For anyone who follows my instagram feed, you're already seen this coat. Isn't it amazing? One of those things that you b-line for when you walk into a store and that's literally the only thing you need becaue at that point, it doesn't get much better. That's how it worked for me. I love Free People. But in particular, I love their boots and coats. They're pieces I'm willing to splurge on and they always hold up so well with wear. This coat is 100% suede (sorry anti-leather friends) with black embroidery all over the front and back yokes. The bell sleeve and ruffle front pull in that gorgeous Victorian look. They say on your birthday it's your day to shine, and I'll tell you I certainly felt like I did. XO

Outfit Details //

Jacket: Free People

Blouse: Forever 21

Leather Pants: Target

Boots: Free People

McDonald Mixed Media

 Hey everyone! Have you seen my bag? You must have - the print is incredible, right? Local artist Shannon McDonald has a new trick up her sleeve - turning her prismatic prints into custom clutches. She hand paints her design and then has a fabric created with that exact design. Then these clutches are hand crafted using that very fabric. For someone like me, these bags are great. I don't like to particular wear my color within my outfits but pulling my look together with a statement clutch, now that's totally my thing. And if you do like wearing color, even better. Here you go, rich color for days! A clutch is the perfect bag in my opinion. Don't want to lug around a tote? A clutch fits the perfect amount of necessities - keys, phone, cash, cards. Feeling like maybe that's not going to hold enough for you? Use this clutch as a fun piece to toss inside your larger bag to help you organize. Shannon is starting an Indiegogo page (that you can find here) to help raise the funds to cover the costs of the first batch of bags that have been created. No donation is too small. With each donation you'll receive something special from Shannon herself. Now get yourself a bag before they're gone!!! XO

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Etsy

So when I'm not working away at Nordstrom, I like to make little mini leather goods. It's been a long time coming but I uploaded a few of my pieces to my Etsy. Since I don't have an actual site for selling, here it is for everyone who is curious. Any custom orders, please contact me at britnieharlow1@gmail.com!

oktoberfest.

I'm not German, but I'm about 100% sure that I love beer more than most Germans do. So obviously an Oktoberfest is right up my alley. Last Friday Kasey and I headed over to Union Point's Oktoberfest for some German folk music, pretzels, beer (of course), and just a good time. There were literally people of all ages just getting together for the same thing - a good time with friends. Kasey weirdly knew all the songs the band played and after eating from a tree of bacon (no joke) they whipped out some doughnut holes filled with apple cider filling. Seriously was in heaven. Union Point always has great events like this that you should be sure to check out. I even had a fashion tent at their annual Fall Festival the next day which was a total blast. Food trunks, pumpkin painting for kids, farmer's market, fashion trucks/tents, live music. Not a single dull moment. 

champion cobalt

 Here's a quick look into my living room from this weekend. All of our walls were bright white so I felt like it was time to add a pop of color. I chose Champion Cobalt by Benjamin Moore. We have a lot of things and a lot of art so I felt like our salon wall was in need of something fun so here it is! XO