Going Green

Somehow summer came and went and I didn't wear this breezy maxi once. In an effort to both justify my purchase as well as mix things up, I did my best to bring this baby out before its too cold to even utter the word 'sundress.' In my head, adding blazers/tights/leather can make almost anything fall and winter appropriate...have I mentioned yet that I can rationalize anything?

Dress: Diane Von Furstenberg // Sweater: H&M {similar} //
Necklace: Ben Amun // Bracelet: J. Crew

Bomber jacket: John Carlisle Essentials {beyond old but try this or this}

Nail Polish: Essie 'Chinchilly'

Boots: Forever21...until I finally get my Rag & Bone's!

Fancy Friday

{Gaia Repossi}

White in cold weather isn't just reserved for bunnies, brides, and evil Queens from Narnia. This is a perfect example of just how epically dreamy it can be. It goes without saying (though I will anyway) that I have an obsession with feathered clothing, so being wrapped up in a cloud of feathers would be heaven. Practical? No, but what fun things are??

Lately there doesn't seem to be anything practical that appeals to me, its all exotic trips, boots that cost more than my rent and purses that would cost as much as a car. Hopefully its a phase, because I never do remember to buy a lottery ticket. 

So other than daydreaming there isn't much planned for the weekend. Rainy days are meant for relaxing right? Whether you're going out on the town or having a pajama party like me...

Have a great weekend!

Man Repelling 101

Anyone who can not only rock legit pajamas in the daytime like a champ but also not give a damn what anyone thinks, is an inspiration for sure. Leandra Medine (aka the Man Repeller of course) stopped into DC last night to celebrate her new book. Of course, I was determined to try to find the perfect outfit without looking like I was in fact trying to find the perfect outfit...

Enter, my amazing Mustard Seed vintage leather midi skirt (with pockets!) Rain be damned, I was not missing an excuse to finally break this baby out of my closet. Sometimes I think I would sleep in leather pajamas I love it so...but that would um be a little weird though probably pretty Man Repeller-y! While I didn't have the guts to take my jacket off and show the world my crop top until I was safely at home, I felt oh so much wilder knowing it was under my cozy sweatshirt jacket.

Skirt: Vintage {try this real or this faux} // Jacket: Edun // Crop Top: Asos

Earrings: J. Crew // Necklace: Baublebar

Shoes: Zara {OBSESSED!} // Jacket: J. Crew

Bags: Forever21 // 3.1 Philip Lim

{Man Repeller inspired looks and stunning views!}

{Instagramming my little heart out of course!}

{I want to live in this lobby, so glamorous!}

Thank you Quynh Tonnu for my wonderful non-selfie shots and a great night!

Fancy Friday

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This photo makes me happy. Beautiful dress, happy girl and oh right, PARIS. Le sigh indeed...this time 4 years ago (exactly) I was in Paris amidst the excitement of Fashion Week. Though I've said pretty much every day since I got off the plane that I needed to get back, I still have yet. I guess life has gotten in the way, but that's not really an excuse now is it? Life will ALWAYS get in the way if you let it.

I'm in the midst of the fall birthday blitz (and eep! mine is just a month away) but other than that looking forward to a low key weekend. I've finally gotten back into reading and can't wait to curl up with my Kindle.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with whatever it is that makes you smile!

Wonderful Wedding

In honor of Fancy Friday, I bring you....the post I meant to put up two weeks ago! It's not often that I get to wear a full length gown (well other than playing dress up at home) so I couldn't resist posting a few pics from the truly wonderful wedding of one of my best friend's in the world.

As an added bonus, thanks to the copious amount of mirrors, there is not a single selfie with faux wood paneling. How's THAT for fancy?

Dress: BCBG // Jewelry: Vintage

Bag: Kate Spade

Heels: Adrianna Papell 

Just one of the stunning details from the ballroom...

Ladylike

If you find something you love, hold on to it right? Oh, and then buy it in every color you can. Right, so that's why this skirt in blue just wasn't enough for me. Logical and practical, that's me! Thanks to our lovely 80 degree October weather, a coral skirt doesn't feel the least bit out of place (although even if it did, that wouldn't stop me!)

Now on to the star though, the shoes. I'd love to claim originality on them but Like anything and everything that Miss Blair Edie of Atlantic-Pacific wears, I immediately decided I had to make them mine. While my shoe obsession has taken a backseat lately to an unquenchable bag lust, its now back in full effect. You (and my bank account) have been warned...

Skirt: Asos // Sweater: H&M // Belt: Linea Pelle

Necklace: Vintage // Cuff: H&M

// Nail Polish: Essie 'Just for the Twill of it'

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Shoes: Zara  {want these and these next}

Pajama Party

I don't know if its because I've been sick and just want to be cozy, or if I'm rebelling after last week's pants-a-thon, but I can't get enough of pajama inspired clothes. This dress feels like a cross between a 1940's waitress uniform and a fabulous fancy men's sleep-shirt. I mean both of that in the best possible way, a top-notch combination if you ask me. The icing on the cake? It may feel like I'm in silk pajamas, but its technically a dress, what more could a girl want?!

Dress: J. Crew Collection (score from Secondi with tags on! Similar here) // Blazer: J. Crew {try this}
Bag: 3.1 Philip Lim 'Medium Pashli'

Nail Polish: Essie "Just for the Twill of it"

Yep, I finally bit the bullet. As much as I swore I wouldn't get a Pashli since they were already on every blogger's arm, I fell in love with the cobalt version and couldn't get it out of my head. You now have my permission to smack me if I try to buy another big purchase anytime soon...

Heels: Sergio Rossi 

Fancy Friday

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Most importantly...Happy birthday to my incredible sister-- She is the best and I couldn't ask for a more amazing one.

Now onto my usual musings....I think my heart skipped a beat when I saw this photo. Of course the dress is beautiful, flirty, retro and fun, but the whole look is just the ultimate cool girl sophistication. Put together without trying to hard. I'm still trying to master that 'effortless' chic look (guess that's a little bit of an oxymoron, yes?)

While the seasons (gasp!) change every year, I still always find myself flummoxed with the transitional temperatures. You'd think by now I would have a system...other than just buying more stuff so I don't have to face making decisions.

I've managed to feel under the weather yet again, so I've got a lot of hot tea, cozy pj's and quality relaxation ahead of me. I know, I am out of control! Hopefully your plans are more fun than that, but I think we can all agree TGIF!

What Dreams are Made Of

Lately, all I can think about are investment pieces. No, I have not won the lottery or inherited millions {le sigh.} However, I think that as I get older I finally do realize that yes, all those throwaway pieces do in fact add up to at least 2 nice bags a year (if not more.) Granted, this is not new advice at all, but I may actually FOLLOW it now.

There are a few items that I just keep coming back to over and over again. A 'bucket list of fashion' if you will. Now some of them just require a brief shopping hiatus, while others mean spending lockdown for months. I'm thinking of creating a separate savings account just for those big ticket items, so that I can really see my progress. Or something.

Either way...here are a few on my list. What items do you daydream about?

Rag & Bone ankle booties / Stuart Weitzman over the knee leather boots / 3 1 Phillip Lim handbag / DANNIJO chain fringe necklace / Hermès bracelet

Fancy Friday

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This isn't just a weekend, its THE weekend! One of my absolute best friends is getting married and I can't wait to celebrate her and her soon to be hubby. It makes me feel rather grown-up, as I am quite late to the 'all my friends are getting married game.' I can't think of a better way to spend a weekend!

I can't help being overly excited (yes I KNOW its a cliche by now) about fall. After saying for over 3 years I'll go apple and pumpkin picking, wine tasting, etc, I'm on a mission to finally do it. The perfect fall weather goes by in the blink of an eye, so I'm going to at least try to look up from phone more and actually enjoy the real world around me. Not everything needs to be seen in terms of Instagram-ability (guilty guilty guilty lately!)

Have a fantastic weekend!

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