Still Not Sure What You're Going to Be for Halloween?

Take some inspiration from my sister's designs! Lauren, who works as a graphic designer for the Nashville cosmetic company: The Cosmetic Market, created a last-minute list of costume ideas inspired by beauty products.They're all so cute! Readers-what are y'all dressing up as tomorrow night?

Ray O'Neill

Blackrock

Jacket: H&M

T-Shirt: H&M

Jeans: Urban Outfitters

Shoes: Vintage shop in Germany

Hazel Buckley

Douglas

Jacket: Amity

Top: Amity

Scarf: H&M

Earings: Amity

Jeans: Vero Moda

Boots: River Island

Tweet Tweet!

It's official. I gave in and joined the twittosphere. In honor of my surrender to the gods of pop culture, I put together some of my favorite Etsy finds inspired by the twitter bird. If you'd like constant updates on my life in statements of less than 140 characters, feel free to follow me. Twitter name: challemann.

1.) Black Bird Hooks ($40) 
2.) Love Birds on Branch Necklace ($23)
3.) Birds on Branch Hand-Stamped Silver Post Earrings ($13)
4.) Rustic Cottage Birdhouse ($15)
5.) Keep Calm and Tweet On Print ($8)

In the comment section, I'd love to hear your thoughts about incorporating Twitter into a blog. Do y'all find that interesting? Useful? Obnoxious? What blogs do you read that use Twitter? Weigh in below.

Kate Spade Fever

Last week I was so excited when my friend Emily sent me this link announcing that Kate Spade, the New York designer best known for her colorful accessories, printed stationary and feminine silhouettes, is launching a new bed and bath collection this spring! The line will include the bold prints and bright colors consumers have come to expect from Kate Spade. Not sure if I'll be able to afford it, but I can't wait to see the complete line!

My Kate Spade frenzy continued when I saw that the brand uploaded images from their Spring 2011 collection onto their look book website. I love the Iris top ($245), Hand in Hand bangles ($48 each) and the Samantha bag ($575)

Readers, what do you think of Kate Spade's spring ventures? What other designers' collections are you looking forward to this spring?

Obsession of the Moment: Capes

My top trend this fall is definitely the cape. I'm obsessed with all the pieces pictured below, especially the Anthropologie look. Readers what are your favorite trends for fall?

(Clockwise from top left):
Everything in Place Cape: Anthropologie ($198)
Alice and Olivia Emory Cape: Shopbop ($495) 
Navy Wool Capulina: Etsy ($56)
Ultimate Military Cape: Topshop ($190)

If You're Looking for a Fashion-Forward Halloween Costume,

click here to check out my column in this week's Old Gold and Black!