November Purchases

I was really good in November. I only bought things I needed and loved so it was a good month for me. I've gotten a lot of wear out of everything thus far and I know it will still be around at least 2-3 years, if not more.

Hype silk skirt: $140 at Anthropologie
Navy Sweater: $42 at Zara (a great place for tailored basics)
Plaid Coat: $140, also at Zara
Hunter Boots: $135 from Piperlime

I also spent $100 on body basics at Gap Body. I've always loved their intimates, and they have launched a great sport/fitness line that's very Stella McCartney.


Total Spent: $557 - nearly $200 under budget!

Today's look

It's still cold out, but, with the help of a sleeping bag coat I was able to wear a skirt today without worrying about freezing to death. Long puffy coats are not flattering but boy do they work!


Boyfriend sweater: The Limited, $55
Dot Skirt: Club Monaco, $125
Tights: Hue, $16
Boots: Naturalizer, $150

Love Me some Blanket Sweater

this sweater was on the expensive side, but I sure do get a lot of wear out of it. It's just so darn cozy. Plus it has good coverage so I can get away with jeggings at work without showing too much booty.


Sweater: Laurie B, $195
Printed Tunic: Urban Outfitters,$58
Jeggings, Juicy Coture, $125
Boots: Charles David, $250

New Coat!

Fall is in full swing and I realized I didn't really have a mid-weight coat. Just a trench coat, and then straight to puffers. I found this cute little plaid number at Zara for only $140. It has a full cut, which I like since I can wear heavier sweaters under it. It's also very wooly and warm. I think it was a good buy.

Saturday Night Cozy.

I went out to my favorite place Saturday (Esperanto!) and was wanting a cozy casual look. After all it's a little cold out and I walked there. This fit the bill for me, but the photo is not flattering at all. The angle is a little high, so I look a LOT wider than I did in person - at least I hope so.

This outfit contains three of my October purchases which I realized I hadn't worn yet.

Sweater: Laurie B, $195
Blouse: Staring at Stars, $54
Jeans: Hudson, $160
Hat: Urban Outfitters, $28
Flats: Cole Haan, $138
Purse: Chanel, $2600

Thoughts? Comment's? Photoshop stretching tool?

Happy Monday!

The weather is holding in the 60s so I threw on a basic outfit this morning that I knew would be cozy. I'm a little under the weather today so couldn't bother getting too fancy. Maybe tomorrow I'll be feeling better. This isn't so bad though. And I got a compliment on the blanket sweater.

Blanket Sweater: Express, $70
Printed Blouse: Banana Republic, $56
Skinny Jeans, Banana Republic, $80
Boots: Nine West, $100 ish

As far as the blouse - should I keep it? I never know if this top is cool or hideous. Would love to know what you think.

Wednesday Dinner

I took these photos before heading out for dinner - so they're not the greatest. I did one with flash and one without so you get the idea. This is my first wearing of my blanket sweater from Express. They are supposed to be a top trend this Fall/Winter and I love anything big and cozy so I'm pretty happy. And the navy sequined tank dressed it up for night. It was a great purchase - it gets tons of wear. And, if you haven't noticed, I'm already back to my fall winter staple: skinny jeans and boots. Hopefully this season I'll learn to mix it up.

Blanket Sweater: Express, $70
Sequin Tank: Express, $40
Skinny Jeans, Banana Republic, $80
Boots: Nine West, $100 ish

Last Friday - Cozy like PJs

This is a perfect fall outfit. Cozy, while still looking put together. Black is slimming too. Love it!

Ann Taylor Dress: $35 (super markdown)
Leggings: $30
Banana Republic Sweater: $60
Cole Haan Flats: $138

What do you think?

It's been a while....

And I'm STILL loving the Tucker for Target pieces I bought. This little dress was on $40 and it was perfect for a layered look to the movies and dinner. Just screams fall. I may actually splurge and get a silk Tucker dress from the actual line.


Dress: Tucker for Target, $40
Cardigan: Zara, $70
Knee highs: Target, $5
Suede Boots: Nine West, $50 on final sale
Manhattan Bag: Louis Vuitton, $1500

Rules are Made to be Broken!

Kim and I decided that October 1st was the absolute soonest you could break out the tights, but today I just felt like it.
Although to be honest, part of it had to do with the top. My latest rule is that nothing new goes in the closet until I wear it. I bought this top on September 2nd and 20 days later it was still sitting there. I'm still glad I bought it. It's a flattering basic and - although it's hard to see in the picture - it has sequin details on the shoulders.





Sweater, Express $50
Skirt, Banana Republic $75
Jacket, DKNY $600 ish - don't recall
Tights, Hue $18
Suede Cutout heels, Aerosoles $70

Blogity blog blog blog.

It's official - fall is officially here. I realized this when I pulled out my skinny jeans this morning. Going through old posts I admit I wore them way too much last winter. I'm going to have to get creative this year. Hopefully we'll have a bit of an indian summer so I won't be forced into them this soon!

Pretty standard outfit today. I was really missing the eggplant wedges that Paddy ate a few months ago. They were so versatile and will be hard to replace. Boo, chewy puppies!

Theory Boyfriend Jacket, $375
Marc Jacobs Confetti top, $163 on sale
BR Classic Skinny Jeans, $80
Alfani Wedges, $120

Thoughts???

Romper + bad backdrop = eh

Squeezing out the last days of summer and wore my DKNY romper ($295) again today. This time paired it with black gladiators ($40 on sale) and my always-in-fashion LV bag. Still, this shot is crappy. I hope I look better in person!

Saturday with Sir Walter Raleigh

Stumbled upon this statue of Sir Walter Raleigh on my Saturday afternoon city walk through Greenwich Village. The fact that Clive Owen played him in the second installment of Elizabeth only makes me more statue-smitten. I, on the other hand, am dressed for comfort. Cute I think, but feeling a little porky still.

Brown Basic Tee: Banana Republic,$35
Denim tie waist skirt: Gap, $70
Flip Flops: Havanias, $24
Crossbody: Hobo, Int., $118

I have dancing plans for Saturday night so will be cuter later.....

Kim rocks a rosary.

This outfit is just perfect for summer - easy and polished at the same time. The rosary adds an edge to an otherwise preppy look. As do the numerous tattoos. : )

Looking fab as always Kim!

Today was a rainy ass day

I still tried not to totally phone it in, even though I just wanted to throw on a trash bag and some wellies and call it a day.

Hudson Jeans,$176
BCBG Sweater, $138
Cole Haan Ballets, $138
Silence + Noise Blazer, $80

Tried a new pose on the couch, which makes this outfit 17% cuter, in my humble opinion.

Feels like Fall Today.

With grey skies and a high of only 69, I pulled out the jeans today. Simple outfit, but flattering and cute in my opinion. My favorite part is the gold necklace I got at Banana Republic. They really rock it on the costume jewelry,

Tunic: Kimichi Blue at Urban Outfitters,$78 HA - they say it's a dress!
Layering Tank: The Limited, $25
Skinny Jeans, Banana Republic, $80
Necklace, Banana Republic, $50
Ballet Flats: Cole Haan, $138

I'm hoping it will warm up this week so I can show off some of my new Anthropologie purchases!!!

Monday's Summer Dress

I slept in an extra 45 minutes this morning so I new it would be a summer dress day. Doesn't require too much though and is comfy and cute. Plus that extra 45 minutes was sooooo worth it.

Today I'm wearing a dress I picked up last summer at Urban Outfitters for $90. It's still cute and graphic, but I think that color block is on it's way out. This may be my last summer in this dress. Simple gladiators (Enzo Angiolini, $69) complete the outfit and I grabbed my black cardigan from The Limited ($50) for a cover up in my freezing office. Hope it doesn't look too frumpy like last time.

What do you think...should I retire the color block?

Today's Outfit

Like I said...it's hot. Today I pulled out this Club Monaco skirt ($125) that is very forgiving in the waistline so it still fits. Paired it with a simple Banana Republic stretch tee ($$35) and my old Enzo Angiolini gladiators ($69) it makes a pretty simple outfit.

Fashionable? I don't know. I feel like I'm doing better than the girls in cut-off jean shorts, but don't feel as sophisticated and put-together as I'd like.

Thoughts?

Easy Monday.

Hot as hell here in NYC so I just slipped on this Banana Republic sheath dress ($129) that I had shortened so I'd get more wear out of it. Probably a year old. Black gladiators are Enzo Angiolini and were $80 last year.

Simple and cute I think. I like this animal print.


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Saturday - Day to Night

It was hot this Saturday and I needed a look that would keep me cool and go from doing errands in SOHO to meeting friends in Tribeca for massages and dinner, then possibly hitting a party or a bar. Tall order for one outfit, but I pulled this dress from the back of my closet and was happy with the choice.

I remember buying this dress last summer - my first in New York - it was on major sale at Banana Republic. I think I paid $30 for it? I was here and excited that summer had arrived, and was already noticing that New Yorkers dress to stand out, not to blend in. This was my first dive into a bold pattern. I still like this dress. It's comfy and the pattern hides any bumps and bulges.

Worn with my Banana sandals ($79) and my Kate Spade bag ($495).