Wearing: Layers

Today, I'm happy.

No, strike that.

Today, I'm ECSTATIC!!

I went to Starbucks this morning (which I am actually addicted to and drink everyday), and ordered my first hot drink of the season--a Pumpkin Chai Latte.

That's right...it was actually FA-REEZING here this morning, but is turning out to be the perfect kind of day where the sun is bright, a strong breeze is blowing and one can walk around outside without having a heat stroke.

So, my kids and I celebrated the end of humidity's reign by piling on the layers of flannel and heading to the park...what a life I live.

(J.CREW ruffle cardigan, silver lame' belt and stripe turtleneck, American Eagle plaid shirt, Banana Republic pencil skirt, Nine West boots)

Wearing: Tucker

Yes, I know...there's a cow in my picture, but she and her offspring wouldn't move, so I thought,

Come on, Kristina...you live in Farmland, USA, you might as well embrace it.

My mother and I had this conversation about neck-tie blouses and her reaction was,

"Do we have to go there again?"

"Why yes, apparently we DO, Mom. And as you know, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so just consider this look a homage to your late 80's wardrobe."

(Tucker for Target Tie-Front Blouse, J.CREW herringbone skirt, Anthropologie Looping Lanes belt and HUE tights, MIA Girl Trainee Boot)

I changed it up a bit for evening.

(Banana Republic skirt, F21 tights, Seychelles Kiss At Midnight Pumps)

Wearing: Field Game Cardigan

OK...so I have to honest.

When I first ordered this cardigan I really kinda thought I'd end up feeling like I belonged on a rugby field in Dublin, especially since it seemed EVERYONE in the blogosphere owned it it gray.

The red is, without a doubt,

bright, bold and a little bit much...

However, this little cardi keeps on giving and I've been pleasantly surprised to find it goes with so much already hanging in my closet.

Though I purchased it as an accent piece, it has slowly inched its way to becoming a staple.

(Anthropologie Field Game Cardigan, Looping Lanes Belt, J.CREW pinstripe tuxedo blouse, Banana Republic pencil skirt, COACH bag, Target Merona peep-toe wedges)