Happy Spring!

I don't know what happens in my brain, but every year around this time of Spring I think that it should be warm out already. Growing up in Buffalo, it was never warm come Easter. In fact, I think it snowed a couple of years. In comparison, I should have enjoyed yesterday's sunshine and fifty degree temperatures.

The boyfriend and I headed to the park for a long walk around the loop. As you can tell, I'm wearing my Easter finest. As you also might be able to guess, I don't really do Easter. Though I did enjoy a few Reese's peanut butter eggs! I hope you all enjoyed your weekends and got to spend time with your favorite people.  Here's hoping that spring is truly on its way. Soon.

In order to stay warm yesterday, I donned some of my comfiest Hudson jeans. They're awesome, but I totally have to wash them alone. Unless I want all of my clothes to be green. My Kenneth Cole leather jacket kept the chill away and I enjoyed one more day of my favorite circle scarf.

Jacket: Kenneth Cole

Tee: Gap

Jeans: Hudson

Shoes: Steve Madden

Tote: Kate Spade

Oh yeah, you need a good travel purse? Pick up this Kate Spade tote. I've been all over the world with it and it's so amazing! Just the right size, zips at the top and the outside it completely washable. So perfect. Plus, it comes in a million colors.

Kate Spade Totes · Steve Madden Flats · Gap Petite Jeans

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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

Weekend Warmth

I'm so excited for the rising temperatures this weekend.  It's going to be a heat wave with temperatures heading up into the mid thirties!  Time to break out the bikinis!  I wore this number last weekend during the second wave of Canadian air.  See that Theory sweater?  It's the most amazing sweater in the world.  So warm and cozy, I wear it every single day at work.

In other news, did you know that it's the Super bowl this weekend?  I did.  Mostly because there are lots of people in Super Bowl logo emblazoned parkas all over New Jersey public transit. Them and a serious amount New Jersey police officers with giant guns.  It's a hoot.

Jacket: Kenneth Cole (Similar)

Sweater: Theory, still at Bloomingdales (Similar)

Tee: Gap (Similar)

Jeans: 7 for All Mankind

Boots: Ralph Lauren

Lauren Ralph Lauren Boots · 7 For All Mankind Skinny Denim · jcpenney Longsleeve Tops

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You see that snow?  I was not expecting it when I took my camera outside.  I might have changed my mind about what I wanted to shoot!  Luckily my new Parker blazer is adorable and warm.  I wasn't quite sure of it when the BF and I picked it up at Saks, but I've really fallen in love with all of the fun details. Today I paired it with my favorite coated skinnies from Club Monaco, but I've also worn it over an LBD and also paired with a grey pencil skirt.  It's so versatile!

I finished out today's look with my new favorite red Kate Spade heels (check out the square heel!), a super casual gap tank top (I have about ten of this same tank) and of course, five dollar jewelry from Madeline.

Jacket - Parker (Last season, this one is almost an exact match)

Tank - Gap

Jeans - Club Monaco

Heels - Kate Spade

Necklace - Madeline (in stores only)

I love these heels for three reasons...  1. They're so red!  2. They're surprisingly comfortable & 3. They put me well over six feet tall.  I love it when I'm super tall.

And here's a little B&W shot because I thought the jacket looked amazing in grey scale.  What are your thoughts on Black & White photos for fashion blogging?  I'm always a huge fan of contrasty B&W, but maybe it's a personal preference?

Kate Spade Pumps · Paige Skinny Denim · Neiman Marcus Skinny Denim

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