Welcome to Jamie G. Week

 Welcome to the Jamie G. week on ALP!

 I could not ask for a more beautiful, creative, loving, and sincere friend.  

Jamie has always played a major role in my life!

Over the years Mrs. G has inspired me with her beauty and fitness knowledge.  

Jame works as a gym teacher but she also has extensive training as a personal trainer.  

In the next week we will have a post on both! Please welcome Jamie to A L P!

Happy to have you Mrs. G!!

xo

To Fly

We're off on our honeymoon (at last)!
Despite being a little run down and bags that are a little too full
we are off for some much needed rest and adventure!

But don't worry I have some lovely posts
and an inspirational guest blogger while I'm away!

I'll bring home lots of Italian inspiration.

Ciao!
xo

{photo found here}

City & Bride

I came across this gorgeous shot of a stunning bride in my pretty city.

If you have a few minutes and need some pretty inspiration 

I highly recommend checking out this post on Style Me Pretty.

Absolutely beautiful.

{photo by O'Malley Photographers}

Fall Sangria

One of my favorite drinks of all time is the Sangria.

  

When I visited my friend (practically sister) in New York City 

we spent every night drinking pitchers of sangria and dancing 

through the city streets.  My love for sangria might come from 

our big city nights but it's also one of the most delicious drinks...ever.

All over pinterest I've seen fall inspired sangria recipes.  

I really want to try this one and this one.

Do you have a favorite Sangria recipe?

{photos by: how sweet it is & LoveGrowsWild }

Warby Parker

I have never liked wearing glasses.  

That is until I recently purchased a pair from Warby Parker.

Have you purchased through them?  Its incredible.  

You pick five pairs to borrow and try on and then once 

you have decided on a pair you purchase them for $95 (shipping included)!

If you are in the market for affordable eye wear - you are in luck!  

Warby Parker just released their Fall 2014 line and they're great!  

Below is my favorite fall collection paired with my favorite fall pieces.

{Greenleaf Glasses,  1. Wedges, 2.Dress}

{Oliver Glasses, 1.Boots, 2.Vest, 3. Shirt}

I love my Warby Parker Wilkie Glasses in Whiskey.  

I don't feel nerdy or like I'm hiding behind lenses all day.  

I have never had so many compliments!

Packing Advice

 

   

When Justin and I went on our mini-moon last fall 

I had an easy time packing:

sweaters, scarves, and boots.  

This trip is a little trickier...

The weather looks mixed and its for two weeks.

I've been collecting a lot of advice and thought I'd share!  

Below are the pieces of wisdom that 

I will definitely be using this week as I start packing for Italy:

This is my favorite piece of advice.  I'm definitely going to pack 

a lot neutral colors and fun accessories.

I want Cup of Jo to do a Fall version of this post.  I would wear it all!

This article is super helpful and the outfit layouts are just too-cute!

Thank you Nordstrom and Eileen Fisher for this great video!

Rolling vs. Folding... very interesting.

And for the men, this is how to fold and pack a dress shirt.

A beautiful post on fall fashion.  This girl knows her stuff!

Have you been to Italy in October or have any genius packing advice?

I'd love to hear it all!

xo

{Photo by Simply Hue}