Multiples

I read once that as people get older they buy multiples of the same thing. I don't think this has anything to do with age, but is just knowing your style and taste and going with it! You can never go wrong with collecting staples!
Here are a few of my favorite things, that I own in multiples:)

J.Crew Tippi

Won't publicly admit how many colors I own this in.  Every single one has been a great purchase, that I have never regretted.  They also go on sale occasionally, so I continuously stalk. here

Cole Haan Air Monica (from Nordstrom)

I have these in red and black, hands down the most comfortable flats that I own! And I am on my feet, a LOT of the day.  Throw in some ankle and feet problems over my 32 years and I feel like I am a pretty good testament to good vs bad shoes! I got both on sale for sub 100 dollars, which you shouldn't find surprising. Unfortunately they are full price right now
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J.Crew Matchstick Jean

Best fitting reasonably priced jean I have ever found! I stalk these as well.  I have in crop (for tucking into boots) and regular!

The T Shirt Dress

Deserves it's own post....which will come.  But they are in my top 3 pieces of clothing.

Too many coats? Never

Working in outerwear/apparel for ten years, has left me with a LOT of coats.  A lot.  Most people laugh when they see our coat rack in the basement. "our coat rack" = the problem apparently was contagious to my husband who is close to the same number of jackets 

This first jacket arrived in the shop last week....can we say GORGEOUS?!?!
It is even cuter on......if you can imagine.

 
Last year, I stalked this Tahari jacket, until it was gone.  Looks similar, at least I am consistent.

I also love this new one from Beretta.  A longer waxed cotton (I haven't met a waxed cotton I don't like), that is great for this time of year.

Hunting Skyliner = country prep meets function

Just saw some pics from an Eddie Bauer photo shoot that was in GA a while back. They are posted on the EB blog . Another one coming in South Dakota this fall (yay, some pheasant hunting!).

A lot of women ask me what my favorite item I worked on is
1. Skyliner vest (picture 1 below). I wear that thing ALL the time.  I love it because I wear it to hunt (shown below), to shoot.... but I also wear it mostly with jeans and riding boots casually.  It is very country prep/RL that way. here
It also comes in plaid (picture 3).  Super cute.....

Happy Friday!

(All photos EDDIE BAUER)

 

 

Re-blog

Check out this post on Eddie Bauer's "Live Your Adventure" blog! From the last hunting/sporting photo shoot....

http://blog.eddiebauer.com/2013/10/07/rebecca-etchen-peters-finds-timelessness-at-cabin-bluff/

Most are in the field shots....but coming next...some casual outfits with the same pieces :)

Boot love

In addition to handbags, I have a boot problem.  I wear them every single day from fall until the spring (in Seattle this meant I wore boots 9 months a year)
 I am meticulous in caring for them, so they last forever.  Frye is by far my favorite. They last twice as long as any other brand....making them worth every penny. In the past, my boots were toast after just one season! And for once, having big feet pays off....as I have scored every pair of frye's I own on sale.  (woot!).

I am eyeing up these. I love the color.....and that they work with black and brown. They'd be darling with a belted jersey black tee dress and fun scarf...AND...they are on sale. Must not buy. Must not buy. 6pm is a great site for discount shoes. It takes some time to find things in your size, but worth it.

I also am loving these clarks'. I wore them on a photo shoot, and they are super comfortable. Also more rugged than my other leather boots, but more refined than a rubber rain boot.  Pricey, but worth stalking....also Gore-Tex...

Blue and White

Blue and White is possibly one of my favorite color combos of all time.... (and not just because I am a Penn State Grad!)
Long overdue for posts of our new home...but thought I'd share my latest and greatest purchase....a navy and ivory rug for our family room!

I labored over this for weeks, pattern or plain? how much pattern? pattern or stripe? would it work? Could not be happier with the rug I finally selected. Sometimes stewing and endless hours scouring the internet and pinterest pay off. (or so I try to tell my husband)
More blue and white decor coming....

Hunting Photo Shoot

In just a few weeks, I will be heading to South Dakota for a hunting photo shoot. So excited! Lots of photo taking, but there will be time for some real pheasant hunting too.
 (More coming later on what I will pack)

I did just get a new bird hunting gun! Take a look.....sooooooo pretty :) It's a 20 gauge & 28 gauge 2 barrel set.....South Dakota is going to be it's inaugural hunt!