cozy emeralds

Green is most definitely my favorite color so I was thrilled when it was announced as the pantone color of 2013! That must be a good sign for the year for me. I can't wait to get dressed in this kind of outfit and apply that gorgeous lipstick and spend an evening with the cutest boy on the planet.

cozy emeralds by rundreamcook featuring a collar sweater

I'm working on convincing Sean that I need to come see him this weekend, I'd have to leave in just a few short hours so lets hope that can happen.

But let's talk about that outfit! I love the cozy sweater with skinny pants and flats as a general outfit. Then, add some great flats, sparkly earrings and you have an outfit. Sean loves me in some red lipstick with simple makeup and hair, so that was the best thing to add to this look.

Hopefully you have a great weekend! See you Monday with some goals for 2013!

cozy friday night

I don't know what you're up to this wonderful Friday night, but after the week I've had, I'm planning on a pretty quiet night. There is a busy weekend ahead of me. Plus, I'm saving money and energy for next weekend when I have a friend coming into town. I have all sights set on next week.

That doesn't mean I don't want to feel (and look!) adorable while just laying low tonight.

cozy friday night by rundreamcook featuring golden jewelry

100.

We are celebrating 100 Friday fancies today for av! Definitely impressive. I love this link up so much. it always has me out and searching for new outfits to swoon over and it gives me lots of fashion inspiration. Some of the outfit you ladies post are incredible. If only they could be in my closet. So, today, here is my new favorite party outfit. I saw this dress in a catalog that Express sent to me this week. It was filled to the brim with gorgeous holiday dresses, and this one stuck out. I'm in love with it.

100. by rundreamcook featuring topaz jewelry

falling leaves

Foliage is at it's peak this week around here. It is really beautiful outside. I'm looking forward to the weekend. My family is spending Saturday up at SUNY Albany for their homecoming football game. My cousin is a cheerleader up there so we're taking the opportunity to head up to party! We sure do like to party. I'm hoping to get in a couple bike rides to take in all of the colors.

Speaking of colors, that was our theme this week for Friday Fancies!

falling leaves by rundreamcook featuring michael kors bags

monotone?

Am I the only one who is super glad that today is Friday?? Last night I drove to Saratoga to pick up my cousin Danielle from a friend's house so she could come home for the long weekend.

Before I get into this week's Friday Fancies, I want to share a super sweet video that my cousin made in honor of Derek coming home from the hospital last night. Click through and share in the love and celebration for a moment!

Onto the fancies! I didn't really do a great monotone outfit, but I'm pretty darn happy with this one. The navy and the grey are so warm and cozy!

monotone? by rundreamcook featuring boot cut jeans

crushing hard

Oh, the beauty of double entendre. Even though I am madly in love with my spectacular boyfriend, I find myself crushing on a very handsome guy. It is nothing serious, he's just easy on the eyes. Crushes are fun! It's just a bit of silly oogling, I can't seem to help myself!

Onto this week's Friday Fancies. It too is all about crushes! I spent hours scouring Pinterest looking for an outfit crush and when I saw this one, I knew it was the one. I am completely in love with this look and I had so much fun making my own version of it!

Source: hojevouassimoff.com.br via 24x7 on Pinterest

Gorgeous, right? I love the sparkle with the blazer. It's sort of sophisticated yet totally girly at the same time. And, onto my version:

crushing hard by rundreamcook featuring phase eight

I love the shoes. The bag. The nails. I'm in love with it.

What is your take on crushes? Are they bad or just innocent fun?

staying neutral

First thing first, I'm loving my new design. It screams fall to me!

I am beyond ready to start this weekend. Yesterday marked the start of birthday week in my family. My wonderful cousin Dylan turned 24 yesterday, so quick shout out to him...Happy Birthday Dylan! It's his first birthday being a daddy, and he is an amazing father already.

This weekend, birthday week continues! My God Mother and awesome Aunt Tink is celebrating her birthday on Saturday. She has had one hell of a year, her son Derek is my cousin who is kicking cancer's ass right now, so I'm sure she's ready to kiss this year goodbye and move forward. Then Sunday is my mom's birthday! As a birthday gift to herself, she is going on a cruise! Lucky lady!

But this weekend, while all of the rest of the world is immersed in college and NFL football, I'll be heading up to Oktoberfest in Rochester with Mike. I'm really excited about it. We've been together for 2 years and there are so many of his friends I haven't met yet and I'm finally going to this weekend! I'm sure there will be way too many calories consumed and lots of belly aching laughs.

Since I'm not a football fan, this is the kind of outfit I'd wear to a football party! Definitely something completely neutral. There are some awesome color combinations in the NFL that I almost wanted to pick a team, but I couldn't decide.

staying neutral by rundreamcook featuring a trench coat

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend! Hopefully you have some beers and laughs in your weekend too!