Wednesday, September 25, 2013

My 3.1 Phillip Lim x Target Scarf

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3.1 Phillip Lim scarf from Target, sweater by August Silk, J. Crew corduroy pants,
 Donald J. Pilner booties, Nixon watch

Submitted to Cute & Little's Color Brigade!

What I really wanted from the Lim x Target collaboration was a new dress. I tried on two: the turquoise shift dress with half-jeweled collar, and the black and white drop-waisted dress. I liked both, but didn't love them, they looked very boxy on me. Overall I loved the collection, and I don't have a mustard scarf, so I chose this piece to take home. I'm still experimenting on how to wear such a large square scarf in a casual manner, so excuse the safety pin!

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Chambray and Corduroy

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shirt from Banana Republic, pants by J. Crew Factory, Via Spiga giraffe calf hair pumps, OPI You Don't Know Jacques nail polish

Here is a light ensemble with lots of texture! The shirt is chambray, the pants are a thin corduroy, the pumps are calf hair. To dress up the chambray for work, I added pearl necklaces (one worn outside the collar, one inside) and pearl earrings. I am also wearing a bright lipstick on my thin lips, it looks too bright in person but is just right in photographs: Chanel Rouge Coco in Cambon.

Monday, September 23, 2013

Fall First

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blouse from Ann Taylor, oxblood knit pants from Ann Taylor, sling backs from Ann Taylor

It's the first outfit post of Fall, and I was so excited to wear this blouse that I didn't even iron it! It's supposed to be big and blousy, which is why I can wear an Xtra Small.

Thursday, September 19, 2013

An Unlikely Pairing

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blouse from LOFT, skirt from Club Monaco, Swatch watch, Delman Mona flats, Rimmel London "Hot Cocoa" nail polish

I continue to combine summer and fall clothing. I wanted to wear this new blouse, but with what? I passed right over the skirt in my closet, thinking, they will never work together. But the orange in both brought me back to it, and when I tried them on, it worked! I think it's because both are made of a silky fabric. I threw on a cardigan and it's off to work!

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Sun Avoidance

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cropped blazer by BCBGMaxAzria, sweater from J. Jill, pants from Ann Taylor, Rockport heels, Paradox nail polish

The sun is so bright in the morning, I am avoiding it so I can get a good photo! But in the shadows you can't see the beautiful oxblood color of the knit skinny pants I just purchased. They are very dark red, almost black, and allow me to start transitioning my wardrobe into Fall.

Friday, September 13, 2013

A Sporty Black White Pink Combo

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Rhonda sweater from Club Monaco, t-shirt by Splendid, skirt by Alfani (Macy's), Franco Sarto shoes, necklace from Guess, Paradox nail polish

Here's a new combo that looks decidedly sporty: I added a stripe of bright pink to my black-and-white outfit. When paired with my decade-old perforated Franco Sarto mules, the effect is just right. I will say this sweater bunches up in an unflattering way, but I love it. I have it in navy blue as well. Have a great weekend, my friends!

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Repetto in Action

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sweater by Nine West, Joie tuxedo track pants, Swatch watch, Repetto pumps

Friday, September 6, 2013

My New Repetto Tartan T-strap Pumps!

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T-strap Pumps by Repetto

The perfect Fall 2013 shoe. Oh yes, you'll be seeing a lot of these beauties.

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Short Haircut Bright Shirt

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thrifted shirt, linen pants by I.N.C. (Macy's), Milly handbag, MICHAEL Michael Kors shoes, Zoya Harley nail polish, Pucci sunglasses

I love my new haircut! And it only cost me $37. How much are you willing to pay for a haircut? I don't want to pay over $40. Anyways, I am still hanging onto summer with pairing bright tomato reds with white linen pants. I could have been really matchy by painting my nails the same color, but I went with a silvery grey, part of that ease into Fall.

Sorry the photos are blurry/grainy, I am having a hard time taking photos in the bright morning light!

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Warm Grey on a Hot Day

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t-shirt from Club Monaco, open-knit vest from Express, floral jeans by Free People, necklace from Anthropologie, Nixon watch, ChloƩ heels

A 100-degree day and I don't care! I'm wearing a long sweater, high heels and skinny denim to work. This outfit is from last Friday, before I chopped my hair off and before the fabulous weekend. I love neutral, tone-on-tone looks, don't you?

As the summer lingers on, I am at the end of new outfits I can pull together to show on the blog. Sometime this month I will take my fall/winter clothes out of storage and begin the transition. I have some exciting purchases to showcase in the next two weeks and beyond, so please come back and visit!