This past weekend I met up with Christine and Lydia for brunch and some shopping. There were supposed to be more of us, but the other girls couldn't make it...sad!  We enjoyed a lovely brunch at Nellie Green's and then headed to Coco's of Madison because they are having a $10 sale...everything is $10!!! While we were there I tried on so many great pieces, but walked out with a Marc Jacobs denim jacket, knee-length flared leather skirt and a burgundy oversized jacket (which the woman at the store said retailed for $500, wowie!)  I paid a measly $30, how awesome is that!?

On Monday I went out to breakfast with my Aunt, Uncle and cousin and we stopped at Uptown Consignment. They also had amazing pieces; we're talking a Proenza Schouler vest and Miu Miu dress (among other non-designer pieces!)  I found a pair of Dolce and Gabbana mary janes for $98; they fit perfectly and were in great condition, except one was missing a heel tip. I left without them and couldn't stop thinking about what I could wear them with, so I stopped at the store again on my way home to pick them up.  Because of the missing heel tip I got 20% off! YES!!! New tips have been ordered and once I put that on they'll be as good as new.

Song of the Day: Something in the Way She Moves by James Taylor

Blazer: Chanel (Roundabout Resale), Skirt: H&M, Sweater: American Eagle, Heels: White Mountain c/o Marshalls, Watch: Michael Kors (Lord & Taylor), Sunglasses: Ray Ban 'Emma' (Marshalls), Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop), Lightening Bolt Ring: RawEarthStudio on etsy

(sorry for the photo overload, but that's what happens when Lydia takes my photos)

It was SO cold and windy, we were dying...evidence:

Happy Friday!  What a week we had, right? The storm kept me home on Monday because we weren't plowed until 8pm...oy! But then I went back to work Tuesday - Thursday and will be working from home today, as usual.  Unfortunately I missed two events on Monday (the LXR & Co. Brunch & the Kaelen presentation) BUT I got to go to the Kate Spade Saturday exclusive preview party on Wednesday! I'll tell you more about that on Monday.

As you can see, I have a new item on this week! My CHANEL BLAZER!!! EEEP! I alluded to the purchase in this post revealing my Burberry Prorsum dress.  This was definitely a really lucky find at Roundabout Resale.  I paid $400 for it...can you say AMAZING!  After some research I found that it is from Autumn 1998, it's amazing how a classic item really can stand the test of time (duh, that's why it's classic.) Needless to say I am obsessed and can't wait to wear it more!

I have also decided to try and wear all my blazers over the next few weeks. It's such a shame that they don't get as much wear as I would like, but they make it difficult to wear coats and those are definitely a necessity in the city. But I'm going to suck it up and wear them, even if I have to carry them while I walk! ;)

Monday: Blazer: The Extreme Collection (Second Time Around Vintage), Top: Equipment (Marshall's), Jeans: Rag & Bone (Shobop), Booties: No.704b. (DSW),  Watch: Michael Kors (Lord & Taylor)

Tuesday: Blazer: Chanel (Roundabout Resale) Tee: H&M, Jeans: Free People (Gilt Groupe), Flats: Liz Claiborne (DSW), Necklace: Francesca's, Watch: Michael Kors (Lord & Taylor)

Thursday: Sweater: Madewell (Shobop), Vest: French Connection (Marshall's) Jeans: Genetic Denim c/o Piperlime, Boots: Grandma's Brooch: Laila Rowe, Watch: Michael Kors (Lord & Taylor)

And a detail shot of my alligator :)

I haven't worn these pants in a while so I thought it was time to take them out for a spin! They are quite thin though so I'm wearing leggings underneath so I don't freeze.  Unfortunately these pants are a bit hard to style because of the coloring.  Normally I would want to wear them with black, but the base is navy blue so that doesn't work out too well. Luckily I now have this burgundy blazer which goes perfectly with the belt!

Song of the Day: Knocks Me Off My Feet by Stevie Wonder

Blazer: Elie Tahari thrifted, Tee: H&M, Necklace c/o Maximal Art, Pants: Maison Scotch c/o Aritzia, Heels: Candie's old, Watch: Michael Kors (Lord & Taylor), Sunglasses: Ray Ban 'Emma' (Marshalls)

I have to admit, looking at these pictures I'm not sure if I like this outfit. I wasn't sure about it then either, I guess it's because it is not something I would usually put together.  I wanted to wear heels with it but I was going shopping and didn't want my feet to die.   

This outfit definitely shows my Marc Jacobs obsession. I should put on a whole Marc Jacobs outfit one day and see how crazy I look. I think I will, stay tuned...

Song of the Day: Helter Skelter by The Beatles

Blazer: thrifted (Good Will) $6, Top: thrifted $2, Skirt: H&M $15, Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop) gift card, Watch: Michael Kors, Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop), Flats: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop) $95 with gift card

This was my first full week* at work and boy am I pooped! Getting up at 5:40am and getting home at 8pm is not fun, but on the plus side I love my job!  We are so busy so I can barely breathe during the day, but it's fun so it doesn't matter.

I really need to get some more walking shoes, I always find myself wearing my vanEli flats (see Wednesday's outfit) because they don't hurt at all during my 1.5 mile walks to/from the train station.  My other flats start hurting after walking too far, which is annoying because they are usually fine when I wear them all day. They just rub my feet weirdly while I'm doing my "super fast to catch the train" walk.  Anyone have suggestions for good walking shoes? (not sneakers)

*When I say full week I mean four days because I have Fridays off (for now.) 

Monday:  Tee: H&M $10, Blazer: Moschino Cheap & Chic (eBay) $40, Jeans: Free People (Gilt Groupe) gift card, Heels: Alexander Wang (The Outnet) gift, Scarf: Yarnz c/o NET-A-PORTER,Watch: Michael Kors

Tuesday: Sweater: American Eagle, Skirt: T by Alexander Wang, Jacket: Theyskens' Theory (Nordstrom Rack) $180, Booties: r2 (DSW) $35, Watch: Michael Kors, Necklace: LC Lauren Conrad gift

Wednesday: Dress: Marc by Marc Jacobs gift, Sweater: Ami Dans La Rue (Shopbop) gift card, Flats: vanEli (DSW) gift, Watch: Michael Kors, Necklaces: Acanthus Jewelry giveaway and by boe c/o LuckyFABB

Thursday: Top: Made by Me!, Skirt: H&M $15, Boots: vintage (eBay) $17, Watch: Michael Kors (full post about my shirt coming next week, stay tuned!)

I wore this a couple weekends ago when my roommate and I went to our favorite restaurant for dinner - The Chowder Pot - SO tasty!  It was a little chilly so going without tights wasn't the smartest idea, but I wanted to wear this dress without tights one more time.  My bag perfectly picked up the light purple in the floral print of the dress, as did the blazer with the darker purple. I do love when that happens. I'm also wearing a new owl necklace my sister got me for my birthday, I have an owl obsession. I blame Harry Potter for amplifying the love.

Song of the Day - Sexy Sadie by The Beatles

Dress: Jessica Simpson c/o Marshalls, Blazer: Gap (Thrifted) $8, Booties: White Mountain c/o Marshalls, Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop), Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop) gift card, Necklace: LC Lauren Conrad gift

Finally, here's an outfit inspired by another huge favorite of mine, Teen Witch! If you haven't seen this movie, shame on you, it's amazing (watch it.) Full of 80s fashion, songs and funny scenes; you won't be disappointed! The movie stars Robyn Lively, Blake Lively's older sister, as the main character Louise (she is SO gorgeous, I wish I looked like her.) Because all the looks are very 80s I toned the look down a bit so you will be able to wear it without looking like you time-warped. This is definitely one of my favorite looks in the film.

The hardest thing about this outfit was finding a skirt, I was so sure that Free People would have what I was looking for, but they let me down, ha ha! I'm sure there is a more perfect choice out there (with the tiers) but I settled for the one below. It was also hard to find the pendant and, because it is Louise's source of power, I wanted to find one that does the movie version justice. So, etsy to the rescue!

Skirt: Delia's; Top: Delia's; Vest: Free People; Belt: Temperley London;  Heels: Target; Socks: Soft-Fit; Bracelets: Marc by Marc Jacobs Cuff and Target Beaded Bracelet (get two & layer!); Rings: Kohl's, Kohl's and Kohl's; Necklace: Etsy

And here are some more looks from the film. I always wanted a dress like the blue one, I think I may have had one at one point, without the peplum though. I should look for a picture of me in it...

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More can be seen in this video, pardon me while I sing along.

I've been wearing a lot of my burgundy clothes lately, it's one of my favorite colors to wear (I sound like a broken record, I say that all the time, ha ha.) Anywayyy, this past weekend I wore my Current/Elliott leopard jeans and threw on my 2 sizes too big sweater that I got on super clearance! I do love a good deal.  I am loving the fact that we are back in jean and sweater weather, it's so comfortable!

For those of you that have been asking: No I have not moved to the city for my internship, I commute via the train (an hour and a half) and then walking 20-30 minutes from Grand Central three days a week.  So far it's a nice walk, not sure how I'll feel in the rain, snow and freezing cold, but it works well for now. It's great exercise as well.

Jeans: Current/Elliott (Rue La La) $60, Tee: H&M $10, Sweater: Ralph Lauren (Lord & Taylor) $25, Flats: Chaps (Kohl's) $8.50, Bag: Chanel, Bracelets: Burlington Coat Factory and c/o LuckyFABB, Necklace c/o by boe, Earrings: Grandmother's, Watch: Michael Kors, Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop) gift card

This past Sunday my roommate and I went apple picking at Lyman Orchards!  After we went I made a delicious apple crisp with some of the apples we picked.  But back to the orchard, the weather was amazing! It was actually a bit hot at times but, when the wind was blowing, the temperature was perfect.  I took the opportunity to wear a bunch of new pieces: my new LAMade top that came in the mail last week and a skirt and necklace I bought on Saturday!

Top c/o LAmade, Skirt: H&M $15, Necklace: Francesca's $22, Boots: Vintage (eBay) $17, Bag: Lauren Ralph Lauren gift, Bracelets c/o 31 Bits and Vix, Watch: Michael Kors, Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop) gift card


Some more photos of the orchard: