outfit: for the birds

It has been a gorgeous Fall so far, but if you have been to Boston in November you know that it can get quite chilly. Enter the sequined sweatshirt:  Comfy enough to wear for a while, but snazzy enough to pair with a faux leather skirt and heels for a more laid-back dressy outfit.

I recently bought this car coat to wear for the in-between seasons, and I cannot get enough of it. I'm waiting for it to get a little colder before I accessorize with elbow-length gloves.

Ann Taylor coat // Zara faux leather skirt (similar here and here) // FC Jeans sequined sweatshirt via ideeli (also like this and this) // Nine West pointed-toe pumps (old, similar here) // Alex + Ani bracelets

leopard print in Napa

I can't remember the last Halloween when it was ridiculously sunny and in the high 60s. But that's probably also because I've never spent Halloween in California, where such things are possible. We did two vineyard tours/tastings back to back, which made for a very full afternoon. At one of the vineyards, they let us eat grapes off the vine. Most delicious. things. ever.

(Yes, I always carry bags this big. If it can't fit half my life, I can't use it.)

The scenery was incredible. Occasionally this meant driving up very, very windy roads. I have a thing about heights, so that wasn't cool. But the wine and the view were spectacular once we got to the top.

leopard-print button down (old from J.Crew, similar here) // Banana Republic navy sweater (old, similar here) // Banana Republic jeans // nameplate necklace from Etsy // Ray-Ban sunglasses // Michael Kors watch // JPK bag (this one is another great option)

loving leopard

leopard print button down (old, from J.Crew Factory- also love this one) // black skinnies // boots (last Fall season- also like these and these) // new ottoman (I also love it in blue velvet!)

I've been wearing a lot of leopard lately, so naturally I've been hunting for the perfect leopard coat to wear when the weather gets chilly. But I'm debating on whether to go tailored trench or fun and fuzzy.

images via

one // two // three

This one is fun and looks really warm, but I'm not sure about the fuzziness of it. This one is a contender (especially if it means I can wear long gloves a la Kerry Washington), as is this one.

wedding Wednesday: silver and white tablescape

(excuse the iPhone photos!)

T and I attended our fourth wedding of the year this past weekend. It was our first small wedding (only about 70 people total) and had quite a few DIY touches that the bride did herself (and they looked gorgeous!). My favorite touch was probably this centerpiece wreath on our table.

I love love love the dress I wore on Saturday but was too busy on the dance floor to get a good photo, so here's a classy bathroom selfie to show you what I wore. I've loved Sue Wong dresses for a while. (I won't lie to you, I shed everywhere on Saturday night, leaving ostrich feathers behind as a reminder of my presence.)

Sue Wong dress (also love this one) // Michael Michael Kors pumps

outfit: transitioning into Fall

The weather in Boston has been perfectly Fall - crisp air and cooler temps - but not without some warmer days thrown in the mix. I started to transition my closet from Summer into Fall, but those warm days are tossing a wrench into my typical closet-turnover plans.

A good chambray works all summer and makes its way into the next season easily with darker pieces on the bottom. I've been loving these leopard loafers lately, wearing them for a pop of pattern with all solids or as a neutral when I need it. Leopard is a neutral, right?

Old Navy chambray shirt // Banana Republic black skinnies // Bamboo leopard loafers (these are fun too) // Michael Kors tortoiseshell watch

outfit: flowers and bows

The weather in Boston has been a little crazy lately - 65 degrees one day and 90 degrees the next. I love sleeveless shirts because I can easily layer a blazer or jacket in the office and not swelter walking to my car.

bow bracelet (old, similar) // Banana Republic black pants // floral top from Marshall's (similar here)

Her Style: Jackie

Today I'm introducing you to Jackie, one of my very dearest friends. We met in high school and were both recently bridesmaids in Molly's wedding. She agreed to appear on my little blog, so we took these photos while we were on the Cape.

A little about Jackie in her own words: 

I chose this outfit because it reflects my personal style preferences (colorful, fitted, little bit preppy), and was also appropriate for the location- a summer evening on the Cape! Summer is my favorite season; besides the amazing weather I just feel like there are so many more wardrobe options. Every year I can't wait to break out my dresses, skirts, shorts, and tank tops and soak up all the summery goodness of this far too brief (in my opinion) season!

I loved that her purse is vintage and was her mom's over 30 years ago!

Vineyard Vines dress (this one is cute too) // necklace (similar) // bracelet (similar here and here) // vintage purse (her mom bought it on her honeymoon 38 years ago in Bermuda!) // wedges (similar here and here)

outfit: the blues

Do you ever have one of those days where you go through three or four outfits before finally finding something you're comfortable in that suits your day? It seems to happen to me more often than not, which is why I have a healthy collection of easy shift dresses for summer work days. Sidenote: I need to start taking photos in the morning, when I don't look exhausted from the work day.

Someone really wanted to be in the pictures. Here's the look he got after pawing at my hand, to which his face said, "What? I'm important."

Calvin Klein dress (similar) // Anne Klein cap-toe pumps // Old Navy scarf (old, similar here and here) // essie "Sunday Funday" // Cape Cod bracelet

Her Style: Amanda

Today I'm introducing you to Amanda, my younger sister by three and a half years. A fashion buyer in NYC, she has a unique style that is a blend of current trends and what she likes, trendy or not. On this day, I didn't warn her that I was going to take photos until we got together for lunch. She wore an effortless dress for her upcoming flight back to NYC but threw in some sparkly accessories and her favorite purse.

My sisters and I spent some time in Boston before Amanda headed back to NYC from a busy weekend at home. They accompanied me on my first wedding venue visits and remembered to ask the questions I forgot (that's what sisters are for!).

I'm the shortest of our pack of three, especially when we're all in flats.

On Amanda:

Topshop jacket (old, similar) // Milau dress // nameplate necklace (similar) // coyote tooth necklace (similar) // Chanel bow ring // Mimi So bow ring // Ray-Ban sunglasses (limited edition, similar) // Modern Vice shoes // Chanel bag

bow style

When my good friend Mary showed up to the rehearsal dinner two weeks ago with a pretty gold bow in her hair, I was excited that we had both chosen bow elements in our outfits (she also looked adorable).

on Mary: ModCloth dress // yellow belt from Forever21 (similar) // heels from DSW (similar) // American Apparel bow

on me: Minuet dress (purchased via ideeli - similar here and here) // Enzo Angiolini heels // Gorjana bracelet // nameplate necklace via Etsy (similar)

You could put a bow on pretty much anything and I would love it (hello these heels and this dress). Also loving these items (especially the boots!)

boots // bag // tee // shorts // bangle // earrings