Word On The Street: February 5, 2016

Ralph Lauren American Flag Sweater

Happy Friday! Our sneak preview of Spring was short lived here in the city and we woke up to snow this morning. To fight the feeling that Punxsutawney Phil may have predicted incorrectly, I'm spending the day blogging, baking and reading. So, without further ado, word on the street is.... 

1. The blogging industry has had some major changes lately that I think are well reviewed in this WWW.com article. 

2. These new "Strong Is Beautiful" commercials from Pantene are not only adorable, but also a great marketing campaign aptly timed for the upcoming Super Bowl. 

3. If you have a long commute or just like to have podcasts playing during the day, Bustle.com rounded up some great fashion and beauty options that I'm adding to my que. 

4. This gorgeous box from Simone LeBlanc is what Valentine's Day dreams are made of. 

5. I shared my small spring shopping list earlier this week and have been pinning spring and summer outfit inspiration left and right. Seriously, the warmer weather can not come soon enough. 

Until next time, have a great weekend!

Think Pink

Brooks Brothers Camel Blazer Zara Faux Fur Stole J Crew Cashmere Sweater J Crew Multi-Strand Pearls LOFT Black Skinny Jeans Louis Vuitton Clutch Chanel Ballet Flats

One of my favorite colors to wear is pale pink. I love how the soft shade can be worn winter, spring, summer and fall, and instantly adds a feminine edge to any look. With the unseasonably warm winter we've been having I have been reaching for this shade more and more. Combined with some of my other staples, I'm slowly but surely transitioning my wardrobe to include more spring items.

Brooks Brothers Camel Blazer Zara Faux Fur Stole J Crew Cashmere Sweater J Crew Multi-Strand Pearls LOFT Black Skinny Jeans Louis Vuitton Clutch Chanel Ballet Flats

Case in point is this pale pink short sleeved cashmere sweater that I recently paired with my camel blazer and faux fur stole for a winter luxe look. To dress down the faux fur and pearls, I paired the look with skinny black jeans and ballet flats and I think the final look hits the perfect blend of casual and sophisticated.

Brooks Brothers Camel Blazer Zara Faux Fur Stole J Crew Cashmere Sweater J Crew Multi-Strand Pearls LOFT Black Skinny Jeans Louis Vuitton Clutch Chanel Ballet Flats
Brooks Brothers Camel Blazer Zara Faux Fur Stole J Crew Cashmere Sweater J Crew Multi-Strand Pearls LOFT Black Skinny Jeans Louis Vuitton Clutch Chanel Ballet Flats
Brooks Brothers Camel Blazer Zara Faux Fur Stole J Crew Cashmere Sweater J Crew Multi-Strand Pearls LOFT Black Skinny Jeans Louis Vuitton Clutch Chanel Ballet Flats

Sweater: J. Crew / Blazer: Brooks Brothers / Faux Fur Stole: Zara / Jeans: LOFT / Pearls: J. Crew & Brooks Brothers / Clutch: Louis Vuitton / Ballet Flats: Chanel 

Until next time!

Spring Shopping

Yesterday the weather was so gorgeous that it felt like a sneak preview of spring. The suddenly warmer temps left me thinking about my new spring additions so I thought I would share them here with you. As you know, I strive to keep a lean closet of classics and only add a few carefully thought out items each season. While not a full blown capsule wardrobe approach, this method allows me to not only wear all the clothes I have, but to also spend a little more on the core pieces I buy - quality over quantity. Below I have outlined the items I have either already purchased or plan to purchase this upcoming season along with a little background about why I'm choosing them. I have also include price points and direct links in case you're interested in checking them out. 

J. Crew Striped Boatneck T-Shirt

I LOVE striped shirts! If there is one piece of clothing that challenges my minimalist streak its striped shirts. I simply can't get enough. That said, I have managed to reel myself in over the years and only have a few in my closet in black and white, and navy and white stripes. To change things up for the upcoming spring and summer seasons I wanted an option with a little more jazz, so I think I'm gonna snatch up this J. Crew number. I'm going to hold off for a few more weeks but once I make the leap I'll be sure to style it here for you. 

Everlane Modern Point Flats

When it comes to shoes, I almost always wear flats. For warmer weather I have my go-to ballet flats, sandals, boat shoes and loafers but wanted something with a little more oomph for spring. Enter the gorgeous Everlane Modern Point Flats. These shoes are the perfect burgundy color, are made from the softest leather and are a great price for the quality. Plus, the sleek pointed toe can easily be worn with shorts, dresses and skirts so I know I'll get tons of wear out of them.  

J. Crew 4" Chino Shorts

I absolutely adore these J. Crew shorts. They are my go-to year after year and they last for ages. Unfortunately, my navy pair started to look a little worse for wear recently so I replaced them and I'm happy to report that the love is still going strong. 

e.l.f. Flawless Face Brush

I recently got this brush to replace my old foundation brush and its seriously amazing! The bristles are perfectly spaced and slighty tapered at the top to ensure that my foundation gets into all the contours of my face without looking streaky. As if that wasn't enough, this brush was only $6 at Target. Win, win, win!

Gressa Skin Luminous Complexion Fluid in Amelia

Gressa Skin is one of my favorite beauty brands. This relatively new and undiscovered brand offers the most gorgeous, luxe feeling natural products that actually deliver. I use their serum foundation and love it so much that I couldn't wait to try their new fluid blush and I was not disappointed. I got the shade Amelia which is the most gorgeous natural peach that goes with any makeup look, and can be worn daily for a natural looking flush. 

Forever 21 Bow Hair Tie Set

One of my favorite ways to change up my look is with hair accessories. As you know, I love tortoise shell hair clips but wanted something a little different to jazz up my ponytails and braids. Needless to say, when I stumbled upon these adorable bow hair ties at Forever 21 I was smitten. I know I will wear these constantly and for $1.90 you can't go wrong. 

Until next time, happy shopping! 

Soho Snow

A few weeks ago Jason and I were walking around Soho when it unexpectedly started to snow. The flakes were slight and airy and swirled together to create the most perfect atmosphere. 

While it was absolutely frigid and I wasn't wearing the right footwear for snowfall, the city felt magical and unexpectedly cozy. The streets seemed to exude calm instead of chaos, and the low hanging sky whispered of the city I love so much. It is the moments like these that make me fall in love with New York all over again. 

Soho New York Zara Leather Jacket Ralph Lauren Turtleneck Zara Moto Jeans Chanel Ballet Flats Louis Vuitton Clutch
Soho New York Zara Leather Jacket Ralph Lauren Turtleneck Zara Moto Jeans Chanel Ballet Flats Louis Vuitton Clutch

Leather Jacket: Zara (old, but similar here) / Turtleneck: Ralph Lauren (old, but similar here) / Jeans: Zara (old, but similar here) / Clutch: Louis Vuitton / Shoes: Chanel

Until next time! 

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