The second group of my Fashion Week roundup is here!  Enjoy! 

Zimmerman:

Philosophy:


Mara Hoffman:

Christian Siriano:

Edun:

Peter Som:

Apparently I was in a black and white mod this week, with a little purple/burgundy thrown in. I made it through a week (well, three days) without wearing jeans!  But this weekend I predict will be jean junction. Yes, I know that makes no sense, but I like an alliteration. 

I hope everyone has exciting weekend plans. I'm making my monthly visit to my aunt and uncle's house for a massage (for me) and website updates (for my aunt.) Then I will hopefully go to a friend's house to watch the Oscars, but there is an impending snowstorm that might foil those plans.

Monday: Sweater: Marc Jacobs (Roundabout Resale), Tee: Cullen (Rue La La), Skirt: Siena Style (Coco's $10 sale), Flats: Chanel (Roundabout Resale), Bracelet: Crystal Vibrations Jewelry (use code BBarrow1002 for 10% off), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports snake ring & Mom's

Tuesday: Sweater: Inis Crafts (Marshalls), Skirt: J.McLaughlin (Coco's $10 sale), Heels: Alexander Wang (The Outnet), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports snake ring & Mom's

Thursday: Dress: DKNY (net-a-porter sale), Boots: Eighteen68 'Megan' (Gilt), Necklace c/o Blue Nile, Bracelet: Crystal Vibrations Jewelry (use code BBarrow1002 for 10% off), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports snake ring & Mom's

Photo via Vogue

I have far too many clothes in my closet and shop way too much for things I don't need. (what can I say, it's my hobby...I don't go out drinking on the weekends, I go out shopping.) I do have a clothing budget I stick to every month but I think it's time to go a step further. I'm going to join Jessica for the French Wardrobe Challenge this March through August.  I have been too scared to try this with her in the past, but I think I'm ready! I'm also going to use this as an opportunity to start getting rid of pieces in my closet, which is something I always struggle with.

Here's the basic idea: For Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer you can only buy 5 items that aren't basics, these will be your standout pieces for the season. I'm not sure what my five pieces will be yet, but I guess I'll know when I see them! If I had started this last year, one of my pieces would definitely been Carven's Paris Print dress, I've been hunting for it for months because I missed out in it the first time around. So if I come across it on eBay, definitely snatching it up!

THE RULES

1. Quality over quantity.
2. Basics don’t count.
3. Accessories don’t count, unless you’re spending a lot more than usual.
4. Socks and underwear don’t count.
5. Shoes do count.

THE BASICS

• T-shirts in black, grey and white
• Tank tops in black, grey and white
• Blouse in white or cream
• Black dress
• Black blazer
• Black cardigan or sweater
• Black pants
• Jeans
• Black skirt
• Leather jacket
• Trench coat
• Winter coat 
• Black suit
• Black pumps
• Ankle boots
• Ballet flats
• Sneakers
• Watch in gold or silver
• Black leather bag

Use these as general guidelines to build your foundation wardrobe. There are definitely some of these that I don't need and also some that I have too many of.

I'm not going to share a million shows from fashion week this year, but I will be sharing a handful of favorites.  There are still a ton but I narrowed it down a bit.  So without wasting more space with words:

3.1 Phillip Lim:

Elizabeth and James:

Joie:

Marc by Marc Jacobs:

Sass & Bide:

Rebecca Taylor:

Thakoon Addition:

This is coming a little late, but here is what I wore on Valentine's Day when a friend and I went to see Alton Brown Live! Thankfully it was nice and warm that night because we had a lot of walking to do! We had dinner at a fun Italian restaurant, then went and enjoyed the show followed by a DELICIOUS dessert! This was definitely my favorite Valentine's Day yet, I'm glad I actually went out instead of sitting at home watching movies (like I do every night)

Song of the Day: Valentine's Day by James Taylor

Top: DKNY Jeans (from Lydia), Blazer: Etro (Roundabout Resale), Jeans: Free People, Boots: Cordani (Roundabout Resale), Bag: Etienne Aigner (thrifted, $2!), Necklace c/o Emitations, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports snake ring & Mom's

And a couple photos from the event, we had a VIP meet & greet before the show and then were sitting first row!. Alton liked my necklace, he said it was 'glorious.'