It's 5 Degrees and I'll Wear a Kimono if I Want To

Kimono: ASOS; Jeans: James via RueLaLa; Tank: AE; Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim; Booties: Sam Edelman (last year); Necklaces: Stella & Dot, Gorjana Layer Necklace

Yes, it's WAY too cold to be baring my pasty white arms. But have you ever seen a puffy coat look chic? Me either. So for the sake of some blog photos, I shivered and smized like we were shooting in Hawaii. Speaking of Hawaii, this kimono is slightly reminiscent of my favorite tropical location. All the more reason to wear it during this never-ending polar vortex. Don't you agree?

LOVE layering dainty gold necklaces

Thank you J for the pics!

xoxo,

L

Leaf Peeping

Kimono: ASOS; Tee: Gap; Jeans: 7FAM; Boots: Tory Burch; Sunglasses: Ray-Ban; Nails: Essie "Mind Your Mittens"

I took a quick trip home to Central New York this past weekend to visit the fam and peep some leaves. Unfortunately most of the leaves were past peak but the view of the Adirondacks from atop McCauley Mountain more than made up for it. Fall in CNY is one of my favorite things in the world. And this bonafide city girl never forgets her rural roots. Anytime I'm feeling overwhelmed or anxious, a trip home is the perfect remedy. 

xoxo,

L

The Bag Lady

Dress: ASOS (on sale!); Heels: Kelsi Dagger; Bag: Vintage Louis Vuitton Pochette Twin PM; Watch: Michael Kors; Bangles: Alex & Ani; Rings: Tiffany and vintage; Nails: Muchi Muchi

Restaurant Week is in full swing here in Boston and it's a great opportunity to try new spots at a good price. It's also a good time to wear the mumu and/or paper bag inspired dress that hangs so perfectly and makes any frame look svelte.

Thank you J for the wonderful pics!

xoxo,

L

California Love

Dress: J.Crew Factory (on sale HERE); Wedges: Michael Kors (similar HERE); Rings: ASOS (similar HERE); Nail polish: OPI Alpine Snow

Greetings from San Francisco! Can I just move here already? The absence of humidity alone is reason enough for me to say "sayonara" to the East Coast. The weather has been perfect since I've been here and I know it's been capital C crappy in Boston the last few days so I'm really not looking forward to my flight tonight. I wore this cute little number to my cousin's graduation party on Saturday. Love the embroidery! Not to mention it was roomy enough for me to eat my weight in guacamole. AND it has pockets. JACKPOT!

Thanks Mommabear for the pics!

xoxo,

L

Pops of Red

Jacket: Zara (old); Polka Dot Top: ASOS; Jeans: Gap; Sandals: Kelsi Dagger; Clutch: Michael Kors

Sometimes all a girl needs are some polka dots and a red lip to put the pep back in her step. Oh, and a little sunshine never hurts. 

xoxo,

L

Summer Days

With all the craziness that surrounds each of us on a daily basis, it's important to remember how to unplug yourself once in a while. I escaped to NH on Sunday to literally do nothing other than bask in the warm summer sun and cool off in the pool. It was a welcome break from city living and working. After a few hours of no phone and a nap, I was recharged enough to battle my last week at work. 

That's right, in less than two weeks I will be starting a new, very exciting job at Rue La La! Bye bye finance, helloooooo fashion! I'm psyched to be working towards my dreams. More on that later!

 Dress: ASOS; Belt: J.Crew; Hat: American Eagle

When disconnecting yourself from the world, it's important to also take a step back from constricting clothing and opt for breathable and flowy pieces. I did just that with this super comfy midi dress. I had been on the hunt for the perfect navy and white striped dress for a while now and I'm so glad I waited. This one is perfect!

Happy Tuesday loves!

xoxo,

L

The Magic of a White Blazer

Romper: BCBGeneration (old but another fun one HERE); Blazer: H&M (similar HERE); Wedges: Famous Footwear; Necklace: Stella & Dot; Chevron rings: ASOS

Alone, this romper might have looked a bit sloppy because of its slouched fit and casual (and easily-wrinkled) material. But simply add a crisp white blazer and your favorite pair of wedges and voila, you've got yourself a bright and summery outfit perfect for date night or girls night out. 

How do you dress up your casual pieces?
xoxo,
L

White Out

Today's post is an ode to two trends I'm currently in love with: peplum and monochromatic white. Saturday's high of 75 degrees was a nice change from the week's worth of rain we had just received. So an all-white outfit with a pop of color seemed like a perfect choice.

Eyelet Tank: Piperlime (HERE); White Denim: Hudson "Carly"; Heels: Zara (HERE); Sunnies: Chloe; Rings: ASOS

 Tell me: would you wear a look like this? Are you a fan of monochromatic looks?

xoxo,
L

Entrenched

Happy Monday my loves! Hope your weekend was a good one. It's Marathon Monday here in Boston and I'm pretty sure yours truly is the only one who has to work. Good luck to all the marathoners out there! 

I wore this adorable trench this past weekend to run a couple errands. I love that it's a twist on the typical trench coat. I used to be one of those "no white before Memorial Day" types but you know what? Rules are made to be broken, right?

Trench capelet: Tulle via Piperlime; Tee: H&M; Jeans: Hudson; Wedges: Michael Kors;

Sunnies: Chloe; Rings: ASOS; Polish: Essie Rock Candy

Do you wear white before Memorial Day? What other fashion rules do you like to break?

xoxo,

L

Sushi Date

Sure, boyfriends are wonderful. But sometimes, the perfect "date" is chatting over sushi and a glass of wine with your girlfriends. That's what I spent last Saturday night doing. I hadn't seen this particular girlfriend in a while so we sat in our little corner of the restaurant catching up for several hours.

Spicy Tuna at Legal Seafood Harborside, Boston (so yum!)

Jeans & a blouse. It's definitely my uniform for dinner dates with friends. I love the almost sailor-esq look of this blouse. The camera didn't pick up the exaggerated collar very well which is unfortunate but it's still cute nonetheless. Do you have a go-to "uniform" for occasions like this?

Blouse: ASOS; Jeans: J Brand; Leather Jacket: LIT Boutique Boston (old); Belt: F21

Heels: Charles David; Clutch: Velvet Fly Boston (now closed)

See you tomorrow!

xoxo,

L

Friday Sparkle

Do you ever have those days where you just really don't want to get out of bed? Today was one of those days for me. It was cold and dark and I needed something to give me a little extra hop in my step. Luckily (for the sake of my co-workers and anyone who has to come in contact with me today) a disasterous mood was averted when I remembered I had a brand new shimmery sweater to wear. Instantly, my depressing frown was turned upsidedown. See what adding a little sparkle can do?

Metallic Sweater: ASOS; Collared Blouse: Madewell (similar); Grey pants: American Apparel

Black Pumps: Charles David; Watch: Michael Kors (old); Bangles: Alex & Ani

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PLUS my ASOS sweater is on sale!


Happy Friday loves! I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend.
xoxo,
L