A Lil Leather Jacket

It's no secret that leather is made for fall weather. I'm sure you all have your black leather jacket, but why not add some color to your repertoire? Jewel tones are my picks because they're super versatile and unexpected. Plus since they're just warm enough, adding a fur vest or cozy scarf is enough to survive the commute to work, but not induce an immediate sweat, I mean, glow when you walk into a heated building. 

Find yours: burgundy, navy, amber, or teal. 

Recreate my look:

Elle péplum leather jacket, Simply Vera tee, Loft leopard belt, ASOS navy trousers, Merona Kaitlin boots

Lately (May Edition)

I'm a sucker for a sale. $5 off $25? 30% off? Free shipping with minimum purchase? My credit card is in hand faster than you can say, "Are you aware of our return policy?" At times, I realize that a new piece just isn't going to be as versatile as imagined, so back to the store I go for a refund or merchandise credit, which occurred with this purchase. Other times I realize that I unknowingly bought something similar to what is already in my closet. If that is the case, I head to the nearest Crossroads Trading Co. to consign the older and less loved piece (which happened with this blouse) and give way for the newer and better - it's Darwinism, people!

Here's what I've bought this month, so stay tuned and see how I will style the pieces.

Apt 9 Striped Blazer and American Apparel Stripe Long Sleeve Boat Neck shirt

Adrienne Vittadini Prim Platform Sandal and American Apparel Basic Leather Belt in lilac 

Jennifer Lopez Chevron Wide Leg Pants and Simply Vera Wang Jacquard Skinny Pants

Lightning Storm

Simply Vera skirt, i jeans by Buffalo blouse (similar), Anthropologie jean jacket, Sam Edelman pumps (similar here and here), Stella & Dot necklace, vintage bracelets

Seasonally Affected

Four days of rain.
The past four days have included flat hair, carrying an umbrella and therefore foregoing my travel mug of coffee, traversing puddles in heels, and staying inside the office during lunch. The diagnosis of Seasonal Affective Disorder is certainly real and I am certainly meeting criteria this week.

Silence & Noise blazer (similar), XXI blouse (similar), Simply Vera skirt (similar), Nine West boots (similar), NY & Co necklace (similar) and Max & Chloe necklace, gunmetal hoops

Spring Break

Outfit #1 | XOXO jumpsuit, Nine West heels (similar), Kohl's necklace (similar), Stella & Dot earrings, bracelet, and ring
Outfit #2 | Allen B. dress, Worthington blazer (similar), Francesca's earrings (similar), Charming Charlie purse
Outfit #3 | Equipment blouse (similar here and here), Simply Vera skirt, Francesca's necklace (similar), Baccio 6 sandals (similar here and here)