Yellow Dog River Bridge

It was the perfect autumn evening for a drive out to Big Bay, with the fall colors popping off in full force… finally! 🍂 I headed to Yellow Dog River Bridge to soak in the golden hour light and the autumnal views. I wore my favorite plaid shacket from Madewell and broke in my new Blundstone boots—perfect for an evening like this. I loved cruising the back roads at dusk, which is easily one of my favorite ways to spend a fall weeknight. There’s nothing quite like autumn in the U.P.!

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Harlow Lake

Lately, I’ve been enjoying a mix of autumn adventures and cozy moments. I went to Harlow Lake, a favorite spot for early fall colors, while wearing a soft new cardigan and wide-leg jeans. I also joined the community for Plaidurday at South Beach, and embraced the fall crisp air this weekend. Between baking cookies, catching sunsets, and sipping Witches Brew, October has felt like the perfect balance of fun and relaxation. This season is all about finding that cozy yet stylish vibe, and I’m embracing every bit of it!

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Bobbles + Dots

Happy October! Popping in with another quick outfit post… from the first day of my favorite month of the year. October hits… and so does my collection of burnt orange sweaters. 😆 And it’s finally feeling like more autumn weather here in the Upper Peninsula, although, our fall colors are quite behind schedule! But it was nice to transition a bit from summer to fall this week. Just a quick one today, with a sort of “old-school” Tieka outfit post. Still rocking the polka dot tights, however many years later!

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By Thill's

What if… we tried some quick outfit shots?! Like 4-6 photos. A little quick post that doesn’t requite a ton of time commitment. It was nice on this night actually… I finished a full work day, worked on the program for Fresh Coast Film Festival, ate dinner at home, worked on my 15th blogiverary post, walked around the neighborhood quick, shot a few photos by Thill’s Fish House, went home, and still had time to… start a new show and catch up with some friends. A pretty OK solo evening.

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15 Year Blogiversary

In celebration of my 15th blogiversary, here's a new outfit post, paying homage to my first post with gray and finding a railroad track here in Marquette! On September 3, 2009, I took my first "outfit shots" on the tracks near my apartment in Grand Haven after discovering fashion blogs. What started as a fun, personal project led me on an amazing journey. I'm so grateful for the experience!

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Big Bay Point Lighthouse

Ahhhh, the Big Bay Point Lighthouse. What a dream! I absolutely love visiting this lighthouse, but it’s extra magical when I can stay overnight. It’s one of the few operational lighthouses that offer a bed and breakfast, and such a perk it’s so close to Marquette, only 24 miles northwest in the town of Big Bay, Michigan. It’s perched on top of a tall bluff over a rocky point, with picturesque views.

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