scout: eyelet & cut-out details

eyelet hideaway dress - coral geo laser cut clip top purse - illusion pencil skirt - eyelet baseball cap - starlight cut out shopper bag - marana booties - collection eyelet jumpsuit - embroidered sheet set - denimstripe eyelet top - white lasercut underarm bag - fio flats - eyelet lace top   

scout: slip on sneakers

I'm not a huge sneakers gal, but I love the idea of pairing fun slip-ons with leather pants or a flirty skirt for a casual weekend look. I had been looking into a few pairs of athletic inspired shoes, but I just couldn't justify spending a lot of money. I recently spotted these slip-on sneakers at my local H&M store and I absolutely had to have them. Will you splurge or save on trendy sneakers this spring?

splurge: via spiga slip on sneakers, galant - sperry top-sider for jeffrey cvo slip ons

save: h&m snakeskin print shoes

scout: valentine's day

 

paper source arrow mug - marc jacobs heart compact - clare vivier sweetheart coin purse - ban.do heart shoe clips - olive box subscription - with love from brit-stitch half pint chintz rose - cat lover phone case - kate spade ooh la la trouser socks - valentine's day felt garland banner - chalkboard heart napkin rings -  heart shaped dog bowl - bass x rachel antonoff love crush loafer - candy bow sleeping bag - heart jewelry dish - michelle dwight heart it pillow - heart memory ring - royal rose syrup - le creuset heart ramekin

scout: dressed up layers

A few months ago Molly sent me a photo of Natalie Joos wearing a turtleneck under a strapless dress. The layered pale pink turtleneck and Mary Katrantzou dress (similar here) made for a really amazing outfit.

image via vogue.com

Since then, I've noticed that Zara has also embraced the layered turtleneck-over-dress look. Zara's take is more neutral and perhaps a bit more practical as well.

from left to right: strapless brocade dress (on sale!) - dress with zip at the front (on sale!) - lingerie-style studio dress (on sale!)  

I have a few strapless dresses & tissue turtleneck tees that would be great for recreating this look, although I wouldn't mind purchasing one of the above dresses! I'm sure we'll see another version of this look in Feburary during MBFW.

scout: free people new arrivals

I was in the 10th grade when I first discovered Free People. In fact, I still own (and wear!), one of the first FP pieces I (my mom) bought. Almost 10 years later and I am still obsessing over almost everything the brand puts out. I’m not gonna lie, there was a time a few years ago where the clothing was TOO hippie for me, but as I’ve gotten older I’ve finessed my ability to mix a funky FP piece with something more work appropriate, like black slacks or a blazer.

Lately, Free People’s emails have been off the charts with pretty.things.I.must.have. Not a day goes by that I haven’t forwarded Holly an email from them. Below, some Free People picks perfect for the holiday season, and beyond!

from left to right: bow & arrow henley dress - jaquard print pom pom beanie - 

tea length knit tutu slip - lurex romper - printed cat tipi - on the go mini - 

shimmy shimmy party dress - tattered paisley loop scarf - shala swit pant

scout: asos neutrals

from left to right: slouch coatigan - full midi skirt - sweat skater dress in color block - midi dress in animal print - shell top with dramatic ruffle - sweater dress with heart elbow patches - midi skirt in soft touch - sweater in angora with foil print - knit dress in leopard with leather look pockets

scout: terrain

Lately Terrain has been hitting it out of the park with so many different and inspiring fall decorating ideas. Between the photos in their emails and The Bulletin, Terrain's blog, I've bookmarked (and pinned) more items than I can count. It's really no surprise that I've fallen in love with this retailer, considering Terrain's sister companies include Free People, Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and BHLDN - all of our favorites!

fall entertaining email & fall succulent centerpiece

These two succulent centerpieces are perfect for dressing up any fall table. They're much more sophisticated than your average orange pumpkin table-scape. And the succulents can be used to decorate your home year round.

campfire on a chilly evening

Wouldn't you just love cozy-ing up to this outdoor fire? Homemade s'mores are kind of my weakness and I could imagine making so many over this fire. Check out Terrain's post for a few nontraditional s'mores recipes.

autumn pumpkins & enchanted lighting

White pumpkins have already been on my mind since Molly decorated her apartment with these adorable minis. A path row of white pumpkins would be perfect lining a driveway for a fall party or even incorporated into wedding decor. A simple but very impactful decorating idea. You could also easily substitute lanterns for pumpkins and create a very similar feel.

These are just a few of my many favorites from Terrain. I'm dying to check out either of their two locations, one in Glen Mills, PA and the other in Westport, CT. Each location hosts private events and even has its own restaurant. The restaurant spaces and their menus each look amazing. I wish they would open one closer to NYC!

scout: maeve at anthropologie

It's no secret that over here at scout.send.receive. we love Anthropologie. It is impossible to walk into an Anthro store and not feel inspired by the amazing windows, ingenious product displays and the clever styling of the clothing. I almost certainly purchase at least one item every time I walk into the store, whether it be a quirky-yet-practical skirt, or a calendar with images so beautiful they are begging to be framed.

Because it is a multi-brand store, my collection of clothing from Anthropologie consists of a variety of brands, from the more mainstream like Tracy Reese, to independent brands like Anthro-exclusive Edme & Esyllte (I'm wearing this dress as I write this post!)

But on one of my most recent shopping trips, I purchased two dresses by the brand Maeve and found myself obsessing over almost every other item in their collection (taryn crepe shift $118 & galina dress $128).

 

How could you not be obsessed with this dress? Sequined zebras are okay in my book! I think that this skirt would be surprisingly versatile in a wardrobe.

   

I think that this skirt would be surprisingly versatile in a wardrobe, and this shift dress is perfect for work when accessorized with a statement necklace.

  

scout: back to school

Traditionally the start of September means that it's time to go back to school. There's really nothing better than falling leaves, cool weather, fresh school supplies, new clothes and pumpkin spice lattes. Sadly our school-going days are over, but in the spirit of all things back to school, we're sharing our favorite picks that we must have for fall. Shop our picks below by clicking on each product or by clicking on the text following the image below.  

molly's picks - Zara Check Print Skirt - Bath & Body Works Mason Jar Candle - Sam Edelman Pointed Toe Pumps - Michelle Dwight Designs Pillow Cover - Paper Source Stationery - May Designs Custom May Books - J. Crew Camo Tee - Anthropologie Ponte Bell Skirt

holly's picks - J. Crew Fluted Skirt - Le Pen - Herschel Settlement Backpack - Zara Funnel Neck Dress - Steve Madden Run Wild Flat - Design Darling Monogrammed Acrylic Pencil Cup - Michael Kors Vivi Leather Boots - Poppin Tape Dispenser