Casual.

(Jacket, Barbour; Shirt, Forever21; Scarf, All Saints; Denim, DL1961; Shoes, Ash; Wallet, Tory Burch)

After spending President's Day Weekend in Mt. Snow, VT. I needed a weekend to recharge and relax. Friday, we enjoyed some italian fare at Supper in the East Village. Great food and ambiance. 

Funny story. As we made our way out, I spotted an SNL cast member who I proceeded to call Tina Fey. It was the first name that came to my mind yet it was Rachel Dratch, you might recognize her from the  "Debbie Downer" SNL skits. I imagine the words came out almost in that deep, slow motion voice (Tiiiinaa Feeeeey) as I immediately realized my blunder and asked her to take a photo. Clearly that wasn't happening. I later found out it was also her birthday! Bad timing on my part.

Spent the rainy Saturday afternoon at Houston Hall and also enjoyed a nice Sunday brunch at a neighborhood spot, Cask.  

I caught a bit of the Oscars and of course caught the Oscars Pre-Show on the Red Carpet.

Best Dressed: Aside from Jennifer Lawrence, who looked amazing, I loved Charlize Theron's dress (not so much her hair) as well as Louise Roe's Monique Lhullier number.

Worst Dressed: Toss up between Helena Bonham Carter and Kristen Stewart.

Who do you think was best dressed? What did you think of Helen Hunt's H&M Dress?

P.S. Finally get to show you my Ash wedge sneakers! I've been getting a ton of use out of them, especially for a more casual look during the day when you still want the extra inches.

Tory Flats - a shoe narrative.

My story begins with the fact that I have never been a fan of ballet flats. Perhaps it is because I'm always looking for a shoe that will give me that extra inch (or 5!) or maybe because I really just never saw the point in wearing a shoe that really does absolutely nothing for your stature. As it started getting nicer out, I found myself wearing a pair of Havaianas to work in place of my comfortable but not-so-weather-appropriate boots.

Of course, immediately upon arrival to work I quickly would change into whatever heel I had stashed in my cabinet but what about those couple minutes spent getting into the building, up the escalator and riding the elevator? My flip flop attire was not cutting it and that is when it dawned on me that I actually needed a pair of flats.

Never owning a pair of flats, maybe I should have just gone for a flimsy inexpensive pair, but instead I went for a pair from the flat queen herself, Tory Burch. I fell in love with the new Aaden Ballet flat and trying them on felt like heaven.

Aaden Ballet Flat, Tory Burch

Unfortunately when they arrived and within the first ten minutes of wearing them I was limping my way to work in pain. I know some shoes (especially the Tory flats) take awhile to break in, but has anyone else had this issue that eventually goes away? If not, I am sadly going to have to let go of this gorgeous pair of shoes and be forced to go back to wearing beach attire on my way to work.  

Follow-up to come...