Hi, everyone! Whew, what a week it’s been. The A Beautiful Mess x Etsy collection launched on Monday and it really could not be more exciting. There are 15 incredible sellers included in this collection and they all contributed some amazing items. Definitely check it out if you haven’t seen it yet! Here are 10 things I’m loving …
First, it is September. And I REALLY love that, because autumn/fall is just around the corner. At the beginning of quarantine time, we were doing house projects every single weekend and kind of got burnt out because summer just puts me in a “meh” place (sorry to all you summer fanatics out there). But with the changing of seasons, I’m so excited to get back in the swing of making little improvements again. We’re getting ready to paint our kitchen, and I have a HUGE print that we need to make a frame for (we always use this DIY) so I can hang it in our guest room. Just little things that I think will make a big difference!
The dreamiest fall colorblocked sweater (under $40!).
Speaking of sweaters, I bought this sweater last year and am happy to see it back again! It also comes in extended sizes. It’s kind of a thinner material (I wore it to Disney last Christmas and it was perfect for mornings and evenings), so it’s a good option if you live in a warmer climate but want some fall sweater vibes.
This 6.5 hour long playlist of my favorite throwback pop featuring both hits and a few deep cuts/b-sides. I made it a long time ago but have revisited it a lot lately and have been adding some new songs. Making playlists on Spotify is one of my favorite hobbies!
My favorite movie of all time, That Thing You Do! is on HBO streaming right now, so if you have it, I highly recommend a watch. Or you can rent it on Amazon! It’s seriously the most endearing movie, has amazing music, fashion, and set design (it’s set in the ’60s), and TOM HANKS directed it (and is in the movie). I saw it right when it came out when I was 6 years old and loved it so much, even at that age, so I think it’s a movie kids can get into as well. Here’s my favorite scene from the movie, where the band hears their song on the radio for the first time. Get ready to swoon over Liv Tyler!
These raffia pumpkins are some of the cutest neutral autumn decorations I’ve seen.
I’ve been working on styling the bookshelves in my office, and even though this is technically a kids toy, I love this wooden rainbow!
This sweatshirt is the love of my life—I’ve bought it in three colors. I can’t say enough about the comfort level. It’s loose-fitting and it’s a tunic length, so it’s basically been my work from home uniform three days out of the week with biker shorts. Also, it’s lighter weight because it’s made of French terry.
This T-shirt that says “BOY BANDS RUINED MY LIFE.” It took me until I reached mature womanhood (sixth grade, obviously), to understand I could listen to *NSYNC and Backstreet Boys, I didn’t just have to pick one for the rest of my life. (I was unflinchingly team BSB for many years). And yes, I love One Direction. ?
One of my favorite artists, Ann Shen, just released this amazing book. Nevertheless, She Wore It is a book paying homage to revolutionary fashions and iconic women. From the description, “Looks include the Flapper Dress, the unofficial outfit of women’s independence in the 1920s; the Afro, worn as a symbol of black beauty, power, and pride; the Cone Bra, donned by Madonna in her 1989 power anthem “Express Yourself”; and the Dissent Collar, Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s famous signifier for when she disagrees with the majority.”
Well, that’s it for me this week! Hope the unofficial start of autumn is bringing you lots of joy! xo
I see from the above comments that the dress isn’t available anymore – brb checking out Poshmark!! I love it, and love it on you!
OMG this Playlist IS IT!!!!!!!!!! All my favorite pop jams and perfect for a day of cleaning and organizing. TYSM!!!
AH!!! That Thing You Do! is one of my and my husband’s fave movies ever!!! And THAT scene is the best!!! Did you see the Zoom Live Stream reunion with the original cast a couple of months ago?? They watched the movie together and gave commentary throughout. 🙂 Also, have you seen this? : https://www.etsy.com/listing/743043652/that-thing-you-do-mid-century-modern?ref=shop_home_active_256&frs=1&crt=1
Can y’all share your fall to do list downloadable again? Thanks!
Yes, it goes out to our email list. So if you aren’t already signed up you can do so in the sidebar and it will get sent to you automatically. 🙂
You weren’t kidding about DEEP cuts in your playlist! Hoku, BBMAK, M2M…I can’t believe I remember lyrics I haven’t heard in almost 20 years!
Great list Keely! Love the sweaters especially.
Hi Keely! Thanks for sharing your Spotify playlist, I’m obsessed! And the comment about realizing you could like all the boy bands made me chuckle. Right there with you, and even in knowing that there’s still a deep seeded part of me that will still follow up with a “but BSB is the best” hahaha
LOL! BSB forever.
This dress you are wearing -where can I get it?!
It’s from American Eagle but they don’t sell it anymore, sorry!
Just wanted to say how amazing you look in that pic Keely!
That’s so sweet, thank you Sarah!
Keely! Ive needed someone to make that playlist for so long! Labor Day is gonna be that much better with this. Thanks girl!
Yay!!!
That Thing You Do is also my favorite movie of all time! So glad it’s on HBO. I will be watching it for the 50th time ASAP!
I love your striped dress! Can I ask where you got it?
It’s from American Eagle last season, but it sold out. Sorry!
I love that sweater! Happy Labor Day weekend, all!
Am going to buy ‘She wore it’. I totally love iconic women and everything written about fashion through times.