A "Plain" White

Happy Friday ya'll!  I hope you had a great week!  I'm so looking forward to a half day at work today and a relaxing weekend.  Sometimes it's really nice to have zero plans for a long weekend!

Today I am joining the Real Girl Glam #whiteteechallenge linkup to style my favorite plain white tee!  If you tuned in Wednesday you saw some of my white tee picks and below is how I decided to dress it up a little! 

Jacket: Parker c/o internship (similar here and here), Tshirt: Madewell, Skirt: J.Crew (similar here), Shoes: ShoeMint (similar here and here), Bracelet: Kristin Hassan, Purse: Kate Spade 

Thank you for taking my photos Jen!
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North v. South: Emerald

Happy Friday ya'll!!  <- Clearly these Southern girls are rubbing off on me a little :).  I hope you all had a fab week!  I can't believe we are in week 4 of our little #northvsouth style collab!  It's going by wayyy too fast.  This week's Spring trend was emerald and if you caught my post Wednesday you saw some of my emerald favorites as of late.  Check out how these lovely ladies styled their emerald pieces and see my full post below! 

Can we talk about Katie's emerald sequins and Julie Leah's killer dress?  Lovin' it.

Lex What Wear, Pink Champagne, Glitter and Gingham, Julie Leah, Pearls and Twirls

Blouse: Necessary Clothing (similar here), Skirt: Forever 21, Shoes: NY & Co (similar here), Necklace: Etsy (similar here), Purse: Kate Spade, Bracelet: Kristin Hassan

Photos by Jen Dang

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New Year's Eve Outfit

This is the sparkly number I wore to ring in the New Year last week!  I wanted to enter 2013 with a stylish bang and I think the sequin/leather/leopard combo did the trick!  I am absolutely obsessed with these faux leather jeans from H&M and I can't believe I waited until I went all the way to Nevada to wear them!  I seriously picked them up back in November.  I know, it's just cray.  Anyway, what did you wear on New Years?!  I'd love to hear in the comments below!

Blouse: LOFT (only XL left but similar here or here!), Sequin Shirt: J.Crew (cute black verion here or similar here), Jeans: H&M (similar here; legging version here), Shoes: Target, Bag: Rebecca Minkoff, Bracelets: C. Wonder, Kristin Hassan & Thrifted

Photos courtsey Jessica!
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Hunter Heart

Happy Friday!  I can't believe how fast this week went by.  On Monday I felt like it would drag out but here we are entering the weekend (and a holiday weekend no less!).  What is everyone doing for the holiday?  Any travel plans?  Special holiday traditions?  I'm headed home on Sunday (for the first time since I left in August) and I couldn't be more excited.  I've been homesick to say the least!  I'll be there for 9 days too so hopefully I will get to catch up with everyone I've been missing so much.  Oh and maybe catch up on some sleep too. 

Anyway, holiday traditions.  Mine is pretty simple.  Since my parents are divorced, I technically get two Christmases.  We (little brother and I) do presents with my mom Christmas morning and then head off to Grandma's to celebrate with my dad's side of the family.  My grandma always makes her signature coffee cake (and sends us home with leftovers!) for brunch and then we do gifts.  Then back to mom's for prime rib dinner.  Follow along on Instagram to see it all unfold :).

Back to the main focus of this post: my outfit!  This was the perfect outfit for walking the Highline a couple weeks ago.  Comfy and stylish.  And I love this sweater so much!

Have a happy weekend and safe travels!

Sweater: H&M (similar here or here), Shirt: Forever 21 (similar here), Jeans: Gap (similar here), Shoes: Aerosoles, Bracelets: Kristin Hassan & BaubleBar

Thank you for taking my photos Rose!

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Eye of the Tiger

Happy Hump Day!  I'm taking a little break from Window Shopping Wednesday because I have a ton of outfits stockpiled that I want to share with you all!  I know, such a horrible #bloggerproblem.  Anyway, this is my new Rebecca Minkoff MAC that I scored at the sample sale about a month ago. How amazing is it?!  I'm obsessed.  I only saw three when I was there so I think it's kinda special.  Also this is what I wore to my first day at my internship(!!!).  Thanks to a dear friend, I landed a public relations internship at a company that owns a bunch of beauty/fragrance brands.  It's been pretty awesome so far!

Enjoy!

Blazer: H&M (similar here or here), Top: Forever 21 (similar here), Skirt: Forever 21, Tights: Anthropologie, Shoes: Vince Camuto, Purse: Rebecca Minkoff, Necklace: Anthropologie, Watch: Fossil, Bracelet: Kristin Hassan

 

Thank you Jessica for being my photog!

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TGIF/Casual Friday Drinks

First of all: Happy November!  I can't believe it's almost the end of 2012.  So crazy.  November is my birthday month (it falls exactly on Thanksgiving day this year!), so it's always a really exciting time of year!

A couple weeks ago my friend Jenny won a happy hour at a local bar (seriously one of the best prizes ever - I won the same thing a week later!) so I joined her and a couple of her friends.  I know the bar is a little more casual than others so I opted for this look: simple black silk blouse + boyfriend jeans + heels.  Doesn't get much better and easier than this!  What do you like to wear for a casual night out?

Blouse: Parker (via internship), Jeans and Necklace: Forever 21, Shoes: Shoedazzle, Watch: Fossil, Bracelet: Kristin Hassan

 

Can we talk about these shoes for a minute?  They are awesome.  I absolutely LOVE the Valentino's but while I'm on my "just moved to New York, still loooking for a good paying job and ballin on a budget" status I obviously can't afford the real thing.  Thanks to Ashley of Ashley in DC's post earlier this month I snagged a pair of the Shoedazzle look alikes (for under $35 mind you)!

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Sweaters and Puffy Jackets

The last week or so (well I guess now it was the week leading up to last Saturday) was very chilly in NYC! I didn't have anything heavier than a trench coat and I had been eyeing this jacket at Joe Fresh for a while. I popped in after the Brooklyn Bridge adventure last Friday (more on that tomorrow) and it was actually on sale!! So naturally I snagged it!

Also our stuff arrived from the big move so I was able to pull out the rest of my sweaters - just in time for the weather to warm up again this week (I hope you sense the sarcasm but I'm definitely not complaining). 

Jacket: Joe Fresh, Sweater: Kohl's, Jeans: Gap, Shoes: Me Too, Fur Stole: H&M, Watch: Fossil, Bracelet: Kristin Hassan

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Bryant Park Maxi

Happy Monday everyone!  I hope you all had a great weekend!  Mine consisted of a Friday dinner with friends (Jessica, Rose and Kjersten) at an amazing Italian restaurant, Da Andrea, near Union Square.  I seriously wanted to order everything off the menu.  I had artichoke, bacon risotto - it was to die!  I know there are other amazing restaurants in NYC but would it be a crime if this becomes my go-to?  Maybe...  Then Saturday I ventured to Poughkeepsie (a full post will come later, promise!) and Sunday I did a little DIY project (you probably saw a hint on Instagram) and worked at Anthro.  Good stuff, I know ;).

Anyway, last Monday I grabbed lunch and did a little photo sesh with Rose at Bryant Park.  Her and I work in the same building the days I'm at the Lily Kate Showroom (so random - of all the buildings in NYC!).  And here's what I wore (pardon the hair, it got a little crazy apparently!)! 

Jacket: Kohl's, Maxi Dress: Nordstrom Rack, Flats: Me Too, Necklaces: Etsy and Macy's, Bracelet: Kristin Hassan, Watch: Fossil

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Olive + Polka Dots

Last weekend I met up with Jenny & Jessica to stroll through Central Park in hopes of seeing the leaves in yellow/orange/red but they were still mostly green with hints of yellow and orange.  It was a beautiful afternoon nonetheless, despite the drizzly overcast weather.  I am so grateful to be able to surround myself with people that have the same interests as me and also connect with bloggers I used to follow when I lived in Reno. 

Also, we rounded the corner of one of the paths and came to the very famous row of trees/benches/lampposts and had a total "ah-ha!" moment because we all recognized this location from photos and movies but didn't know exactly where it was.  Here's what I wore that afternoon!

Sweater: Old Navy, Shirt: H&M, Jeans: Gap, Cape (below): Halogen via Nordstrom, Shoes: Yosi Samra, Purse: Louis Vuitton, Bracelets: Kristin Hassan, Bauble Bar, Tiffany & Co, Necklaces: Macy's and Etsy

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