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WOOHOO!!! It is finally the first day of Fall or Autumn as some call it! I am ready for the leaves to change color, for pumpkins on porches and trick or treaters, pumpkin and pecan pie and time with loved ones.

Today, I am going to share some of my favorite fall things and some pictures of my home decorated for FALL!

 


 
Some must have for Fall in my opinion are...

A few pumpkin spice lattes!!!

 
Blanket scarves...booties...sweaters...a good pair of jeans (demin and black), puffer vests and Fall candles burning.
 
 
I personally love Paige jeans for everyday wear. They are great with a basic tshirt for your favorite football team, a cute top or sweater and just a good basic to have in your closet. Everyone has more than one pair of jeans but I constantly grab my Paige jeans. I also think it is important to have a few pairs of colored jeans also. I personally love my Red pair and am hoping to add an olive pair this
year.
 
Puffer Vests...I personally love the Jcrew puffer vests...I have one in navy and red. I also have a black North Face one that is a little more puffy but I love it too.  
Booties...I love my Steve Madden booties. I have a brown and black pair. This year I am looking for a good over the knee boot or OTK. I think I am going to want a brownish color but think also maybe a black. Any suggestions for over the new booties?!
 
Leopard seems to be big this fall. I am excited about my Stella and Dot leopard watch and new accessories. I am having a trunk show September 29th but would love to show you any goodies also. Check out my video below of some great pieces I just got.
 
https://www.facebook.com/9218894/videos/10102917153637613/
 
 
Blanket scarves...I love wearing these especially when we go to Vail and ski or during the holidays. They can take a basic outfit and make it FABULOUS. I love to wear a scarf with dress and tops and jeans.
 


 
Happy first day of AUTUMN!! What are you most looking forward to?

Thursday, September 22, 2016 No comments
As always on Friday I am linking up with Erika, Narci and Andrea for Friday Favorites!!!

This week has been super busy as I drove back from visiting my family on Monday!!!

I got POUND certified on Sunday in Austin, TX and am so excited to bring this back to the studio/gym I work at. We focus on getting fit and lean and this is a great overall workout that is going to give you a good cardio, core, ab and leg workout all in one. This Saturday we have Launch Day of 2 of our program RPM (which is like Spin) and Body Pump. Brooke (the girl I got certified with) and I are going to preview one song of POUND.


Who is excited about the new Iphone 7? I am not sure if I will be getting it anytime soon. Don't know how I feel about wireless headphones and some of the other new features. However, I did download the update and am loving it. I love that now you can send GIF's there are so funny ones. Also that you can write a message and send you text in fun ways (invisible ink)!!

 
 
Stella and Dot...I just became a Stella and Dot stylist and am so happy! We have some amazing new pieces. I love our new COVET line. 
 
HALLMARK just announced their 2016 Christmas Movie calendar!!!
 
 
 Happy Friday!!! I hope you have a great weekend!
 
Kelli 


 
Friday, September 16, 2016 No comments
Today I am linking up with Shay and Erika for Stranded-Three Movies edition.

 
If you were Stranded with 3 movies on a desert island what would you want to watch? This is a tough one!!!

1) Pretty Woman
 
I have always loved this movie. I love all things Julia Roberts!!

2) Steel Magnolias

 
 
I love how this is a true Southern movie. It was filmed just an hour from where I live now. :-)



3) Sweet Home Alabama
 
 
This is just a cute chick flick! I would probably always have the song stuck in my head though.
 
If I could add a couple more to my bag and since I would have Netflix...this was an earlier edition of Stranded I would also probably watch Christmas Story, The Notebook and Disney movies on repeat. :-) 
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 No comments
Happy FRIYAY!!! Today I am linking up with Erika, Narci and Andrea for Friday Favorites...does anyone else feel like they just didn't have enough hours in the day this week?! Short weeks are always the worst!!


I am so excited to be head to Killeen (HOME) this weekend to celebrate this wonderful woman...my MOM!!! It is her birthday on Saturday!! I am so very blessed to call my mom my best friend!

 
Pumpkin Spice latte's at Starbucks are back and my heart is oh so happy!!! This is my Friday treat to myself!

 
I am so excited for the return of Grey's Anatomy and Scandal!!! Grey's returns September 22nd and I can't find a date for Scandal. :-(

 
Football!!! Baylor had a great weekend and I am looking forward to the game Saturday against SMU!!! Also #11 University of TX (my Mom's team) plays this weekend also. Looking forward to watching both games!

 
 
Sunday I am looking forward to getting POUND certified in Austin, TX and bringing this workout to the gym I work at!!!

Friday, September 09, 2016 No comments
 
Today I am sharing 3 things I can't live without!!! Of course it goes without saying food, water and shelter...however, I wanted to make it a little more fun than that.
 
I am very grateful for the roof over my head, the food I can fill my body with daily and fresh, clean water (I drink a gallon plus a day).
 
1) Cell Phone
 

Sadly, yes this is a top priority...
Photos, email, text messages, and apps all in one place. My cell phone contains my life. I can online shop, read blogs, play games, take pictures and everything is in one place. Need to know how to get to a location...Goggle Maps to the rescue. Need a phone number for a doctor's office the Internet is at your fingers. One simple device has somehow made my life so much simpler. I do try to not use my phone at meal times so I can enjoy conversation and time with family or friends.

2) Cheat Nights

I try to follow a pretty basic meal plan but once a week I have a cheat night. Give me Mexican food, wine or steak and I am happy. Carrots cake, something chocolate or cookies, I am a happy girl!!!

 
 
3) Workout clothes and my tennis shoes!!!
 
I am typically in workout clothes at some point during the day and have my tennis shoes on also. I became a big runner about 2-3 years ago and have run a couple of half marathons. I love cardio and resistance training. My favorite workout class at the local gym I am part of is Celeb Barre! FYI I do not actually know how to IRON very well.
 

Wednesday, September 07, 2016 No comments
Today I am linking up with Erika, Andrea and Narci for Friday Favorites!!!

WOOHOO 3 day weekend! I am so excited I don't have to work Monday at the gym or babysit after school. I am looking forward to a nice relaxing weekend. We don't have big plans other than to relax. I need to help the hubby with some work stuff but other than that NOTHING is on the agenda. Well maybe, I have to work Friday and Saturday lol.


Last night, I came home and was so excited to see football on TV. The Saints were playing and it was just nice to see FOOTBALL back!



Tonight Baylor plays and I plan to make dinner and watch/listen to the game.


Last night, while I was working my hubby sent me these two pictures...our cat Allie is hands down 100 percent his...he doesn't admit this often. But I thought these two pictures were sooo cute. She loves to lay in his lap while he works. The second one is of her fitting in a tiny box...I am shocked she fit.



I found this picture on Instagram yesterday and it just made me HAPPY!!!


I love the movie ELF during the holidays!

Speaking of movies I can't wait for Hocus Pocus this Fall!!!


Happy Friday...Enjoy the long weekend!

Kelli 

Friday, September 02, 2016 1 comments
Happy September 1st....I know Fall hasn't officially started yet however, in my book September 1 means the start of Fall. I plan to pull out the fall decorations (not Halloween) just yet and decorate some this weekend. I am so ready for Football, pumpkin spice coffee, pumpkin patches and the cooler temperatures.
 
 
I decided to try Trunk Club this month and got my first box yesterday. I am still deciding which pieces to keep but wanted to show you everything I got in my box. :-)
 
 
 
This is how the box arrived on my box so cute!!!

 
It looks like an actual trunk....such a cute idea. :-)
 
 
This is what my box looked like when I opened it. I got 3 pairs of shoes, some shirts, a pair of jeans, a pair of pants, 2 pieces of jewelry (both earrings) and a fun jumpsuit.
 
 
I loved the open toe of these boots but they were sadly too big! :-(

 
I loved the chunky heel on these boots but they were too small. :-(

 
Love love love...I am going to wear around the house today to make sure I don't get a blister...however, I think these are a keeper. :-) Leopard is a Fall staple and must have in your closet.
 
 
Now for tops....
 
 I love this first option and am going to keep it. I love the detail of the pattern, and that I can transition it to fall. Until Labor Day I can wear with white jeans. Yes I don't wear white after Labor Day!!!! Then I can wear with black pants of jeans in the Fall. Win win in my book!

 
This next piece was a good simple basic. However, it was shear so would have to wear a tank underneath it. I am not keeping it because I have pieces like this in my closet.

 
 This was another eh top...I just didn't like the style. I was cuter on than in the box but its a send back also.
 
Dresses and a Jumpsuit
 
 
 
Loved this jumpsuit...it was a little too big but think I am going to keep and have altered.


This would have been a great dress for Spring and if I was still teaching...however I feel like I have better pieces in my closet.

 
Love the color but not the way this fit me...it is a send back.
 
Jeans and Pants
 
 
They also sent this plaid top but not cute on..the jeans and Frame which is a brand I love...I can't decide whether to keep or not though.
 
 
Last but not least this pair of maroon pants. I think they are super cute and will be great for the Fall.
 
What do you think of my first Trunk Club box?! What would you keep or return?!
 
Kelli


Thursday, September 01, 2016 No comments
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