The Search for Over-The-Knee Boots

So wanting these by MIA found on piperlime. They are so cute on the girl below (featured on piperlime’s website). At $299, they are a bit too expensive for me to take the plunge. I am now in the market for a knock-off of this boot. Please do share if you come across anything!

Say no to sweatpants.

Weekly Wishes: Forever21

Don’t we all love Forever21? I love shopping online there because you can actually get full returns versus in-store where it’s only credit. I’m also very into their new blogger style picks

I am completely in love with the twelve by twelve section of Forever21. It’s futuristic, modern and fun with Forever’s signature affordability.

  1. Infinity Cuff Ring, $3.50
  2. Cream Dress, $27.80
  3. Draped Tunic, $27.80
  4. Knit Dress, $22.80
  5. Platform Booties, $26.80
  6. Striped Puff Sleeve Sweater, $19.80
  7. Faded Skinny Jeans, $27.80
  8. Suede Platform Pumps, $22.80
  9. Belted Shorts, $22.80
  10. A-Line Skirt, $19.80
  11. Woven Dress, $22.80
  12. Camo Knit Dress, $19.80
  13. Faux Leather Jacket, $24.80

An Homage to White After Labor Day

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Supposedly we are supposed to stash all things white from our wardrobes after Monday (save white button-downs or creams). While I agree there is no place for a full bright-white ensemble in 20-degree temperatures, I disagree that after Monday all whites should be shucked, packed and put away. I think my distaste for this “rule” comes from living in New Orleans for four years. There the weather can change on a dime and no one would mock you for wearing a chic white dress in mid-October if it were 75 and sunny (which it often is). While I am excited for Autumn, Summer is my favorite season and I plan to hang on to my white pieces a little longer…

fashion editorial, paris vogue, lara stone, patrick demarchelier

Image Credits: one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine

Jessica Stam

I’m always inspired by Jessica Stam. I love everything about this first photo.

Image Credits: 1-4, 5, 6-13

Transitional Flats for under $40

Ballet Flats in Every Color

Faux Leather Moccasins

Canvas Slip-on Sneaks

Perforated Oxfords

Slouchy Ankle Boots

Peep Toe Flats

All shoes from Old Navy, Gap or Forever21

Getting Chills

Ice Tray (I really need one and cannot find one anywhere!)

There was finally a slight chill in the air this morning when I left for work! So, I’m getting chills thinking about the delights of Autumn while trying to ignore the inevitable disappointments like earlier sunsets, frigid cold and…Winter. Plus, Shop-o-matic (by NYMag) has released a 100 Reasons to Get Excited for Fall edition.  Of course I have some favorites. Find all of them here.

I can always use another wine stopper…

Decanter and sipping glasses for cold nights by the fire

I <3 Cheese

As I said here, I’m digging skinny cargo trend, the above are from Old Navy

The must-have accessory for dance parties: iPhone speakers

Lovely little dress from H&M

$72 cut-out dress from Fred Flare. I. Want. It.

Suede Stillettos. Mmmmm.

Gargoyle rings!

Chambray shirt. I have a vintage work shirt that I can’t wait to bust out.

Dish drainer. For those that don’t have a dishwasher, like me.

Biker leggings. Umm. I must say I dig on these. This version is by Tory Burch and is above my current price point for pants I will only occasionally wear…but I will be looking for knock-offs…oh yes, I will.

Sauce pot. Getting hungry now. “Someone’s in the kitchen with Dinah” is for some reason playing in my head…

Tall boot by Cole Haan, again out of my price point but I am equally excited to wear my less expensive, less chic tall boots.

I’m dying over this fuschia sofa from Ikea. Sooo delicious! And only $200 more than the Cole Haan boots!

Leopard scarf. I’m in.

Detachable Ruffle Collar. Actually detachable collars in general. I will be in search.

As previously stated here, I’m a bootie-hound!

Shearling jacket. Or in my case faux-shearling jacket.