For Target

Peter Pilotto for Target Top / Club Monaco Skirt / H&M Clutch / Prabal Gurung for Target Shoes

This outfit is a clear example of my love for Target collaborations.  I didn't even realize it until I went to post this outfit that I had two separate collections in this outfit.  These shoes have become such a staple in my wardrobe I completely forget they are from a Target collaboration.  This crop top was the one piece I got from the Peter Pilotto collection and I have a feeling it is going to become another favorite in my wardrobe.  I love how bold and graphic it is while still feeling minimal.

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Valley of Fire

Prabal Gurung for Target Top / Level 99 Jeans / Zara Shoes

Greeting from the Valley of Fire!  After spending NYFW in crazy cold weather and then coming home to even colder weather I was ready to get out of the north and get some sun.  What better than a place that has the word fire in it's name, right!? I have been so amazed by the beautiful colors of the rock and sand everywhere!  I can't wait to share more pictures from this trip just to show off the beauty of the landscapes!  I could spend endless days just exploring the paths through the valley, it's so amazing.

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The Almighty Turtleneck

Asos Dress / Diane von Furstenberg Skirt / Forever21 Coat / ShoeMint Heels / J.Crew Bag / Gap Sunglasses

One thing I'll never understand is why more people don't love turtlenecks.  If something has any kind of turtleneck I'm about ninety percent more likely to buy it.  Maybe it's from growing up in the north and knowing that being covered up to your ears really does help fight the cold.  Or maybe it's just my obsessions with the 90's turtlenecks of my youth, especially mock neck halters.  Its one of the things I actually like about winter - more turtlenecks!  If anyone has a sane explanation for hating turtlenecks let me know.

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Bing Bang Boom (Lessons in Turning a Coat into a Dress)

Vintage Jacket and Belt / Sandro Dress / H&M Bag / Forever 21 Boots

This fashion week was definitely all about the coat (and hiding the five layers beneath it)!  I was happy to let one of my favorite coats be the base to some of my favorite accessories.  I love this crazy studded belt I found a few years ago at one of my favorite vintage stores.  It adds a nice bit of edge to this nice ladylike 50s coat.

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NYC Dream

Milly Jacket / Club Monaco Pants / Vintage Belt / Rebecca Minkoff Boots

Just got back from NYFW and it was such a great time!  I love seeing friends and just living in the craziness rush for a little while.  I wanted to share a few snaps from my room.  Whenever I get back from fashion week I realize I have hardly any photos, but luckily this time my room was so sweet I wanted to take a few there.
I don't know if it's the influence of almost every television show I have ever watched that is based in NYC, but to me, having a fire escape off your room is as New York as it gets.  Even though it was too cold to really hang out there I did step out a couple times to watch the hustle and bustle of streets.  Can't wait to share more from the trip!  So fun, but so, so cold!

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Clear Blue

Why is it that my favorite things are usually the most impractical things?  Like strapless bikinis in the ocean waves.

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Light

BCBG Top / Forever 21 Shorts / Report Sandals

Sometimes its all about the little things.  This white tank top has been one of my favorite pieces lately because there are so many little details.  I love the small sheer panels and different fabrics and textures especially because they are so subtle.

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Back to the Beach

I couldn't believe the colors of the water in Mexico.  I've never been in such clear water before in my life.  I am so amazed with the beauty of this place.

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Icy

T by Alexander Wang Sweater / Zara Top / Skirt / ShoeMint Shoes / Urban Outfitters Bag / J.Crew Earrings / JewelMint Ring / Club Monaco Ring

Once winter sets in for a while I get tired of wearing the same boots and oversized sweaters over and over so I start to get a little more creative with my warmer weather clothes.  Sheer tops layered under cropped sweaters and so on.  The shoes may not be too practical, but at least theres a little platform to keep my toes my toes out of the snow.  

Escaping

Antik Batik Dress / Raisins Bikini

It seems like every time I've talked to someone this week the first thing to come up is the weather.  And for good reason.  If you aren't suffering from the freezing cold, you are escaping it.  Even in Florida all everyone talked about was how cold it was there.  The rest of us were talking about how cold it was back home and how happy we were to be missing the extreme temperatures.  We took full advantage of the weather and spent the day at the beach laying in the sun and playing in the ocean.  It was a warm and foggy day the the grey of the ocean just faded into the sky so that the horizon line was blurred until it was barely even there.  It must have been pretty cold for the natives since we were the only ones swimming all day, but I couldn't have happier.  Now that the winter weather advisory has been lifted we have safely returned home.  It might not be eighty five degrees out but at least it's supposed to get above zero tomorrow.


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