My Fall Favorites

Morning! I've sorely been lacking on this blog, but what a great time to start back up! Fall is here! It was just a week ago, the first official day of fall. It's a holiday that i'm pretty sure everyone loves. After the initial acceptance that summer is gone, everyone starts chugging pumpkin lattes, wearing chunky sweaters, and zipping up leather boots.



Below is a list of some of my favorite fall things, not necessarily the exact item i have, but the style of them.

#1, Stripes! I was going through my closet and the amount of striped shirts i have is ludicrous. But, there classic and can put a polished look on any outfit.

#2 High waisted jeans and boyfriend cut jeans. In the early days of fall it's still warm enough to wear a crop top with a baggy sweater, or a cropped sweater like # 8. It's the perfect transitional outfit.

#3 CAPES! This is an item I haven't found yet! At a local thrift store i found a fur cape, for $5 but after having put it in my cart, i realized it had some tears in the material. Anyways, a wool cape seems so luxurious, chic, while putting off an effortless feel.

#4 Orchards! My boyfriend suprised me last Sunday, by driving almost 40 minutes out of the city, to an orchard that doubled as a winery! It was magnificent. On the way we got to see some fall colors, and then drank way too many samples of the winery's apple champagnes. It's a must this time of year! Get out of the city and explore!

#5 Colorful root vegetables! Along with the bags of apples i bought at the orchard, any root vegetable or type of squash will be added to my daily dinners. Not only are they pretty, they are so nutritious!

Added to #5, is warming up with a mug of coffee, brewed in my Chemex. Later on in the month, i'm going to add a tutorial for this method of brewing. It's my boyfriend and I's favorite way!

#6  Soft giant blankets! I buy them too often, i always want one on my chaise, near my desk, and one to tuck myself in under my bedspread. I constantly am cold, so covering up in a fleece or tartan throw is a must!

#7 Comfy classic shoes! Minnetonka mocs are a staple, as well as a good brown leather boot with a low heel!

#8 Cropped sweaters with high waisted jeans, or a skirt and tights, is my favorite dress up but casual look for school.

#9 Gilmore Girls is on Netflix! Need i say more?!

Fall Favorites by kjdowns 

Procrastination gets me nowhere.

As a college student, there are always things that I should be doing and the things that i want to be doing. Seeing as how it's my senior year, I wish I would've ridden myself of the habit of procrastination; however, I fear it's only gotten worse. Just the idea of this blog has been pushed back year after year, so has my Etsy shop, internships, and new job opportunities. These things aren't things that I love less, but it's the mere fact of maybe just being an adult with responsibilities like rent, medical, school bills. 

But is that a good enough excuse? Not anymore. 

 My mom and I were on the phone this morning, and I was explaining that my apartment right now is just TOO small to run my Etsy vintage store full time. At least not until August, when our lease (mine and my boyfriend's) is up.

 She says: "Push back the couch and open up that corner in the side of your living room. MAKE space. Buy a clothes rack, and a small table to photograph on, that can be it for now. It might look crazy, but it could work.." I need to stop making excused, stop wasting time doing things I don't care about and work on those that make me happy!

For the next week I want to accomplish and work on the following things: 


 1. List at least 20 more things on Etsy.
 2. Post a themed post here on the blog, highlight the activity you love so much, THRIFTING.
 3. Contact my grandma, since she moved across the country we've really lost touch, and I need to stop telling myself I will and never do. CALL HER, WRITE HER.
 4. Be creative. Cook, make, sew, design, something! 
 5. Appreciate the smaller things. I'm not the happiest at my job, my apartments too small, school is taking forever and all of these things try and try on my emotions. I need to do my best to keep them at bay, and to acknowledge when i'm happy and be HAPPY.

New to the Neighborhood

Hello, to anyone who has somehow found this baby blog. I'm Kaitlin, born and bred in Northern Wisconsin, and now a resident of Milwaukee. I've lived here for almost four years where i've completed a bachelor's degree (almost). It's been my intention of writing a blog for years now. I really do mean years. I've attempted time and time again, but nothing grabbed me and kept me going. Fears of criticism of my own writing, or blaming it on having no time due to working and going school. HOWEVER, this time i'm going to roll with it.

This blog will be a culmination of all the things i hold close to my heart. First, and foremost, is thrifting! I will try and showcase the things i find in thrift stores around my area, and show how to restyle different outfits. Secondly, this will just be an outlet for ideas i've wanted to try to make or create and haven't yet.

Lastly, you can see the link to "SHOP" above this post, that's my baby. Blue Eyes Vintage (B.E.V), is my up and coming vintage store on Etsy. Really excited for all that i have yet to post online. Lots of great high waisted denim, and floral garments for spring and summer! In addition to becoming a loyal reader, you'll be able to get a discount at B.E.V if you follow the blog and our instagrams!  Look forward to some great posts, and i look forward to hearing from you all!