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A Long Week of OOTDs

January 23, 2015

A couple of things I’ve noticed after uploading this series of outfit-of-the-days.. First, I’ve really been enjoying my hair in a bun! I think it looks chicer, generally, than a ponytail, and I have just NOT been liking the feeling of hair on my neck. Also, I’ve been trying to mix it up a bit with my work wardrobe. I typically wear just black or grey pants and a nicer top. Recently, I’ve found myself throwing on a skirt or dress and running with it!

Sheer dot top – Altuzarra for Target
Black tank – ghetto girl store
Grey pants – Gap
Chelsea boots – Forever 21 – similar

Army green jacket – JcPenney
Striped shirt – Urban Outfitters
Necklace – J.Crew
Black pants – Target
Herringbone wedges – TOMS (on sale!)

Navy dress – H&M
Necklace – Tiffany & Co.
Grey tights – Target
Black ankle boots – Old Navy
Black ribbon belt – craft store

My casual brunch outfit!
Sequined cardigan – American Eagle Outfitters
J’Adore shirt – Old Navy
Denim capris – Old Navy
Black flats – Old Navy
Glasses – Warby Parker

In hindsight, I should have belted this cardigan.. Oh well!
Camel sweater – Old Navy
T-shirt – Joe Fresh for JcPenney
Ikat skirt – Sofia Vergara for Kmart
Lace-up booties – Target
Statement necklace – eBay

Ivory cardigan – Forever 21
Striped tee – Urban Outfitters
White tank – ghetto girl store
Black pants – Target
Knee-high boots – Nectar Clothing
Tribal necklace – LA find

This weekend, I’m headed to LA to explore the California Gift Show and LA Mart, and hopefully pick up some new pretty things. I’m excited to see one of my favorite jewelry designers, Kyle Chan from Kyle Chan Designs! I always end up picking up a piece or two from his gorgeous collection. This time around, I’m thinking about this necklace or this bracelet…. Which do you think I should go for? Or both!? 😀

NY

January 14, 2015

New York at the holidays. I can’t think of a more perfect time to visit. Yes, it was chilly, but that made it that more delightful to slip in to a little coffee shop for a cappuccino or French restaurant for a bowl of soup and to watch through the windows as people walk by. And, also, sales! In addition to the J.Crew jewelry I’ve already posted, I made my first ever venture into Inglot! I’ve been following the brand for a while now, but can’t exactly say that it’s accessible in the states. I was so happy to take a crash course tour of the island of Manhattan; below, some highlights.

Waiting for our flight, I started a new book and cozied up in my new snow boots from Sorel. Coat from Forever 21, bucket bag from Old Navy.

My accessories layout at our hotel room. I wanted to stick with one metal tone (gold, duh!) versatile scarves (cream/navy, black and leopard), and a couple of pairs of sunnies.
Jewelry from Jewelmint, J.Crew, BaubleBar, Bulova.
Scarves from AGlamourGirlsCloset(Instagram), Old Navy.

A gorgeous view of the city from Hoboken, NJ.

A little festive-ness near Radio City Music Hall.
We creeped around this hotel for some warmth and a photo op!
Coat, Burberry (borrowed from the boyfriend’s generous Grandma!)
Sorel boots, Old Navy skinnies, Old Navy bucket bag.

My Inglot goodies!
Slim Gel Lipstick in No. 56
Freedom Eyeshadow in No. 413 Pearl
Body Pigment Powder Pearl in No.39

One of my walking-around outfits. I do believe it was 28 degrees when we left the hotel the morning I took this!
Scarf – Old Navy
Cable knit sweater – vintage
Black skinnies – Old Navy
Sneakers – New Balance

Myself, Mark and Mark’s brother, Jack, at the incredibly inventive restaurant/gourmet grocery store hybrid, Eatily. I LOVED the concept of different little stations for crudo, vegetables, paninis, etc. Given the option by such courteous gentleman, I chose the crudo station. Succccch a good decision.

Fresh tuna wrapped in roasted red pepper with kalamata olives and olive oil (one of many awesome small plates we sampled.)

This trip, my first to New York, was one of the most special and meaningful trips I’ve ever been on. Spending time with the family of the love of my life and seeing how everyone comes together with love and support… Touched my heart. I can’t wait to go back to experience more of all that New York has to offer.

A Week of OOTDs

November 13, 2014

I haven’t had as much time as I’d like this past week to take detail shots of my outfits, but I did manage to grab some quick snaps of the overall looks. My favorite was definitely the first, which I wore to my birthday brunch. Casual, comfortable, but still pulled together, and topped off with a sock bun, of course!

Denim Button Down – Target//Eye Tank – H&M//Grey Jeans – Target//Tortoise Heels – H&M//Drawstring Bag – Old Navy//Garnet Necklace – Kyle Chan Design

Black Cardigan – Old Navy//Double Layer Tank – Nectar Clothing (similar)//Navy Tulle Skirt – DownEast Basics//Bow Flats – J.Crew//Pendant Necklace – Jewelmint

Black Dress – H&M//Tights – KMart//Booties – Target

Striped top – Urban Outfitters (similar)//Vest – B.Son//Capris – Lauren Conrad for Kohls//Plaid slip-ons – New Look at Asos//Drawstring Bucket Bag – Old Navy//Gold Necklace – Jewelmint

Floral dress – Forever 21 (similar)//Belt – Forever 21 (similar)//Boots – Bella Vita

Beaded Blush Top and Beige Skirt

October 10, 2014

Don’t get me wrong, I love sheer, flowy maxi skirts… One thing I can’t get behind, though, is the tiny little barely butt-cheek grazing mini skirts that are usually attached to them. My solution? Cut out the offending part of the skirt and wear a midi-length nude slip underneath it! Coverage, while still allowing the skirt to flow.

For this look, I wanted to mostly keep it to pale shades of beige, blush and nude with some metallic pops of gold and pink. I LOVE this clutch… It’s feminine but a tiny bit edgy in metallic leather.

I love these flats, but even after multiple uses, they still eat up my ankles! A little moleskin on the inside lip helps a bit.

Jeweled top- Lauren Conrad for Kohls, similar, similar
Beige skirt- Nectar Clothing, similar, similar
Patent flats, JCrew Factory
Foldover metallic clutch, Gap, similar, similar
Gold rings, similar