Good morning! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Thought I would share some of my favourite links from the past few days to liven up your Monday!

1) Sanna Mander Illustration

I'm loving Finnish illustrator, Sanna Mander's work. Playful, bright, and retro-inspired - they are super fun, no? Plus I'm a sucker for cute glasses and pink hair!

http://www.agentpekka.com/work/the-times-1/

2) How to Create a Yoga Space in Your Home

We are going to set up a small yoga + meditation space in our apartment, so I've been searching for some inspiration! Don't these practice spaces look amazing? Perfect for finding some peace and flowing through asana. Check out some tips for setting up your own yoga haven.

http://blog.freepeople.com/2012/09/creating-yoga-space-home-howto/

3) Pistachio Chai Muffins

Don't these muffins look delicious? I've been looking for healthy + tasty breakfast options that can be eaten on the go, because mornings can be a bit of a rush around our house. And it's never a good idea to skip breakfast (Pedro gets grumpy)! Paired with an americano, these pistachio chai muffins are sure to add the perfect spicy kick to those crisp fall mornings. I'm definitely going to whip up a batch later today.

http://www.anediblemosaic.com/?p=12149

4) Typography Wall Art

Giant removable type wall art from Paper n' Stitch? Yes please. Focused on creating inspiring spaces this week (without putting too many holes in my walls). Have had this one in the back of my head for awhile, so maybe this is the week I finally put it into action. I'm thinking either above my desk like in the photo, or maybe a different word on the big empty wall in our bedroom! Hmm...

http://www.papernstitchblog.com/2013/04/29/make-this-typography-wall-art/

5) City of Neighbourhoods / Tuck Shop Trading Co.

Boston's neighbourhoods aren't available, but how great are these toques by City of Neighbourhoods? This Toronto based brand makes hats, shirts, and sweaters so you can represent your favourite 'hoods wherever you are. The Junction one is sure on my list! They are expanding (Montreal, Ottawa, LA + NYC were added this fall) so maybe it won't be too long until I can pick up some Brighton gear as well!

*Photo from North Standard Trading Post

http://www.tuckshopco.com/collections/city-of-neighbourhoods/Toronto

Enjoy your Monday friends! I'm off to join the local gym while I wait for my groceries to be delivered (I love you online grocery shopping)! Hopefully I don't pass out in the middle of my run, it's been awhile.. haha..

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Until next time,

Alex

Hey friends! Hope you're all enjoying the cooler temps and the crisp air. I rung in the season with a new hair colour, a new mani, and by making yummy crustless apple pie! How did you celebrate the coming of autumn?

New nails + hair!

Check out our delicious eats from yesterday:

On the left - toast with mashed avocado (with lime juice, touch of olive oil, salt, pepper + chili flakes), sliced tomato, and non-fat cottage cheese. On the right is the crustless apple pie (with non-fat fro yo)! So yummy - you've got to try it! Recipe adapted from here.

Back to why we are here today!! I am definitely not a style guru - but I do have some tips for an (almost) effortless autumnal look! In honour of the equinox, I put together a list of my go to essentials for the season. This look flows from class, to the yoga studio, or having a glass (or two) of wine with friends.

/ 1 / I'm so excited to have fun new hair! Thanks to Maria + Steph at Shag Salon in Boston, for making me look + feel like a rock star. While my new 'do looks fab when it's all styled + awesome, a (lazy) girl doesn't always have time for that! My go to hairstyle is definitely a good ol' fashioned top knot. I usually tie a twist headband behind my bangs, like this glam gold one from ban.do, to tame the flyaways and make it a little more fun.

/ 2 / I've been doing the same smoky eye look with winged eyeliner since high school (a la Jennifer North from Valley of the Dolls). I like to use MAC's matte Powder Eyeshadows, because I find out of everything I've tried, these stay put the longest (my fav shades are Vanilla, Dark Edge, Carbon + Plum). Masterfully wing out some kohl or liquid liner and bam!

A bit of berry lipstick (like Rebel, Milan Mode, or Hearts Aflame), and you're good to go!

/ 3 / My beloved two-tone Dior frames have seen better days, so I'm in need of some new eyewear. These Bonlook Allure spectacles are stylish + affordable, no?

/ 4 / Keep cozy + warm forever and ever in a jewel-toned infinity scarf, like this one from H&M.

/ 5 / I have been living in comfy, oversized sweaters for the last couple weeks. This knit beauty from Modcloth is great for layering on top of your yoga gear, or to keep you toasty on a chilly evening out.

/ 6 / My americano has switched from iced to hot, and now I'm in need of a new travel mug. Love this gold + white + teal combo from Starbucks.

/ 7 / No fall look is complete without an ox blood mani. Try Essie polish in Wicked, for a red deeper than the changing leaves.

/ 8 / You will likely find me in yoga pants (lululemon skinny will) / leggings (H&M black jersey leggings) / yoga jeans (in black, they are seriously the best pants/jeans I've ever owned).

/ 9 / I've been searching for a stylish camera bag/purse to encourage me to tote my SLR with me wherever I go. The Gracie from JoTotes looks like it will do the trick!

My yoga mat desperately needs to be replaced! I have been eyeing a Manduka ProLite for awhile, and am thinking it's about time to pick one up. I will be travelling quite a bit in the next few months, and these guys are great for a girl on the go!

Get ahead of the game, and stay organized! Pick up your 2015 planner now - no need to wait until January. I loved my Kate Spade 2014 planner, and think I'm going to go with the gold dot pattern for next year.

/ 10 / No wardrobe is complete without the perfect pair of chunky heeled boots. The heels on my go to pair have started to go, so I'm looking at these Jambu booties from Nordstrom.

How about you? What are your favourite looks for fall? Let me know in the comments below!

Now I'm off to do some vinyasa flowin', before we go see Dub FX in Cambridge tonight.

Until next time,

Alex