cheers to the weekend

Top: Target [similar] | Jacket: Tulle | Pants: H&M [insanely amazing & on sale!] [love these trousers] | Boots: Target [loving these] | Bag: Target [similar] | Watch: Michael Kors | Hat: ASOS [super cute pom option] | Bracelets: Stella & Dot, LouLou | Necklaces: Stella & Dot [similar], Maya Brenner | Shades: RayBan | Lips: Maybelline Plum Perfect | Nails: Essie Wicked

After spending a few 12+ hour days in sky high stilettos at New York Fashion Week, I spent the weekend in my favorite pair of comfy ankle boots. I love me some 5 inch heels but walking that walk is brutal after the first day. Mimosa heavy pedicure, here I come. 

sequins & barbed wire

Shirt: Madewell [spotted] | Sweater: H&M [craving this sequin blazer] | Jeans: Joe's | Shoes: Steve Madden | Bag: Aldo [similar] [similar in navy] | Lips: Maybelline Plum Perfect | Nails: Essie Wicked | Jewels: Michael Kors, JCrew, Stella & Dot, iSanctuary c/o

[workwear wednesdays] vintage pleats

Top: Vintage [love this one] | Pants: Trina Turk [similar straight leg] [love this pair with a blue stripe] | Shoes: Nine West | Bag: Ralph Lauren | Shades: ASOS | Nails: Essie Chinchilly | Watch: Michael Kors

Photos by Heidi

breezy sunday

Sweater: Madewell [similar] | Blazer: Zara [love this one] | Pants: Joe's Jeans | Boots: Target | Shades: Amazon [similar] | Bag: Ralph Lauren [similar] | Necklace: Lillyput Lane [similar] [similar in gold] Nails: Essie Bordeaux

This past Sunday was the most [must needed] lackadaisical day I've had in awhile. Sleeping in, a late breakfast, long walks, a puppy play date, & a stop at my favorite pastry shop in Georgetown were just a few of the things I was able to soak up. So relaxed, in fact, that a bold fall lip seemed like too big of a move to make [the horror, I know]. 

What do you most enjoy on your lazy weekend days?

[monday must-haves]

The most fabulous dress. Ever.

Cozy up in this festive print sweater.

Fur snood. Enough said.

For those casual work days.

Bright maxi to sure those cold weather blues.

Utility boot perfection.

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november first

Hello, November, my most favorite month of the year. I have been so impatiently waiting for the leaves to change & the weather to drop below 60 so I can properly transition my wardrobe. I love this limbo we're in [somewhere between fall & winter]. A little too cold for ripped jeans but just warm enough to keep my cozy winter gloves at bay.

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textured warmth

Sweater: Unknown [similar] [short sleeves] [love this one] | Pants: Club Monaco [similar] | Boots: Target [similar] | Bag: Zara [similar] | Vest: H&M [similar] [in black] | Jewels: Michael Kors, Poshlocket, Stella & Dot, JCrew | Shades: RayBan | Lips: Revlon Orange Flip

Have I mentioned lately that I LOVE this season? There's not one thing I dislike about fall & winter. I'm absolutely in the minority around these parts but the chillier the better & all this talk about Snowmagedon II? Bring it on, mother nature. It's also the perfect time to throw in some easy, textured pieces where color typically stands in during the warmer months. This faux fur vest is a favorite of mine over a leather sleeved tee, a comfy, oversized sweater, or a big winter coat any day of the week. 

How do you wear your faux fur?

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pleated plum

Jacket: Tulle [similar] | Skirt: DSS [similar] | Fur shrug: Vintage [identical] | Heels: Zara [similar] [similar wedge] | Bag: Vintage Mark Cross [similar] |Jewels: Poshlocket, Michael Kors, Stella & Dot | Shades: RayBan | Lips: Maybelline Plum Perfect

[monday must-haves] fall neutrals

Ruche Polka Dot Sweater

Kate Spade Kimmy Covered-Wedge Pump

Thml Contrast Mod Dress

Marni Long Puffer Vest

Mossimo Leather Jacket

Dolce Vita Java Bootie

autumn hues [+ a giveaway]

Top: TopShop [similar] | Pants: Forever 21 [similar] | Shoes: Nine West | Bag: Zara [similar] | Shades: RayBan | Jewels: Michael Kors, Alilang c/o | Manicure: Essie Wicked | Lips: Maybelline Plum Perfect

All ox-bled out already? How about mixing & matching a few of my favorite autumn hues like purple, orange, & red together. Add a little Alilang & you're perfectly set for fall.

 Alilang is quickly becoming a favorite of mine for statement jewels. The second I spotted this piece it was love at first sight - I knew it would be a staple in my wardrobe. 

The lovely ladies over at Alilang are giving away not one, but TWO pieces of their fabulous costume jewelry. Two lucky readers will each win the Infinity Braid Necklace or Feather Cuff.

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