Happy Saturday...

Here we go. We've got another Saturday on our hands. And I think you know exactly how I feel about this particular day. If for some reason you don't know, I love it. Today began at the perfect time, 5:30-ish. I've been roaming around since then, crossing things off my list one at a time. Sometimes I wonder if this list is created only to check things off. That's okay if it is. My day seems to go so smooth and has so much structure when the list exists. And I feel a greater sense of accomplishment at the end of the day, knowing that I completed what I wanted to get done. Now that you know about my infatuation with lists, let's move on. Winter is definitely right around the corner, this I found out after venturing to the grocery store this morning. Good thing I was prepared with my warm jacket, gloves, and boots; although the store is not more than a block away. It's inevitable that the season changes. Since there's absolutely nothing that can be done about it, I choose not to complain. I do, however, dread this time of year because it gives everyone else something to complain about. Sure, dealing with freezing temperatures and piles of snow is not my idea of fun. But you chose to live here, and since we can't magically skip an entire season, just deal with it. Better yet, make the best of it. I am still holding on tight to fall, mainly onto my pumpkin candles and the fall colors. But because I know it won't last forever, I am soaking up as much of it as I can. Both pumpkin pie candles are lit, a fresh pot of coffee is brewing, and the laundry is just about done. I will be most sad to say goodbye to football season, but I've got my Michigan shirt on and am prepared for the game against Illinois at 11:00. My counter is covered with my art project for school and the majority of today will be spent working on that, and drinking coffee of course. Oh, and don't forget my afternoon nap. That will definitely get squeezed onto my list of things to do.


I thought today would be a good day to chat about some current fashion trends, and the issues I'm having with them. It is, after all, what my marketing degree is emphasized toward, so I think it is only appropriate that I touch on the subject every once in awhile. Since leggings are plastered on almost every woman I see and will most likely stick with us through the winter months, we should know exactly how to wear them. There seems to be confusion between "leggings" and "pants". Please hear me when I say, leggings should never (ever) be worn as pants. Just because they are "in", doesn't mean it's okay for you to wear them with everything. There is a simple rule that should be followed when attempting the leggings look: your top should always be looser than you would normally wear, and it should hit mid-thigh (not mid-butt cheek). If your top is shorter than mid-thigh, it should be a signal to switch to pants. As soon as this rule is broken, you are basically doing nothing good for your body. I don't care how skinny you are, this rule should never be broken. Period. Since I am a huge fan of leggings (especially with over-sized sweaters and boots for fall), I thought I would post a few pictures of the CORRECT way to wear them. I also am loving thicker tights with menswear-inspired shorts for fall. And remember, I'm no expert. You can take my advice or leave it for dead, I don't mind either way. 


It's almost game time, and I could use a refill of this delicious vanilla hazelnut coffee. Let's all take a deep breath and enjoy this beautiful fall Saturday!