statement scarves

Gigantic cable knits and intricate layering makes the scarves at Anthropologie this season stand out from all the rest. I love the ruffles on these two and how the eyes is instantly drawn to the contrast between the scarf and hat/scarf and gloves. And don't you love that warm, royal blue they've paired everything with?! It's such a cozy color!

Urban Outfitters is overrun with the generic afghan/square scarves, but I found these two to be quite refreshing. First, a gigantic chunky knit, in a natural tone, could carry an entire outfit (and would provide much warmth!) The second, an interesting ethnic-inspired hooded scarf, has a nordic print on the bottom, but a middle-eastern feel to it. I love the plain peacoat they picture it with - having a minimalist base and then this interesting, one of a kind scarf to top it off works really well.

Anthropologie: Cashmere Squiggle Scarf, $98 & Bubble Wrap Scarf, $38
Urban Outfitters: Deena & Ozzy Chunky Blanket Scarf, $48 & 2890 by Arne & Carlos Intarsia Hooded Scarf, $48

happy halloween!

Watch this beautiful short film, The Legend of the Scarecrow! It's worth the good nine minutes!

peacoat pretty

The Emma Hooded Toggle Coat from Delia*s has made it onto my Christmas List. Its adorable toggles give off a cute ski slope vibe, but the color is perfect for my 60 degree California winters! And at $70, my mom will be pleased I chose such a budget-friendly present!

jilted

This short film featuring the Puppini Sisters puts me in an excellent Halloween-y mood! I love the costumes (:

sweet things

Dear Blog,
I feel like a terrible parent. It's been a month since I last posted, and I'm deeply sorry. If my Macbook's hard drive hadn't crashed, leaving me without a computer, I would probably be posting away as I was before "the incident" - LOST reference, anyone? (I don't think my computer breaking is as big of a deal as Juliette detonating a bomb, but it's almost of that caliber!) I've sneaked on to my brother's computer (since he's at school and I have the day off!) and decided that today is a good day to resurrect The Cupcake Aficionado and shape up on my posting habits! So without further ado... here are some sweet things, from me to you!


I went on a cleaning rampage and finally organized my closet!



I have always been obsessed with Olivia the Pig!

J'adore TeenVogue!

Canadian money is so pretty!

So sweet!

I've been collecting a jar of coins... almost full!

QUACK! My friend gave me this for my 16th birthday haha!

The best feeling in life is when you're cozy (:

Found this while cleaning out my closet! It was my favorite when I was little.

My bulletin board is getting awfully crowded.

Running out of room on the jewelry mannequin... eeek!

This Seventeen spread with the paint text was always my favorite! I layered it on top of a Billabong add to give it a little texture.

I will always love the Juicy Couture charm necklace my mom got for me... even if it is so freshman year!

Speaking of freshman year... photobooth strip from my first homecoming!