Pretty Alexander McQueen

Out of my budget at $719 unfortunately. I would like a really good pair of red shoes though. I've never worn them because they felt to vampy, but now that I'm older I'm thinking I could handle it.

If you're out shopping and you see a good pair, post them on my FB page so I can check them out!

Skinny chinos - Strike TWO!

What a blah way to start the week! I tried the chinos($60) again with a different top and still no go. Last time all the fabric on top felt too flowy with the loose fit of the chinos (where does the skinny come in, BR?) so this time I kept it simple. Paired with my Kimichi Blue embroidered blouse ($80) and Cole Haan ballets ($138). I think you can tell by the look on my face in the photo that I am unhappy. Blergh!

Any tips? How do you wear chinos?

Thursday's Child

Simple and sweet. I love this little dress. It's by Kimichi Blue and I got it last summer at Urban Outfitters for about $75 I think. Kim actually got the same one long before we met which is further proof that we were separated at birth. An easy outfit for an easy breezy day. Paired with my Cole Haan Bacara flats ($138).

It'll be back to 65 tomorrow, so I'll be dressed a little less summery, but I'm also headed to the Boom Boom Room for happy hour so I need to be somewhat dazzly. We'll see what I cook up.

Phillip Lim is back

Not the best shot of me today, but you get the idea. I pulled out the Phillip Lim top ($320) again this morning as I want to make sure I get a lot of wear out of my designer purchases. Paired them with my Express Trouser Jeans ($70ish) and some new Nine West cream booties($99). Hard to see the shoe on my foot, so I took a another shot.

And, like whenever I wear this top, I got tons of compliments! Another plus: this is my first wear on the booties and they are soooo comfy.

Tory Burch Tuesday

This little number was part of my ridiculous shopping trip in Nolita but I have to say I LOVE it. I stumbled on it while browsing through Tory Burch on eElizabeth St. First I tried on a sequin dress that looked like it fell out of Beyonce's closet, and then i saw this and it was just so me. The cherries are fun, the fit is great, and...it has POCKETS!

Wanted to mix it up in the shoe dept but was running too late to experiment much so I went with a safe option: Tory Burch Wedges in navy blue

Now if only I had though about some self tanner for my chalk-white legs!

Dress $395, Wedges $288. Both Tory Burch.

Monday with a Touch of London

I had to get up at dark o'clock in the morning to meet my tax attorney so I was dressing quickly, and somewhat in the dark. My only goal today was to wear my new Irregular Choice shoes as they were a gift from Kim and she was back from vacay today.

First I grabbed a Trina Turk navy dress and was going to do a white T-shirt under to make it casual, then I realized I would look like a flag. No thanks. Since I didn't want to be late to hear how poor I am*, I grabbed a basic outfit and am hoping the shoes have enough personality to carry the day.

Union Jack Flag pumps ($140, Irregular Choice)
Muse High-waisted flare jeans (Joe's Jeans, $167)
White cap-sleeved blouse (BR, $50)
Black Sequin Vest (BCBG, $160ish)

*More on this in tomorrow's post where I confess my shocking shopping transgressions in Nolita this past Saturday. Shame on me!

Kim is Back!

She's rocking a tan from Barbados, an All Saints dress, and some Miu Miu bejeweled ballet flats.

Great Nude Shoe

Only $89 at Nine West and totally on trend. The wedge heel means it'll be super comfy too. If I wasn't ridiculously over budget for April (yes! already!) I would snap these up.

Friday with a Touch of Chanel

Feel like this backdrop is washing me out a bit so bear with me. Today really felt like spring and getting dressed was a little different. No boots necessary! Anyway, I was a little tired of jeans but it's still too chilly for a skirt, so I pulled out these olive/gray chinos that I have never worn. I had always imagined these with a t-shirt and flip flops for summer, but wanted to try making them cute for work. Did I succeed? What do you think?

Chinos (Banana Republic, $60)
White gathered shirt (BCBG, $80)
Lavender Cardigan/Cozy (DKNY, $195)
Purple Leather Wedges (Miz Mooz, $90)
Chanel Scarf (Birthday Gift from Kim = FREE)

Thoughts, opinions?

THE White Dress!

This is the white dress that inspired the search in the first place. It's Shoshanna, and it's $305 at Bloomingdale's. They only had a 2 and a 4 left, so I ordered the 4 hoping it will fit. The one thing that shopping has taught me, is that the size on the tag means next to nothing. My closet ranges from sizes 4-10 and they all fit. The Kate Spade dress I bought, was I believe, a 4, but i tried it on and it worked. So, fingers crossed!!