Brights and Horizontal Stripes

This is my first summer with an office job. I have no idea what to wear! How casual is too casual? Are sandals kosher as long as they aren't flip flips? Should I save chiffon for nights and weekends? Will my coworkers frown on me wearing neon? It's so much more difficult than dressing in the fall and winter.

I've taken to wearing bright colors in combination with black and white. I probably own at least ten different black dresses and four or five black and white dresses. Pairing bright accessories with a basic dress adds something fun, without going over the top.

Dress: Calvin Klein (Last year)

Necklace: Charming Charlies

Tote: Rebecca Minkoff

Scarf: Target

Sandals: Kate Spade

What do you wear to the office when the mercury rises?

Springtime Color

Spring has finally arrived in New Jersey! The temperatures keep jumping back and forth from comfortable to chilly, but at least the flowers are here. I'm in love with the original Montclair, NJ town planner, because they planted flowering trees all down the central street. It's like driving down a lane of white puffballs. My apartment building is also surrounded by these pink flowering trees

The flowers outside are inspiring me to perk up the colors of my wardrobe. The winter knits have gone to into storage and the chiffon and neon has made its way out. I've been waiting all winter to wear these pink pants! As my company doesn't do casual Fridays, this is my dressed down "it's almost the weekend" look.

I picked up this blue bauble at Charming Charlies a few weeks ago. The bright colors seem to go with everything I own. Or I just really like it and want to wear it with everything!

Top: Diane Von Furstenberg

Pants: C Wonder

Necklace: Charming Charlies

Flats: via DSW

Sunglasses: RARE

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Leather & Sun

The days are getting longer, but they're not getting any warmer yet! The city is in for another snowstorm today and we're all hoping that it's the last one of the year. I wore this outfit last weekend for an afternoon out with the boyfriend, when the temps rose above forty-five.  I got this Theory skirt a few weeks ago at the big Bloomingdale's sale and have been waiting for the proper destination and temperature to wear it. It's not really a work appropriate length!

I love that spring is coming because it means I can wear this coat again!  Being a commuter, I need to wear a coat that covers my behind. When spring finally arrives it's goodbye puffy coat and hello wool moto!

Outfit Details

Jacket: Elie Tahari (Fall 2012)

Sweater: French Connection

Skirt: Theory

Necklace: Charming Charlies

Boots: Joie (Fall 2013)

PS - I love lens flair!

Joie Boots · Theory Skirts · Theory Mini Skirts

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Happy February 14th

Two things today.  Since it's February 14th, I thought I would celebrate the Boyfriend a little.  The boyfriend and I are celebrating our 11th Valentines day together!  He's an amazing guy in too many ways to express in one blog post.  I thought I would share today one of the more fun reasons why he's awesome.

He shops for me!

Seriously. His office is right near the Bergen county outlets and he stops there occasionally on his way home.  He'll find some amazing pieces, on serious markdown, usually in my size and bring them home for me!  It's like having a personal shopper that doesn't want commission.  He brought home this Max Mara sweater for me earlier this month and it was only 15% of the original price!  It's so warm and fluffy, I love it.  He's such a good shopper.

Second thing for today?  Did you notice that I'm standing on top of the snow?  This is the result of last weeks snowstorms.  One foot of snow, coated with 1/2-inch of ice.  I haven't seen something like this since I was twelve years old and living in Buffalo, NY.  It's hilarious and sad, all at the same time.

Sweater: MaxMara

Tank: The Gap

Jeans: 7 for All Mankind

Belt: J Crew

Boots: Ralph Lauren

Necklace: Charming Charlies (in stores only)

Lauren Ralph Lauren Boots · 7 For All Mankind Skinny Denim · Rag and Bone Tanks

Adorable Trends

My usual picture place is an alley of ice!  The weather in the tri-state area has everyone saying "Enough already!"  Even this Buffalo girl is getting to that point.  Last week wound up being a three day work week because of the snow and ice storms.  What you see in these images is what those storms left behind.

I've been wearing lots of layers these days.  Sweaters over blouses, trousers over tights, two jackets, I've done it all.  I wore this look to work the day after an ice storm. Let it be known that I love peplums, no matter what the glitterati say about them being passe.  They're adorable.

And what do you think of my hair? I've been playing with parting it in the center, I'm not sure if I like it.

What item in your closet do you continue to wear, even though it might be considered "So last year!" ?

Jacket: Elie Tahari (Similar)

Peplum: Madewell

Blouse: Banana Republic

Trousers: Elie Tahari

Shoes: Bandolino via DSW

Necklace: Charming Charlies

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Goodbye Summer!

The weatherman said that it hasn't been this cold since March.  Does that mean it won't be warm again for five months?  I don't know if I can handle that!  Anyone who lives in a warm climate have an extra room?  I'm good at baking, chemistry and giving fashion advice.

I took these pictures last week on the before the Canadian air invaded New Jersey, hence the bare legs. I decided it was necessary to soak up some sun before it decided to hibernate for the winter. I love the sheer layer over the simple black tank dress.  I don't think it will have the same effect with very thick tights. I'll have to do a refashion for this dress and see if I can wear it from season to season!

Has the arctic air invaded your part of the country yet? How have you been combating the weather change? I'm planning on wearing only fleece pants and not leaving the house for the next three months.  Get ready for lots of OOTD pictures of me from the couch.

[ Jacket - Kenneth Cole (similar in Oxblood, I want it!) / Dress - Kenneth Cole (in black & white) / Necklace - Charming Charlies / Booties - Tahari via DSW ]

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Reverse Mullet

Is it me, or is everything being embellished with leather this fall?  Sweatshirts, leggings, hats, blazers. I've seen it paired with tweed, tulle, animal print and denim, just to name a few. And is it wrong that I want to own all of it?

This vegan leather top from French Connection was one of the items I picked up last month with my GILT certificate and I love love love it!  It's a conservative sweater in the back and a leather party in the front!  It's like a reverse mullet in sweater form.

Since that wasn't enough craziness, I paired the reverse mullet sweater with these subtly animal-printed jeans from C Wonder.  They are technically called "foiled" denim, but they totally aren't foily or shiny at all.  Which is good, because they would be way too much going on in my outfit then.

And was I the only one taken with the Rebecca Minkoff woven clutch this fall?  That one was over $300.  This beauty from French Connection was only $68!  Deal.  Love it.

[ Sweater - French Connection / Clutch - French Connection /Denim - C Wonder / Necklace - Charming Charlies / Booties - TAHARI via DSW ]

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Brooklyn Glow

The days are getting so short!  This past weekend the Boyfriend and I hit up Brooklyn for some flea market bargains and delicious food. We topped off the day with a walk down the Promenade and watched the sun set over Manhattan.  It was a wonderful day, if only a little bit windy!

The boyfriend also helped me pick out my outfit for the day.  I'm loving this skirt because it's warm and it has pockets!  I'm a sucker for a dress or skirt with pockets. It will probably only be another week before I have to wear this skirt with some thick tights, it's getting cold here!

Be sure to take a walk on the promenade if you come to visit Brooklyn!

[ Jacket: South Moon Under (on sale!) / Cardigan: Banana Republic (similar) / Skirt: Madewell / Boots: Ralph Lauren / Necklace: Charming Charlies (similar) / Bag: Louis Vuitton (similar) ]

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