Wonderwall: Fall Feels

Here in Pittsburgh, we've been experiencing a bit of an Autumnal heat wave; certainly not anything tropical but it has been quite lovely. Temperatures in the 60s and 70s with plenty of sunshine. The leaves have changed and begun to fall. I'm thrilled to be able to drive with the top down for a few extra rides. The atmosphere is perfect. My favorite time of year.

Now Playing: "Autumn Sweater" by Yo La Tengo
*The ultimate fall song and the one that started it all for me...

Want, Need, Wear, Read

Want: Louis Vuitton. I've held back from making the investment in Louis for so many years because it seems every other girl you see at the mall is carrying the same bag. What good is luxury without individuality? But I can't deny the quality or timelessness of the brand. There's something to say for a company that's been around for centuries yet continues to use the same monogram. I happen to like the scheme of the monogram print and feel it would complement my wardrobe and coloring nicely. I really like the versatility of the Eva Clutch and also have my eye on the Josephine wallet in green. The scarves are also tempting.

Need: A new car. I should have gotten it by Spring but delays, delays. Fingers crossed. I've wanted the same car for nearly as long as I've had my license. They say good things come to those who wait and I hope to prove that. I'd rather have an older car that I love than a brand new one that will depreciate in value the second you drive it off the lot (and with identical models all over the roadways).

Wear: With the stifling heat and humidity at its peak in July, thankfully I have my trusty bun-a-ma-jig. That's a much better term than "doughnut" or "sock bun", don't you agree? I refuse to get my hair cut until Mercury retrograde ends (today!) and the cooler weather approaches. Until then, I'm so happy that buns are in style. It's a nice throwback to the days when women wore updos and dressed far more elegantly than us hot messes of the 21st century. Buns are easy, instantly make you look put together and best of all, keep you from going into heat exhaustion.

Read: Lily Dale: The True Story of the Town That Talks to the Dead by Christine Wicker. Ever since viewing the documentary No One Dies in Lily Dale, I've been entranced by all things Lily Dale. I'm making it a point to finally visit the tiny Spiritualist community this summer. I'm almost done with this book and I definitely recommend a read. It's a good perspective on the Dale. I really want to get a reading by Rev. Anne Gehman. Her energy speaks to me.










Now Playing: "Of the Mother Again" by Jim James

Want, Need, Wear, Read

Want: An iPhone... moreso, I just really want to have a better camera and get Instagram! I have to upload allllll my old photos and videos from my BlackBerry onto my computer before I can commit to a new device. I keep making excuses because it's going to take forever (if it even works) and be a hassle. I need to get this done!

Need: A new car! I can't even... Waiting to save a little bit more money, tax returns, etc... Praying to have new wheels by the time Summer comes. That's somewhat realistic. When I go to reflect back on the car I've been driving for the past couple years, I will have a lot of writing material. It's pretty embarrassing.

Wear: Lucky Brand Irving & Fine Embroidered Peasant Top. I pinned this about a month ago after seeing it in the March issue of Elle. The pin was really popular. I'm keeping an eye on it. Hopefully I can find it on sale because $149 seems way overpriced.

Read: I need to figure out how to upload to Polyvore because it never has books in its database. I'm looking forward to reading Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler. I'm so excited for The Great Gatsby to come out that I've been delving into all things Fitzgerald.

















Now Playing: "Wedding Song" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs