life lately.

Happy Monday! I'm back with a few Instagram-updates from the month of September. I feel like I blinked and last month was over. Considering we are already a week into October, this month is going to fly by just like the last. Though we spent all of our September in New England, October promises more travel--including a fun girls' trip to Jamaica in ten days. This girl needs it.

Thankfully, {cv} and I got a lot done in the month of September. We finally feel settled in our little apartment, as evidenced by the photo of our closet above. Fun fact: I can now build an IKEA Malm dresser without the instructions. There is still more to do to polish it off, but when is decorating ever done?

I made a few fun purchases for fall in September, which are already on heavy rotation. I opted for these loafers, this sweater, this sweatshirt, and this necklace--most of which I found on heavy sale.

What are you looking forward to in the month of October? Have a wonderful start to your week! xoxo {av}

friday's fancies #149.

Happy Friday! Every season, we devote one week of Friday's Fancies to our color crushes. My favorite hue this fall? A rich shade of burgundy! I loved it last year--and thankfully, the trend is holding out for go-around. Wouldn't this cozy ensemble be perfect for apple picking or leaf peeping? I think so!

SHOP IT HERE: N.Peal Cashmere Sweater in Burgundy {51% off!} |  J.Crew Factory Straight and Narrow Jeans in Cherish Wash | Loren Hope Maya Necklace in Crystal | Bobbi Brown Navy & Nude Eye Palette | The Row Oversized Sunglasses in Plum | Lauren Ralph Lauren Bembridge Metallic East West Tote {20% off everything at Bloomingdales.com} | Tory Burch Juliet Riding Boots in Almond/Lan Grey {25% off everything at ToryBurch.com}

If you blogged about fashion this week, share your post below for Friday's Fancies! Click here to join the mailing list to get updates in your inbox every Monday. Everyone is welcome :) Many thanks to those bloggers linking up today, whether it is your first time or 100th! You're the reason I keep this link-up going. My parents are in the Ocean State this weekend and I couldn't be more excited. I hope you have a phenomenal weekend as well! xoxo {av}

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stellar stacks.

Hi, I'm Alison and I have a magazine hoarding problem. {I hope I'm not the only one!!} When I spied these magazine stacks in the portfolio of Elizabeth Newman Interior Design, I realized I wasn't alone. They also made me realize magazine stacks don't have to look cluttered. VICTORY!

{photo source: Elizabeth Newman Interior Design}

I have every Martha Stewart magazine since the day {cv} and I got engaged. They have wonderfully uniform spines. Before I spied this photo, I hid my collection away. With this photo as inspiration, I plan to share these issues much more prominently.

There is definitely a very fine line between chaos and style. A few tips from the resident magazine maven:

1) Consider the number of subscriptions you have and keep. I still subscribe to quite a few magazines, but I only tend to save the home magazines. I've decided to save myself the extra cash {and clutter} by cutting down on the magazines I receive every month. 

2) Force yourself to sort your magazine loot through every month. When we're traveling frequently, I end up with mile high stacks of magazines because I'm not taking the time to make my way through them. This seems like a no-brainer, but it often gets thrown on the back burner.

3 If you keep a wide variety of magazines, it doesn't exactly spell "pretty" stacks. Think about what you'll use the magazine for in the future. If you don't have a solid answer, you should place it in the nearest recycling bin. I keep my Marthas because they're timeless--and are always chock full of fantastic ideas.

Are you a fellow magazine hoarder? How do you keep your "collection" organized? xoxo {av}

12 sweaters for all budgets.

It may not feel much like sweater weather these days, but when J.Crew runs a 25% off sweater sale, it's hard not to pay attention. I started noticing that I was gravitating heavily toward grey sweaters this fall, so it prompted further investigation beyond jcrew.com. From $35 to $230, one of these twelve options will surely make a great addition to your fall and winter wardrobe.

TOP: Reiss Willaston Shimmer Sweater {$230} | River Island Grey Slub Knit Contrast Trim Jumper {$70} J.Crew Cambridge Cable Chunky Turtleneck Sweater {$98}

SECOND: Soft Joie Avette Sweater {$88} | TOPSHOP Knitted Crystal Stud Jumper {$92} | J.Crew Merino Pocket Tunic {$110 -- on sale for $82.50}

THIRD: TOPSHOP Knitted Brush Funnel Jumper {$100} | J.Crew Elbow Patch Sweater {$98 -- on sale for $73.50} | Joie Anelia Sweater {$198}

BOTTOM: Wallis Grey Studded Jumper {$52} | J.Crew Merino Boyfriend Sweater {$88 -- on sale for $66} | Dorothy Perkins Grey Cable Colourblock Jumper {$35}

Which color is calling your name this fall? {Psst: You can channel your color crush in a post for this week's Friday's Fancies!} Have a great Wednesday! xoxo {av}