F21 Sweater, Uniqlo Jeans, Ralph Lauren Boots

Just another Tuesday… I decided to try and put a new(er) spin on my “old-faithful” uniform of a sweater and jeans.

I don’t really know what to say, I was just so excited about how gorgeous it was outside today!

Vintage Dress, Betsey Johnson Tights, H&M Cardigan, Ralph Lauren Belt, Vintage Boots

Today was nothing short of fabulous. I had just come back from a mini-vacation in Boston visiting with my family, the sun was shinning, I had a new outlook on my career, and I got to ride the subway in to work with Jake… it was the perfect start to the week! Now let’s see if I can keep this good vibe going!

This weekend, while shopping with my mom in Boston, I found these beautiful boots just waiting for me in one of my favorite consignment haunts. I honestly had one of those moments where you spot the shoes from across the room. Eye them up and down. Determine they are you size. In your price range. And need to go home with you immediately.

Turns out I was right on all counts. And here we are.

The new shoes, combined with the unusually warm and sunny day, made my day amazing…. suddenly everything was right.

I got lots of good news today, was able to take a blog photo (after a short sabbatical), and simply can’t wipe this smile off my face. I can only hope this is a sign of the wonderful things to come this spring!

I hope you all had equally amazing Mondays!

H&M Blazer and Blouse, Tank from work, Uniqlo Jeans, Ralph Lauren Boots

What better way to start the work week than with a professional, masculine inspired look?

It was slightly warm out, so I wasn’t hesitant to throw on this over-sized silky blouse. I added the blazer for layering… because I needed something for warmth and didn’t want to wear another stinking cardigan. (Although I didn’t wear the blazer in the office).

The blouse is pink… but still neutral. I like that about this piece, and feel that this look is really a step out of my “lazy” comfort zone, and a step into a fresher, new style for me.

I had an amazing birthday party with some very fabulous, fashionable friends… and have no pictures to show for it. We enjoyed quiet a sophisticated dinner full of margaritas and guacamole and then proceeded to sneak (name drop) our way into a posh LES cabaret lounge, where we danced on stage, met up with side show acts, and flirted with bartenders till our livers cried. It was amazing, and I am sad that I can’t hire a personal photographer to follow me around, take outfit photos, and motivate me to post them on a daily basis…… (that sounds a lot like Jake’s job description right now).

Anyways, my birthday was awesome.

Next came fashion week.

My company’s Fall presentation was on Saturday at our new penthouse loft. It was amazing, truly one of those moments where you feel that all of your hard work has paid off and you finally understand why you do it all… because you love it.

Everything from the drinks, to the live music, to the clothes, was amazing…. and once again, I wish I had enlisted an intern to take photos.

Anyways, here’s to a new Lunar year! Year of the Tiger is my birth year, and I have a feeling 2010 will be a good one. So stay posted…

Thrifted Emanuel Ungaro Dress, Tights ?, Thrifted Marc Jacobs Pumps, Terra Cotta Pashmina, Via Spiga Coat, Vintage Coach Purse

Friday was my birthday. Yes, I am another year older…

This year I celebrated by enjoying a wonderful dinner with my boyfriend and taking in amazing seats at a Broadway show. (Thanks Mom and Dad!!!)

I have been dying to see Wicked since it first came out. I love the book. I love the music. I love Kristen Chenoweth and Idina Menzel. And even though I didn’t get to see those lovely ladies perform, I did get to see the most amazing musical I have seen to date…. it was sooo worth waiting nearly 7 years to see it!

All of the excitement and pure bliss of living in the moment completely took my mind off of the fact that I am now in my mid-twenties… and there is no looking back.

I’m trying to embrace it all, but I much prefer just distracting myself with pretty musicals and shinny things.

By shinny things, of course I am referring to my birthday present to myself… my dress.

Yes, it’s Emanuel Ungaro. Yes, it’s thrifted. Yes, it was extremely reasonably priced! (less than the cost of an H&M dress!)

It was a wonderful birthday! Thank you everyone who contributed to me smiling so much, my eyes disappeared (see first photo).

Twelve by Twelve blouse, H&M Cardigan, Banana Republic Belt, Uniqlo Jeans, Colin Stuart Heels

Okay, I’ll admit that I am feeling just a wee bit exhausted today… and I know it’s showing through in these photos. Today was a typical Wednesday. It was hard to get out of bed. It was hard to pick an outfit. And especially after last night’s snow storm, it was very hard to motivate myself to leave the house.

I played a little make-believe this morning, and threw on some of my favorite pumps. I never get to wear heels to work anymore (they’re just not sensible), and I am sure you all know from my incessant ranting, that I am so sick of flats and boots! I really want summer to roll around. I love gladiator sandals and espadrille wedges…. Oh I cannot wait.

Anyways, back to the subject at hand. I threw on these pumps an pretended I wasn’t going to spend the entire day on my feet. So these pictures represent what I WISH I wore and what actually made the cut.

Target Boots

Don’t feel bad for me though. This blog isn’t a pity party. I just keep reminding myself everyday, that the harder I work, the more hours I put into a job where I have to wear flats and jeans 90% of the time… the closer I am to my corner office, my name at the top of a masthead, and a closet full of these!

French Connection Turtleneck, F21 Jeans, H&M Necklace, Ralph Lauren Boots

With snow on the forecast for today, I decided to bundle up. A basic grouping of grey and black shades, off-set by a black and silver necklace. Very simple, very Tuesday. Very fitting for Groundhog Day… let’s gear up for another 6 weeks of winter people.

On a happier note, I was able to watch them set up the Fashion Week tent in Bryant Park today. It was so much fun, and so exciting to anxiously watch… thinking about all the wonderful people and beautiful clothes that will grace those catwalks next week. I love fashion week, and all these preparations for the festivities have me dreaming up more exciting and experimental outfits for next week!

The light dusting for snow we got tonight created a beautiful winter wonderland in the park, like something that should have been captured in a snowglobe. I only wish that I had my camera to capture the sight.

Also, I’m reserving all my energy and fashion-sense for this weekend… I’ve got lots to celebrate!

H&M Blazer and Tee, Uniqlo Jeans, Ralph Lauren Boots

Okay, so after knocking breton stripes yesterday, I caved in… yes, I am wearing a striped shirt that looks very much like one of these.

The truth is, I’ve been looking for just the right striped shirt, and this one fit the bill. Not only was it friendly to my wallet, but it also has cute little button details (that you can’t see in these pictures), AND unlike many striped tees… it doesn’t remind me of one of these.

The blazer is supposed to say that I mean buisness. But it also served as another layer without wearing a sweater, yet again.

I don’t know if I’m the only one, but I am REALLY getting sick of cardigans and boots. Spring cannot get here soon enough!

Market Publique Sweater, Tank Dress – free from work, Uniqlo Jeans, Ralph Lauren Boots, Vintage Coach Purse, Urban Outfitters Sunnies

This sweater is one of my favorite new additions to my wardrobe. I purchased it from the lovely Pamela of Market Publique a few weeks back, and have been day dreaming up fun ways to wear it ever since.

Today, I wasn’t so creative with the outfit, but I felt very vintage and the sweater just topped off the cool factor for me. This is my way of rocking the Breton stripe look; black, white, and stripes all over!

One reason I felt especially vintage today… I debuted my new vintage Coach bag! Yesterday, while I was out running errands, my trusty, tried and true, love-of-my-life, Sabina bag broke. I have apparently worn down the hardware on the strap to the point that it won’t stay attached to the bag anymore. Does anyone know of a good handbag doctor? I’m in tears thinking about having to replace this beauty.

Nonetheless, I pushed passed the tears and headed to the nearest store to find a suitable replacement. While examining this specific specimen (adding up it’s potential cost per wear) I realized it was a vintage Coach bag, and the price was a steal! Done deal. I bought it and I am not looking back. It’s no Sabina… but it will do.

I spent the rest of the weekend doing chores, hanging out with the boyfriend, and doing a little more shopping. (My birthday is next week, so I had to find the perfect dress).

How was your weekend?

V neck – free from work, H+M cardigan & scarf, Uniglo Jeans, Steve Madden Boots

This winter has been so cold! And my job requires me to be out and about most of the day, so heels are sort of out of the question. Thus I have literally been living in outfits that are some amalgamation of the above photo.

The formula goes a little something like this:

Layer 1 camisole or tank under a soft jersey Vneck tee (using contrasting colors if possible).

Add an oversized cardigan for warmth and layering (expect to take this off when working in an over-heated office).

Add a pair of skinny jeans, any color will do. I rotate between dark wash, stone wash, black, and grey.

Shove on flat knee-high boots.

Add scarf, hat, or statement necklace.

It’s really very boring. I have honestly become a very bad broken record of myself, wearing the same thing every day in some shade of black, grey, navy, and oatmeal.

What can I say? It’s cozy and it’s easy. My fashion budget has been frozen for a few weeks now, and I don’t have much of the time or energy to put thought into a creative outfit…hey, I have work to do! Also, every day I wake up craving heels, a skirt, and colorful tights… it’s just too cold, or the outfit of my dreams doesn’t match the reality of my duties for the day.

I’m working on it. I am certainly re-assessing my personal style, and hoping the warmer seasons will allow for more room, creativity, and variance in my outfits.

In the meantime I have simply chosen to spare you all from the monogamy of my wardrobe recently. Perhaps this means I also need to reassess my blogging style and the type of content I want to share with you all on here.

In the meantime, this is what you get. Just me and my reality.