Painting the Roses Red

I went to meet with a florist this weekend in search of wedding flowers so in the spirit of that, I decided to wear this jacket I picked up from H&M. It's from The Garden Collection and was the centerpiece of the collection, as it sold out several times! I was so happy to finally find it in my size. I love the floral detailing throughout, the over-embellished sleeves and the cropped fit. Reminds me a bit of Alice in Wonderland (one of my favorite movies of all time).

The jacket is pretty amazing enough to stand on its own. I initially planned to wear it with a simple white tank but decided to go a little bolder with this 3-dimensional tee from Zara. I thought it looked quite Parisian and I actually was mistaken for a Parisian by a French woman later that day! Comment très doux!
(If my French is bad, feel free to let me know!)
What I wore: Jacket: H&M, Top: Zara, Denim leggings: Express, Sunglasses: Fendi, Bow ring: Forever 21, Belt ring: Cabochon, Shoes: Zara

Sunny Days

After the most depressing weather ever, we finally had three sunny days in a row! Early last week it went down to 39 degrees but this past weekend hit 90! Yesterday was a slight bit cooler though so I decided to throw on a light, sunny yellow sweater with a tank dress.

I love the cut of the dress and the blue pinstripes on the white makes it so versatile. I liked it paired with the gold sweater and brown and accessories but in the future I plan on wearing it with a yellow belt and red heels to try something different. What do you think?




What I wore: Sunglasses: Fendi, Yellow cardigan: Ann Taylor LOFT, Dress: Tocca, Earrings: Forever 21, Bag: Cole Haan, Belt: Nine West, Cuff: courtesy of Ann Taylor LOFT, Leather Belt Ring: Cabochon, Owl ring: random jewelry store, Watch: Fossil, Heels: Michael Antonio

Project Runway

When I got an invitation to the Bluefly/Project Runway finale party in my inbox, I couldn't believe my eyes! It was hosted by former contestant, Laura Bennett, at her Manhattan apartment, and this season's contestant Anthony Williams. I was super excited. (Click here to see what unfolded at the party!) But then I thought what the hell am I going to wear? Dressing for a group of fashion designers, PR mavens (Kelly Cutrone was there!) and fashionistas was going to be a challenge. That day I decided to channel my inner Beyonce (you'll notice I 'channel' a lot of celebrities) and pulled out this Catherine Malandrino jeweled dress. I first saw it on Beyonce and when it went on sale at Gilt last year, I had to have it!

I paired it with another Gilt find - a cropped leather bomber (also by Catherine Malandrino). Even though it's not the warmest jacket I own, I love the way it fits.
I'm realizing that almost my entire outfit is from online sales. I picked up the ring from Gilt too.
The necklace is from a local designer I saw while doing a Sex and the City tour. I loved the rich color of the agate stone paired with the brass gold wire wrapping and chain.

Ahhh, my recently purchased Balenciaga that I'm so in love with.
What I wore: Leather bomber: Catherine Malandrino, Dress: Catherine Malandrino, Necklace: Nella Allen NYC, Ring: Kendra Scott, Bag: Balenciaga, Tights: random, Shoes: Christian Louboutin