Ann Taylor Girl

February 10, 2015, 11:30 am

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You may already know this if you're a regular reader of this blog, or if you follow me on Instagram (you should, I have fun there!), but I often collaborate with Ann Taylor. I've been the lucky star of three of their Instagram campaigns (maybe you've randomly seen me in your feed as a promo?) and it's always such a pleasure to work with their awesome team.

I wanted to share three of the most recent shots that have appeared in their recent ads, because I am proud of them and because I believe that you might be interested in seeing -- and perhaps purchasing -- some of their pieces. Their basics are incredibly versatile and their quality is truly on point. Best of all, it's affordable and chic. Can't recommend their stuff enough.

We shot this on the streets of New York, as well as at an incredibly cool location called Cliqk in the middle of SoHo that is essentially a showroom/office space for a company that can makeover your nest to make it a smart home. Perfect place for a shoot, which was done by the talented Scott Furkay

Happy to be sharing these with you and hope you enjoy them!


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Cozy Pelt

February 11, 2015, 7:30 pm

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I've been talking a lot about the weather recently, for obvious reasons. It's like this tumor that no one can seem to get rid of. So here I go again discussing how cold this winter is and how I'm doing my best with it.

I don't think I could survive the season without my fur. I'll take it in any form, whether it's a vest, a coat, a hat, a scarf, if it's not made in China, I will happily and diligently wear it. It's even warmer than my parka, no joke. So while the temps hit all time lows, I'll just be strolling around, toasty as a marshmallow in my cozy pelts. If you're not into real fur, consider vintage or faux fur. So many great options nowadays, although the faux won't be as warm.

I even always have my furry friend by my side (#Wallyface, he's a star).


Details:
Jeans - J Brand
Fur vest - Adrienne Landau
Sneakers - Vans
Leather jacket - Mackage
Sunglasses - Ray-Ban
Canine - #Wallyface
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Friday Inspo

February 13, 2015, 12:00 am

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Well, folks, it's among us yet again, the day of love. How is it that time goes by so fast? It feels like it was Valentine's Day last year just yesterday. I know I sound like a broken record, always talking about time and how fast it goes by, but it's just something that I am in awe of every single day. And folks, I'm here to tell you that it only goes by faster as we get older. Le sigh. Anyway, I hope you've got awesome plans for this weekend, whether you're celebrating with a lover, a friend or family. Or not celebrating because you don't give a shit. As for me, I'm in love with love and I happen to have a pretty fantastic lover, but since we hate going the way the crowds go, we're engaging in romance today instead of tomorrow. Have a great weekend everyone.

[Andy Heart, Harper's Bazaar, Everlane, Pinterest, TFS]

Call Me Penny Lane

February 22, 2015, 2:12 pm

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We all have a decade that we hold dear to our hearts, fashionably speaking. That specific time period that you wish were able to have experienced, or that you could go back to should you encounter a magic genie. As for me, I am a fan of fashion's entire evolving scope and there isn't one particular decade that speaks to me more than the other. I tend to have phases for what I like, depending on the types of shapes we're seeing and what trends I'm feeling.

We've been seeing so much 70s-inspired clothes in recent seasons -- which showed no signs of stopping if you've been following fashion month -- and, naturally, my eye and vibe has only been gravitating towards it. Bell bottoms, earthy tones, lots of suede, high waists, round sunglasses and tall boots. I'm feeling all of it.

I like to think that if you weren't able to see any cars in these photos, that they could actually be straight out of the mean streets of New York in the early seventies, amiright? There I am, just gallivanting about the Soho cobblestones, heading to my friend's band practice in their spacious artist's loft. I might even smell a little bit like patchouli. Just kidding. But isn't it fun to fantasize?


Photographed by Ian Rusiana


Details:
Turtleneck - J.Crew
Jeans - J Brand
Belt - Vintage
Coat - Vintage
Sunglasses - Ray-Ban
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Helmut at Helmut

February 24, 2015, 5:32 pm

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As it turns out, when Helmut Lang left his eponymous label years ago, he reinvented himself as an artist. And the man had his first solo show in New York at a gallery on the Bowery this winter. Being a huge fan of his design aesthetic - he basically shaped what will forever be known as the 90s minimalism movement - I obviously had to make my way downtown to go discover his new installation.

It was incredibly fascinating and absolutely what you would think that mister Lang's art works would look like. He created these mind-blowing sculptures with a ton of strange, various raw materials that were molded into various industrial casts. It's difficult to explain, so I urge you to read about it here. Sadly, the exhibition ended this past weekend, but if you ever get the chance to see his art, may I suggest that you to jump at the chance.

While I had planned on visiting the gallery before the end of its run, my man and I decided to head over there after a leisurely Friday afternoon lunch, to which I randomly happened to be wearing a Helmut Lang dress. Perhaps my subconscious knew I was going to end up there that day?


Details:
Dress - Helmut Lang
Jeans - Vince
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Treasures

February 26, 2015, 5:37 pm

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Even though certain things don't seem all shiny and sparkly at first, I always think that it's important to see the potential in them. For instance, this awesome vintage double breasted tuxedo jacket that was unearthed from my mother-in-law's closet by my dear husband. (Side note: you know someone knows you well when they go through their mom's wardrobe and pick things out for you.)

Anyway, my man thought that I might, as he did, see something in this piece of clothing that had definitely seen its day but still had so much life in it. The solution lied in how to make it cool and modern. What a good eye he has -- I was thrilled when he brought it home and immediately drummed up potential outfits in my head. A quick fix ensued (the shoulder pads had to go) and it blended in seamlessly with the rest my wardrobe.

You see, clothes don't need to be brand new or have a designer label to be awesome. Sometimes it's as simple as reinventing a piece to make it feel new again. It's no secret that I am a huge fan of vintage shopping, as I wear a lot of vintage in life and therefore on this blog. I adore reworking new styles and sartorially being able to reference past decades makes you feel kind of badass. The moral of this story is to never turn your back on a garment until you've exhausted all potential possibilities to elevate it.


Photographed by Yael Steren



Details:
Jacket - Vintage
Jeans - Zara
Boots - Joseph Altuzarra X Target
Turtleneck - Splendid
Clutch - Ann Taylor
Necklace - BaubleBar
Sunglasses - Ray-Ban
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Saturday Mood Board

February 28, 2015, 7:35 am

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Hi everyone! If you're a long time reader of this blog, then you know that Friday Inspo has been a staple here for a few years. It's time to switch things up. I'll still be doing the weekly mood boards, but instead of having them occupy the friday slot, they're now going to land on Saturdays. There are a few reasons for this change, one being that I think it's simply time to evolve and another because my personal schedule is also changing and I'm trying to work out the kinks.

Now, without further ado, please enjoy this old/new Saturday segment I am re-baptizing Saturday Mood Board. Enjoy your weekend everyone.

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Love Story

March 2, 2015, 7:21 am

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One of the things that I've always had strong feelings about is how undeniable our very strong emotional connection to clothes is. There's something about each garment in our closets that harbors a memory, that is attached in some way to a time, a place, a person, a smell that brings us down a path of souvenirs when we wear them, look at them, run our fingers through the material...

It's no wonder that some people have a very hard time purging their closets. How can one willingly rid themself of all of those good (or even bad) times. Isn't that essentially a symbolic way of turning your back on your past? It's always interesting to see what people hold on to and what the reasons behind that refusal to let go are. As a person who lives and breathes fashion, having strong emotional attachments to clothes does not escape me -- while some of my clothes are of no particular importance to me, others are incredibly charged with memories.

The funny thing is, unless it's a piece that's been passed down to me from my family, it isn't that difficult for me to let go. My husband and I cleared out our closets this weekend and we both got rid of the shirts we wore on our first date. It was amusing because we both found ourselves trying them on at the same time and realized they were the tops we had donned on the encounter that was the beginning of our love story. We had a laugh before quickly coming to a conclusion: those tops had to go.

I'm sure you'll concede that going through your wardrobe is akin to reliving your past, in some respect. Does that mean you have trouble letting go or are you like me and enjoy a good purge?


Details:
Jeans - J Brand
Turtleneck - Splendid
Fur coat - Vintage
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Yeti in the City

March 4, 2015, 6:41 am

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I've said this before and I'll say it again: I could never survive winter without looking like a yeti that just crawled out of a cave. It's the most guaranteed way to keep warm. Especially in a city like New York that can get so frigid, with wind cutting through the buildings and bouncing off the concrete. Instead of hibernating, I take extreme measures.

Gallivanting about the streets of Soho (avoiding Broadway, duh) is a Sunday afternoon activity that we're quite keen on. It's a great day to explore, as Sundays are relatively quiet, to window shop (or real shopping, whatevs), or to grab a brewski. We usually end it by stopping in at Whole Foods or Trader Joe's to stock up on food for the week. It just those types of days of pure bliss that start with no expectations but that lead to really great times.


Details:
Fur vest - Adrienne Landau
Pants - Ann Taylor
Shoes - Vans
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Make it Count

March 6, 2015, 6:25 am

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Just a quick one to wish you a great Friday and an even better Friday night. Wherever you are and no matter how cold it is, make it count.


Details:
Fur vest - Adrienne Landau
Jeans - Paige Denim
Sneakers - Vans
Bag - Bottega Veneta
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Saturday Mood Board

March 7, 2015, 12:19 pm

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Ok, say it with me everyone: I AM SICK OF WINTER.

Which is precisely why I am flying off to the warmth of California as I type this. Let the LA sunshine cradle me like a baby and envelop me like a soft, comforting blanket.

A mood board to reflect precisely that. Enjoy your weekend!

Rooftop Chronicles

March 9, 2015, 1:40 pm

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I am typing this as I bask in the California sunshine and it feels rather hypocritical to be posting a look that couldn't be further from my current reality. But the fact of the matter is, it's still winter out there and the cold weather is a much more real depiction of my life and style than the LA weather I'm now experiencing (and which will be short-lived).

So here you have it yet again: my stay-warm strategy encompasses fur and giant beanies. It's always a tad colder up high on the roof, but when you're bundled up as I am here, the views are worth it. And, might I add, they are far better during the summer. That said, I am feeling less than enthused about heading back to the Northeast... And will be until the temps over there match the West Coast ones.


Details:
Fur coat - Vintage
Pants - J Brand
Sneakers - Vans
Beanie - H&M
Sunglasses - Ray-Ban
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Greetings From LA!

March 12, 2015, 12:41 pm

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Just a quick hello from sunny, beautiful LA! Been here all week, first for pleasure and now work, and I gotta say, it's gonna be hard going back to the very bashful spring in New York.


Details:
Top - Need Supply
Jeans - Levi's
Sandals - Michael Kors Collection
Sunglasses- Ray-Ban
Necklace - VERAMEAT

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Farewell, California

March 13, 2015, 8:05 am

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It's a sad day when you have to leave a place that is going to reach a high of 86 degrees F (that's 30C) for a place that still has snow on the ground. But such is life and I love my city, so back to big apple I go. California, trust that I'll be back very shortly because I love you.


Details:
Dress - Vintage
Sandals - Zara

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Saturday Mood Board

March 14, 2015, 2:07 pm

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Back in New York and greeted with the shittiest of spit rains. Leaving a place filled with warmth and sunshine to go back to weather that makes you want to commit suicide (that may or may not be a slight exaggeration) is kind of tough so we're taking it easy today. Just chilling on the couch, catching up on our Jimmy Fallons and doing indoor stuff. As you'll be able to tell by this mood board (and pretty much by everything I write on this blog), I've got spring on the brain. Enjoy your weekend everyone!

[style.com, net-a-porter, H&M, Vogue, Everlane, Refinery29, Maja Myh, Saks, TFS, Pinterest]

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Real Life Mood Board

March 15, 2015, 3:07 pm

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There's nothing I love more on Sundays than to sleep in, make brunch, cuddle with my boys and then do something productive around the house. I have an ongoing to-do list of things that I need to get done -- work-related tasks notwithstanding -- and I tend to try to check things off of that list on Sundays. It truly is the best way to transition into Mondays.

For example, today I unpacked from my Cali trip, I broke a personal laundry record (6 loads, my friends. My husband said I was like 14 year-old boy, ha), I washed all my makeup brushes, I paid some bills and finally put up the burlap cork boards I ordered off Etsy a few weeks back and got to sorting through my springtime inspiration. Below is the progress and the final result. Super fun, highly recommend getting one of these! Who doesn't love to kick it old school with live in the flesh Pinterest boards?

Ready to Rumble

March 17, 2015, 4:14 pm

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Totally realize that I look like I'm about to go fight in the ring (what ring you ask? Good question.) and I kind of like it. I blame this awesome recent Zara purchase (total Valentino knockoff, I know, head in shame). You guys know how I love to play with proportions and I've always has a particular penchant for loose tops, so here you have it. They best part: it's an outfit composed of navy and black. I realize that the colors aren't exactly contrasting in these photos, but trust that this awesome structured linen tunic is as navy as they come.


Details:
Tunis - Zoran
Leather skirt - Vintage
Sandals - Zara
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Hello, Spring?

March 25, 2015, 4:53 pm

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Oh hi spring! Oh sorry, I've failed to notice your arrival. Wait, what's that you say? You're not here yet?! That explains everything. #inolongercan

PS If you're curious to know about my favorite NYC haunts, click here to find out where I hang!


Details:
Fur - Adrienne Landau
Leather jacket - Mackage
Jeans - Monki
Boots - Alexander Wang

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Neck Accoutrement

March 27, 2015, 8:11 am

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As you may or may not know, I'm not one for big statement jewelry and accessories. I don't like overbearing necklaces, heavier-than-thou earrings and would never feel like myself sporting an arm party.

I do, however, enjoy myself a fun silk neck scarf. This one is a vintage Liberty of London number bought by my mom in the 70s and I use it to spruce up any plain look. It's served me well over the years and now even more so that the 70s are back in action.


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Saturday Mood Board

March 29, 2015, 2:18 pm

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A day late, but this week's mood board has finally landed. The mood being ambivalent for a number of reasons: one, I have been sick all week and it has continued through the weekend, and two, that winter just won't quit and it's been really driving me insane. I'm sure I'm not the only one. If you live in the Northeast, there's no doubt that you hate Mother Nature right now. And all you Californians, may you forever be the object of my jealousy.

[Into the Gloss, Net-a-Porter, Totême, SAKS, Collage Vintage,style.com, Pinterest, TFS]