Thursday Night Football :: Boyfriend Jeans & Faux Leather Peplum

 

 

Happy...last day of the week! Yippie! We made it. Put everything behind you and get ready for another beautiful September weekend.

About today's outfit. I wore this to watch watch Thursday Night Football with friends in the city. If I had to wear one outfit for "the rest of my life" (I know we've all asked this question before), this would be the outfit. Let's start with the top, cotton and faux leather at it's best! The most comfy shirt I own. Then my Current Elliott Boyfriend jeans that I got on sale for $99. These jeans area heaven-sent! So comfy. I could spend 5 days in these jeans and they are so comfortable. The jeans are soft and worn in! Last, but not least are the Boutique 9 heels. These open toe booties are one of my favorite heels in my collection. I've only worn them a handful of times, but I love the wool, and faux leather on the heel. I've spent some time trying to find the link to the shoe, but I'm unable to find it online. I'll continue to search and update you wit any progress.

Place you could wear this outfit :: Thursday night football, casual weekend, Sunday Funday

 

Top :: Macy's (similar here & here)

Jeans :: Current Elliott (similar here)

Heels :: Boutique 9

Bag :: Michael Kors (similar here)

Necklace :: J.Crew (similar here)

 Photo Credits :: Lydia Hudges

Checkered & Taxi Cabs :: Asos Dress & Valentinos

Morning everyone! I'm looking forward to the rest of the week. My fiance is back in town from doing a little traveling and we're going to the beach this weekend! 

Today's post is one of my favorite dresses from Asos. I still regret not getting a size smaller. I'd recommend if you're ever in question about the size. Buy both sizes and return the one that doesn't fit.  Asos is great about returns and exchanges. If they continue their policy, I'm a customer for life.  A similar store is Nordstroms.  If you don't have a Nordstrom's debit card (a card that links to you debit card) I'd highly recommend getting one. It gives you rewards back on your purchase and you're also invited to the pre-sales at Nordy's. They also have such a great return and exchange policy.  So hold on to those receipts! If something breaks or is damage, they are typically really great about helping you.  

Hope you enjoy the post. The checkered dress seemed to go well with the taxi cabs.

Dress :: Asos (similar here)

Heels :: Valentino 

Handbag :: TJ Maxx (similar here and here)

 Photo Credits :: Lydia Hudges

how to wear leather to work

 

Top: (faux leather) Macy’s//Skirt: Zara//Heels: Zara//Bag:Coach

Mixing work and play can be difficult, especially when it comes to clothing.  Over the years I’ve found there’s a dividing line between “work” clothes and “going out” clothes.  I’m been trying to buy pieces that are more dynamic.  This darling top I picked up from Macy’s is a great example.

As we know, leather is one of fall’s trendiest pieces.  So how do you incorporate your favorite faux/real leather pieces into your daily work wear.  Here are two tips that might help you prior to splurging on your next leather good. 

Tip #1- Mix materials. As you can see, the leather (which is in the front) is the same color as the rest of the material.  A leather peplum or leather pencil skirt is probably not the best idea for the office, however if you mix it with wool or cotton it’s great to wear under a blazer or tucked in a pencil skirt. 

Tip #2- Neutral Colors. I picked up this white peplum because I knew I could wear it with a bright color skirt or black slacks.  This top is also great because I can mix it with ripped boyfriend jeans, which go great with sexy pumps or boat shoes.  So there’s a variety of things you can do with a simple color.  I’d recommend sticking with basic colors, when it comes to leather.  Red leather is a little tough to pull off in the office (unless  you work in a fashion forward office), opposed to a nude top with a black pencil skirt. 

 

friday evening happy hour at mi casa

Dress: The Limited//Heels: DVF//Sunnies: Dolce & Gabbana//Earrings:Gift from Matt <3

It's been a long work week.  This evening was a perfect time to sit back and relax on the balcony and enjoy my new martini glasses. I found these gold rimmed glasses at a furniture consignment ($2.99 each) shop in NY.  I love the touch of gold, adds a little glam to the bar area.  

This dress is from the Limited and I've wanted to wear it for the last few weeks.  This evening seemed like the perfect occasion.  It still made me feel slim and sexy, but wasn't tight around the waistline, so I could lounge and enjoy a few drinks with dinner. Also, with Summer around the corner I thought this evening was a perfect time to wear the maxi. 

leather baseball cap

 

 

 

Top: Banana Republic, Shorts: TJ Maxx (similar here), Hat: Gift (similar here), Necklace; Nordstroms, Bag: Coach

 

My new favorite accessory is my new leather baseball hat.  The most fashionable savvy person I know gave it to me.  If you're wondering who this mystery person is...it's my sister-in-law.  She's amazing & beautiful. She knows more about fashion than anyone else I know.  She keeps me updated on trends, let's me know about any cool blogs she finds and always encourages me with my dreams.  

  Last night we took an adventure to a new grocery store in the city. We're still trying to figure out what works best for us. Getting stuff delivered or going to the store every few days.  I think in the next few months we'll figure it out.

shoe swap!

Top: Express, Pants: Zara, Flats: Vince Camuto, Heels: Zara, Zebra bracelet: Target

After moving to New York and having a 3 minute walk to work, I was convinced that I'd be able to walk in my heels to the office.  However, I quickly realized that a pair of flats can get me to work faster AND they save my nice heels from the concrete and dirt in the city.  Very few woman walk to work in heels.  Most are wearing flip flops or a cute pair of sandals.  A good friend told me, you'll quickly become a bag lady in New York.  You'll need your purse and then an extra bag for everything else (extra pair of shoes, umbrella, makeup, water, etc).

I also wanted to bring an element of reality to blogging.  Typically when Matt and I take photos for my blog, I bring a pair of flats.  In most blogs the outfit seems so effortless, I beg to differ...at some point a pair of shoes were swapped out! 

I found this great pair of Vince Camuto slippers at Nordstoms, they work great to walk to work.  They are very professional and super comfy! 

Friday at The MET

Busy night at The MET

Playing a little music beforehand...

Smile!

Beautiful paintings

Beautiful gold statue

The Greek statues were my favorite!

The Egyptian exhibit

Local student artist painting a part of a painting.

Youthful Hercules

This weekend we took a trip to the Metropolitan Art Museum. We figured since we're still in NY, we can still do all the tourist things and get away with it ;) The Museum was beautiful and filled with art from all over the world and from different time periods.  We were only able to see a few exhibits, but you could successfully spend 1-2 days looking at every exhibit.  

Here are a few pictures from the trip.  The Greek exhibits were my favorite; filled with so many beautiful sculptures and statues.  Some with missing body parts and some fully intact. If you're in NY for a few days and enjoy museums, make sure to spend a few hours exploring. It's worth your time.