Denim Flare.

(Jeans, Rock & Republic (similar here);  Sweater, J.Crew (sold out but similar here); Blanket Scarf, Madewell; Hat, Rag & Bone; Jewelry, Hermes)

Trends come and go and more often than not, they come right back around. Take flared denim: My mom had some awesome-looking flared jeans in the 70's and has the pictures to prove it. Had she held on to said denim, I'd totally be rocking them today. Instead, I purchased a pair for myself a few years back and actually got a good amount of wear out of them until they were "out." Enter skinny jeans. Skinny jeans are just so easy. They go with any kind of shoe - be it flats, heels, oxfords or boots and you don't need to put much thought into the rest of your outfit before heading out the door. 

However, this fall I decided to try my flared jeans on after skipping over them every time I reached in my closet to get dressed the past couple seasons. BAM! I forgot how flattering flared jeans can be. They give the illusion of lengthening your legs and due to the flared bottom, also flatter your waist. There are definitely some trends worth holding on to and flared denim should be one of them!

Photography: J. Michael Walker

Sleek Sleeves.

(Dress, Kamali Kulture; Shoes, Michael Kors; Necklace, J.Crew (similar here - only $42!))

I am a huge believer in long sleeved dresses - mini or floor-length I just love them. I think they're flattering and somewhat fierce (in a good way!).  This dress is one of my favorites by Kamali Kulture and reminds me of a much pricier Calvin Klein Collection dress. 

As the holidays approach, long sleeves won't only keep you feeling sleek but will also keep you appropriately warm. 

Check out some of my picks: 1.here, 2.here, 3.here (cheaper version of 2) and here (closest to the one pictured).

Photography: J. Michael Walker

Chucktown Chic.

(Jeans, DL1961 (now on sale!); Top, J.Crew; Boots, J.Crew; Cape, Madewell (similar here))

This past weekend, Tommy and I were in Charleston. A few years back were in Chucktown for a full week. It's kind of funny though - how when you only have a couple of days somewhere, you somehow seem to pack it all in, see the sights, more so than when you have a lot of time. Similar goes for me in life - whenever I'm really busy, I tend to get so much done as opposed to times when I'm not as busy where it can take me forever to do one task.  

We stayed along King Street, which is the main street in Charleston with tons of shopping (which I fully took advantage of and actually needed to check a bag on the way back - haven't needed to do this since I studied abroad 6 years ago). Where we stayed and even the wedding we attended really gave us the Charleston experience in the few days we were there. The wedding was at the historic William Aiken House on King Street and the guests were picked up for the ceremony in rickshaws - how fun!?

Brunch is my favorite meal so we managed to get two brunches in while in Charleston. One was at Husk and the other was at Lowcountry Bistro - two places we hadn't been to during our previous visit. Husk has a small menu, so you know whatever is on it will be good and they change their menu twice a day, which is pretty impressive.  Another great place I loved for coffee and juices was Whisk. It is in a key location so you can grab a coffee or juice and take it for a walk along the water. I also loved the ambiance - very cozy with friendly service - something I noticed each day I was in Charleston - the people are so friendly! 

Photography: J. Michael Walker

Palette Talk.

(Top, Club Monaco; Sweater, Banana Republic (similar here); Pants, Theory - on sale!; Shoes, Ivanka Trump; Jewelry, David Yurman & Hermes)

For anyone that knows me, they know I love myself a good neutral palette. In fact, I have a tough time veering away from it when it comes to fashion or home decor - for that matter.  But there's something about pairing blacks, whites, greys and beiges together that seems so chic and always looks put-together. The weather in NYC has been amazing recently so all you really need is a light sweater - if that! If only it could stay this way until Spring...

Photography: Aaron Phillips

Pendleton Plaid.

(Jacket, J.Crew (similar version here); Shirt, Ralph Lauren; Jeans, DL1961; Bag, Reed Krakoff; Scarf, Pendleton; Shoes, Vince Camuto)

I love dressing for fall. Layers just make outfits so much more interesting, don't you think? I always like to go by the "3rd-piece rule" - you have your top and bottom but adding a scarf, jacket, hat or double up with a sweater and now you're talkin'. This Pendleton scarf is one of my favorites because of the tartan pattern but I'm also really feeling this one too.  

Happy Friday!

Photography: Samantha Lajterman

Black & White.

(Jacket, J.Crew; Chambray, J.Crew (sold out but similar here); Sweater, Ann Taylor (currently 30% off online purchases!); Jeans, DL1961; Scarf, J.Crew; Shoes, Vince Camuto (like these too in gold!); Sunnies, Ray-Ban)

I recently decided to take the plunge and chop off 6inches of my hair! I wanted to go shorter but since it was my first time in a long time having short hair (3rd grade??), I guess easing into it was the play. I went to Antonio Prieto in Chelsea and had Brenna, who was great and I would definitely recommend. 

I was contemplating this drastic change for a while, keeping in mind that hair always grows back if I absolutely hated it. Did I ever think I could pull off short hair? Meh. It wasn't something I pictured myself doing until later down the road but I'm so happy I did. Watching my locks float to the floor as I sat patiently in the swivel chair turned out to be extremely freeing and much less stressful than when I go in to get a simple trim.

Would you opt for a shorter do' this season? 

A bit on what I'm wearing: Black & white always look chic together.  I decided to take my own advice and layer up with fun textured pieces, like these Vince Camuto suede and patent leather flats (Michael Jackson, anyone? Yow!).

Rooftop Malbec.

(Jacket, J.Crew; Sweater, J.Crew (recently worn here); Shirt, J.Crew; Denim, J.Crew; Shoes, Converse; Sunnies, Ray-Ban)

My sister Sam has a great rooftop at her East Village apartment. I'm lucky enough to live on the same street as her (only a couple avenues west!), making it easy to stop by for midday drinks and music with a view. As is gets chillier, I look forward to sipping cool weather wines like Malbec and sporting winter coats as an extra layer. 

For this season, I just purchased this camel colored coat from J.Crew. I love the color because it goes with everything and like that it has a standing collar, making it slightly more modern. It is super warm with room to spare for layering underneath too, but doesn't have the look of a bulky jacket - which is key!

Pumpkin Spice.

(Vest, J.Crew; Sweater, J.Crew; Denim, J.Crew; Necklace, J.Crew (similar here); Belt, Madewell) 

If you saw my last post, you know last Friday I was prepping to head home for "The Hunt" on Saturday. It was a fantastic weekend with perfect weather for the races and as tradition, my parents hosted a brunch of bagels, eggs and mimosas so we could fill up before we all headed into the day's festivities. 

There were a lot of restrictions compared to past years along with heightened security, but I actually think it made for a better Hunt! - Far less crowded so it was much easier to spot everyone you knew outside of your own spot!

I opted to wear my J.Crew utility vest over a lightweight sweater that usually has a jeweled collar that I took off and replaced with an actual necklace. I have also been looking for the perfect wash of denim and I recently found them, right in time for this past weekend! 

Around Town.

(Sweater, J.Crew; Scarf, J.Crew (also like this one!); Pants, J.Crew; Shoes, Vince Camuto; Jacket, Old Navy; Sunnies, Ray-Ban; Jewelry, F.Gerald New, David Yurman)

Three-day weekends always seem to go by just as quickly as two-day weekends. I spent Columbus day weekend in the city and took advantage of all the great sales (and of course at J.Crew!). The new "Andie" chinos from J.Crew are a current favorite and a nice alternative to jeans this fall.