefore I will be wearing beanies in a couple months.  I'd love it if it were a cute slouchy beanie like this one.

2. Tasha Leopard Print Scarf: I love leopard print scarves.  And I love leopard mixed with blue, or in this case, teal.  It's such a fun, unexpected pairing.

3. Gap Plaid Shirt: Plaid is so perfect for fall, and this particular plaid is fantastic.  The black and burgundy really make the teal pop.

4. ASOS Sweater in Tweed with Zip: I was all about over-sized sweaters last winter and my obsession continues.  I love the side vents and asymmetric zip on this one.  And the color is perfection.

5. Panacea Beaded Arrowhead Earrings:  So pretty.  So very, very pretty.


What about you, Reader Friends?  Will you be dipping your toe into the Biscay Bay this season?


Happy Friday, All!

Gracey

9/25/15 Five for Friday: Dried Herb

Pantone calls this color "Dried Herb" but you and I both know that it's just olive.  Whatever they call it though, it's a great color and makes for some fabulous accessories.  Olive/Dried Herb accessories are the focus of today's Five for Friday:

1. La Fiorentina Silk Scarf: The tie-dye on this scarf is lovely and silk will help keep your neck warm all winter without being too bulky.

2. House of Harlow Five Station Necklace: Station necklaces are great, graphic pieces and this piece incorporates texture as well.  Win-win.

3. Sole Society "Hollie" Boots: I don't need more boots.  I really truly don't.  But, on the other hand, I don't have any olive boots so maybe I do need more boots.  Especially two-tone boots with a walkable heel.

4. J. Crew New Balance Sneakers: I don't do the whole athleisure trend, but I'm warming to the idea of cute sneakers.  And these are very cute; I love the mix of baby pink and olive.

5. Wool Felt Panama Hat: I am seriously considering a felt hat for this winter.  I'm not usually a hat person, but I need something to keep the snow off my glasses and it may as well be this cute hat.


What about you, Reader Friends?  How do you feel about olive accessories for fall?  Would you wear any of these?


Happy Friday, All!

Gracey

9/11/15 Five for Friday: Cadmium Orange

When we first looked at the Pantone Fall 2015 colors, I wasn't really feeling Cadmium Orange.  I'm happy to say that today's Five for Friday changed my mind.

1. eShakti Plaid Shirtdress - I adore the chambray collar on this dress and think it'll be so cute this fall with a leather belt and riding boots.

2. MARC by Marc Jacobs Retro Sunglasses - These sunglasses are perfect for those sunny fall days.  The color is so fun and the shape is fantastic.

3. Gap Boatneck Tee - This is the piece that actually turned me around on Cadmium Orange.  I adore the stripes and the boatneck together.

4. Vince Camuto Bib Necklace - This is my pick for those who don't like orange.  Or believe that they can't wear orange near their faces.  The soft orange of this necklace is fabulous and extremely wearable.

5. Halogen Mini Mosaic Scarf - This scarf is great because it's an orange print, not solid orange, making it easier to wear.  And because it has the teeniest, tiniest, most adorable pom poms ever.  PP4L!  (Pom poms 4 Life)


What about you, Reader Friends?  Would you wear any of these pieces?  Or are you passing on Cadmium Orange this fall?


Happy Friday, All!

Gracey

9/4/15 Five for Friday: Marsala

Hello and Happy Friday!

Today I'm back to featuring one of Pantone's colors for Fall 2015, Marsala:

As I said in this post, Marsala isn't one of my favorite colors for this fall.  It's a little weak and dusty for me; I like my colors more saturated.  And that is why, as you can see, I cheated a bit with my Marsala picks above, choosing some pieces with a deeper hue than the swatch.  But, still, they're mostly Marsala.  Mostly.


1. MICHAEL Michael Kors Studded Backpack - This is my favorite true Marsala piece because I adore the studs and the sporty-luxe feel.

2. Modcloth Casual Composure Cardigan - Okay, this isn't really Marsala, but it's really pretty and practically Marsala.  And, it looks cozy as heck and is offered up to size 4x so I had to include it!

3. Nordstrom 'Luxe Animal' Scarf - I know this looks as though it's more burgundy than Marsala, but it's not.  Those spots are Marsala surrounded by burgundy so it's totes appropriate.  And totes pretty.

4. Jamberry Nail Wrap in Marsala Sky - I love the touches of gold on this wrap as well as the graphic nature of the design.  I may not love Marsala but I'd absolutely rock this mani.

5. BP. Felt Floppy Hat - Yes, okay, fine, this hat is burgundy.  But that ribbon trim is Marsala.  And it's the perfect hat for fall.


What about you, Reader Friends?  Will you be wearing Marsala or sticking to burgundy this fall?


Happy Friday, All!

Gracey