The Greatest Show on Earth is coming to town!

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Photos and video courtesy of Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey

The Greatest Show on Earth is coming to town! The Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus is coming to San Jose August 25 through September 5, 2016. I can hardly contain my excitement!

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When I was a little girl my mom took to me to the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus at the Cow Palace. It was so amazing! I couldn’t believe how many tricks the animals were able to perform. I was also enthralled by the acrobats, and the performers walking on the tallest stilts I have ever seen! The colors, the costumes; everything was fabulous!

My husband and I have wanted to take our kids to the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus for quite some time, so we are thrilled they are coming to San Jose later this month. The current theme is “Out of this World; Light Years Beyond the Expected.” I can only imagine the amazing show this will produce! My son wants to be an astronaut when he grows up, so seeing a space themed show will amaze him!

Don’t miss out! This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the beautiful costumes, and talented acrobats in person! We are going, I hope you go too!

You can buy your tickets online now at Ringling.com.

Catch a sneak peek below!

*I received tickets to this event in exchange for coverage. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

Fall pleated skirt two ways

Look 1: Casual, daytime look perfect for running errands, walking around downtown, brunch, running after kids, and more!

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Look 2: Dressy look for church, a daytime fundraiser, girls lunch, afternoon meeting, shopping trip, and more!

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Look 1: Sunglasses: Chanel / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Rosa / Chokers: blue, black / Tee: H & M / Jacket: AG Jeans (wash sold out, linked to new wash) / Skirt: Topshop / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel (mini avl for pre-order, reg size in stock here) / Ring: Kendra Scott / Nail Polish: Dior Steel Grey / Shoes: Nike

Look 2: Sunglasses: Chanel / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Rosa / Tee: Bobeau / Skirt: Topshop / Handbag: Givenchy / Cuff: Kendra Scott / Nail Polish: Dior Steel Grey / Shoes: Louise et Cie

Pleated skirts are a huge trend which is carrying over into the fall season. I love the pleated skirt because it adds volume without adding weight to one’s frame; which is huge when you have a little extra padding like me. I’ll admit it, I love food! But I digress. . .

A fall pleated skirt is perfect to wear now, while the weather is warm, and well into the fall season. It can be worn casually, like I have done in the first outfit pictured above, or dressed up, as I have done in the second set of photos shown above. When the weather cools down in late October, a pleated skirt can be paired with a turtleneck sweater and boots for a 1970s inspired, cozy fall look. Love that!

Another casual idea is to pair a pleated skirt with ballet slippers, such as this current IT pair, and a bomber jacket, such as this one.

This pleated skirt by Topshop is super comfortable, and the price is reasonable. I might be a little addicted to Topshop’s pleated skirts; you can see my pale blue one here, and my black and white one here.

What are your favorite ways to pleated skirts for summer into fall?

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Tom Ford Black Sugar nail polish review

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Pictured: Tom Ford Black Sugar nail polish

Fall 2016 is all about red or metallic nail polish. Since I am not a huge fan of red nail polish, I am seeking alternatives for the fall season. I love all of the metallic hues being shown for the autumn season, but a girl needs alternatives! When I spotted Black Sugar by Tom Ford, I thought this would be a fabulous alternative to metallic nails!

Tom Ford Black Sugar nail polish is a lot less black than I thought it would be. The name suggests a spicy version of black nail polish, on the contrary! Black Sugar by Tom Ford is a putty-purple hue which has nothing to do with black, and more to do with the berry family!

Berry hues are huge this fall season; groundbreaking, like florals in spring, I know. 😉 Since all shades of burgundy and purple are the rage, nail polish needs to blend, rather than compete, with this color palette. Metallic hues are the ideal neutral for these shades, but metallic polishes are not for everyone, and sometimes we all want a more traditional color on our fingertips.

Tom Ford Black Sugar nail polish is a cross between classic dark purple and dark putty. It is an edgy, neutral form of a muted, dark purple hue. This color works perfectly with this fall’s berry hues; making it a fabulous neutral color for the autumn season and a great alternative to red or metallic nail polish. Love that!

I tested Tom Ford Black Sugar nail polish out with one base coat, two coats of color, and one top coat. The nail polish was long lasting, and stayed chip free for one week. Fabulous!

You can find Tom Ford Black Sugar nail polish online here.