Grandma Sweater Weather

sweater, madewell; top, dvf; (similar) jeans, jbrand; shoes, joie; neckalace, jennifer zeuner; suglasses, miumiu 

I love when the seasons slowly begin to change and the air becomes crisp with the smell of fall. There is a magical time between summer and fall when there is no need for a coat, but a shirt is just not enough. I kept hearing my neighbors and close friends say that this is their favorite season in NY and I now know why. It is the best time to go out shopping, take a walk with the dog, and go for an adventure in a new neighborhood.

In the past I had troubles with layering, I always felt like I didn't have enough time while getting ready to think about all scenarios for my outfit (i.e. what if we go grab a drink and the restaurant is hot or what if this 'grandma' sweater isn't cute enough for where we are going?). But as I got more comfortable adding pieces to my outfit the art of layering became easier. I learned its not about where you are going, but how you feel. I like feeling like I rolled out of bed in my sweater, but cute when I take it off and have just a shirt on. Practice layering, there is no right or wrong way and that is the fun of it!

Just like my love for shoes I have a love for handbags and I find myself getting into a habit of grabbing the last bag I put my wallet and keys in. I finally switched out my mulberry bag (see my last three posts here, here & here) for my balenciaga one. I love the effortless look it has.

ring, david yurman; bracelet, jennifer meyer; bag, balenciaga

Totes Amaze

sweater, american eagle; skirt, joie; bag, mulberry; shoes, jeffrey campbell; bracelets, david yurman

I love pairing a silly sweatshirt (like this one from American Eagle) to make a weekend outfit more fun. I think this may be one of the last days that I can wear a sweater without a coat. I found this amazing skirt at the Joie friends and family sale this weekend - I only took it off once!

Almost Fall

dress, parker; shoes, dolce vita via nordstrom; bag, dvf; sunglasses, chanel

I'm found myself slowing transforming my outfits from summer to fall as I can't seem to let summer go. This will be an Indian Summer for me for sure. These Dolce Vita shoes are my favorite for the transitioning season, the ankle dresses up a bare leg but the toes are still covered.

details: bag, dvf; ring, tiffany and co

I'm Back

dress and wedges, dvf; sunnies, tom ford; bracelets, david yurman

I'm back into my blogging thing and it feels so so good. I've really missed spending hours getting lost in the blog-o-sphere and I am so happy to be able to add my fashion input. I got this dress late in the season but I am in love with the colors and patterns. When you find something so great like this you have it wear it as minimally as you can.

stop & smell the flowers

top, topshop; jeans, juicy couture; wedges, bimba & lola; sunnies, tom ford; bag, kooba; jewelry, david yurman

My life feels like an absolute mess; my days are filled with errands, packing, and organizing while my nights are spent saying bye to some of my best friends. Today finally felt like my day off so I decided to go on a more casual route with my outfit. I have been itching to go shopping but know that the shopping in New York City is not even close to comparable. My wallet and closet will thank me for waiting.

The Perfect Blazer

 bow detail

blazer, top, & bag, dvf; jeans, juicy couture; shoes, sam edelman; bracelets, david yurman

I'm not one to wear blazers. For my petite 5'1 frame they always seemed like I am a little child wearing a blazer that is two times too big for me. If that wasn't the case it then look liked I was trying too hard to be a business professional (something that I am not - not yet at least). Is was never something that I would grab to throw over a top or dress until I found this one from DVF. The style fit me perfectly and the silk jersey makes it both casual or dressy. Finally a (lonely) blazer for my closet.

New Year, New Hair

blazer, dvf; top, express; jeans, juicy couture; shoes, sam edelman; ring, ysl; bangles, david yurman

I've been itching to chop all of my hair off for a while now, but I have never had the courage to go through with it. The weather pushed me to face my fears saying goodbye to my dead hair and leaving me with smooth, light hair. While picking my cut options I channeled Olivia Palermo's new shorter-do and made it my own with some long angles and layers. I do miss my long locks, but for now I am having fun with my shorter hair.