Before we get started with my outfit, there's some exciting news to share: The Outnet's Clearance sale starts today!  Shop over 2,000 pieces up to 85% off from your favorite designers including Lanvin, Balmain, Alexander McQueen and Isabel Marant. This is THE OUTNET event you can’t afford to miss, I always find great pieces to add to my closet! Since I'm doing the French Wardrobe Challenge I'm going to have to either get basics or find that one special item to be part of my "five" pieces.

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I wore this outfit to work a few weeks ago (seen here) and decided it deserved it's own post.  I've done a few all black looks with skirts in the past, but I finally have jeans to do black the model off duty way. I like to imagine that if I were a model I'd walk around like this all the time. It was actually nice and warm when I was taking these photos (50 F) so I brought Layla out with me.  The last photo was supposed to be a full body shot but I thought I should zoom in because she looks funny in the background.

Song of the Day: Paint it Black by The Rolling Stones

Blazer: Marc Jacobs (eBay), Tee: Everlane, Jeans: J Brand c/o Marshalls (similar),  Boots: R2 (DSW), Necklace: Geoclassics, Bracelet: Crystal Vibrations Jewelry (use code BBarrow1002 for 10% off), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports snake ring & Mom's

This was another short week, working in the office-wise. After the Oscars on Sunday I stayed over at a friends house and drove back home in the morning so I obviously wasn't going into the city that day. And then we had my regular Wednesday and Friday at home, so only 2 work outfits to share!

The weather should hopefully be getting warmer now. Crossing my fingers we are at least in the 40s rather than the 30s. Does anyone have exciting weekend plans? I don't, but that's fine by me. I need to catch up on all the movies I've been recording. I have been watching so many "new" lately, it's madness! And by new, I mean mostly movies from the 30s-50s.

Tuesday: Dress: Michael Kors (Net-a-Porter Sale), Sweater: ?? (from Christine), Flats: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports snake ring & Mom's

Thursday: Blazer: Chanel (Roundabout Resale), Tee: Everlane, Jeans: Free People (Marshalls), Heels: Proenza Schouler (Roundabout Resale), Necklace: Geoclassics, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports snake ring & Mom's

I wore this outfit before my trip when my sister and I headed to Mother Earth Gallery, a store that carries gorgeous crystals and fossils as well as many other products for the home. When we were little we went there on a field trip to visit their "mine" where kids can go in and dig for treasures. This time we went as adults to buy some gorgeous pieces. I wore my awesome ammonite pendant for the occasion and hoped to find a pair that I could display on a shelf. (I have been wanting larger ones since I bought this.)

Luckily, or unluckily, they had a ton of beautiful fossil pairs to choose from, among other things. I got a medium sized pair and can't wait to find a home for it in my redesigned room (once my new bed comes.)  I also picked up a gorgeous agate wind chime, agate clock and a chakra pendant (see photo below.) I had to resist buying up the whole store, it is amazing! Stuff like that is my other weakness, apart from clothes.

Sweatshirt: Marc Jacobs (Coco's $10 sale), Pants: Current/Elliott (Rue La La), Flats: Chanel (Roundabout Resale), Bag: Chanel, Necklace: Geoclassics, Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports snake ring & Mom's, Watch c/o Lucky & Movado


What I got, minus the wind chime, I'll share that soon I hope!

Yes, I'm wearing the same boots again. What can I say, they're super comfortable and now that' its cold out they're all I feel like putting on over the weekend (and to walk to work). I wore this a few weeks ago to go to lunch (and shop) with my best friends.  This dress I got at Coco's for $10 is soo comfortable! It's 2 sizes too big but if I belt it we're good to go.

Song of the Day: The Wild Frontier by Bruce Hornsby & The Range

Dress: unknown (Coco's),  Alligator Belt: Trafalgar (Coco's $5 sale), Boots: Eighteen68 'Megan' (Gilt),  Sunglasses: Michael Kors (Marshalls), Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's, Necklace: Geoclassics

I wore this outfit last weekend for a very busy day.  I started off grocery shopping, then headed to  Roundabout Resale where, luckily, I didn't find anything I liked. Then I went to the Historical Christmas Barn with my sister and her boyfriend with the intention of buying some adorable Hot Skwash velvet pumpkins and ended up buying a fun reindeer ornament, Comet, by Patience Bruster.  Sadly they didn't have any of the small pumpkins in the colors I want (purple & maroon.) After that it was off to Marshalls and Trader Joes.  The day ended by going home and carving pumpkins with the family! I made a Harry Potter pumpkin, he's so cute - see!

I took the opportunity to wear a fun new cuff that was sent to my by Fibi and Clo, it is so "me" because it has a lion on it and we all know what that means - GRYFFINDOR! Ha ha. It always goes back to Harry Potter.  Anyway, they recently launched a closed shoe line with a few of adorable ballerina flats. My favorite is the leopard, of course.  They are mainly known for their super cool line of sandals which come in a wide range of styles. The lovely folks over at Fibi & Clo also sent me these amazing Monoco sandals, such a shame that it's too cold to wear them at the moment. But I can wear them walking around the house until it's warm enough (see below!)

Cape: b chyll (Roundabout Resale), Hoodie: Hollister, Jeans: Free People, Boots: Eighteen68 'Megan' (Gilt), Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Saks Friends & Family Sale),  Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop) gift card, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's, Necklace: Geoclassics, Lion Cuff c/o Fibi & Clo,

A couple shots of the sandals:


* I received the cuff and sandals for the purpose of this post, but all opinions are my own.

It's getting chilly out there! I hope everyone had a lovely first week of Fall. I enjoyed being able to wear only a sweater with no coat, for now. We better enjoy this in between weather while we can.  This was an interesting week. On Wednesday I was stuck working at home because train service to Grand Central was suspended due to a power failure.  It couldn't have happened on a better day, though. It was my sister's birthday so I was able to have dinner with my family to celebrate. The day before that my twin cousins celebrated their 18th birthday, that makes me feel so old (I'm 7 years older than them!) And pretty soon I'll be a quarter of a century old...time flies. Lots of birthday talk today, ha ha.

Unfortunately trains are going to be crazy for up to three weeks because of the power outage.  So I won't be able to go into the office until it's fixed.  I did not go in yesterday but you'll notice there is an outfit there. That's because that is what I planned on wearing on Wednesday (I got dressed Wednesday, drove to the train station and drove home) and then was going to wear yesterday so I figured I'd leave it since I had the photo. ;)\

Monday: Sweater: Banana Republic, Jeans: Current/Elliott (with gift card), Sandals: b⋅o⋅c (Marhsalls), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

Tuesday: Sweater: Vanessa Bruno (Coco's $5 sale), Overalls: Calvin Klein (thrifted), Boots: Zigi Soho (DSW), Necklace: Geoclassics, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

Wednesday: Sweater: ?, Jeans: Free People (Gilt), Flats c/o Joie (also here), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

Thursday: Dress: DKNY (Net-a-Porter sale), Heels: Dolce & Gabanna (Uptown Consignment), Necklace c/o Gorjana Griffin, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

This past Tuesday I was lucky enough to be invited to an event hosted by Lucky Magazine and Movado watches to celebrate their ESQ One watch, "an eye-catching watch of unisex appeal that’s cool, colorful, fashionable and fun."  I'd say that description is about right; I can girl the watch up for myself & my guy friends could borrow it.  At the event we got to choose a watch and select from a wide array of bracelets to create an arm party.  They even had a candy bar!

I was nervous about going to the event because I didn't know anyone that would be there. Fortunately, I happened to sit near two girls and asked if they were going to the event - turns out they were!  An instant bond was formed between myself, Krista and Jackie.  Before the event we took some outfit photos (thank goodness for them or I would have none.)  Then we headed to the event where I met a bunch of other amazing bloggers including Jen and Tracy!  I was very proud of myself for talking to people at the event, normally I'm super quiet and keep to myself.

Clockwise from top: Krista, Jackie, Me, Jen

On to the outfit!  I'm wearing my new safari print Madewell tee and my freshly shortened leather skirt (thanks to my mom!)  I'm also sporing some new penny loafers gifted from Joie at the RewardStyle party which I will be posting photos from next week!  My new (well, a month old now) bag got tons of compliments at the party - gotta love Marshalls for unique on-trend pieces!

Tee: Madewell (on sale!), Skirt: Siena Style (Coco's $10 sale), Flats c/o Joie (also here), Bag: Gianni Notaro (Marshalls),  Sweater: Ami dans la Rue (Shopbop Gift Card), Sunglasses: : Ray Ban 'Emma' (Marshalls), Necklace: Geoclassics, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La) and later c/o Movado, Rings: vintage & Mom's

Thanks to Lucky and Movado for the great evening!

I hope everyone in the US is enjoying their Labor Day.  We had our family get together on Saturday and this is what I wore.  It is quite rare for me to wear all white (even this isn't totally white) but I figured in honor of the "no white after labor day" rule, I figured I'd break from the norm!  Since I don't wear white often I don't bother following that rule anyway...what are winter whites for if not for wearing white after labor day?!  Do you follow the rule?

Isn't the title for this post clever (aka not at all)...the wet come from my wet hair and the wild is obviously for my shorts!  I also went super light on the makeup; blush + mascara + lipstick.

Tee: Everlane, Shorts: Zara, Ancient Greek Sandals, Bag: Etienne Aigner (thrifted, $2.50!), Necklace: Geoclassics, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

As you're reading this I am either on my way, or already in Jamaica, Vermont camping with my best friends! This is our third annual trip, but I've been going there since I was 7 or 8 years old.  Most people are shocked when I say I love camping, but it's wonderful to sleep out in a tent and have a nice roaring fire each night and morning.  We don't do full on camping as there are tents (and lean-to's - little cabins with one side missing) and there are real bathrooms.

I'm hoping our weekend is full of relaxing, hiking and swimming in the local river.  We'll also make a stop at my favorite store, The Vermont Country Store, it was always one of my favorite parts of our trips when I was younger.  Have a great weekend and keep an eye out on my instagram, I might post some pictures (going to try to keep off my phone though.)

Notice there are only 3 photos. Sadly I was home sick on Wednesday and yesterday I was feeling a little better so I dragged myself to work and just threw anything on.

Monday: Top: Zara, Jeans: Jeans: Current/Elliott (with gift card), Sandals: b⋅o⋅c (Marhsalls), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

Tuesday: Dress: AB Studio (borrowed from Mom), Necklace: Francesca's, Sandals: Seychelles (DSW), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

Thursday: Dress: Twitch Vintage, Sandals: Seychelles (DSW), Necklace: Geoclassics, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

Here is what I wore for my shopping spree day that included Marshalls and Roundabout Resale.  I spent pretty much my whole clothing budget for the month in one day, so needless to say I won't be shopping for a while. Oops.  I got lots of great things though!  In addition to what I mentioned yesterday, I got a gorgeous two-tone Gianni Notaro purse, Chanel skirt (!!) and Rebecca Taylor dress.  See the instagram video below to see all my purchases.

Song of the Day: Money for Nothing by Dire Straits

Tee: Cullen (Rue La La), Jeans: Genetic Denim c/o Lucky & Piperlime, Flats: Marc by Marc Jacobs  (Shopbop), Purse: Etienne Aicner (only paid $2.50!), Necklace: Geoclassics, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's


My purchases: