Dark and Stormy

Top:  Aritzia (similar here), Jeans:  Rag & Bone, Shoes: Zara (similar here), Bag: Rebecca Minkoff

Last night I came home to a dark house as our power was out due to thunderstorms that swept through northern NJ. My husband and I had no sooner grabbed the camera to snap some pics when we heard the rain coming. We made it inside just in time - whew! I don't think I've ever run so fast in heels in my life.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

It's In The Bag

Top:  H&M (old, similar here, LOVE the Equipment version), Jeans:  AG via Anthropologie, Shoes:  Ann Taylor (old, great alternative here), Bag:  Free People

My new job requires me to work some weekends, which I actually don't mind because I truly enjoy what I'm doing.  

Not to mention, it gives me the opportunity to kick back and wear some distressed denim to work.

On a side note, I have to discuss this bag with you because I think it may be my favorite tote EVER. I had been searching for a tan leather tote for fall ~ and I looked EVERYWHERE.  I spotted this vegan leather tote on the Free People website the other day and I was smitten. Not only does it look like leather, but it feels like leather too. As if that wasn't enough, it comes with a long shoulder strap, a tan pouch large enough to fit an iPad {or use as a clutch}, a small coral-colored pouch, AND the bag is reversible!

So...I have a new tan bag and a new coral bag!

Black Lace

Dress:  Free People, Jacket:  Madewell, Shoes:  Zara (old, similar here), Bag:  Rebecca Minkoff, Sunnies:  Forever 21 (old, similar here)

Celebrating the remaining warm-weather days by wearing flirty little frocks that show off the remnants of my sun-kissed skin.

I look forward to pairing this dress with booties and tights when the temp drops for good.

Happy Monday!

White {Shoes} After Labor Day

Sweater:  J.Crew, Skirt:  J.Crew, Shoes:  Steve Madden, Bag:  C.Wonder (LOVE this similar alternative) Bangle:  C.Wonder (identical one here)

Although I totally believe in wearing white after Labor Day {or wearing whatever makes you happy for that matter}, I just can't get on board with white sandals in the fall.  After today I'm sad to say I'm going  to have to pack these beauties away until Easter!

Btw ~ TGIF!!!

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Camo & Lace

Jacket:  Madewell, Top:  Madewell (old, great alternative here), Pants:  Gap, Shoes:  Zara (old, similar here), Bag:  Marc by Marc Jacobs (very old, newer version here)

Lace + camo + sassy sandals + red bag + denim jacket = five of my faves combined into one outfit.

Happy hump day!

Gingham & Dots

Top:  J.Crew (old, similar here, LOVE the sleeveless version here), Skirt:  H&M (old, similar here), Shoes:  Zara (similar here for under $20!), Bag:  Unknown (great alternative here)

I started to change my closet over to my fall clothes this weekend, which naturally goes hand-in-hand with my seasonal closet clean-out. I came to this skirt and the first thought was to put it in the giveaway pile. I've had it for more than a year now and it still had tags attached. This is a rare occurrence for me. I usually think my purchases over very carefully and only buy something if I'm sure I'm going to get lots of use out of it. This also presented a challenge to me. I was not about to let this poor skirt go out without a fight. And so ~ viola ~ I present you with this perfect-for-work ensemble. The skirt has been spared for at least another season.