Perfection.

I am (likely) supporting Obama in 2012.

...and not just because this "Made in the USA/Birth Certificate" Mug is awesome.

But, it is.

Support the 2012 Campaign and Get a Mug.

Fashion Sunday.

To me, fall is, and always will be, about tradition.  It's the season where the color palette never changes from red, orange, and gold.  It's the season of homecomings and holidays and football.  It's the season of warmth and of magic.  And, I'm getting a bit too nostalgic.  I'm not sure whether it was the arrival of the Brooks Brothers catalog or my new glasses, or the ever-so-slight change in weather, but my mind has been dancing with thoughts of fall fashion classics...

like my new Wayfarer glasses (I'm incredibly in love with them and they make the scary of my missing corneal cells disappear with their coolness)

Mulberry Bayswater Tote in Oak Natural Leather: $950 at Mulberry

Movado 'Museum Classic' Black Leather Strap Watch

Willliams-Sonoma Home, Red and Ivory Plaid Cashmere Throw: $298 at Williams-Sonoma Home

Burberry Checked Wool-Crepe Shirt Dress: $425 at Net-A-Porter

Burberry Cotton-Twill Trench Coat: $1395 at Net-A-Porter

Many other, beautiful Trench Coats at the Burberry Website

The Frye Company's Jane Stitch Boot, a slightly different take on the legendary Campus Boot:

$298 at The Frye Company Website

And, of course, all the above things are even sweeter (er, nicer) with a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte.  Who do I need to call to get this a year-round drink?  No, seriously, I always want one of these when they are not "in season"

Bar Study Essentials

I need this.  Immediately.  Because the home stove just isn't boiling water quickly enough.

Bodum Ottoni Electric Water Kettle at Amazon. $200

mornings.

mornings are not usually a place of abounding luxe. they are frantic, hectic, and filled with sounds of alarms, cnn, water running, and the pitter-patter of heels. however, even in the most rushed of mornings, luxe can abound:

Despite knowing I'd be 25 minutes late to Sales with THIS GUY,  I took time to grab a Venti Non-fat, Misto (more coffee than milk).

As I'm sitting in class right now, that 5 minute stop into Starbucks was perfect and necessary.