twenty. seven. names.

Fall inspirations include a groovy floral dress from twenty-seven names, glittery Dr. Martens derby flats, a deep midnight blue polish from J.Hannah, and snapshots from a recent-ish studio visit at Catbird HQ.

Sometimes all it takes is a creative spark to dig you out of a rut. Trust me, you're not alone if the shift in seasons has left you feeling a bit disoriented. This "clinically depressed fall girl" longs for nothing but endless sunshine and sundresses… I'll refrain from calling the next six months trash, but not NOT saying it either.

< I'm surviving. Everything is fine. >

As I struggle to find my footing in this season of change, I find myself dreaming up visions of fuzzy teddy fleece and heavy-duty stompers. A roadtrip to upstate New York or Vermont for spontaneous apple picking adventures wouldn't hurt either.

To mark the return of fall, I've curated a mini-moodboard reflecting my current color obsessions, a new-to-me New Zealand label, and hopefully a fresh POV to get me through these next few months.

That new NEW: Introducing twenty-seven names, an ethically minded brand combining childhood whimsy (a reminder to never grow up) with contemporary styling. (No joke: I now have a newfound appreciation for teaming all my dresses with socks + Docs!) The founders Anjali Burnett and Rachel Easting not only have quite the eye for playful prints and feminine silhouettes but their creative direction is pretty spot-on, too. I stumbled upon the label on IG and instantly fell in love with their ethos. Peep away at a few of my fall favorites below:

 
sequel shirt // TSN is serving up the charming prints and peter-pan collars this szn.
jane dress // dresses with pockets? yayyy, more room for snacks.

 
phoebe dress // this pink vivid floral print *sparks* immense joy.
diana pants // french girl insouciance meets lazy girl on a mission.

Color Scouting: ...midnight blue (definitely for my nails), blush, goldenrod, and tangerine hues. 
Write This Down: "what's for you won't pass you by"   
Listening To: I Know You Know (Ninski Remix)
Currently Craving: warm apple cider donuts 
#GirlCrush: Talita von Fürstenberg (the latest TVF for DVF collection is 🔥)
Beauty Obsession: Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser 

What's piquing your interest this season? Let me know in the comments below!

xo,
A