This is what I wore for the first day of the Harry Potter festivities! I wanted to bring outfits that were Harry Potter-esque but not costumey. So here's a Slyherin-ey snakeskin sweater! Unfortunately I forgot to take pictures of this outfit during the day, so we had to do it inside the hotel (without the flash) so they're a little grainy.  You can get another glimpse of this look from my 'Pal'entine's Day post.

Sweater: T.Babaton c/o Aritzia & Lucky, Jeans: Mother c/o Marshalls, Sandals: Target

Here is my second outfit from Howler Con weekend, see the first here.  In addition to meeting Haley I also got to spend some time with the other actors: Holland Roden, Melissa Ponzio, Tyler Hoechlin, Charlie Carver, Eaddie Mays, Ornie Adams, Linden Ashby and JR Bourne. It was a little awkard not knowing who any of them were, except Tyler and Linden (he was in Iron Man 3) but I guess it was better that way.

Charlie was so nice and we talked about how scary it is driving in New York City and how awesome his jacket was, ha ha. And then he bruised my chin when he hugged me goodbye, because I suck at hugs. ;)  I only took 4 pictures at the convention and 2 were professional.  I figured it would be weird to be hanging out with the actors snapping pictures so I refrained.

Sweater: T.Babaton c/o Aritzia,  Vest: Ella Moss 'Nico' (Marshalls), Jeans: Free People, Boots: Vince Camuto (Marshalls)



And my few pictures from the weekend. Me with Haley and Tyler, with Haley, and with Charlie.

This sweater is one of my favorites. Being cashmere, it's super soft and then there's the added bonus of the really cool emerald snakeskin print! Even though the color and print are bold, this is such a great basic piece and one that I wear a LOT during the colder months.  I topped this outfit with my super cozy faux fur vest, I wore it to a family brunch and everyone was making fun of me saying I looked like a dog. But that could also have something to do with how I was crouched on the ground next to my own dog.

Vest: French Connection (Marshalls), Cashmere Sweater: T Babaton c/o Aritzia, Jeans: Mother c/o Marshalls, Boots: Eighteen68 'Megan' (Gilt),

Happy second Day of Spring! Hopefully Mother Nature decides to give us some Spring-like weather soon instead of 30s (°F). I think all this temperature hopping really messed with my body. I got sick Monday night so I took Tuesday off, and worked from home the rest of the week. I hardly ever get sick so when it happens it really knocks me out, I don't want to eat, do anything...and I go to bed even earlier than usual.

Rather than save my one outfit for next week I'm sharing it today anyway.  I had all my outfits for the week picked out so now I have 2 outfits all ready to go for next week, I love not having to think!

Monday: Sweater: T. Babaton c/o Aritzia, Pants: Jolt (Marshalls), Flats c/o Joie, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports snake ring & Mom's

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 

It's getting a lot chillier out there! In the mornings I almost need a coat, but by the time I leave work it is a reasonable temperature.  We moved offices this week where I work, which was an adventure. I love the new space, it's a lot larger and we're grouped into smaller rooms (which I like because I'm shy and it's actually helping me talk and get involved a little more.)  However, I don't like the new commute, it's only 5 minutes longer but it seems so much longer because I have to go across more avenues, which are longer.  Oh well, what can you do?

Monday: Tee: Cullen (Rue La La), Skirt: T by Alexander Wang (NET-A-PORTER), Jacket: Theyskens' Theory (Nordstrom Rack), Boots: Eighteen68 'Megan' (Gilt), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

Tuesday: Top: Vanessa Bruno (Coco's $10 sale), Cape: cashmere (Roundabout Resale), Jeans: Free People, Boots Alexander Wang (The Outnet), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

Wednesday: Sweater: t. babaton c/o Aritzia, Jeans: American Vintage, Necklace c/o O Necklace, Rain Boots: dav (giveaway win), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

Thursday: Cream Sweater: Zara, Black Sweater: Burberry Brit (NET-A-PORTER sale), Jeans: Genetic Denim c/o Piperlime, Boots: Eighteen68 'Megan' (Gilt), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

This is what my Thursday outfit looked originally, but then I decided to wear my Burberry sweater instead of a coat, so I had to change my boots too, ha ha.

Be prepared for a photo overload today!

I wore this the same weekend as my birthday brunch when my family went to the pumpkin patch - a tradition of ours, though we hadn't all been in a couple years.  I went straight from my Aunt's house (I was there the night before for a massage and movie night) so I didn't have time to change into old boots, luckily my new ones made it through okay after I wiped them down.

I always love the pumpkin patch.  The place we go has beautiful views and tons of pumpkins to choose from.  In addition to my pumpkin I also bought a bunch of adorable gourds to put on the mantel above the fireplace!

Sweater; t. babaton c/o Aritzia, Jeans: rag & bone (Shopbop),  Boots: Eighteen68 'Megan' (Gilt),  Owl Coin Purse: birthday gift from Sister, Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop) gift card, Necklaces: Acanthus 'Gemma' (giveaway), c/o Gorjana Griffin, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's

More photos from the pumpkin patch by a bunch of us:

I wore this to my sort-of birthday brunch with Lydia and Christine this past weekend.  They were so kind and each brought me a present! Christine gave me an ADORABLE elephant necklace which I promptly put on and Lydia gave me an Anthropologie dress I had seen at a thrift store months ago and mentioned in this post.  Unfortunately the necklace broke when I was at my aunt's house, which was unfortunate. :(

After brunch we headed to one of our favorite shopping destinations - Coco's! They were having a 50% off dresses sale and luckily I found 2 great dresses. One that had no brand, which I bought for $10 and THEN I got the ultimate score - a Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress for $34!

I'm finally wearing my new-to-me Chanel skirt that I bought a couple months ago. It is a weird grey/purple color but I think it's more purple than grey. And be ready to see a lot of this sweater again this year.  I wore it to death last Fall/Winter and this one will be the same.  I wore it twice in one weekend so you'll see another outfit with it shortly. Check out my adorable new owl coin purse! My sister got one a couple years ago at a Renaissance Fair and I had been jealous ever since. Imagine my surprise when she gave me a purple one for my birthday this year!

Sweater; t. babaton c/o Aritzia, Skirt: Chanel (Roundabout Resale), Boots: Eighteen68 'Megan' (Gilt),  Bag: Chanel (Madison Avenue Couture), Owl Coin Purse: birthday gift from Sister, Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop) gift card, Necklaces: Acanthus 'Gemma' (giveaway), c/o Gorjana Griffin, and gift, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage & Mom's