Summertime Blues

Between going through vacation withdrawal {even though it was super short, it sure was sweet} and realizing that I have a million summer things with tags on and its already August...it seemed appropriate to break out this tunic and my silver sandals. To make it less beachy and more casual work appropriate, I threw on PANTS. Yes, I do actually own pants. Shocking I know....

Tunic: d.ra {on sale at Urban Outfitters!} // Pants: Frame Denim 'le Skinny de Jeanne'

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Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Super Duper' // Sandals: Sam Edelman 'Trina'

Toenail polish: Zoya 'America'

{sidenote: these are beyond comfortable. BEYOND}

Broken Record

Penguins, Oreo's, old movies...there are a lot of fantastic things that are black and white. A perfect combination, perfect contrast, perfect...oh wait, I've done this before here already! So instead of rehashing how much I love black and white together, I'll just direct you to the photos below. Me? I'll be enjoying my milk and cookies.

Blazer: Theory // Sweater: Aro {try this or this} // Coated pants: Zara {identical}

Nail Polish: Essie 'Blanc'

Ring: Consignment {similar} // Cuff: ebay {There's Hermes obvi, but try this or this}

Heels: Topshop

Power Suit-ed Up

I adored this blazer when I bought it over the summer, but as usual, was a little hasty ripping off the tags. There is oversized, and then there is 'I'm playing dress-up in my Dad's Suit' big. It was unfortunately the latter {minus the fact that my Dad would wear it in a much more suitably manly color.} 

Never fear though! Instead of taking it in for the necessary alterations, I just moved the buttons over and BAM, wearable. However, since it really is still pretty Melanie Griffith "Working Girl" in the shoulders, I had yet to wear it. Waking up to 50 degree weather when it was 90 last week, had me in a scramble! Running late = less time to overthink. Of course, a coral linen 3/4 sleeve blazer will likely get hidden away with the sundresses soon, but at least it didn't take a year to break it out!

Blazer: Emerson Fry // Pants: Bdg 

Bracelet: HRH Collection // Necklace: Vintage 

Nail Color: Essie 'Twin Sweater Set' // Angel Wing Ring: H&M {recent}

Heels: Calvin Klein

Camo Chameleon

While I had an army vest, 2 blouses and a jacket, what I didn't have was a camo jacket. Shocking I know. I'd been wanting one for while, but just wasn't sure if it really would work on me, which means I wasn't about to spend a lot. Wonder of wonders, I stumbled into Urban Outfitters while killing time before a haircut and BAM! Just what I had been looking for. Oh, and did I mention it was 75% off?

Fate, I tell ya, fate.

Jacket: ByCorpus // Sweater: 525 America {try this or this} // Pants: Zara {try these or these}

Necklace: Target {try this or this} // Bracelet: Forever21 {similar}

Nail Polish: Essie "Penny Talk"

Metallic Loafers: FS/NY {try these or these}

Black + Gold Fever

 All I knew was that I wanted to be comfortable today, but not look like a ragamuffin. 

When in doubt, wear all black.

Sweater: Juicy Couture {similar} // Pants: Paige Premium Denim

Necklaces: Large link is vintage Ben Amun {similar} // 

Longer link was gifted by my parents from Italy {similar}

Ring: Ambiance in San Francisco // Earrings: House of Harlow // Bracelets: Vintage {similar} and Asos {try this or this}

Boots: Forever 21

I have to thank Aly from Chain Strapped Purse for the boots-- I never would have discovered them if she hadn't featured them in her post!

I Want What She's Wearing

{Thassia}

Lately I have been drawn to monochromatic looks--the are sophisticated, slimming and statement making without being too in your face. Of course, if you're not careful you can wind up looking like a walking crayon--not a good look on even the top supermodels. Varying texture, shade, and shape help to keep the outfit fresh. Throw in the right accessory, like this animal print belt, to mix things up as well as bring the whole look together.

Lets start with the basics---

Vanessa Bruno Athé Sweater// Carven Sweater// Apt. 9 Cable-Knit Sweater Dsquared Trouser// Rachel Zoe Wide-Leg Pants// Calvin Klein Jeans

While I couldn't find an exact match for the jacket, I think this Elizabeth and James blazer would look perfect {plus its on sale!}

For the finishing touches--

Karen Walker Super Duper // River Island waist belt // Hermes Black Box Kelly Sellier 35cm

There is no substitute for a Kelly, so unless you're a Rockefeller {and in that case you probably already have five of them} just use your favorite black bag.