brooke's nooks.

what am i sleeping in as of late? 

a $19 Gilligan & O’Malley racerbank tank, of course.

i added this beauty to my virtual cart in order to score free shipping & 

per usual, i returned everything else i intended to keep & ended up loving the one item i never thought i’d actually adore.

c’est la vie. it feels like heaven & i’m not mad at it.

daily outfit: the “day 3 of holiday week is for accents” edition.

i debated wearing red & green today & then opted for something more classic…black.

i mean, if you’re gonna wear a sparkly head band & a leopard-print belt, 

black seems like the best option.

• Kirna Zabete for Target dress
• Gap long sleeve tee
• Hue leggings
• Frye boots
• handband from Charming Charlie
• Old Navy leopard belt

today, in little things that make a big difference: changing out the hardware on furniture.

when i was a sophomore in college, my parents surprised me with a new bedroom set.

it’s true.

i came home for a holiday break & there it was, a grown-up furniture collection for their favorite (& only) daughter- no more sleeping on a trundle bed!

fast forward a few years later & naturally, i drug that set out of their house when i moved to Kansas & subsequently planned on adding it to my [someday] home.

the only problem? it was really matchy matchy- aka not really my style.

enter: new hardware to make the pieces look less put together & more interesting?

after a trip to Hobby Lobby, an installation of some fancy silver knobs & pulls, a poor rating by yours truly, the unscrewing of said knobs & pulls, a trip to Target (that’s right, Target), the procuring of a more simple option, the re-installation of knobs & pulls, & a big smile across my face,

i’m totally satisfied with the up-grade.

for a minimal price spent, the eight-year-old furniture set got a [much-needed & Brooke-approved] face-lift!

yesterday, Elizabeth posted a picture of herself dressed in what is arguably a perfect go-to fall piece.

immediately, i loved it (of course i did, she’s got mad style!).

when i found out the adorable shift dress is available at Target,

i made lunch plans to check it out for myself.

of course, i loved it in person, too;

however, it was a little too short on yours truly,

so i opted for the next best thing from the Kirna Zabete for Target collection.

(check out that polka dot lining peeking out the bottom!)

today, seeing as it’s a cool & crisp sixty-some degrees otuside,

it seemed like the perfect excuse to give it a go!

i think i like love it.

daily outfit: the “good ole standbys” edition.

my grandmother’s hometown only has one restaurant, it’s charming.

charming for me equals wearing some of my favorite standbys.

standbys for me equal the following:

• white lace Target tank
• Gap seersucker skirt
• Express jean jacket
• Alex wedges by Stuart Weitzman

yesterday, a hunt for school supplies to be donated to Indianapolis Public Schools led to the obtaining of new make-up brushes by Sonia Kashuk.

they’re soft, sturdy, & pretty much what make-up application dreams are made of.

(i would totally recommend!)

daily outfit: the “I like this outfit very much” edition

• express jean jacket 
• target dress (unless you’re 5’10” in which it’s a tunic) 
• hue leggings 
• Joe’s sandals per Emily’s fabulous rec. many months ago

this top is approximately $15 bucks from Target.

it’s supposed to be worn as a swim suit cover up (& you could very well wear it that way);

however, last week, i chose to wear it to yoga paired with leggings.

therefore, even if you don’t have a pool/beach nearby,

i’d suggest purchasing this neon-striped racerback anyway.

you’ll find a good reason to wear it, too!

daily outfit: the “red pants & animal print make me happy” edition.

• Target animal print scarf
• H & M sweater
• Stem tank
• Express red pants
• Nine West booties

this is the sad truth.

i set an alarm for 3:45, but the site was not up.

i set an alarm for 4:45, but the site was not up.

i set an alarm for 5:45, & was able to gather enough zig-zagged goods to spice up my fall wardrobe.

at 6:00 a.m., i realized i’d rather have a new pair of frye boots.