how to wear: the leather skater skirt | take 4

zara jacket (similar), madewell leather skater skirt (available here), express tank (available here),
payless pumps (available here), rebecca minkoff mini m.a.c. bag (available here)

A little texture-mixing with the help of a tweed jacket can
take your leather skater skirt from playful to sophisticated.

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how to wear: ankle boots

I searched high and low for the perfect pair of ankle boots. I went studded, buckled, pointy, flat - you name it, I've tried it. My feet were ready to face another Fall/Winter without the ankle boot, relegating themselves to the riding boot or all-to-familiar combat boot. However, a chance trip to Zara.com changed my foot fate forever when I spotted these black, shiny, oh-so-perfectly heeled babies!
It was love at first sight.

Now that the waiting game is over and I no longer worry about finding the pair of my dreams, it's time to brainstorm ways to wear them! Here are two outfit ideas for day and night
(which I tested out myself this weekend!)

duffy chunky knit sweater (available here), textile elizabeth and james debbie jeans (available here), aeropostale faux shearling vest (available here), illesteva mirrored sunglasses (available here), alexander wang marion bag (available here), zara neoprene high heel ankle boot (available here)

The chunky heel will give you hours of comfy weekend wear!
Throw on your favorite sweater and skinnies, and you're good to go.

ali ro metallic lace knit dress (available here), biba military coat (available here), hue opaque tights (available here), prada saffiano lux small promenade bag (available here), zara neoprene high heel ankle boot (available here)

This high-shine pair even works for night! Just add tights.

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NYFW: what i wore

While the blizzard may have defeated all of our other fashion week plans, on Monday I dashed home after class, quick-changed, and flew to Lincoln Center for the DL1961 show (more on that soon!). I'm so psyched beanies have been everywhere on the Fall runways! I won't have to part with mine too long before I can whip them out again..

ralph lauren coat (similar), vintage levi's shorts (similar), nordstrom brand boots, vintage chanel bag, asos oversized beanie available here), vintage sweatshirt (stolen from daddy's closet - similar), forever 21 necklace, hue tights (available here)

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out of hibernation

Yesterday was my last first day of law school! As much as I wish I were still sleeping in and chilling out every day, it feels good to be back (I was getting a little too comfy in my PJs..). For the new year and new semester, I decided to go a bit shorter and lighter with my hair! It will be making its freshly chopped debut on the blog soon. Stay tuned :)

zara jacket (similar), gap sweater (men's), hue tights (available here), asos metallic brogues (similar),
alexander wang lia bag (available here)

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sporty spice

gap shorts (similar), gap sweatshirt (men's - available here), track jacket (stolen from lovey's closet - similar), nike beanie (similar), converse sneakers (available here), hue tights (available here), alexander wang lia bag (available here)

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new year's eve

There's no shortage of sparkle on New Year's Eve in our house! Just because we spend the night at home each year with our favorite people doesn't mean we sit around in PJs - when the clock strikes 12, we're in our brightest, most fun getups, champagne (or sparkling cider) in hand!

urban outfitters sequin blazer (similar here and here), marc jacobs tee (similar), tobi skirt (similar),
hue tights (available here), payless booties (similar), forever 21 necklace

How do you spend New Year's Eve? And, more importantly, what do you wear?! ;)

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stylesays x charlotte russe giveaway

I'm so happy to share with all of you a fun project I worked on for StyleSays and Charlotte Russe! I was one of eight bloggers chosen to style a Charlotte Russe dress for the holidays. Peplum + red = perfection! I went nighttime party with mine and threw on my (faux) fur and glittery accessories, naturally..

charlotte russe dress (available here), steve madden wedges (similar), zara jacket (similar), hue tights (available here)

And guess what?! One of you can win a $50 gift card to Charlotte Russe!

Click HERE to repin my style and enter, then leave a comment below letting me know you did!

GIVEAWAY CLOSED. Winners announced HERE!

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to boot

As much as I hate to admit it, it's getting cold. The summer girl in me is always looking for ways to liven up (and warm up!) my winter wardrobe to make the season more bearable!

Enter: Hugrz - super cute and fun boot wraps to dress up my favorite boots (and provide a little extra warmth!). I paired mine with my pointed toe boots to add some height and make them more weekend-appropriate. I've got to tell you - my feet were loving the attention - they don't get to accessorize often ;)

fair isle boot wraps c/o hugrz, free people pullover, vintage levi's cutoffs (similar), hue tights (available here), h&m bag (similar)

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after the storm

Though we're still without power, we are thankfully all in one piece after the storm. Living in an internet-less/cell phone-less/Twitter-less/TV-less world really makes you take stock of what's truly important. Our thoughts go out to everyone who's still feeling the effects of Sandy.

zara jacket (similar), gap sweater (men's - similar), hue tights (available here),
alexander wang anabela boots (similar), alexander wang lia bag (available here)

These shots were taken before the storm hit. I picked up this Gap sweater super on sale in - wait for it - the men's department. I took it from dressed up in tights to cozied up on the couch this past week.

Versatility at its finest.

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studly

Studded bag, studded shoulders, studded necklace. I know we're supposed to break out more delicate details this time of year, but I just can't escape winter's grip! While the weather is tempting enough, my ASOS order should really get me in a spring mood - yellow skinny jeans, anyone?

old navy print dress (similar style here), DIY plaid cut out shoulder shirt, forever 21 necklace (available here), hue tights (available here), alexander wang lia bag, h&m skinny belt (similar style here), ray ban wayfarer sunglasses (available here)

And I let my shoulders out sans jacket! All that hard work deserves to be shown off.

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decisions, decisions

Back in black and navy, with some brown thrown in the mix! This weather is totally throwing off the outfit groove. I'm in that strange seasonal limbo where I can't decide whether to go brights or darks, to layer or not to layer..you know the deal. Lovey's a first-hand witness who can attest to the fact that it takes me double the time to get dressed lately. I leave the big decisions to him.. like what's for dinner..

gap dress (similar style here), h&m cropped top (similar style here), rugby blazer (similar style here), hue tights (available here),
ralph lauren beanie (similar style here), alexander wang lia messenger bag, alexander wang boots (similar style here),
ray ban sunglasses (available here), hermès collier de chien bracelet (similar style here)

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