Tweed

Jacket:  Ann Taylor, Faux Fur Stole:  Aritzia (old, LOVING this one), Clutch:  c/o GiGi New York, Sunnies:  Ray-Ban

A very short and sweet post today. I'm way behind on my blogging this week {super busy at my job} but I couldn't leave you hanging on any longer as I promised my Wild Butterfly Boutique winner would be announced today...

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Congratulations Laura! I will be contacting you shortly. Thank you to everyone who entered. Stay tuned because I have several giveaways coming up over the next few weeks ~ sure to make everyone's holiday season merry + bright.

Fire & Ice

Coat:  Bebe (very very old, great option here under $100!), Sweater:  Gap, Jeans:  Rag & Bone, Shoes:  Zara, Bag:  c/o Olivia & Joy, iPhone case:  c/o Iconemesis, Sunnies:  Ray-Ban

Over the past couple of days, the weather in NJ has taken a crazy turn and has me reaching for my coziest, chunkiest knits. I guess the sunny and mild fall weather couldn't last forever.

I felt the color combination in this outfit was in perfect harmony with the weather. My bag and iPhone case reflect the fiery colors of the leaves still left on the trees, while the chilly grey reflects the icy cold early morning temperature.

Have a happy Monday everyone ~ and don't forget, there is still time left to enter my jewelry giveaway HERE!

Rocky Road

Jacket:  H&M (great alternative here), Sweater:  J.Crew, Skirt:  H&M (loving this similar option), Shoes:  Valentino, Bag:  Rebecca Minkoff, Tights:  Hue, Sunnies:  Ray-Ban, Necklace:  c/o Wild Butterfly Boutique

Possibly the worst choice of footwear for my surroundings. Rest assured, this woodsy clearing was near a restaurant that my husband and I frequent and we stopped here purely for picture purposes. I have more sense than to wear heels when hiking in the woods.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

My Birthday Suit

Blazer:  Helmut Lang, Top:  Anthropologie (old, similar here), Pants:  Gap, Shoes:  Valentino Bag:  Rebecca Minkoff, Sunnies:  Ray-Ban

I wore this outfit to celebrate my birthday over the weekend. No over the top celebration this year but my husband took me out to our favorite restaurant for a quiet romantic dinner. 

I had been lusting over this Helmut Lang blazer for a very long time and finally treated myself to it as it was included in the Saks friends and family sale last month. 

Happy birthday to me!

Don't forget to enter my jewelry giveaway HERE!

Monday Jewelry Giveaway

Jacket:  Nordstrom (old, similar here), Top:  J.Crew, Jeans:  Forever 21 (similar), Shoes:  J.Crew (old, similar here, here), Hat:  Anthropologie (available in-store, similar here), Bag:  French Connection, Necklace:  c/o Wild Butterfly Boutique

Hello and happy Monday! As I've said in the past, what better way to begin the week than with a GIVEAWAY?!?

Today I've teamed up with Wild Butterfly Boutique to bring give one lucky Classroom Couture reader a bauble of their choice.

To enter, simply follow the instructions below:

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Good luck!

Giveaway ends Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 12am EST. Winner will be announced on Wednesday November 13th.

Leather Love

Jacket: Veda, Sweater: Madewell, Pants: AG Jeans, Shoes: Sam Edelman c/o SouthMoonUnder, Bag: Rebecca Minkoff, Sunnies: Ray-Ban

I'm having some serious leather love this fall season. I've always had a love for leather, but this season I've definitely taken that to the next level. This sage-colored jacket had been on my wish list for a while, when my wonderful mother {also a major leather lover} gave it to me as an early birthday present {I think maybe she thinks it's something we can share}.

Classic leather pieces are always a worthy investment in my opinion!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone. Be sure to stop by on Monday as I will be hosting a fabulous giveaway to kick off the week!

Playing Cat And Mouse

 Coat: Bloomingdales (very very old, great option here), Top:  Anthropologie (old similar here), Skirt:  Topshop, Boots:  Miss Sixty (very old, similar pair here, budget-friendly option here), Bag:  Rebecca Minkoff, Tights:  Hue

Ok, admittedly not my most creative costume to date. I wore this costume {and yes, I use the word costume loosely} to a Halloween party this past Saturday. Some of our friends thought I was a cat, probably because of the leopard print coat, while other's guessed I was a mouse. While I intended to be a mouse, I settled for a cat/mouse hybrid. Either way, I was warm and looked cute and we had a really good time catching up with friends.

Hope everyone has a happy and safe Halloween tomorrow!

Leaf Me Alone

Jacket:  Forever 21 (old, similar here), Sweater:  Gap (old, this year's version), Jeans:  Citizens of Humanity, Shoes:  Sam Edelman c/o South Moon Under, Bag:  Forever 21, Ring:  H&M (recent, similar here), Nails:  OPI "Into the Night"

I know the days of beautiful fall foliage are numbered, so I'm trying to make the most of it while it lasts. As you have probably realized, my leopard obsession has reached an all time high. I'm not entirely proud of it, but I just can't stop myself. My latest addition ~ these kitten-heeled stunners. While I typically like a much higher heel, it's nice to give my feet a reprieve every once in a while. 

Happy Monday!

KiKi La'Rue

Cape:  Vintage (great alternative here), Top:  c/o KiKi La'Rue, Pants:  AG Jeans, Clutch:  Vintage (similar here), Shoes:  Madewell ~ available soon (LOVE this pair), Necklace:  c/o KiKi La'Rue

Hello and HAPPY FRIDAY! I apologize for the hiatus this week. 

Blogging is tough this time of year. I leave the house in the morning before the sun rises and by the time my photographer (hubby) gets home, it's dark out again leaving no time for pictures.

Thank goodness for my wonderful sister-in-law who snapped these fabulous photos for me yesterday. With three kids who are the most adorable handful, she somehow always finds time for some good ole' sisterly bonding!

On another note, I'm happy to introduce to you a website I recently discovered, KiKi La'Rue. The name alone just insinuates a good time. They have wide variety of the season's hottest trends at fabulous prices. On top of that, they offer a vast assortment of regular and plus size items, so there's something for everyone. Be sure to stop by and visit their site HERE.

Featured today on Friday's Five!

To Top It All Off

Sweater:  Aritzia (old, great option here, here), Top:  Forever 21 (old, similar here), Jeans:  Rag & Bone, Hat:  Anthropologie - available in store (similar here), Boots:  Anthropologie (old, similar here), Clutch: c/o GiGi New York, Nails:  OPI "In the Cable Car-Pool Lane"

As you can see hat collection/obsession is rapidly increasing. There is something so appealing about being able to look cute without having to wash or even brush my hair. Not to mention, it's just one more fabulous way to accessorize!

I also want to profess my love for my this gorgeous clutch. I wore it to a wedding over the weekend and have never gotten so many compliments on a bag. Perfect size to fit ALL of the necessities and the color is just luscious (not to mention, it matched my mani perfectly).

Happy Monday!

Pajama Dressing

Blazer & Pants:  Aritzia (old, similar blazer here, and pants here), Top:  Zara (old, similar here), Shoes:  Valentino, Bag:  Rebecca Minkoff, Necklace:  Helen Ficalora

These pants are beyond comfortable. Perfect for a day when you don't feel like getting out of bed, or for a casual Friday.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Blazer & A Silk Tee

Blazer:  Aritzia (old, great alternative here), Top:  Anthropologie (old, LOVE this one), Jeans:  Forever 21 (old, similar here), Shoes:  Classiques Entier (old, similar under $30 here, identical but pricier here), Bag:  Forever 21 (similar), Sunnies:  Ray-Ban

I've had this animal print silk tee for years and I never tire of it. I love how it layers so easily under a blazer and can also be worn on it's own. The silhouette is that of a simple v-neck tee, but the material and print make it an easy day-to-night transition piece.

Happy hump day!

Linked up to Friday's Five

High-Waisted

Top:  Anthropologie (old, similar here), Skirt:  c/o eShakti, Shoes:  Christian Louboutin, Bag:  Target

As you know if you have been following me for any length of time, I'm a huge fan of all things high-waisted. I have a very short torso, and therefore wearing high-waisted clothing makes me look elongated and more in proportion. 

Using eShakti's custom fit service, I was able create the perfect fit for this super high-waisted number.

Happy Monday!

Industrial

Blazer:  J.Crew (this year's version here), Jeans:  Citizens of Humanity, Shoes:  Valentino, Bag:  Rebecca Minkoff, Scarf:  Aritzia (old, similar here)

My husband and I stopped at this asphalt factory on the way home from Sunday brunch last week. It's strange how photo inspiration can come at the oddest time and in the strangest places. The cold feel of the quiet factory matched the chilly fog in the air, and offered the perfect contrast to the warm feel of the camel blazer and plush leopard scarf.

I'm off from work tomorrow, giving me & the hubs the perfect three-day weekend to celebrate our six-year wedding anniversary.

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Flippin' The Bird

Sweater:  J.Crew (see this year's version here), Skirt:  Topshop via Nordstrom, Jacket:  Madewell, Shoes:  Classiques Entier (old, similar here under $30!), Bag:  Rebecca Minkoff

The bird is back.

It's always exciting digging clothes that you haven't seen all summer out of the winter storage bins. It makes last year's favorites feel new again.

Happy Monday!

Hello, October

Sweater:  J.Crew, Pants:  Forever 21 (old, similar here, LOVE this pair), Shoes:  Zara, Bag:  Unknown (similar here, loving this one)

For me, the color grey and the month of October go together like peanut butter and jelly. There is nothing more beautiful than the changing leaves against a grey sky. The type of weather that puts you in the mood for wine tasting, apple picking, and hot apple cider. 

I must note, however that this is not the weather we have been experiencing lately in NJ. We have gone almost 2 weeks without rain and it's been sunny and 75-80 every day. I'll take the San Diego-esque weather while it lasts because there is plenty of time for crisp grey days.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Grey Suede Shoes

Top:  Joe Fresh (old, similar here, here), Skirt:  H&M (recent, LOVE LOVE LOVE this similar version from Zara), Shoes:  Zara, Bag:  Target

Loving these asymmetric grey suede stunners. Oh, and how adorable is this skirt that I picked up the other day for under $30 at H&M?!?

Happy hump day!

Mad Hatter

Hat:  Anthropologie, Button-down:  J.Crew (old, similar here), Cardigan:  Ann Taylor (old, similar here), Jeans:  Forever 21 (similar here), Shoes:  H&M (similar here, here, DROOLING over this pair), Bag:  Forever 21

This weekend was another working weekend. This meant almost no time for blogging and haircare. Solution - this adorable floppy felt fedora. I love the pop of color that it adds to an outfit.

Stop by Posh & Poised today for a closer look into my recent career change and how it's influenced my style. Thank you to the lovely Lindsey for choosing me!

Cozy Knits

Sweater:  Free People, Jeans:  Gap, Shoes:  Classiques Entier (old, similar here, and here for under $30!!), Bag:  Free People ~ part of THIS fabulous set!, Sunnies:  Ray-Ban

Good thing I finally finished the summer/winter wardrobe changeover this weekend because I have been living in cozy knits for the better half of the week. It's getting chilly up in NJ!

Enough babbling. The winner of my fall fashion giveaway is...

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Congratulations Shira! I will be contacting you shortly. Thank you so much to everyone who entered my giveaway. If you didn't win this time, don't fret ~ stay tuned for more fabulous giveaways to come!

Have a wonderful weekend full of fall festivities!

Leopard Coat

Coat:  BB Dakota via Urban Outfitters, Sweater:  H&M (old, similar here), Jeans:  H&M (old, similar here), Shoes:  Valentino, Bag:  Rebecca Minkoff

I was on the fence about this coat when I first bought it, but after wearing it for the past few days, I know keeping it was the right choice. It goes with everything and takes a simple ensemble to the next level.

Happy Hump Day!

ONLY A FEW HOURS LEFT TO ENTER MY FALL FASHION GIVEAWAY {HERE} ~ DON'T MISS OUT!