Rain Obsessed

  Rain Obsessed by theameribritmom featuring a black and white patio umbrella You know you live in Ohio when exactly two weeks after posting a Snow Boot wishlist you find yourself in need of rain gear. The real absence of snow this season persuaded me to forget about shopping for snow boots and instead focus onContinue reading “Rain Obsessed”

Alex and Ani

If you are tuned into the wonderful world of jewelry then you are familiar with the latest craze in bangle bracelets. Alex and Ani is one of the leading companies right now in the market. According to their website the company’s purpose is that it, “constantly strives to develop new, cutting edge techniques to create sustainableContinue reading “Alex and Ani”

Snow Boots

  Snow Boots by theameribritmom featuring waterproof boots It’s the time of the year when all flats and heels have been retired and boots take priority daily. Now is the time to plan your outfit according to your shoes, not the other way around. If it isn’t snowing then it’s unbearably cold or the streetsContinue reading “Snow Boots”

J.Crew Puffer Vest

Today is the first snow day of the school year! The temperature is bordering a -20 degree windchill and all of the area schools decided to give students and teachers a break. My husband just started working in the same district as I do so we broke out into a brief hallelujah chorus when ourContinue reading “J.Crew Puffer Vest”

Stitch Fix #3

It’s been a month and a half since the arrival of my last Stitch Fix and after such a successful second round I had high hopes for fix #3. It was Saturday afternoon and I had spent the day at several shops wrapping up my Holiday shopping. As I pulled into my driveway I spottedContinue reading “Stitch Fix #3”

Bundle Up!

The temperatures are dropping and fall is in full swing here in the Midwest. One staple for every Midwesterner’s wardrobe is a warm and versatile vest to bundle up in these cooler months. Last winter, in a moment of poor decision making I purchased a pink, fleece, Colombia vest. At the time I thought itContinue reading “Bundle Up!”

Stitch Fix #2

After a long and emotional week I was excited to be greeted at my front door by my Stitch Fix #2. I had returned home from my Great-Grandmother’s funeral and found my much-anticipated Stitch Fix box. Nothing cures a rough week like a little retail therapy. Over the past few weeks I have corresponded withContinue reading “Stitch Fix #2”

Fall Flannel

I’ve never really been a flannel-girl. That was until I found this perfect ensemble over the weekend at Charlotte Russe. Previously, I would consider myself a closet-fan of flannel. I admire other people who can pull it off and lately I’ve pinned several flannel-inspired outfits on Pinterest, but I had not ever purchased flannel forContinue reading “Fall Flannel”

Fall Boots Mood Board

Fall is in the air and I’m in the mood to break out the boots and maybe add a pair or two to my collection. I’m excited to feel the crunch of autumn leaves under the soles of my faux leather boots. I anticipate the sweater socks that accompany each pair on a crisp fallContinue reading “Fall Boots Mood Board”

Stalking My Prey: A Narrative on Purchasing a Jacket :)

It is officially fall now and so we’re on to one of my favorite fashion seasons of the year. I love everything about fall fashion: boots, leggings, scarves, jackets, sweaters, and cardigans. A few months ago I was thinking about fall jackets and realized that I have neglected to buy myself a jacket in five yearsContinue reading “Stalking My Prey: A Narrative on Purchasing a Jacket :)”