Firecracker

Forever 21 Shorts (similar here and here) & Tank | Zara Heels (similar here) & Bag | H&M Earrings | Kate Spade Gold Bangle

Well, hello there. Hope you had a Happy Fourth and a great couple weeks before that. Have been all over kingdom come, which I will have 'Update' posts on later this week but will leave you with a quick outfit post that I wore last Thursday for the Fourth of July slash my birthday in Montauk. It's impossible for me and really just un-American to not wear some sort of patriotic get up for the Fourth so went with ruby red nails, white tank and blue shorts & toes with a little touch glitter and neon because it was my birthday and I could wear bright, obnoxious heels if I wanted to...

Buzzin'

H&M Dress | J. Crew Necklace | Chanel Bag | Zara Heels

Oh, well hi there. No, I did not get into a boating accident in the Caymans...just a craaaazy month. Was out in the Hamptons this weekend for Memorial Day so figured I would snap some outfit pics because that 'It's Friday I'm in Love' post is getting mighty stale by now. My friend Elyse wore this neon little number on a bachelorette party in Arizona a couple weeks back. It was $34.95 so figured I needed it in my life...and then promptly wore to a wedding in Maryland paired with an equally bright necklace and neon nails. Hope you've all been doing well and had a great long weekend!

Simple is Better

H&M Tank | J. Brand Jeans | Zara Scarf | Marc Fischer Sandals

As you've seen, I love sequins, tutus and bright colors just as much as the next girl...but sometimes simple is better. Navy scarf, army green tank, jeans and air-dried hair thrown up on top of my head all combine for a low-maintenance (and budget) look.

Easter Attire

H&M Dress (similar here) | Zara Jean Jacket | Marc Fischer Sandals 

Light yellow dress & a jean jacket for Easter. Nothing earth-shattering here but I had the time so I took the photos. And as I look back for them, I long for that beach chair I had such a close relationship with last week at this time. I guess this swivel one will have to do for now.

Purse Pop

Zara Jean Jacket & Bag | H&M Sweater & Earrings | Urban Outfitters Jeans | Marc Fischer Sandals | Essie's 'Lilacism' Nails 

Every time post skin-singe, like I did the first day in Miami, a serious case of the chills sets in after that beloved sun sets. Therefore, I was pretty much the only person at the Delano hotel at drinks last week with a sweater AND a jean jacket....yet still freezing (if you know me at all, you'll know this is a rarity). I picked up this Zara purse a couple weeks ago, which I'm kind of obsessed with, and threw it on for an extra pop of color to the otherwise muted tones in this outfit for a night out on the town.

Spring (Flowered) Denim

H&M Coat & Scarf | Madewell Cardigan | Forever 21 Tee | Zara Floral Jeans | Sam Edelman Booties

Floral denim is just about the only piece of a spring mother nature is allowing to be introduced into my wardrobe. I promise I'll stop complaining whenever the weather starts cooperating. Until then, the expression in photo #2 will be painted on my face. Silver lining: it's Friday. Happy weekend, all.

Reuse & Recycle

H&M Dress and Sweater (similar here) | Sam Edelman Booties (similar Dolce Vita pair here for $60 less) | Vintage Sunnies | Mac 'Pink Nouveau' Lipstick

If you haven't noticed (here & here and here & here to name a few), I've been working to remix different items in my wardrobe this year to a) curb my shopping excessiveness and b) hopefully inspire you to wear different items of your own in new and unexpected ways. I threw a sweater on over this dress, first photographed here, and these booties to do exactly that for a more casual/comfy look last weekend. Also, a very happy birthday to my loving mother today. Counting down the minutes till I go home to celebrate in a couple weekends. Happy Birthday, Mom!

Buttoned Up

H&M Dress & Necklace | Zara Leather Jacket (similar here) | Arden B. Booties (similar here) | Chanel Bag | OPI 'Do You Lilac It?' Nails | MAC Pink Noveau Lips

The buttoned up look has been a trend that I just have not been able to successfully pull off for a while now...until I found this flowy little sleeveless dress at H&M. Out of the clear blue sky it worked so I paired it with a neon bib necklace also from H&M for $9.95 (similar, more sparkly one here I'm also thinking about getting). Also, head on over to Sarah's blog, where I'm guest posting today!

Ice, Ice Blue

H&M Lace Top, Pants,  Bag & Necklace | Zara Fur Coat | Vintage Nude Heels

And for the last of the fashion week looks: a monochromatic powder blue ensemble brought to you in part (or whole in this case) by H&M. The light blue hues and lucite necklace served to mimic the ice that I not-so-gracefully skated around on all day for the Jen Kao, Herve Leger and Alexander Wang shows. Special thanks to my dear friend Kat for snapping these photos. Have a great weekend!

Snow Suit

H&M Fur Coat (similar here) | my boyfriend's stocking hat (similar here) | Forever 21 Leather Pants (similar but much better here and here) | Chanel Bag | Arden B. (knock-off Rag & Bone) booties 

Sorry for the delay there. A crazy work week followed by some sort of awful flu took me out. To continue on my fashion week outfits, I wore this the Friday of Nemo trudging around the city in arguably one of the worst rain/sleet/snow storms in NYC history. Knew I needed something warm so went with leather pants, a fur coat and these Rag & Bone knock-off booties for the Jason Wu, Helmut Lang and Rag & Bone shows.

Pink & a Print

H&M Dress & Scarf (similar here) | Chanel Bag | Forever 21 Coat (similar here) & Booties (similar here)

Really starting to sound like a broken record. Here's another $29.95 H&M dress...which I bought for my sister-in-law in November. A couple weeks later it was marked down to $10. Annnnd, well, you know how this movie ends....that's why I'm wearing it here. Paired with a leopard scarf because I have a thing for pink & leopard. Have a great weekend!

Black & White

H&M Turtleneck | Forever 21 Jacket, Scarf, Pants & Boots

A week's worth of temperatures in the teens last week called for pants to work, which I rarely do. Went with winter white to switch it up paired with a black turtleneck and red lips/nails & scarf.