living in leggings

zara coat (similar), asos sweater (similar), xersion leggings (available here),
gucci guccissima hi-top sneakers (available here), prada bag (available here)

I can't lie - after the bar exam, I had a serious problem transitioning back to normal clothes (you know, those that are not sweatpants/pajamas). I've since come to realize that there's nothing wrong with being a little comfy all the time. Be it in flats, an oversized sweater, or - dare I say it - leggings.

Now I'm totally of the "leggings are not pants" school. But, I'm also a firm believer that when styled properly, leggings can be a worthy substitute. The key is the length of your top - it must be on the longer side. For instance, when paired with hi-top sneakers and a chunky sweater (above), or a tunic-length button-down and booties (below), leggings pass quite convincingly (and comfortably!) as most structured, street-ready garments.

zara coat (similar), polo ralph lauren buffalo plaid pullover shirt (available here), xersion leggings (available here),
zara neoprene high heel ankle boot (available here), prada bag (available here)

So where do you stand? Leggings or no leggings?

..Now transitioning out of this coat, that's another story. #Obsessed

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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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sweater weather

vila roll neck dress c/o surfdome (available here), asos saxby boyfriend jeans (available here),
payless pointy toe pump (available here), prada bag (similar)

Not only did Fall arrive in the form of (slightly!) cooler temperatures, it also arrived on our doorstep in the form of this oh-so-cozy, perfectly oversized-and-slouchy knit we received from the lovely people at Surfdome! We are so celebrating the return of sweater weather, and can't wait to pair our chunkiest threads with leather and denim this season - who's with us?!

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after dark

helmut helmut lang top (available here), h&m skirt (similar), vintage chanel belt (similar), prada bag (similar), payless pointy toe pumps (available here)

Last weekend we headed down to Atlantic City to celebrate our Uncle's birthday. Even though I'm not a big gambler/drinker/partier, I do take any chance I can to dress up a bit (and since we were in AC, why not break out the bodycon?)! One of my favorite parts about this outfit is the little high-low mix it's got going on. The Chanel belt totally transformed my $20 H&M skirt. Magic, really!

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scarf print

It's safe to say I'm scarf print obsessed. So when I spotted it in its flowy,
wide-leg glory at Forever 21, of course I snatched it up.

forever 21 pants (similar), victoria's secret top (available here), enzo angiolini gladiator sandals (similar), prada bag (similar)

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yellow jacket

I'm always drawn to brights, but wonder how I'll mix them in with the rest of my closet. Having already tackled the neon blazer, I set my sights on this yellow one! The color was too good to pass up.

With white jeans season in full swing, I let the color do the talking.

lauren ralph lauren jacket (available here), chinti & parker tee (available here), j brand jeans (available here),
h&m bag (similar), prada wedges (similar), hermès scarf (similar), hermès bracelets

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the want list: cool in cashmere

j.crew collection cashmere colorblock sweater (on sale - available here), j brand 901 low-rise legging style jeans (available here), dannijo symson iPhone 5 case (available here), hermes bangle (similar styles here and here), prada clutch (similar), rose pierre banyan tree bark cigar ring (available here), tom ford beauty lip color in scarlet rouge (available here), christian louboutin pigalle spike pumps (available here), tom ford christophe sunglasses (available here)

Being that winter is most definitely still in effect, cashmere sweaters are still a necessity! A little color blocking action paired with edgy black accessories and a statement lip are bound to warm things up!

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camo

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the want list: loafers

prada glitter logo smoking slipper (available here), christian louboutin studded smoking slipper (similar style here), steve madden croquet loafer (available here), jimmy choo glitter loafer (similar style here), steve madden skull loafer (similar style here), alexander mcqueen leopard print loafers, gucci moccasins, steve madden studlyy loafer (available here), sam edelman black stud adena loafer (available here), steve madden conncord loafer (available here), giambattista valli metallic smoking slippers, steve madden studded smoking slipper, jimmy choo silver glitter loafer, giuseppe zanotti velvet smoking slipper, yves saint laurent metallic cap-toe leopard print loafer (similar style here)

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cutoff curfew

Usually I save these shorts for the daytime, but when an early dinner turned into a super late meal, I had no choice but to rock them after dark! Once I broke my cutoffs-for-day-only policy, I thought they may not be so bad after-hours after all..

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field trip

Last week I took a little field trip to the Walter Baker showroom, and let me tell you, I fell in love with so many pieces! It was a colorful, pattern-full dream (and just wait until you see the Fall collection..).

This top caught my eye with its delicate details. I thought it would look oh-so-perfect with my roughed-up denim, and the breezy cutouts make it a perfect substitute for my standard summer uniform!

top c/o w118 by walter baker, d.i.y. jeans, vintage fendi bag (gift from grandma - similar style here), ralph lauren sunglasses (similar style here), prada wedges (similar style here), j. crew bracelet (similar style here), hermès belt

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pinky

The Hermès accessories returned this weekend to dress up another inexpensive item, my Gap tee! They also added some extra girliness to my perfectly slouchy boyfriend chinos. I love how these pants can work with wedges or sneakers - so perfect for casual or dressy lunch dates.

rugby boyfriend chino (available here), gap tee (available here), hermès scarf (similar style here), vintage escada bag (stolen from mommy's closet - similar style here), hermès belt, prada wedges (similar style here), hermès collier de chien bracelet (similar style here)

Today we're off celebrating the best sister in the world's birthday! We love you, Sally!!!

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chop chop

See this top?! It was actually a too-short romper from Urban Outfitters that I just couldn't part with.
A few snips later, and now it's outfit-ready! That's what I call Urban Renewal.

asos jeans (similar style here), urban outfitters romper-turned-top (similar style here), prada wedges (similar style here), hermès collier de chien bracelet (similar style here), bebe fringe bag (similar style here), ray ban sunglasses (available here), gold bangles (stolen from sally - similar style here)

Remember when I told you about my little field trip with Refinery 29?! Well the story went live today! Check out the craziest/coolest braid to ever land on my head, here, and find out how to do it yourself!

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borrowed from the boys

Some of my most comfy pieces have come from the boys, like this H&M sweater!
I decided to dress it up a bit with my accessories - some Tory Burch, a gorgeous
turquoise bracelet from Poshlocket, and my brother's watch which he generously
lent me for the afternoon (another bit of menswear I can totally get used to) ;)

gretchen pebble cuff c/o poshlocket, h&m sweater (mens - similar style here), j. crew jean shorts (similar style here), sperry for j. crew shoes (similar style here), tory burch tote (similar style here), tory burch bracelet (available here), prada sunglasses (available here), h&m gold nugget bracelet (similar style here), rolex watch (stolen from my brother)

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