hello, goodbye

Right now, I'm kind of loving life across the pond. But I'm also kind of missing you guys and my friends and family back home, this little lady included. 
A quick hello! And a quick goodbye. See you with a million and one pictures next week!
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getaway

Winding down from a week in paradise and jumping back to reality is always really hard.

Although coming home to THIS FACE certainly helped us transition.

The guy and I kept it pretty low key, focusing on the smaller details of being away from it all: making dinner, laughing at Daniel Tosh in the car on Pandora, soaking up the sun, playing tourist and admiring palm trees like they're going out of style. Speaking of which: I wore these two looks too many times. Oops. #wheninparadise

1: In flight | Palm tree sunsets = pure bliss

Happy hour | Waves for days

Hogwarts | This fellow: my partner in crime

2: Kate Spade jacket | Forever 21 dress | Gap sandals | DKNY bag | Karen Walker sunnies

3: Vintage top with JCrew shorts | Good eats in Delray

Palm tree state of mind | Kate Spade + Forever 21

Pom pom trees | Vizcaya gardens

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sporty spice

As my personal style evolves, I find that the way I shop changes. Obvious statement but listen: before I would find myself impulse shopping the second I saw a pretty print -- leaving me with a closet full of statement pieces and a tiny wedge of basics. Obviously setting myself up for I-have-nothing-to-wear syndrome. Not cool.

N0w-a-days I LIVE for the basics, and details are my new best friends. It's crazy, but I find myself wearing the same few pieces more and more. As a result, getting dressed in the morning is much more pleasant (and less messy -- aka less clothes thrown on my bed/sofa etc).

I think I've worn this top, jean, shoe combo a few times on my blog, and a million more IRL. Throwing on an investment piece like this sporty, but still girly cashmere jacket makes my new approach worth it. It's not only the softest thing ever with gorgeous notch and zipper detailing (um, Scottish yarn-makers realllly know what they're doing), but another basic I know I can mix and match to my heart's desire. 

TODD & DUNCAN sweater | ANN TAYLOR top | MADEWELL jeans | KATE SPADE bag | MICHAEL KORS shoes

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gone to the dark side

Sooo, I'm a brunette! Some of you might have seen my instagram right after I made the plunge, but here fun little before and after shoot. It feels really (really) good to be back -- both to my natural hair color and to blogging.

1 {CLUB MONACO jacket (similar, similar); JCREW FACTORY dress; BP booties; KATE SPADE scarf; MICHAEL KORS bag}

2 {THEORY blazer (similar); H&M top + jeans; KATE SPADE shoes + watch; CATBIRD rings}

photos by Allie + Kristen 

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easy like sunday morning

Sundays mean casual comfy. End of story. Cozy boots, an oversized shirt and comfy leggings are a go-to, no brainer, godsend (amiright?), especially after a busy weekend celebrating Halloween. Wore this while making an epic late-morning brunch with friends, and hunting for vintage furniture.

{MICHAEL KORS coat (via TJMaxx); TARGET top (bought 2 sizes up); TARGET leggings; ZARA boots; KATE SPADE bag (old but similar, love this color}

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never gets old

I love when you buy something, and silently thank yourself for doing so whenever you throw it on -- it's the best feeling right? I do that every time I wear this coat. Every time (which is a lot). It's the ideal weight to wear indoors, and the pattern is as timeless as the shape. I always seem to pair it with another print, (like here) but am a fan of putting it over cigarette pants and a simple blouse. Or even a shift dress -- VERY Jackie O.

{KATE SPADE coat (old - last seen here, love this one); JUICY COUTURE dress (old - last seen here); MADEWELL sandals (on sale!); LONGCHAMP tote}

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goodbye summer

Hello Fall.

Zara denim jacket
Zara white jacket
Equipment top 
JCrew skirt 

Nasty Gal heels
Kate Spade bag

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summer's sunsets

The end of summer is one of my favorite and least favorite times of years -- the quick crispness in the air, promise of new and exciting fall fashions, that heavy feeling of change. 

But mostly I love those bright pink sunsets that fall over Boston's skyline, turning the entire city crazy beautiful colors for a minute. I think that is what attracted me so much to this dress. A color pallet so summery yet bittersweet, I had to make a second look from it.

1 {Kate Spade dress; Swedish Hasbeens for H&M (old but love these); Michael Kors bag; Juicy Couture watch}

2 {Ann Taylor cardigan (old); Anthropologie top (old); JCrew shorts; Gap sandals (on sale!); Kate Spade bag; Juicy Couture watch}

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snakeskin + things

The last few weeks have been crazy busy, and as a result, my outfits have been much less bold (as evidence in my last few posts). 

I've been getting into wearing more neutrals -- creams, blacks, browns -- and mixing more subtle patterns together. Something about keeping it simple (you can't get more classic than Coach C's and an oversized watch) makes me have that nostalgic back-to-school-brandy-new feeling all over again.

{Cynthia Rowley top; JCrew skirt (old); Coach heels; Kate Spade bag (borrowed from mum); Juicy Couture watch; Max & Chloe necklace; Catbird rings}

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