Atlanta Market

This past weekend I had the awesome opportunity to go and work at the apparel mart in Amy J. Hill's show room.

Even though I have lots of retail experience, this was a totally new selling situation for me.

We got to meet buyers from Utah to Florida to Hilton Head... you name it.

I loved being around so many clothes all day (what a surprise) and putting together looks for the wall and getting to figure out the type of girl each buyer was trying to style.

Not to mention, I met lots of wonderful and talented people who work in the industry.

 Working hard or hardly working? In the Kensie area.

(I also loved taking pictures of the showroom... as you can tell)

Kensie. 

Sanctuary.

(Obsessed with this picture and this collection). 

McGinn. 

The newest line for the showroom. 

More McGinn. 

I got to talking to this mother-daughter buying team from Nashville, TN about McGinn and when I mentioned how cute the black and white shorts and cropped fringe jacket would be with cowgirl boots, it was an instant bond. 

Sweet Pea.

 Erin, the showroom manager, and Paige--a fellow intern :)

Line.

One of the girls I met came into our showroom wearing these.... it was all I could do to not get down on the floor and hug her feet til she decided to let me have these shoes.

They're so perfect..... maybe I should have.

Harassment charges + these boots = totally worth it.

 Work hard, play hard.

Karaoke night!

Kelly--another fellow intern.

The showroom crew, minus Erin.

Overall, it was a great experience and I am so happy to be invited back for January's mart! 

Fall Fun at the Farmer's Market

Not my traditional outfit post, but who makes the rules around here anyway?

Oh yeah, I do.

Me and mom had some fun picking out pumpkins for the porch (say that 5x fast!) this past weekend!

Check out her sweet Lane boots!

So many beautiful colors this time of year.....

 And as you can see, the intervention hasn't occurred yet.... hence the colored skinny jeans :)

Chico's Outlet necklace/ H&M top/ Sanctuary skinny jeans from MC Adams- Boone, NC/ Blowfish boots

Hope everyone has had a great start to their fall season and their week!

I Feel An Intervention Coming On

Photo Credit: Austin

Howard's Knob- Boone, NC

Beautiful view, right?

Shirt and earrings from Buffalo Exchange- Charlotte, NC/ Wrangler skinny jeans/ Rocketdog flats/ Lucky Brand bracelet

Right now, I am in L-O-V-E with colored skinny jeans.

I have green, red, orange, and burnt orange (which I'm sure you will see on my blog in the near future) .... and if I could find peach and royal blue, I would have to have them too!

I knew I had it bad when I asked Austin a couple weeks ago "What should I wear to Cassie's birthday party?"

His response: "Uhhhhh........................... I don't know, but I think you should give the colored skinny jeans a rest this weekend."

Rude.

Ladies, maybe you should think twice before you wish your boyfriend was more observant.

Kidding.... kind of.

Summer Farewell DIY

I'm so sad I didn't try to make these shorts sooner! They turned out so cute!

I made these leather wrap bracelets from the suede scraps left over from my fringe vest I made in the spring

(as seen in my '"S" is for... ' post)

See the fringe necklace I made from more scraps in my 'Things To Do With Scrap Suede' post

(I just can't let go of this beautiful printed suede.... still.)

I started with these capris from New York & Company that fit pretty loose and used >>this TUTORIAL<< to cut my shorts.  Then, I pinned the crochet I found at JoAnn's to the new cut offs to make sure I liked the look.

 A couple straight stitches later.....

 Voila!

Since I live in the coldest place in North Carolina I will just have to look forward to wearing them next year! 

Until then, scarfs and boots will easily appease me :)

Quality Time

Purple top from Gladiola Girls- Boone, NC/ Chico's Outlet belt/ Lucky jeans/ BCBG flats 

Photo Credit: my sweet grandparents 

A weekend or two ago I got to spend some quality time with my grandparents (one of two sets).  It was so nice.  Nanna showed me what she had been painting recently and Papaw cranked up the model A (that he has had since he was a teenager and has taken apart and put back together again, I don't know how many times) for blog pictures!  It made me think about how lucky I am to have TWO sets of great grandparents that live NEAR me and I actually have a relationship with.

I am so blessed.

Pretty in Peplum

 Earrings from Lucky Penny- Boone, NC/ Urban Outfitters top/ Necklace from MC Adams- Boone, NC/ DKNY skinny jeans/ Bamboo flats from MC Adams- Boone, NC

Photo Credit: Austin 

I figured if Kendi Everyday can wear peplum.... then SO CAN I.  

I think a peplum top is something you can't pair with shorts (shorter hemline skirts might be a different story, but.... ), so this particular top allowed me to show just enough skin, during this "is it summer still? or fall?" period.  Also, I love the crochet inset on this top and felt like the cut was really flattering.

All I am saying is give peace peplum a chance.

One Year Blogiversary

Last Labor Day was my first Soulstitches outfit post ever! I can't believe it's already been a year!

Looking back, here's a few of my favorites from the past year:

September: The 411 On No White After Labor Day

October: Truly Vintage

November: HNC goes to NYC

December: Deals and Steals

January: My Happy Place

February: Pick-Me-Up Pants

March: Eyelet-Inspired

April: Have You Been There?

May: Happy Days Are Here Again!

June: The LGD

July: The 4th, Fashion, and Fun

August: Boots and Bows

Thank you so much to my family and friends who have supported and encouraged me this past year.... I wouldn't have been able to keep up with this blog for a whole year without you.

Also, thank you to my followers....I really appreciate you taking interest in my blog.

I'm excited for another wonderful year!