October 2010
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Warm
Monday, October 25
Worn to work.
The Outfit…
Maroon Corduroy Pencil Skirt - J Crew, thrifted
Brown Houndstooth Cropped Blazer - Halogen via SCORE! Swap
Charcoal Gray Tee - J Crew
Turquoise Belt - thrifted
Brown Leather Flat Boots - J Crew
Warm fall colors and warm fall textures. That’s really what this outfit is all about.
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Halloween 2010: Doppleganger
I’ve got an idea for this year’s Halloween costume brewing, but I thought it would be fun to take a look at some of my costumes from Halloweens and theme parties past. Make sure to check out the rest of the ideas I posted this week - and I’ll be sure to post this year’s costume, too!
It’s Friday with Halloween just around the corner, so by now, you don’t have too much...
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Halloween 2010: Alice in Wonderland
I’ve got an idea for this year’s Halloween costume brewing, but I thought it would be fun to take a look at some of my costumes from Halloweens and theme parties past. Make sure to check out my other ideas, too!
Alice in Wonderland is a pretty standard Halloween costume, but during my junior year of college, my friends and I all joined together for a group costume. We went to celebrate on...
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On Houndstooth
Tuesday, October 26
Worn to work and to the Katherine Kwei presentation!
The Outfit…
Black V-Neck Sweater - F21
Pink Button Up - Lilly Pulitzer via CURE $1 sale!
Black/Gray/White Houndstooth Mini - J Crew
Tangled Chain Necklace - Club Monaco, gift from co-workers
Black Tights - NY&Co
Black Ballet Flats - Bally
There’s something about this houndstooth skirt that makes...
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Halloween 2010: Jailbird
I’ve got an idea for this year’s Halloween costume brewing, but I thought it would be fun to take a look at some of my costumes from Halloweens and theme parties past. Make sure to check out my Dwight Schrute and matador ideas, too!
This cop and robber couples costume, worn to a sorority roller skating date function, was actually a repeat of another jailbird costume. Hilariously relevant again...
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What's In Store: Katherine Kwei SS11
Last night I joined a bunch of fellow fashion bloggers at NY-based handbag designer Katherine Kwei’s studio to preview her SS11 collection.
Katherine’s handbags are all made of luxe leathers, including lambskin, calfskin and exotic watersnake, and all incorporate traditional Chinese knotting, which Katherine learned from her grandmother.
Katherine’s team had set up a...
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Halloween 2010: Matador
I’ve got an idea for this year’s Halloween costume brewing, but I thought it would be fun to take a look at some of my costumes from Halloweens and theme parties past. Make sure to check out yesterday’s Dwight Schrute idea, too!
Today’s idea is a matador - I wore this costume to an “international” theme party to represent Spain, and again to a “holiday” theme...
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Color Blind
Friday, October 22
Worn to work and to drinks at West 3rd Common with some awesome girls. You know who you are :)
The Outfit…
Yellow Striped Sweater - J Crew via Crossroads
White Button Up - J Crew Haberdashery
Straight Leg Jeans - Earnest Sewn, sample sale
Coral Statement Necklace - handmade by my friend Linds
Orange Tassel Mocassins - Bally
I know the color scheme of this...
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Halloween 2010: Dwight Schrute
I’ve got an idea for this year’s Halloween costume brewing, but I thought it would be fun to take a look at some of my costumes from Halloweens and theme parties past. Last year I shared my Karl Lagerfeld, Coco Chanel and Junice (a SNL character played by Kristen Wiig) outfits, but I’ve got a new one for each day of this week!
I played Dwight Schrute, everyone’s favorite...
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Oops, I Did It Again
Thursday, October 21
Worn to work (for a REALLY important meeting).
The Outfit…
Black 3/4 Sleeve Sweater - J Crew
Floral Lace Halter Dress (worn as skirt) - Rodarte for Target
Black Crosshatch Tights - NY & Company
Nude Leather Belt - Bally
Pearl Necklace - gift from parents
Nude T-Strap Heels - Bally, sample sale
You guys, I did a terrible thing. I repeated an outfit....
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What's In Store: Heeled Oxfords
Since a couple of you commented on the post where I wore my heeled oxfords that you wanted a pair of your own, I thought I would pull together some options in a bunch of different colors, heel heights, and price ranges. The links to each (listed from top left to bottom right) are below - happy shopping!
oxford heels by marielscloset featuring laced shoes
Cole Haan Violet Air Oxford, $298
Nine...
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Super Trusty
Friday, sometime in the past month or so
Worn to work
The Outfit…
Black and White Striped Dress - INC, thrifted
Jean Jacket - Theory, thrifted
Black Leggings - Daffy’s
Black Patent Toe Flats - Bally
I can’t even remember when I wore this, but Jessica wore something similar soon after, and called the combo of a jean jacket and breton stripes “super trusty.”...
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Double Helix
Tuesday, October 19
Worn to work.
The Outfit…
Gray 3/4 Sleeve Sweater - J Crew
Plum Silk Skirt - Banana Republic via Clothing Swap
Gray Skinny Belt - J Crew
Grey Pearl Necklace - Nina Ricci, free from internship
Plum Tights - Loehmann’s
Gray Mary Janes - Nine West via TJ Maxx
I liked this outfit a whole lot, but let’s face it - the necklace is the star of the show....
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Festive
Monday, October 18 Worn to work.
The Outfit…
Bronze Dress - NY & Company
Red Tights - American Apparel
Red Beaded Necklace - Target
Taupe Booties- Bally
This outfit felt pretty festive for a regular ol’ Monday. Perhaps a remix for the holiday season? Either way, this one’s a keeper.
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Leaving on a Jet Plane
Thursday, October 14
I’m a bit out of order on my outfit posts, but this one was worn on Thursday, first to work, then on a plane to Miami that afternoon. I was in South Florida for business (although my boyfriend and parents joined me for a bit of fun, too) doing a trunk show at Neiman Marcus. I don’t want to write too much about my job here on the blog (ever heard of dooce?)...
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On South Beach
Sunday, October 17
If you’ve been following my tweets, you already know I was in Miami over the weekend. We got back super late, so this post will be short. I promise to share more later!
The Outfit…
Seashell Sundress - Lilly Pulitzer via Mint Condition (Old Town Alexandria, VA)
Royal Blue Pashmina - thrifted
Tortoiseshell Wayfarers - thrifted
Flip Flops - Rainbow
I was soooo...
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True Prep at The Strand
L to R: Andy Borowitz, Lisa Birnbach, Chip Kidd, David Colman and Susan Fales-Hill
After work on Wednesday, I hopped on the train and headed to The Strand, one of my favorite bookstores in New York (or anywhere really.) Not only do they promise miles and miles of books, but they also host author discussions. Wednesday was all about True Prep, the long awaited sequel to 1980’s The Official...
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True Prep
Wednesday, October 13
Worn to work and to a panel discussion and book signing for True Prep! Lisa Birnbach, the author of The Official Preppy Handbook, partnered with book designer Chip Kidd to pen the sequel, True Prep, and last night’s talk at The Strand with those two plus NYT contributor David Colman and writer Susan Fales-Hill was both hilarious and informative. Look for a full recap...
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Lucky
Tuesday, October 12
Worn to work (with flats) and then on to an amazing surprise dinner at Le Bernardin (where I’ve wanted to go SINCE FOREVER) to celebrate my 2 year anniversary with my boyfriend. I’m still trying to get my thoughts together about the ridiculously delicious 8 course meal and these past two years, but basically what it comes down to is that I am a very, very lucky...
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Hasta La Vista, Baby.
Sometimes I resemble the Terminator in my daily outfit photos.
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Wicked
Sunday, October 10
Worn to see Wicked on Broadway with my boyfriend and his family!
The Outfit…
Graphic Print LS Mini Dress - Tibi via Buffalo Exchange
Black Tights - Loehmann’s
Black Jet Bead Necklace - ?
Black Patent Toe Flats - Bally
Black Ruched Leather Bag - Bally
Of all the ways I’ve worn this dress before (including some that never should’ve...
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Anonymous asked: So many of the great preppy fashion blogs (unabashedly prep, allplaidout, etc) focus on men's fashion. Any suggestions for good preppy fashion blogs? Obviously yours is the best, but I just started working at JCrew and I'm going to need a SERIOUS amount of inspiration - and being a size 12 or 14, it's even harder to find things that work.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Void
Wednesday, October 6
Worn to work.
The Outfit…
Black Plaid Blouse - Ninety, thrifted
Black Pencil Skirt - Ann Taylor
Gold Leather Belt - J Crew
Black Tights - Loehmann’s
White Cap Toe Pumps - Banana Republic, via Thirds Consignment (Bristol, RI)
As a self professed lover of color, I find it really funny that I often turn to all black or shades of black, white and gray...
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Reader Question - Sweater Vest
My college friend and sorority sister Karin left the following comment on my blog post yesterday featuring a J Crew sweater vest…
omg, where can i get a sweater vest these days?? I’ve been wanting one since last winter. suggestions?/ xoxo your blog
I automatically wanted to direct Karin to J Crew where I purchased my own a few years ago, but their women’s offerings are a bit...
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Invested
Wednesday, October 6
Worn to work.
The Outfit…
Blue Striped Button Up- J Crew
Pink Sweater Vest - J Crew
Brown Braided Leather Belt - vintage, used to be mom’s
Brown Tights - Target
Olive Skirt - LOFT
Mauve Oxford Booties - Bally, sample sale (click through to see a detail)
It all started with a sweater vest. And I love it. This is the kind of outfit I wish my half-asleep...
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Color Theory
Monday, October 1
Worn to work and to the Cure $1 sale…I picked up some great stuff, including some DIY pieces. Get excited.
The Outfit…
White Button Up - J Crew Haberdashery
Jean Jacket - Theory, thrifted
Multicolored Striped Skirt - Talbots, thrifted
Brown Braided Leather Belt - vintage, used to be mom’s
Brown Tights - Target
Brown Leather Flat Boots - J Crew
I had...
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Pop Up Decor Blog: Part Two
In this series, I’m giving you guys a tour of the apartment I share with my boyfriend as our small space starts to feel more like home. The first installment is here.
Today I have another little sliver of my apartment to share with you guys - my dresser (from Target!), which functions sort of like a vanity. Its countertop is home to (most of) my jewelry collection, as well as tights,...
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Boho Direction
Friday, October 1
Worn to work.
The Outfit…
Green Poet Sleeve Dress - thrifted
Necklaces - used to be grandmother’s
Brown Leather Belt with Buckle - Target
Brown Leather Flat Boots - J Crew
This is a bit of a departure from my usual prim and proper look, but this dress is just so comfy! I love that I was essentially wearing a giant t-shirt to work. The poet sleeves give it...
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Jailbird Stripes
Thursday, September 30
Worn to work.
The Outfit…
Black Silk Seersucker Blouse - Bally
Striped Knit Skirt - H&M
Black Tights - drugstore
Black Leather Heeled Boots - Bally
I just wish it would stop raining already. I mean, my trench coat is getting a lot of use, but I’d like to be able to style my hair without it getting damp and ruined on my morning commute, to wear...
