Versatile

Wearing: Dress Aritzia | Sweater Aritzia, Similar | Boots Vince Camuto

Sorry for the lack of posts lately, it's the end of the semester and I've been crazy busy. But I'm going to try to be better! This is one of my favorite dresses in my closet right now. It's so versatile. It can be worn on it's own or layered like above with a turtleneck and even just a tee in warmer weather. I'm definitely going to be wearing it all winter long with some tights and boots.

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Sweater Steals Part II

Wearing: Pants Aritzia | Sweater Theory | Boots Acne Studios

I told you last week how I came across Theory cashmere sweaters for half off and so I bought two. Here's the second. It's similar to the first, although this one is a turtleneck. But I decided to style it completely differently, wearing this sweater with some loose fitting black pants and ankle boots. Unfortunately I could not find a link to this sweater on sale (but I swear it was!), however, the pants are currently on sale and I've rounded up even more sweaters to buy below. 

Wanted | Birthday Wishes

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My birthday may be over, but the shopping is not. I have a few dollars to spend now from some birthday gifts so now the fun really starts. Obviously I can't buy everything pictured above, but a few of these items will definitely be bought. Not sure which ones just yet, still figuring all that out. Anyway, I must confess I already got the mini Balenciaga, it was a gift from my parents (thanks!), but I had to put it on the list anyway since it was on the original birthday wish list. The rest of the items are really just a random selection of items I have my eye on.

 I've been really wanting easy dresses for the summer, so a few of those made it on the list. And even though that Anine Bing dress (number 10) is sold out basically everywhere I still put it on the list in the hopes that someone who happens to be a size xs might just return one. 

Then of course there's tons of jewelry that I'm currently pining for. Basically anything dainty, simple, or with a pearl is on the list. Then there's the Elizabeth and James bucket bag/backpack that I've been in love with for quite some time but can't quite convince myself to actually buy (I love pocketbooks as much as the next person, but how many does one really need?). 

And lastly, there had to be some shoes on the list. These Vince booties have been on my mind for a while now, one of these days I'll just go ahead and buy them. And I've given in, I'm going to buy a pair of birks, you just can't beat that comfort, plus most woman in fashion have already accepted them. 

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Pastel Pink

What I'm Wearing: Pants Mother Denim | Sweater Joie | Boots Vince Camuto

One trend I previously discussed for spring was blush tones, and another big trend is pastel colors. I would say this sweater falls right between both those trends. What I really love about it though is the color blocking, which breaks up all of the pink. As you know, pink is not a color that makes a regular appearance in my wardrobe, so it's gotta be something good to make me pick up something pink. And since pink is a bit out of my color comfort zone I threw on my faux leather pants in order to edge up this baby pink look. 

Back In Plaid

What I'm Wearing: Jeans AG Jeans | Blouse Equipment | Boots Vince Camuto

I think it's pretty well established by now that I have a love, or pretty strong obsession, for all things plaid. So in that case, a perfectly plaid blouse is nothing new or exciting. Although I must say I love the colors of this blouse in particular because the pale pinks and yellow in the print make it perfect for spring. But the exciting part is that I bought it from The Outnet for 65% off. And while Equipment blouses are gorgeous, they do not come cheap, so getting one for more than half off is amazing. The best part, they have tons more styles on the site, plus lots of other brands too. Shop some of my other Equipment picks (all on sale at The Outnet) below:

 

Equipment Tops · Equipment Sweaters · Equipment Button Front Tops

Navy & Grey

What I'm Wearing: Jeans AG Jeans | Turtleneck Zara | Tee The Kooples | Boots Vince Camuto

Well it's officially time for the dead of the winter blues, literally. And with yet another snow storm yesterday, I am so ready for the sun to come back. Unfortunately, the groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter, so digging through my closet for more items to layer it is. This outfit was kind of a happy accident. I (re)found this tee in the back of my closet and knew I wanted to wear it. Not wanting to go the easy route and just through on a jacket, I decided to throw on a turtleneck instead. And navy blue and grey is always a winning combo in my book.

Half Off

What I'm Wearing: Jeans J Brand | Blouse Similar | Coat The Kooples | Boots Burberry

It's one thing to find the most perfect pair of Burberry burgundy boots online. It's quite another thing when their is one pair left in your size. And it's the best thing ever when those boots also happen to be FIFTY PERCENT OFF! Yes, it's so exciting it deserves all caps. (Found them on My Wardrobe, by the way) I kept the rest of the outfit simple, with ripped jeans, a white blouse, and my coat. And while I really wanted to wear these jeans because I'm in love with the wash and the perfectly destroyed denim, you won't see them again until Spring because it's just too freaking cold for any type of exposed skin.

Something Old

What I'm Wearing: Dress All Saints, Similar | Sweater Zara | Boots Zara

This sweater dress is one of those items in my closet that I absolutely love, but for some reason it doesn't get much wear. However, it jumped out at me immediately when I was looking through my closet thinking, "I have nothing to wear," as I often do. So, I decided to take it out and try to do something new with it. Which, of course, meant some sort of layering. In this case I threw this really pretty wine-colored turtleneck on with some tights and my favorite pair of booties. And, there you have it. I also included this picture of my dopey little dogs just cause they are pretty freaking adorable, don't you agree?

Double Down

What I'm Wearing: Jeans AG Jeans | Denim Shirt Free People, Similar | Blouse Tildon | Boots Tory Burch

Winter is all about layering, however, I wanted to try something new. We've seen layering a button down with a sweater plenty of times. But what about layering a button down with another button down? It was kind of just this idea I had in my head for a while and I decided to give it a try. And I must say I love it. I think it works well because of how different the two shirts are though. The crispness of the white shirt against the laid-back nature of the denim shirt adds a fun contrast. And since it was sunny out on Saturday, instead of an impending snow storm as it is now, I got to roll up my sleeves. 

Sweater Dress

What I'm Wearing: Dress French Connection | Coat The Kooples | Boots Tory Burch

Can you believe how ridiculously nice out is was on Saturday? (Which is when I took these pictures) I mean seriously I was outside with three-quarter sleeves and no coat and I wasn't even cold! It was such a tease, but I'll take it. Anyways, I found this dress in my closet which I bought probably two years ago and I'm seriously wondering why I haven't been wearing it all this time. It's so easy to wear and it's versatile. I rolled up the bottom and wore it as a shirt later that day. Two-for-one is always a nice bonus. 

Black&Gold

What I'm Wearing: Pants Mother Denim | Blouse Equipment | Shoes Vince Camuto, Similar | Bag Saint Laurent

I would love to introduce you to, drumroll please, my new bag. It was love at first sight, and since I'm very impatient and could not wait, this bag became a Hanukkah / extremely early birthday present. And while come June I might be slightly disappointed that I blew through part of my birthday money six months prior, at the moment I could not be happier. That classic shape, the gold hardware, this is a bag that will never go out of style. Which is good, because I'm pretty sure I've blown my pocketbook budget for the rest of eternity, or until I get a really good job. Anyways, while my Saint Laurent bag is definitely always going to be the focal point of any outfit I wear it with, I am still wearing some pretty good clothes too. Like this Equipment blouse, that I found on sale! Nobody does a blouse like Equipment, and nothing is better than finding one of those blouses on sale, because they do not come cheap. 

Winter Time

What I'm Wearing: Jeans AG Jeans | Coat The Kooples | Scarf Alexander McQueen | Beanie Addison, Similar  | Boots Tory Burch 

I don't care what the calendar says, I'm officially calling it winter. I mean it snowed yesterday, and it is seriously cold outside. But on the plus side, I spent this weekend in the city as opposed to going back to Long Island and holiday time in NYC is just beautiful so I'm not complaining that much. (okay, maybe I'm still complaining quite a bit)  And I've gotten a lot of use out of my new coat. It's a simple, classic black coat, but it has the most amazing leather detailing on the pockets, cuffs, and zipper. I also got to wear my Addison plaid beanie, which I am just in love with.