Beach Wedding

Well hello friends! It has been quite some time since I have posted, and I have taken a little hiatus from the blog world these past few months. But I am back in action for a special event! My friends over at {Little Borrowed Dress} are hosting a new series on their blog call Wedding Party Wednesday and they have asked me to link up to their party with my ideas for a beach inspired wedding. Since the weather is amazing here in NYC and I am always dreaming of being on the beach, I was happy to pull together some beachy inspiration. Below are some of my favorite images from Pinterest for a casual beach wedding. Oh how lovely it would be to be laying in the sand right this moment instead of sitting at my desk :) Hopefully I'll be back to blogging on a regular basis sometime soon, but in the meantime, hop on over to LBD's link up  to check out some other great beach wedding inspiration!

The Art of the Clean Up

BEFORE & AFTER

Swiss comedian and artist Ursus Wehrli applies his love for organization to everyday life and objects. SO AWESOME.
 If only my life could be so organized!


Thanks to {hrk the herald} for introducing me to this great find.

All I Want for Christmas...is the J Brand Holiday Collection!

1. 901 Velvet Legging in wine

2. Katherine Velvet Skinny in black 

3. 901 Skinny Legging in shiny boa

Shop the collection at Barney's, ShopBop, or  JbrandJeans.com

Happy Weekend!

Happy Friday friends! Wowza, I cannot believe it is the first weekend of December. That is crazytown. I am very excited to bust out my sequins and a sparkles for my first holiday party of the season tomorrow night! As for the rest of this weekend, I plan to do lots of things Christmas - shopping, partying and decorating. Oh and there is that little thing called studying for finals that I need to get around to at some point...we'll see about that one. 

Enjoy your weekend!

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Warm & Cozy

Aaaaaaand hello winter weather. I knew these lovely 60 degree temperatures we have been enjoying in New York were just a little too good to last right on into December. I guess it is fitting that the temperatures start dropping just as all of the Christmas decorations are going up! I love the warm and cozy feeling of chunky knits! From hats hats and boyfriend sweaters and even for the home from rugs to bedding. Makes me want to snuggle right up with a giant cup of hot chocolate and the new hunger games book that I have been waiting to start. Happy 25 days 'til Christmas!!!

Giving Thanks

Hope you are having a wonderful thanksgiving, filled with family, friends, football and of course lots of delicious food! 

Countdown to Turkey

Spending the day cooking and baking some delicious thanksgiving treats...yum! 

What are your turkey day plans?

BIG ASS SKIRTS

Speaking of holiday parties, this holiday seaon I would love to rock a fabulous, completely ridiculous, giant mother of a skirt. SJP in this amazing Zac Posen number was the only redeming quality of the SATC2 movie. Since then I have loved this look, which was all over the runway for S/S 2012. Love the dramatic skirt paired with a simple tee. So fun!

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OPI Muppet Mania

 Loving this holiday Muppet collection for OPI in honor of the new flick that hits theaters this week. I have been all about jazzing up the nails lately. I love a little sparkle every now and then and living in NYC where $9 manicures are waiting on every corner keeps me changing them up quite often. I'm excited to try out some of these glittery shades like Warm & Fozzie or Divine Swine...perfect for the holiday parties that are just around the corner!

Makeover Monday: Smoke Signals

Go big or go home. Sometimes when getting all fancied up for a night on the town I'm craving a good smokey eye. Cue Beauty Department to the rescue! Check out their helpful tips on how to achieve the perfect smokey look. (Maybe one of these days I'll be able to get it right)! Smashbox's Smokebox trio is one of the best combo's I've found. Any other smokey colors you would recommend?

Makeover Monday

...and I'll take those lovely gold rings while I'm at it.

Images via {Pinterest}

In The Trenches

Happy Monday friends! Last week sure was one hell of a crazy week, but this past weekend was fall perfection. Blue skies, some sunshine, a nice little chill in the air and a visit from the bf to boot. Aside from fun outdoor activities, this weather is the perfect compliment to one of my fall favorites, the classic trench coat. I invested in this wardrobe staple just last year and it has quickly become a favorite. Throw it over any outfit and you instantly feel chic! (Or, at least I do).
How cute are those polka dot tights?!

Holla-ween

Trick or Treat?! A little black and orange inspiration to kick off your week. We are celebrating a bit of a white Halloween here on the east coast, definitely a first as far as I can remember! I spent Saturday night cooking with friends and watching scary movies which was quite perfect. A cat mask similar to the below was about as far as I made it for a costume this year, but I did see some excellent creativity out and about on the streets of NYC this weekend! (Excluding the 87 girls dressed as black swan). What was your favorite costume?

Go For The Gold

Glam it up with some black and gold. On your wrist, on your feet, on your furniture and yes even a blackberry. (Hello golden Iphone, where are you hiding?) Here are some gold + black combos I am loving. 

I need this pillow ASAP

Halloweeeeeen

 What is everyone going to be for Halloween?! This is always one of my favorite holidays, and I absolutely love getting dressed up.  This year however I am seriously lacking in the costume idea department! I am a big fan of making my costume, so I am quickly running out of time. I am hoping for a creative epiphany sometime soon,  but at least I can get in the spirit with a crackle manicure and some fashionably decorated IKAT pumpkins. Love!

The {new} Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

I have been pretty excited about this movie from the moment I finished the last book in Stieg Larsson's trilogy, and from these gorgeous photos of Rooney Mara in this month's Vogue, it appears that Lisbeth Salander has been quite perfectly cast. Also starring Daniel Craig as Mikael Blomkwist, this film is shaping up to make for some serious eye candy. Now let's just hope they fare a bit better than the Twilight crew as far as the acting is concerned.

Maxed Out

Thanks to this lovely little Indian summer we are having here in New York, I have not yet had to give up one of my favorite summer staples, maxi skirts. This summer favorite transitions perfectly to these crisp fall days by throwing on a chunky sweater or wrapping up in a comfy scarf. Loving these looks below.

Pure Genius

Street Style: Green With Envy

Lean green fashion machines. Aka the purveyors of style on the streets from London to Milan to Paris fashion week. I am kind of loving it.

Isabel Marant S/S 2012

Isabel Marant is one of the shows I look forward to every fashion week! Love, love, LOVE this woman. Her collection this time around reminded me more of fall than spring, but that does not stop me from obsessing over her ridiculously colorful chunky knits and boho, world-traveler inspired looks. 

Images via {Style.com}