Week-end Inspiration ~ Welcome Autumn

Ahhhh.... autumn with all it's brilliance of color, definitely my favorite season! 

In today's world of instant everything ~ there are still some things (thankfully) that one can look forward to and enjoy the feeling of anticipation.

 As you start your week-end - consider making a list of things to do, that you can only do when fall arrives. If you don't do them - you will need to wait through another winter, spring and summer. 

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Gather family, friends and visit an apple orchard. After picking the apples host an apple pie baking afternoon. Think of the memories you are creating.

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Prepare a meal using squash as a key ingredient. This is an opportunity to learn a new healthy recipe and perhaps discover a new tasty dish to look forward to next year when this autumn slips into winter.

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Take a drive in the country and capture all the color of the leaves - both using a camera and your mind's photographic memory. You will not see this beauty again until next fall.

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Searching for the perfect pumpkin for creating that perfect jack-o-lantern or just enjoying a arm autumn afternoon in the country at a pumpkin patch. Think of all the delicious goodies you can make with pumpkins. 

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It's always a great time for a walk - but only in autumn will you have the crunching of leaves beneath your feet and the wonderful colorful canvas only mother nature can create.

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Enjoy and savor ALL things pumpkin from lattes to soup and everything in between, before you know it autumn goodies will difficult to get and the magic of anticipation will start again.

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No matter what you do this autumn - be sure to enjoy and savor each beautiful moment.

What do you look forward to each autumn?

Wishing you a High Heeled life week-end.


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AUTUMN 2013 ~ The Classic Trench

The crisp mornings, warm days, cooler evenings and shorter days have me dreaming of sweaters, jeans and boots. Autumn is definitely my favourite season!

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As I take seasonal inventory of my wardrobe an item that has long been on my wish list is a trench coat. The trench easily transcends seasons and can finish off both a casual and elegant outfit. It is definitely a wardrobe basic that has also stood the test of time.

Collage HHL ~ original images google search

Today trench coats are available in an array of trendy colours and styles and are available for all budgets.

Collage HHL - original images from brand sites

When I decided to add a trench coat to my wardrobe I also decided that it was going to be a classic investment piece - one that would stand the test of time and the elements. Refusing to be tempted by the pretty trendy colours that have popped up over 2-3 spring and autumn seasons ~ I was determined to not give in and save for my investment piece. This autumn I am almost there and have narrowed my choice to two classic styles from Burberry's Brit collection.

collage HHL -  original images Burberry.com

One is a short hooded trench with detachable hood and the other is a detachable warmer cotton trench. Both are a classic neutral that will fit perfectly with my wardrobe.

AND THEN....

This little number in RED from Coach caught my eye! Now I'm tempted to go and give it a try ... What would you do my friends - stick with the neutral classic or be daring and pick the red one?

Here is a great video to get you thinking about the colours of autumn 2013:

PANTONE Fashion Color Report Fall 2013: Women's Color Palette

Is the trench coat part of your basic wardrobe pieces? 
Would love to hear if yours is a neutral or your have gone with a colour choice.


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