Sometimes experiments fail. Such was the case with these photos. We tried out some new techniques that were supposed to be better for sunny photos and sadly they didn't come out that great. The detail shots are perfect but the full body leave a bit to be desired.

Other times, experiments work! My photographer picked out this whole outfit for me and I think it looks pretty darn good. I may have suggested the boots as an option, but they had the final decision. Maybe I'll start a new series - Photographer's Choice. ;)

This jacket is one that my siblings and I gave to our mom for her birthday a few years ago. She decided a couple weeks ago that, even though she likes it, the jacket is just not her style since she feels too constricted in stiffer fabrics. So now it's mine!

Jacket: LAUREN Ralph Lauren (similar), Sweater: Everlane cashmere crew, Jeans: Everlane "The High-Rise Skinny Jean" in Mid-Blue, Boots: IMPO (DSW), Sunglasses: Gucci, Eyeglasses chain: Tinksky (Amazon), Bag: LAUREN Ralph Lauren, Rings: Lumo 'Violet', Mejuri 'Stellar', Moon Magic 'Eclipse', Moon Magic 'Petite Double'

Tee: Zara, Sweater: Ralph Lauren (Lord & Taylor), Skirt: T by Alexander Wang (NET-A-PORTER), Rain Boots: däv, Watch: Michael Kors, Merino Tights c/o Wolford (also here),




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This outfit doesn't totally scream Spring but I think it has a small touch of it since I'm in "lighter" layers than I have been the past couple weeks. I won't complain too much though because this day was still pretty nice out and we had some sun! I wore this for a day of running errands - aka going to Stew Leonard's and Trader Joe's, two of my favorite places to splurge on groceries!

I haven't worn my Chanel on the blog in a while so enjoy some nice detail shots of it! I'll never get over how gorgeous it is. And the leather is just sooooo smooth. *drools*

Boyfriend Cardigan: 3.1 Phillip Lim x Target, Sweater: Madewell, Jeans: Mother (Marshalls), Boots: Vince Camuto 'Davilla' (Marshalls), Necklace: Azaggi Jewelry Round Crescent Moon, Sunglasses: Gucci, Eyeglasses chain: Tinksky (Amazon), Bag: Chanel Classic 2.55 Double Flap (Madison Avenue Couture)

Last week we had a teeny bit of Spring weather when not flanked by snowy days. I wore this to run a few errands and for a quick stop in the park on my lunch break. Some flowers are trying to come out but I'm not sure how long they'll stick around if we keep getting snow (even if it melts by the afternoon!) It is still chilly out there so rather than a tee I wore a sweater underneath my blazer.

You'll have noticed a lot more detail shots in the past couple weeks of outfit photos. I finally let my dad retire from taking my photos (he is a hobby photographer, but I didn't want to make him take too many photos) and my new photographer insists on taking detail shots; I won't complain! We took a bunch of my Chloe Faye in the flowers, it was so hard to narrow down my favorites!

Blazer: Chanel (Roundabout Resale), Sweater: Frame ribbed wool & cashmere (NET-A-PORTER), Jeans: Everlane "The High-Rise Skinny Jean" in Mid-Blue, Suede Mules: Franco Sarto 'Dolly (DSW), Sunglasses: Gucci, Eyeglasses chain: Tinksky (Amazon), Bag: Dark Purple Chloé Faye (eBay), Rings: Lumo 'Violet', Mejuri 'Stellar', Moon Magic 'Eclipse', Moon Magic 'Petite Double'


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I wore this last Friday for a quick afternoon/early evening trip to New York City to meet up with some out of towners. We walked to a few of the touristy places (Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, etc.) and also went to a place I had recently found out about because they sell Dō cookie dough. It's an underground market near Columbus Circle called Turnstyle. I went in hoping to buy a few tubs of cookie dough but they charged TWELVE DOLLARS! WHAT?! (I didn't remember them being so expensive when I ordered online last year) I only bought one to satisfy my craving. We also had a quick slice of pizza while there to tide us over for ramen at Tabata Ramen later in the evening.

I wasn't in the mood to wear something super stylish so I went the other NYC route, basic black and jeans plus a designer bag for punch.

Sweater: Everlane 'the cashmere crop v-neck', Jeans: J Brand 'Maria' High Rise in Supreme (Gilt Groupe),  Boots: Vince Camuto (Marshalls), Bag: Dark Purple Chloé Faye (eBay), Sunglasses: Gucci, Eyeglasses chain: Tinksky (Amazon), Necklace c/o Uncommon Goods, Rings: Lumo 'Violet', Mejuri 'Stellar', Moon Magic 'Eclipse', Moon Magic 'Petite Double', vintage

I wanted to wear these boots one last time before they go away until next Winter so I chose this throwback outfit since it is a liiiittle more Springy. The bright red definitely lifts up my spirits when wearing it but the off-white vest tones it down a bit. Sadly the alligator brooch from the original look broke a few years ago so it just sits on my dresser instead of on my clothes.

Sweater: Madewell 'Wallace' - also here and here (Shobop), Vest: French Connection (Marshall's), Jeans: Genetic Denim, Boots: Grandma's, Harry Potter Golden Snitch Necklace c/o Magic Alley, Sunglasses: Gucci, Eyeglasses chain: Tinksky (Amazon)




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