Last week I was on vacation in Florida for Universal's Diagon Alley Media &VIP Preview (the new Harry Potter park expansion.) My friend and I arrived on Saturday and stayed with one of her friends from Saturday night - Tuesday morning, which was when the Potter events started.

Sunday we headed to Disney with another one of her friends and had a marvelous day!  It did rain in the evening but it didn't ruin our fun.  We went on so many rides, including the new Seven Dwarves one, which I really enjoyed!  It was SUPER hot though, we were melting!

Top: Urban Outfitters, Shorts: Rag & Bone c/o Marshalls, Sandals: Seychelles (DSW), Purse: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Saks Friends & Family Sale), Necklace: Bubu Ruby, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports & Mom's, Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop)

Welcome to Day 2 of my vacation recap! Today I'm sharing part 1 of my outfits.

Thursday: We arrived Thursday afternoon and walked around for a few hours before going to bed early. We ate dinner at Margaritaville, which was tasty but I wasn't a fan of the people walking through the crowd talking to you...scary stuff! (I don't like audience participation.)

Sweater: Ralph Lauren (Good Will), Jacket: Theyskens' Theory (Nordstrom Rack), Jeans: Free People, Sandals: Seychelles (DSW), Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports snake ring & Mom's 


Friday: This day was super cold! I had a sweater, leather jacket and jeans and I was still cold. There was an outdoor event at night, thank goodness we were in the press section and had portable heaters. Would have died otherwise.  We also attended a press conference with cast members earlier in the afternoon.

Jacket: Theyskens' Theory (Nordstrom Rack), Sweater: t.babaton c/o Aritzia, Jeans: Current/Elliott (sample sale), Sandals: Seychelles (DSW), Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports snake ring & Mom's 

The weather is slowly taking a turn to Fall.  This week was rather chilly for the most part. People were wearing gloves which I thought was a bit extreme, I was still fine walking in my sweater - still no need for Winter coats yet, people!  But I'm excited for the arrival of fall - tights, hot chocolate and sweaters, yay!

Monday: Sweatshirt: Phillip Lim for Target, Jeans: Free People, Heels: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Net-a-Porter, gift card), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

Tuesday: Dress: Jones New York (Lord & Taylor), Flats: Liz Claiborne (DSW), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

Wednesday:  Top: Equipment (sample sale), Jeans: Guess (Lord & Taylor), Flats: Missoni for Target, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

Thursday:  Top: Winter Kate (Hautelook), Cargos: American Eagle, Sandals: Seychelles (DSW), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

Apparently I was into flat sandals and jeans this week. But sometimes I'm just not in the mood to wear a skirt on the train even if it will be hot in the city. I only went into work 2 days this week because of Labor Day and Rosh Hashanah and today I work from home.  It was a pretty good week, I got to catch up on my DVRed movies yesterday and had one of my favorite things for lunch - a Duchess hot dog with ketchup and bacon...YUM!

I have some pretty good plans this weekend.  Tonight I'm headed to my aunt's for a massage and sleepover. We want to watch the new Star Trek because it's on demand, hopefully we can watch it on their TV, if not we'll find something else. I'm one of those weird people that enjoys hanging out with my family (immediate and extended.) I live with 2 of my cousins after-all ;)  THEN on Sunday I'm going to the city with Lydia for a fashion week party! Weee!

Tuesday: Top: Mexx (Coco's $10 sale), Jeans: Current/Elliott (with gift card), Sandals: Seychelles (DSW), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

Wednesday: Tee: Marc by Marc Jacobs c/o Marshalls, Jeans: Target, Sandals: Target (similar), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

Happy Friday!! Who is ready for a long weekend? (well, those of you in the US)  Labor day is upon us which means we're at the unofficial end of Summer.  But never fear, we still have a few weeks until it is officially Fall, still plenty of time to wear all our Summer favorites!

This week was pretty eventful.  Monday and Tuesday were CRAZY at work but both of those days I got some pretty fun news!  On Monday I found out I'm one of the final 25 members of Marshalls Project FAB!  They narrowed down from hundreds (I assume,) to 50 who did posts (see all mine) and then whittled that down to 25. I'm so excited to partner with them over the next year because Marshalls has been one of my favorite stores for as long as I can remember.  The other thing was something more private related to a person I run a fan site for.  Many of you can probably guess, but I'm not going to say who or what. ;)

Monday: Tee: Everlane, Pants: Maison Scotch c/o Aritzia, Sandals: Seychelles (DSW), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

Tuesday: Limited Edition Hogwarts Crest Tee (very old), Skirt: Mother Denim c/o Marshalls, Heels: Simply Vera by Vera Wang (Kohl's), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

Wednesday: Tee: Everlane, Skirt: Vince Camuto  (Lord & Taylor), Heels: Guess (Marshalls), Necklaces: Vanessa Mooney and Geoclassics, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

Thursday: Dress: Jason Wu for Target, Heels: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Net-a-Porter gift card), 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

What a nice, weird week! I worked on Monday/Tuesday and had Wednesday off to go to the dentist. So, of course, I did some shopping and spent way too much money. Then Thursday it was back to the office before having another day off today (we get 2 Fridays off a month.)  The only thing that could have been better was the weather, yesterday was gross and today is supposed to be similar.  But I have fun plans - lunch out with old coworkers and a photoshoot with Lydia (assuming the rain doesn't ruin everything.)

Monday: Dress: McQ by Alexander McQueen, Sweater: Watch: American Eagle, Flats: Marc by Marc Jacobs  (Shopbop), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

Tuesday: Top: Marc Jacobs (Coco's $5 sale), Shorts: Zara, Heels: Simple Vera Wang (Kohl's), Necklace: Vanessa Mooney, Watch:  Skagen (Rue La La),  Rings: vintage & Mom's

Thursday: Pants: Maison Scotch c/o Aritzia and Lucky, Tee: H&M, Sandals: Seychelles (DSW), Necklace: Grandma's, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

Back to vacation posts, but don't worry, we're almost done. On Thursday (meaning July 25th) it was cold and rainy, so we decided to go to Newport since the beach was obviously going to be freezing. I always look forward to visiting Newport, the cute stores, fun buildings and looking at all the boats.  We walked around for a couple hours and had lunch at  The Red Parrot, I highly recommend it, SO delicious! I had fish and chips and it was my favorite of the week (I had fish & chips 3 times, it would have been more but I decided I should eat some other food too.)

Song of the Day: Summer Love by Neil Diamond

Sweater: Ralph Lauren (GoodWill), Jeans: Current/Elliott (sample sale), Sandals: Seychelles (DSW), Purse: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's


My all time favorite store in Newport is Geoclassics. Ever since I was little I've been fascinated by all the fun pieces. They have minerals, fossils and gemstone jewelry. I never leave the store empty handed - this year I got an amazing ammonite pendant, mine came from Madagascar but they have them from multiple locations. I almost got a larger pair that I would have put on display but it was $150 (you can see some here.)

The first week back at work after vacation always stinks, you're used to doing nothing all day and have to get back to waking up early and heading off to work.  Luckily I like my job, so it wasn't too bad, just the waking up at 5:40am part.

Yesterday I had quite the fan encounter. I got on the train as usual and when we got to the 3rd stop MELISSA JOAN HART got on and sat right in front of me! She lives in CT & was going to NYC to do a voice over thing - found that out via Twitter! I was freaking out (inside of course) and immediately texted my friend to tell her even though I knew she would be asleep.  I didn't want to bother her so I just discreetly stared like a crazy person. When we got off the train I was right behind her but was too scared to ask for a picture, so sad.  I loved Sabrina and Clarissa Explains it all so it was weird to see her so close up (I did see her at the last Harry Potter premiere, but that was further away and not as exciting.)

Monday: Dress: Jones New York (Lord & Taylor), Sandals: Seychelles (DSW), Necklace: Francesca's, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage and Mom's

Tuesday: Tee: Everlane, Dress: Free People (Marshalls), Heels: Steve Madden (DSW), Necklace: Geoclassics, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage and Mom's

Wednesday: Top: Michael Kors (Lord & Taylor), Jeans: Current/Elliott (sample sale), Sandals: Ancient Greek 'Ikaria', Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage and Mom's

Thursday: Top: Express, Jeans: Genetic Denim c/o Piperlime & Lucky, Sandals: Target, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage and Mom's

This outfit is from a couple weeks ago when I went out to eat and to the movies with my best friends.  We headed to our favorite dinner spot, Chilli's, and then saw Monsters University...so cute!  Since it was in the evening I was able to throw on some jeans without burning to death.  I offset the jeans with my favorite Summer sweater.

Now that it's Summer I've finally been able to break out this sweater again as you've seen here and here! It was made by my Grandmother for my Mom and my mom passed it on to me last Summer. It is a particularly favorite piece because she passed away when I was only 13 and it helps me to keep her near me always.  I actually wore it twice in the same weekend (the second time was to the Vogue Sunday Spill event.)

Song of the Day: Little More Time With You by James Taylor

Sweater: Made by Grandma, Jeans: Current/Elliott (sample sale), Sandals: Seychelles (DSW), Purse: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop), Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop),  Belt: Kenneth Cole Reaction (Marshalls), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Earrings: Urban Outfitters, Rings: Urban Outfitters, vintage & Mom's

At the end of today I will officially be on vacation! No worrying about work until the 29th (but I'm sure I'll be checking work emails anyway) when I'm back in the office.  I won't be bringing my computer with me but I can't completely cut myself off for the week so I'll be keeping up with blogs at night on my iPad, though I might not comment.  I have posts prepared for the week so you'll be entertained and when I get back I'll hopefully have outfit posts if I can get some family members to take photos. I'm taking my tripod but am not sure I'll feel confident enough to use it in public.  Sunday is going to be the crazy day with a ton of extended family coming for the day and staying overnight.  Some are staying until Tuesday and then it will just be me, my youngest brother, my parents and my aunt and uncle until Saturday! Make sure to keep an eye on my instagram (closet_fashion) because I'm sure I'll be posting a lot on it!

P.S. I just love that I'm the model for my Monday necklace (see product page here), woohoo!

Monday: Dress c/o Fresh Produce, Sandals: Seychelles (DSW), Necklace: SparkleFarm (etsy), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

Tuesday: Skirt: Salvatore Ferragamo (Coco's $10 sale), Top: Zara, Sandals: Manolo Blahnik (Roundabout Resale), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

Wednesday: Top: Cullen (Rue La La), Shorts: Zara (on sale!), Heels: Dolce & Gabanna (Uptown Consignment), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

Thursday: Dress: Cynthia Rowley (TJ Maxx), Flats: Ancient Greek Sandals (FORWARD),Necklace: Francesca's, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's