prabal gurung fall 2013 {details}

I still get chills just thinking about this show -- everything from the leather harnesses over fine silk dresses to the military-inspired drum beat music, I tip my proverbial hat to you, Prabal. Not to mention, I'd just about kill for these boots. Please. And thank you.

edun fall 2013 {details}

While I bundle up over here in NYC for today's storm (they're calling it snow-mageddon and I'm calling it a spa day), here are a few detail shots from yesterday's Edun presentation. I had a serious urge to nab those two-tone red boots and especially loved the idea of pairing them with a calf-grazing leather skirt. Also, a leather jacket with shoulder cut-out details? Where do I sign?!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! 

new york minute

Just some Instagram shots from my New York City jaunt last weekend! While my feet recover, let's play a game -- Can you spot Taylor Tomasi Hill, Bill Cunningham and Brad Goreski in the snaps above?

Happy Friday everyone! Any plans for the long weekend ahead?

nyfw rachel roy

I love a good color story and Rachel Roy certainly delivered just that. The gem tone greens, cerulean blues, rich eggplant purples and earthy yellows -- combined in such fun ways! My favorite has to be the chunky knit kelly green sleeveless sweater paired with a royal blue turtleneck underneath and an a-line leather skirt. The silhouette is perfectly simply but the color juxtaposition gives it some extra oomph. 

Do tell...which look is your favorite? 

nyfw {floral dream}

Photo Credit: Mr. Newton for Harper's Bazaar

Jacket: Zara; Shirt: Zara (similar style here); Pants: Zara (similar style here); Shoes: Alexander Wang; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Purse: Zara (similar style here)

And here we are, yet another floral on floral look that I wore to the Prabal Gurung show. Remember my first floral suit? Well, I think it started a bad little addiction now -- I can't seem to stop pairing all sorts of matching prints! 

nyfw prabal gurung

There are no words to describe my experience at the Prabal Gurung show. Aside from spotting some of my all-time favorite style icons in the crowd from Ms. Taylor Tomasi Hill herself to the always charming (and always smiling) Bill Cunningham, the pieces in the show literally took my breath away. Exaggerated visors. Sheer embellished trains on gowns sprinkled with feathers. Gunmetal collars emblazoned with longhorns.  Dramatic side slits. 

Such a perfect mix of evening glamour and quirky edge. Needless to say, I'm still pinching myself after this one! 

Want more? Be sure to check out my good friend Heather's coverage of the backstage madness that ensued just before the models hit the runway! Still want more? Stay tuned later today to see what I wore to the show.

nyfw {cuffed}

Jacket: Zara (similar style here); Dress: Proenza Schouler; Shoes: Christian Louboutin; Clutch: Vintage; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: Michael Kors watch, H&M cuffs (similar style here) 

This is what I wore on our last day in the city -- fitting for a quick run over to the always stunning Rachel Roy presentation at Lincoln Center (pics to come soon!) before jetting off to JFK. While the weekend certainly did not disappoint, I would be lying if I said I wasn't happy to return to weather that actually warrants bare legs in February (hello high 50s and low 60s -- how I've missed you!).

details at christian cota

From the fur accents, nomad-inspired prints to the rich burgundy lip on the models, how could I not share some of my favorite detail shots from Christian Cota's presentation? Southwestern gypsy at it's finest! Special thanks to the lovely folks over at IFB who invited me to the presentation -- definitely a highlight of the weekend!

new york fashion week: packing inspiration

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Ah, yes, it's that time of year again! New York Fashion Week! And with any luck, I'll be bringing some of our California weather to New York (because I'm totally not prepared for sub 40 degree weather!). While my trip is indeed a short one -- arriving today and flying back out on Monday -- my suitcase is surprisingly, or perhaps not that surprisingly, heavy with one too many pairs of shoes. 

Of course, things are already shaping up to be a whirlwind as I seemed to have failed at documenting some of the first things that got thrown into the suitcase selects pile. In it's place? I figured I would share some of my Pinterest pins that have helped me visualize what outfits I wanted to wear while in New York. My top contenders include:

1.) All floral suit a la Céline: I rocked this Asos floral suit a few weeks back. Me thinks it's time for round two, this time with a sturdy boyfriend jacket thrown over my shoulders.

2.) Batter up: After sitting this trend out at first, I've fully embraced the quirkiness that is wearing a sporty baseball cap with flirty dresses. Many thanks to my Twitter friends who helped me track one down right before my flight!

3.) Pretty, pretty pastels: You all know I'm a sucker for a good matchy-matchy suit. Well, I think I may have found the most perfect pastel pink one. 

4.) Mellow yellow: As I've professed before, I'm having a major yellow moment, which should prove handy as I think it might be the perfect sunny remedy for an otherwise gloomy forecast. 

Will I be seeing any of you guys out there? If so, what did you pack?!

tibi s/s 2012

I have to admit. I was pleasantly surprised (in the best way possible) by Tibi's spring/summer collection. Stepping away from her penchant for prints, this go around was chock-full of solid color pieces with some of the most incredible draping around. Mustard, mint, cobalt blue, kelly green and coral? I'll take two scoops of each, please! And don't (I repeat, don't) get me STARTED on the shoes.