M119 Scenic Route
M119 Scenic Route

So, even though we’ve already had our first snowfall here in Michigan… I’m sitting on a boatload of content, so it’s going to be autumn here through November (which is how it should be anyway!) I’m trying to catch up, but other things have just taken priority lately. Work has been super busy, I’m trying to get back into my FLEX routine, we’ve been working to make our apartment as cozy as possible after the fire, and I’m starting to cook again, fill our fridge, and get back on track with everything in life! But let’s back up to our trip to Tunnel of Trees, which was my favorite autumn weekend. We took a long drive along M119, which is so beautiful and scenic.

Outfit details:

Free People Teddy Peacoat (similar)
Madewell Wide-Leg Crop Jeans in Finney Wash
DKNY Bodysuit
Target Wenda Cut Out Booties

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Utility jacket for fall

Sponsored by Zappos

Hello, November! I’m loving these mild autumn days we’ve been having lately – the best lightweight jacket weather – and this XCVI jacket from Zappos has been on repeat! I’m all about the utility look… it’s perfect for the season. Plus, I absolutely love the longer length of this coat… because it actually goes past so many of my longer length cardigans! I always hate when my longer cardigans hang out of my coat; so this one is perfect for those styles! We’re just past peak autumn color now, but I feel like all of the trees dropped their leaves overnight! It makes for the prettiest sidewalks. I absolutely love taking walks through our neighborhood right now.

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Autumn denim

Sponsored by Zappos

It’s the season for apple orchards, cider doughnuts, hot cider, pumpkin spice coffee… and of course, all the denim! (Well, denim is a staple in every season!) We recently headed out to our local apple orchard to enjoy all of the above, along with the brisk autumn air we’ve been having in Michigan lately. I wore my new jeans from 7 For All Mankind from Zappos! I’ve been wearing a lot of wide leg denim lately, so I thought I’d snatch up a pair of high-waisted boyfriend jeans in a skinnier fit to go with some chunky sweaters and boots. These jeans are so comfy, stretchy, and I love the midnight moon dark wash for the upcoming cooler months.

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Harbor Springs
Harbor Springs

During our trip up north to the Tunnel of Trees, we went into Harbor Springs to grab brunch and do a little bit of exploring! This town is so cute. It’s just the quintessential autumn small town — just like what you see in the movies. We grabbed brunch at Sam's Graces Cafe & Bakery, picked up some infamous Tom’s Mom’s Cookies (the peanut butter ones are the best!), explored a few of the cute shops, and walked around enjoying the scenery and brisk autumn air. I just loved it up there! I could honestly visit this town every autumn… there are just too many good places to visit in Michigan during this season!

Outfit details:

Plaid Cocoon Wool Coat c/o Free People (similar)
Forever21 Skirt (similar)
H&M Cableknit Sweater (similar)
The Small Transport Crossbody c/o Madewell
Target Sweater Tights (similar)
ModCloth Boots (similar)

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Pond Hill Farm
Pond Hill Farm

A couple of weekends ago, Eric and I headed up to the great northwest of Michigan to explore the very autumnal Tunnel of Trees! We’ve been up there before (the weekend we got engaged four years ago!) so it was really fun to go back since it’s been a little while. We’ve been to Pond Hill Farm before, but I was excited to visit again, do a little wine and beer tasting, and explore their adorable pumpkin patch! This was definitely one of my favorite places to visit during our trip… so if you’re ever exploring this area, be sure to stop and visit anytime of year!

Outfit details:

Madewell Wide-Leg Crop Jeans in Finney Wash
DKNY Long Sleeve Bodysuit via Zappo’s
Express Cardigan (similar)
Hat via H&M (similar)
Target Wenda Cut Out Booties

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The pumpkin farmstand

Well… it feels super strange to be posting on a pumpkin farmstand when our whole life has been flipped upside down, but I have to begin with some sense of normalcy, right? So if you haven’t heard or don’t follow me on Instagram, you can head there to read this post. Before the fire happened on Monday, we were having an amazing autumn — we got out to our local pumpkin patch, we took a beautiful color tour up north to Tunnel of Trees. So on one hand, I have enough blog content to last me through Halloween for the most part, except for a few collaborations I had lined up — so that’s good! But on the other hand, it also feels so weird to post ‘happy autumn posts’ when in reality we’re not living at home, dealing with restoration, major water and smoke damage, and all the emotional stress that came with waking up to the most hellish and scary ordeal ever. But, like I said… more steps toward normalcy are good for me and working on my blog is something that brings me joy (and is a great distraction), so here we are.

Outfit details:

H&M Wide Leg Jeans (similar)
Old Navy Twill Field Jacket (similar)
Ruche Plaid Flannel (similar)
Sperry Maye Belle Boots

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