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Happy Monday! I wanted to let you all know that I opened an Etsy shop! I often find that it is hard to find bows that are anything but a plain color. Lately I have been looking for plaid or flannel ones for this season and havent found any that I like, so I decided to make some. Spring and summer arent the only seasons to wear bows in your hair, so with the changing seasons, I want to provide bows to you using that as my inspiration. Right now, you can find some fall florals and burgundy gingham patterns. Later tonight you can find some flannel and there is a special one just for Halloween. Hope you guys check it out and like what you see! Let me know if there is one that you have been looking for and cannot find! I would be be happy to help you out!

The colors of fall

Fall is the only season where I find myself gravitating to certain colors more so than others. Burgundy or plum or whatever you want to call that deep purple color is definitely a favorite for this season. It is currently on my nails, the majority of the time on my lips and sweaters in this color are oh so good. Deep, dark colors for this season (not necessarily black) are perfect in general. The dark colors make me feel cozier and set the the perfect atmosphere for a night in watching a movie with the fire going. I am currently on the hunt for dark or burnt orange clothing items. That one can carry you through Thanksgiving and right now I would love some tights or a chunky cable-knit sweater n that shade.

Outfit Details

Sweater || JCPenney

Pants || Old Navy

Boots || Modcloth

Meet the Lovely Courtney of 114º West

Today I am starting a new series where I feature some of my favorite bloggers and introduce them to you! (in case you havent already found them yourself) First on the list is Courtney of 114º West! She is another northwest girl residing in the gorgeous state of Montana. I asked her some questions to get to know her better, so without further ado, ladies and gentlemen, I introduce you to Courtney!

If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be?

 If I were a tree I would be a Tamarack Tree. This is a type of tree that is found in my local area of Montana. During the warm summer months it looks a lot like a pine tree with green needles. But as fall starts to come the needles turn a beautiful shade of mustard yellow creating a vibrant fall backdrop for the mountains.

Which Disney princess would you want to be for a day?

I grew up in the princess generation. Watching either the Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin almost every day. So I would have to say Belle from Beauty and the Beast. Especially when she wears the yellow dress, I think that dress is my dream outfit! 

Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall?

I was always that nerdy girl who looked forward to the first day of school and buying new folders and pencils. I love how fall has a feeling of excitement and newness to it. Montana is beautiful during the fall, the leaves changing color and the weather turning colder always brings a joy to my heart. Also being able to wear boots, flannels and scarfs are a huge plus! :)

If you were to design a clothing line, what would your inspiration be?

My inspiration would be my town and the area I live in. I truly believe that Whitefish is one of the most beautiful places in the country and love the relaxed natural vibe that comes from this place. From skiing to hiking I would want to capture our ability to look unique and creative yet totally functional.  I love oranges, browns, turquoise and very earthy natural colors. Also the prints of the west would be my largest inspirations. We are surrounded by native and western prints which are some of my favorites. 

You're hosting a dinner party, where would it be and whats on the menu?

Lately I have wanted to host a champagne and s'mores party! I know right? So much fun, so it would be held in a wooded area with a fire pit, definitely with lanterns and blankets on every chair (it is starting to get cold in Montana at night)!  I think it would be fun to have champagne served in mason jars and s'mores on campfire plates. The menu would be very simple, marshmallows, fancy chocolate, and gram crackers. To drink we would have champagne with lemonade as mixer! Jordyn if I do this you have to come over from Washington and hang out with us Montana girls! 

Ok. How amazing does that party sound!? 

Stevens Hall || A Ghost Story

This past week I was back at WSU visiting the boyfriend and hanging out on campus. So in honor of the new month that we are in, I thought I would visit the haunted hall on campus and let you in on its story. This is Stevens Hall, I actually lived in this hall my sophomore year of college and my mom also lived in this one while she went to school here. This is the second oldest building on campus, completed in the summer of 1895 and has been in continuous use since then, besides in 1958 when it was closed for rehabilitation. This hall is the oldest operating residence hall west of the Mississippi River.

In 1971, Joyce LePage would go in and out of this building while it was closed for the summer through a window. This is where she would hang out by herself, write letters and play the piano. July 22, 1971 was the last day she was seen alive. She disappeared. While the custodians were going through all the residence halls cleaning them for the summer, Stevens was the last one on their list. When they entered the building they noticed a five-foot-by-six-foot area of carpet missing from the main living room. They wrote it up as vandalism and forgot about it. They opened a room on the basement level of the hall and found blood splattered on the back corner of the room.

Police connected the blood with that of the missing person, Joyce LePage. A couple of months later a body was found, 10 miles out of town in a deep ravine, wrapped in a piece of 5 by 6 foot carpet. The same carpet missing from Stevens Hall. It was the missing girl. She had been stabbed multiple times in the ribs.

The ladies that live in this dorm, especially those that live in the basement report doors opening and closing on their own, strange noises and screams. I wasnt in the basement that often when I lived there, but when I was, you better believe I was in and out in a hurry. No messing around from me. I never had any ghostly encounters and neither did my mom. If you walked in this building, you would quickly see that this is the perfect setting for a ghost to hang out. The furniture looks like it is from the 1900s and some of it probably is. It is a little creepy walking around. FULL of character and if only these walls could talk. The stories they would tell...

Outfit Details

Dress, Tights & Socks || Target

Sweater || A little boutique in Newport Beach (Dont remember the name :/)

Shoes || Steve Madden

Photos by Brent

Want to Sponsor Pretty Lovely in October?

October is just around the corner. Can you believe it? We are in the height of the best season, the leaves are changing, storms are brewing and its sweater weather. Could it get any better? I am so excited about this season and that means so many good things for Pretty Lovely. This would be the perfect time to sponsor. Last month I revamped my sponsor packages just in time for this season and it involves more exposure for you! To sum it up, if you buy a large spot, you get your very own feature post and the option of hosting a giveaway. Buying a medium spot gives you the option of participating in a group giveaway and of course there is the small ad swap spot. Your ad goes on my blog and mine goes on yours!
Check out my Sponsor page for all the details and blog stats. You can purchase an ad spot directly from there or if you want me to style an item or have something else in mind, shoot me an email theprettylovelyblog(at)gmail(dot)com. Im open to your idea!
So, lets give a BIG hello to October and I hope to hear from you soon!

Back in Old Places

Im back at WSU this week and as I am writing this post I am sitting in on my boyfriends class he is teaching. I cant tell you how nice it is to sit in a classroom and not have to worry about hurrying to get all the notes down and listen and pay attention. If only I could have written all my blog posts in class. This is quite nice. A lot less stressful. I do like being back on campus and people watching. After this class I am going to go sit in the CUB and do just that. And not have a single worry about homework or upcoming tests.

These pictures are quite fitting for this post. These were taken at my old elementary school. I wish I could say I planned this, but I didn't. It was the first time in a long time I had been at that school. Even though it is right by my house. I guess I dont have much of a reason to be at a playground anymore. Which is ridiculous. Who couldnt use a good swinging session every now and then?

Outfit Details

Sweatshirt & Pants || Old Navy

Shoes || TOMS

My Fall Uniform

Since everyone is on the subject of how to transition your summer wardrobe into fall appropriate outfits, this is the way to go. Continue wearing your favorite dresses, just wear a comfy sweater over the top. Easy! Appropriate for fall and seriously oh so comfortable. This is something you can lounge around in all day and be ready to leave the house any second. Unlike when you wear sweats and a sweatshirt all day and you find yourself needing to leave the house and what you are wearing just isnt going to cut it. I am going to be wearing sweaters and dresses all season long. 

Outfit Details

Sweater || Heavenly Couture

Dress || Handmade

Shoes || Target

Necklace || Forever 21