Live Life Colorfully.

At the mention of Autumn, I instantly swoon over my future romance with chunky knits, knee-high suede boots, and brooch adorned beanies. My heart races at the thought of layering gray upon gray upon gray; the perfect color to purchase anything in because it works so well with other pieces. My love affair with this cozy color during cold-weather seasons is not only obsessive but also out of control. When I recently looked at my closet I noticed a variety of items in this shade, with brightly colored pieces limited in number. "How could this be?" I ask myself. (Having an excessive amount of gray may not come as a shock to some of you but you must understand that I was raised by my mother. In her world the color black is taboo, gray does nothing for anyone, and the whole world should be colored in a vibrant red!) Seeing this (and with some inspiration from Louise Roe)I instantly made it my mission to incorporate more jewel tones in my wardrobe. Colors are the spice of life. They make you feel as vibrant as you look. Here's my inspiration:

What shades are your staples for this season?

Photos courtesy of: The Sidewalk Is My Runway and Sketchbook Six

Currently Obsessed With...

Leopard Print Accents: I know I know, your ears are absolutely exhausted of my constant reiteration of my love for all things spotted but when I saw this necklace on Shop Bop I knew it was something worth blogging about. I love how this necklace uses beading and fabric!

Louise Roe: Ms. Roe first caught my eye when she appeared last season in The City. Her charming British accent and spectacular taste was a threat that even Olivia Palermo could not ignore. Every Wednesday at 10pm, I tune into the CW to watch Louise Roe's show Plain Jane, a more current take on What Not To Wear, Ms. Roe helps shy girls gain the confidence and the style to confront their crushes. Absolutely adorable!

Joie: I first spotted this line at Nordstrom and was instantly obsessed. This brand prides itself on their luxurious clothes designed with a laid-back Californian aesthetic. I love their knitted drapey sweaters, silk tops, and floral and aztec patterns.

Ashley Greene in Women's Health July/August 2010: I know Women's Health isn't a fashion publication but I was really impressed how they styled Ashley Greene for their spread and interview. I love how they paired this typically girly dress with cowboy boots, a messy bun, and dangly earrings, the overall look is very boho chic. Kellan Lutz isn't hard on the eyes either!

Patrizia Pepe: I first heard about this collection/ad campaign at The Trendy Fashionista and fell madly in love. Ms. Pepe's collection was styled fabulously, using props to hide the models face making the clothing a focal point. Check out The Trendy Fashionista to see more of the campaign!

"Teenage Dream" by Katy Perry: As a self-proclaimed "groupie" I love going to concerts and finding new songs to incorporate into my iTunes library. Right now I've got Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" on repeat. I love how fun and catchy this song is, it definitely makes me appreciate being a teen. If you are as much of a music lover as I am check out This Song Is Sick. The guy who started this site has a knack for finding up and comers in the music industry, and a lot of the downloads are free!

What are you guys currently obsessing over?