Cobalt Accents & Casual Leather

Blazer:  Aritzia (old, similar here), Top:  Forever 21, Jeans:  Citizens of Humanity, Bag:  Forever 21, Flats:  Zara (old, similar here), Aviators:  Forever 21 (sold out, ray-ban version here), Bangle:  c/o Left of Right

I've been coveting the Ray-Ban mirrored aviators ever since I saw one of my girlfriends sporting them a few months ago.  I just couldn't bring myself to spend over $100 on them {especially since my husband keeps telling me they look ridiculous}.  When I found this pair for under $6 at Forever 21, I knew they were the ones for me.  And I personally LOVE the way they look, in fact, I'm sticking my tongue out at my husband as I'm typing this!

East Coast, West Coast

Coat:  Forever 21 (old, similar here), Faux Fur Stole:  Aritzia (similar here under $20!), Top:  Beyond Vintage via Anthropologie (very old, similar here), Jeans:  Citizens of Humanity, Shoes:  Valentino, Bag:  Rebecca Minkoff, Sunnies:  Ray-Ban

For today's post, I teamed up with Anne Dofelmier ~ the fashionista behind the blog Daily Fashion Muse ~ to end the age old feud between the East and West Coasts {although I'm pretty sure that the feud only existed in the mid 90's rap scene}.  Anyhow, we paired up to show two different renditions of date night outfits.

Anne and I met at IFB and I'm so glad we did.  She came out to NY all the way from WA, and manages to blog on top of being be a stylist and a mother.  Love a woman who can juggle it all and still look so put together!   

The difference in climate alone had a huge impact on our outfit choices.  I love how Anne paired her romantic blouse and rosette skirt with a utility jacket.  Just the right amount of dressy and casual.

I'm counting down the days until I can don bare-legs and open-toed shoes!

Anne's outfit details:

Jacket: Asos (similar here), Top: Pleione (similar here in teal), Skirt: 2bRYCH (similar looks here and here), Shoes: BCBG old (similar look here), Clutch: Target, Bracelets: My Stella & Dot Website (Rhea Bangles, Harlow Bangle), Necklace: My Stella & Dot Website (Wesley Pendant), Sunglasses: old (similar here)

I decided to go with my cold weather favorite ~ coated denim ~ paired with a top that I haven't worn in quite some time.  This intricately beaded Beyond Vintage top was one of my savviest sale finds of all time.  It retailed for over $300 and I ended up finding it at Anthropologie for $50!!  It's so neutral that you can pair it with almost anything and it can dress up even the most distressed denim. 

Clearly, we both enjoy a sexy pair of studded pumps...

Be sure to check out Daily Fashion Muse!