A Stall and a Fall: Hello, Friends

Top: Nine West, Kohl's; Skirt: TJ Maxx

Rainbow necklace: Mixit, JCPenney

Fiery foliage.

Bag: Dancing Days by Banned Apparel, ModCloth

Top: A. Buyer, Boscov's; Skirt: Wild Fable, Target

Yellow flower power.

Sunglasses: Target; Bag: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

Necklace: Banana Republic Factory 

Skirt: Vanilla Star, Macy's; Top: Madden Girl, Kohl's; Boots: So, Kohl's

Deck the Hearts Necklace

My favorite tree in the yard.

Bag: Olivia Miller, JCPenney

If you would've told me that I'd go three months between posts, then I wouldn't have believed you.  Yet here we are.  And I have nothing to say for myself except life -- and Instagram -- got in the way.  But I'm here now with some fall fits.  Autumn and I haven't always gotten along, but I'm willing to work on us if she is.

The same can be said for this blog.  Because it's cathartic to write in more than captions -- and to connect with all of you.  So until next time -- which may be next week or next month or next year -- keep on keeping on and I'll do the same. 🌈🍁😁   

New to View: Familiarity Breeds Content

Cardigan: So, Kohl's; Tee and jeans: Sonoma, Kohl's

Cherry Lightning Necklace

Bag: Betsey Johnson, Amazon

Hair clips: So, Kohl's

Shoes: Cherish, Zulily

Toadstools and Tulips Necklace

Bag: INC, Macy's

Hat: Amazon

Shoes: Jessica Simpson, DSW; Socks: Xhilaration, Target

Dress: Nine West, Kohl's

Bag: Delia's, Dolls Kill

Cressida Crescent Necklace

Sweater: Poof, Marshalls; Top: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

Starry Light Earrings

Medallion necklace: Banana Republic Factory; Pendant: Nine West, Kohl's; Sunglasses: Party City

Headband: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

They say that familiarity breeds contempt, and maybe with most things that's true.  Like people who start out as fun but end up shredding your nerves into razor-thin cheddar.  But when it comes to other things, putting the same-old on repeat is a comfort.  Which is one of the reasons I wore my Easter hat again.  And also why I love reruns.

Whether I'm testing my glucose, walking in place, or editing pics, it's reassuring to have The Golden Girls, Friends, or The Office humming in the background.  Partly because I already know what's going to happen.  Partly because no matter how complicated a fix Rose, Ross, or Michael get into, in the end, they make it through okay.  But also, paradoxically, because every time I see an old episode, I learn something new.

It's funny how something as "dumb" as TV can give you much-needed perspective.  

Kind of like how a ridiculous hat can help keep your head on straight.