Happy Friday my lovelies. This week has been such a whirlwind! My little sister flew in from California to help me finalize things before my little family leaves for Alabama (I still have a ton of purging and organizing to do before the movers come on Monday!). It's been so wonderful having her! Where things felt like they were falling apart this week, everything has been coming together over the last few days. We got the apartment I set my heart on even though it looked like it would fall through. This time next week we'll be in an empty condo, getting ready to drive to our new home.

Here's what I've been loving this week:

Lulu & Georgia's tips for styling your sofa (note: it helps to have every single cute throw pillow available)
5 Fall essentials (video) by Mimi Ikonn
'Has J Crew gone too far?' - an article about the future of styling for the fashion giant on Refinery 29
Chriselle Lim's tips for staying fit
& a few stylish snaps from London Fashion Week by The Glitter Guide

images via tumblr

I'm so ready for Fall! Even though it's mid (okay, mid to late) September, it's still too warm for cute cashmere sweaters and pretty peacoats in the South. However, J Crew's newest Fall pieces are prolonging my excitement for the days of pumpkin spice and piles of fallen leaves. While I'm still in the market for the perfect winter coat (I'm loving this chic blue version and this grey toggle coat) I'm definitely ready to pull the trigger on a cute leather skater skirt and a new pair of boots!

1. Camel Sweater
2. Field Boots in Kindling 
3. Patch-Pocket Pencil Skirt
4. Jeweled Chandelier Sweater
5. Ponte Peplum Shirt
6. Collection Fluted Skirt in Leather
7. Darby Tassel Loafers
8. Collection Jeweled Tweed Jacket
9. Collection Cafe Capri
10. Collection Cashmere Colorblock Waffle Sweater
11. Crystal Icicle Earings
12. Collection Suede and Leather Ankle Boots

note card set // robinson duffel // spotted crush loafers // celia chest

This week's Four Favorites link-up is all about the most classic and chic color combo: black and white.  From my all-time favorite bedroom (this gem by Michelle Adams) to cheeky stationary, black & white always looks glamorous! Confused about which pieces to invest in (for your home OR wardrobe)? Go with something black and white and you'll be able to use it for years.

shop my favorite b&w pieces below: