Let me start this off by saying I should 200% be studying for finals right now. But I just got home from church, sat on my bed, and was overwhelmed with thoughts of absolutely everything. Sometimes, a girl has just gotta write (or type i guess…) so bare with me here.

I’m a huge fan of anything and everything Kate Spade….#duh. However as pretty as they may be, the bright colors and exciting pattern play wasn’t what originally attracted me to the brand. Instead it was the mottos, the lifestyles, the do what you want and have full belief in making every day a great day. I am a firm believer in preaching your own beliefs and having something to believe in to get you through your day, week, month, lifetime.

For me? I believe in morning coffee before the sun is up or struggling throughout the day. I believe in hugs from your parents and remembering that they too are in fact human. I believe in handwritten notes and random acts of kindness. I believe in rain boots even when it isn’t raining, but especially when it is. I believe in smiles being contagious. I believe in never being able to be overeducated or overdressed. I believe in pajama days that last until bedtime. I believe in best friends and sisters. I believe in to-do lists and the satisfaction of a complete one. I believe in the color pink and a well placed monogram. I believe in hugs: lots of them. I believe in a perfectly wrapped gift. I believe in laughter. I believe in being you: 100% you, heck 500% you.

so go be you. find something to believe in and live it out.

or study for finals. or both.

xoxo, Ally

hey there pals! I saw this image while doing my daily Pinterest-ing and it came across as the cutest and most accurate thing. I love all things that are fall and winter and holidays….who the heck doesn’t? So i thought I would make today’s post a little fun and go into detail on a few of my favorites of these color names and how they’ve associated with me this season!

red lipstick// uh if only i could actually pull this off…I’m more of a watch Taylor Swift rock it and me highly respect her for that kind of gal

Thanksgiving Break// possibly the best week of the year. seriously, i LOVE Thanksgiving. love. nothing in the world means happiness more to me than being with my family and some hecka good food, so combining the two makes me over the moon happy. i love my cousins with all my heart and they’re those kind of best friend forever no matter what people who don’t judge you for having a 3:1 ratio of dinner rolls to turkey

Flu Shot// does anyone else have my awful luck or am i the only one who consistently gets the flu approx 2 days after i get the flu shot EVERY STINKIN YEAR?

Selfie At A Cafe// not even halfway going to deny this one. blogger probz to the max. Starbucks becomes my home when I need a switch-up of space to get out of a studying funk. there is something even cosier about snagging a seat there in the winter time. all the more power to ya if you happen to cop a window spot! #thebestseatinthehouse

Pumpkin Spice Latte/// lol its in my blood.

Staying in Bed on A Rainy Day// throw me a blanket or two, gimme a cup of tea or hot chocolate, turn on some JackJohnson and JohnMayer and call it a night (or day)

Burberry Coat that I Can’t Afford// preach. along with just about every coat i’m loving lately. have you SEEN J.Crew’s coasts this season??!?!? hello beautiful my name is Ally and I’m in love with you all.

Yellow Rain Boots// that reminds me how this is for sure the color i want to add to my collection of rain boots. does a girl REALLY need 3 pairs? yeah.

Feeling Cute Like An Acorn// kind’ve my mentality all the time now that I think about it…

Halloween Night// Oh what a night. I adored everyone’s costumes this year and had a blast playing lifeguard for the night and being the Wendy to my friend’s Squints from the Sandlot

Favorite Socks// i have too many to count. nothing gets me like a good clever pair of printed crew socks to pull together an outfit. also i think i’m the only one on the planet who adores sleeping with socks on but #noshame

Homecoming// possibly my favorite night of the year. i love love love homecoming and dancing at football games and homecoming dresses and flowers and dates and food and friends and all things homecoming. i’m so sad that while writing this i’m realizing this year’s was my very last!

Carrot Cake// shockingly this is my absolute favorite even over pumpkin flavored treats. call me a bunny rabbit but i’ve got a thing for a solid carrot cake.

xoxo, happy almost christmas, Ally

the turkey leftovers are almost gone at my house and the tree is set up and ready for presents to be put under. i love christmas. i’ve probably mentioned that within every month here on the blog but i. love. christmas. i also think I’ve mentioned how i’m New York-ing with my best friend (i promise you you’ve read about her before if not check this out). We leave the 24th and we’ve been dreaming of Christmas in the city (aka looking at numerous ‘nycfood’ instagrams) for months now. My parents have ever so generously gifted me my plane ticket as my christmas present this year (honestly a flight to New York…i’ll take that every year please mom&dad) which has left me stressing a lot less over what I want for Christmas, and more over what to get others. BUT, for the sake of being a blogger I put together a few things I’ve been eyeing anyways.

-I can’t even tell you how many J.Crew fashion guides I’ve lusted over that include New Balance sneakers. I am SUCH a fan of navy and pink as it is and anything that makes me look like I’m semi-athletic is a gift for me.

-the Kate Spade bow earrings oh my DOES IT GET ANY MORE FESTIVE? but actually, these puppies are seriously to die for and I can only imagine sporting them at multiple holiday parties throughout the season. ALSO THIS CHARM BRACELET. I can only imagine rocking this every single day of being in New York and every single day after that. This just may be my Christmas present to myself this year because I truly don’t think I can live without it…HOWEVER I can’t find the actual link to it anywhere, it seems to have been taken off the website and i am practically dying without it. (actually though if anyone can find where to buy it hit me up at xoxoallisonnicole@gmail.com thank you)

-honestly my Christmas wishlist wouldn’t be complete with just one or two kate spade items, so i had to throw in this keychain just for kicks. does it encompass my blog or is it just really pretty? both? you tell me.

well that’s what I’ve been eyeing this winter as I shop my Pinterest feed excessively during school. I mean in my free time after my homework is done ;). I hope all of you have an awesome few weeks until Christmas break and stay very warm!

until next time, xoxo, Ally

new balance sneakers // bow earrings  //  ‘xo’ keychain //