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My Favorite Fall Finds from October

Ever since arriving to Arkansas, I’ve been living in flannel, long sleeves and boots!

My Favorite Fall Finds from October

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The change in seasons makes me so incredibly happy! I can’t exactly complain about LA weather šŸ™‚ but when you grow up with seasons, you miss them when they’re gone! With fall foliage and dropping temps came a few new pieces this month from Backcountry (my favorite outdoor retailer who gave me a discount code for yā€™all! Use LESLEY15 for 15% off which is good for your first purchase. Exclusions apply.)

After unpacking box after box, Alex and I took a break and headed on a road trip around the area. I am, after all, attempting to morph this Aussie into an Arkansan! Just kidding, he actually LOVES it here, and I never want to change his Aussie ways. We went a few hours north towards Table Rock Lake to get a glimpse of the changing leaves.

It was a little too early for peak time but still beautiful nonetheless! Here’s what I packed in my weekender bag…

Fall Finds

Fjord long-sleeve flannel shirt

My favorite season is flannel šŸ™‚ Patagonia knew exactly what they were doing when they created this shirt – it’s warm, it’s made with 100% organic cotton for a soft yet durable wear, and it screams cooler weather. Any other flannel fanatics will love it, too! I bought in a medium for a looser fit.

Crew top

I’m SO happy with this purchase I could buy it in another color! I ordered it in Silver, and I was shocked at how buttery soft it was when I first opened it. I could hike, ski, run, or even sleep in it this fall/winter. Plus, it’s 35% off right now!

Wrap Dress

I’m a big fan of dresses these days, especially ones that I can grow into like this comfy wrap dress! I also love how versatile it is – you could wear this from the office to date night so easily. It comes in a couple of other prints and is currently up to 40% off!

Fedora

I pulled out an older fedora that is no longer in stock, but honestly that’s just fine because Backcountry’s hat game is ON POINT right now. I’m serious…try clicking through my favorites below and tell me you didn’t end up with a few in your cart. No regrets!

High waisted leggings

My belly is getting bigger and bigger these days, and I literally live in these leggings after buying them one size up from my normal size. I’m able to do all the prenatal yoga I want in them and take a nap when the pregnancy fatigue hits šŸ™‚ I’m *this* close to buying another pair because I know I’ll need it!

Sunglasses

I cannot begin to adequately express my love for these Goodr sunnies. If you’re an avid viewer of my IG stories, you’ve most likely seen me post about them. Perfect for sports, outdoor adventures, running errands, ANYTHING. My sister gave me a pair for Christmas last year (seriously such a good gift, y’all. Hint, hint!) and they have been such a hit. A steal at only $25!

Trail running shoes

I gotta have my trail running shoes. My old pair recently bit the dust, so I was excited to give ON Running a try. Comfort is the most important quality to me, and these babies do NOT disappoint. The waterproof and breathability factors give this shoe bonus points, but not as much as the multi-patterned soles. The level of control while hiking is perfection! I only wish I had sized up half a size for an even better fit.

Wedge booties

For an elevated look, I don’t shy away from a wedge bootie. I love how they ride the line between edgy and feminine. I’ve had this pair for a couple of years but linked very similar Sorel boots below!

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Flower childšŸŒŗšŸŒøšŸ’ This was a bath to remember to say the least :) It was beautiful on the outside for sure, but week 24 of pregnancy brought on mood swings and hormonal changes like Iā€™ve never experienced in my entire life (just ask AlexšŸ™ˆ). The smallest, tiniest thing would set me off and send me into a world of irritability I couldnā€™t shake. Tears, angrier, sadness. It was all there in the middle of the most beautiful place on earth. Embarrassed, Iā€™d try to hold it all in but knew those wild emotions had to be released. Some days are more graceful than others, and Iā€™m still processing these changes both on the outside and on the inside plus what it means to be vulnerable physically and mentally right now. All of this to say...never not in awe of this beautiful life within me, kicking inside my belly as I type thisšŸ’• @fsborabora #babyk #borabora

Flower childšŸŒŗšŸŒøšŸ’

This was a bath to remember to say the least :) It was beautiful on the outside for sure, but week 24 of pregnancy brought on mood swings and hormonal changes like Iā€™ve never experienced in my entire life (just ask AlexšŸ™ˆ). The smallest, tiniest thing would set me off and send me into a world of irritability I couldnā€™t shake. Tears, angrier, sadness. It was all there in the middle of the most beautiful place on earth. Embarrassed, Iā€™d try to hold it all in but knew those wild emotions had to be released. Some days are more graceful than others, and Iā€™m still processing these changes both on the outside and on the inside plus what it means to be vulnerable physically and mentally right now. All of this to say...never not in awe of this beautiful life within me, kicking inside my belly as I type thisšŸ’• @fsborabora #babyk #borabora ...

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Love at first flightšŸ’™ Almost all lodging @fsborabora is via overwater bungalow, and if you ask me...ya donā€™t come to the middle of the South Pacific to stay on landšŸ’¦Waterlogged is the goal. Missing this paradise right about now. Can you spot me?! #borabora #frenchpolynesia

Love at first flightšŸ’™

Almost all lodging @fsborabora is via overwater bungalow, and if you ask me...ya donā€™t come to the middle of the South Pacific to stay on landšŸ’¦Waterlogged is the goal. Missing this paradise right about now. Can you spot me?! #borabora #frenchpolynesia ...

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Unplugging was insanely refreshing. Just us inside the destination doing what we love. Iā€™ve thought about my childhood a lot during this time and how grateful I am to have not grown up glued to a screen. When we were bored as kids, we either sat with ourselves or went outside to play. We didnā€™t grab for a phone at every idle moment. The privilege of a free mind is everything. Thatā€™s how I feel about this photo. Young-ish, wild and āœØfreeāœØat @fsborabora, a place thatā€™s always been on my bucket list. #borabora #frenchpolynesia #babymoon

Unplugging was insanely refreshing. Just us inside the destination doing what we love. Iā€™ve thought about my childhood a lot during this time and how grateful I am to have not grown up glued to a screen. When we were bored as kids, we either sat with ourselves or went outside to play. We didnā€™t grab for a phone at every idle moment. The privilege of a free mind is everything. Thatā€™s how I feel about this photo. Young-ish, wild and āœØfreeāœØat @fsborabora, a place thatā€™s always been on my bucket list. #borabora #frenchpolynesia #babymoon ...

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When Alex proposed in February, we began planning a trip to French Polynesia for our honeymoon. We wanted a completely new destination that neither of us had visited before. As fate would have it, the honeymoon turned into a babymoon instead, all okayed by my docšŸ‘¶šŸŒ™This was our final international trip (and only our second in all of 2020!) before we meet our new addition in early March! It was important to both of us to go and focus on each other...away from the news and social media. A lot can happen in 12 days, and we came back to a very different country than what we left. After 3 negative covid tests in a 10 day span, Iā€™m beyond grateful to not only have had the chance to get away and unplug from social, but also to work. As you know, my career is rooted in travel so to be overseas with @fsborabora was a dream. Tapping back into the creative mindset that Iā€™ve missed so much was rejuvenating in every sense of the word. What a privilege this was. To everyone in French Polynesia, thank you thank you thank youšŸ™ #babymoon #borabora

When Alex proposed in February, we began planning a trip to French Polynesia for our honeymoon. We wanted a completely new destination that neither of us had visited before. As fate would have it, the honeymoon turned into a babymoon instead, all okayed by my docšŸ‘¶šŸŒ™This was our final international trip (and only our second in all of 2020!) before we meet our new addition in early March! It was important to both of us to go and focus on each other...away from the news and social media. A lot can happen in 12 days, and we came back to a very different country than what we left. After 3 negative covid tests in a 10 day span, Iā€™m beyond grateful to not only have had the chance to get away and unplug from social, but also to work. As you know, my career is rooted in travel so to be overseas with @fsborabora was a dream. Tapping back into the creative mindset that Iā€™ve missed so much was rejuvenating in every sense of the word. What a privilege this was. To everyone in French Polynesia, thank you thank you thank youšŸ™ #babymoon #borabora ...

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