cage sandals

Just a warning: you might see this dress quite a lot. I wear it IRL a lot.
Originally I spotted this on a random (but very stylish) Boston gal while walking shopping around the city -- immediately thought it was DVF and swooned from afar. So I was surprised to find it hiding in the Zara sales rack last month. 
Did I really need another reason to love Zara?
These pictures taken after a very exciting shoot with Marie Claire (pinch. me.) this past weekend with some of my fellow blogging ladies (catch a sneak peek here and here!). I wanted to wear something I felt totally comfortable and confident it, and this was it. 
Paired it with a fierce pair of cage sandals (obsessed), and a bright white Angela & Roi bag. 
Fingers crossed I'll have magazine(s) to send to my Babcia this October. Regardless of what happens the experience was once in a lifetime that I'll always remember and cherish.
Photos by Kayte
ZARA dress | ZARA sandals | ANGELA & ROI bag c/o | CATBIRD bracelets
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peach pleats + comfy heels

Quick story: when I was in high school, I wore heels to class, every. day. The end.
Not anymore. Trust me, trying to navigate those pesky cobblestone sidewalks in stilettos is not cute. Yes I still love my highest heel, but I try (really hard) to stay focused and consider comfort as well as walkability when I'm shopping. I know, I'm getting old.
But, when Kate Spade Saturday comes to Boston, and you find the most perfect nude summer HEEL there, and the first thought you have is 'I could wear these for DAYS', then you buy them. And I might go back for seconds (and thirds). 
GAP tee | JCREW skirt | KATE SPADE SATURDAY heels | REBECCA MINKOFF MAC bag
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spring cashmere

There are things you wait all year for (ahem, spring), and there are things you wait forever for -- like a perfect cashmere wrap/sweater/duster that feels like a cloud. A delicious, cozy, wonderful cloud that you never want to take off. 

To celebrate the beginning of spring, I couldn't think of anything better to pair this piece with than a floral frock, and muted colors. Although I am seeing it with a weekend cool look -- think ripped skinnies, a cool t and a pop of red...somewhere. But for now I'm on cloud nine. Literally.

TODD & DUNCAN sweater c/o | JCREW dress (sale) | JCREW flats (similar, similar) | CATBIRD jewelry

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such a tease

What I wore this Saturday when the day was actually magically springlike. I'll ignore that it's SNOWING in the city right now (such a tease), and live vicariously through a weekend spent celebrating birthdays, learning to cook the perfect chicken, and soaking up the sun.

Happy Monday, thanks for stopping by! x

JCREW jacket (sale) + top | MAX STUDIO leggings | ZARA boots (sale) | COACH bag | YSL lip | CATBIRD rings

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leo + red

Leopard + red go together like cocktails + Fridays. 

And that's exactly where I'm wearing this look tonight.

TGIF. #longestshortweekever

JUICY COUTURE blazer | LOFT top | GAP jeans | MICHAEL KORS flats (similar) | COACH bag | CATBIRD rings | YSL lip

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4 dates for valentine's day

Although my guy and I will say we won't get anything for each other for V-Day, we will anyways without fail. With that said, I thought it would be more us if I showed a few date night ideas instead of a full blown gift guide. Here are four dates that we have either planned before, or are on our wishlist.
1: Recreate your first date.
On our first date (ever), my guy and I went out to dinner on Beacon Hill. It has been years since we've been back there together. But it would be a perfect way to celebrate by recreating that night, don't you think? I still remember exactly what I wore (it wasn't this look), and what we ordered. For 2014, I'd keep it classic, with some hearts thrown in for good measure.
1/HM trench 2/PIXIE MARKET dress 3/JCREW bag 4/CATBIRD card 5/CATBIRD earrings 6/ZARA booties 2. Plan a spontaneous getaway.
I love being spontaneous, my guy....not so much. How fun would it be to write some weekend getaway sites on slips of paper (think skiing, snow cabin, cute town you've always wanted to visit but never have etc.), and throw them in a hat. Set your alarm super early on V-day and pick one slip that will tell you where you are going. Then run and have a weekend you probably won't forget (even if it ends up being a day trip road trip. Any time spend together is a good one, amiright?).
1/HERSHEL SUPPLY CO bag 2/STILA lipstain 3/SHE INSIDE tee 4/ZARA jeans 5/PAPER SOURCE card 6/STEVE MADDEN booties

3. Dinner at home
Obvious? Yes. But, possibly a date you will have the most fun with. Wear something cute, crank the tunes and get cooking. We love making tacos, but something a little more challenging might be fun here. Don't forget to finish it off with a bottle of wine (or a case of beer) and a good movie.
1/SHEINSIDE top 2/ZARA jeans 3/KINFOLK cookbook 4/CANOE card 5/TORY BURCH flats 4. Romantic hike
I'm dating a little bit of a mountain man. Between him, my brother and my dad, I've reconnected with my love for nature. We've been getting snow storms like crazy up here in MA, and I can't think of anything better than walking through a winter wonderland with my best friend. Throw on some warm boots, (and bring a cute nature-themed card) and explore. Memorable, and I promise you, your guy will appreciate you getting in touch with your inner woodsman.
1/HM scarf 2/MADEWELL top 3/CHAMPION leggings 4/KATE'S PAPERIE card 5/LL BEAN boots
How will you spend your Heart Day? Hope it's happy!

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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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that paris edge

Ok. A week later and I am STILL addicted to the motorcycle look -- a spin on my last I-wish-I-was-wearing post here. Dark pants, golden shoes and deep lips have been my uniform of late. Seriously, I'm wearing all three right now. I love getting into a fashion rhythm that feels right.

TGIF friends! Any plans this weekend? xx

{ZARA jacket (old, but similar on sale!); MADEWELL top (runs big) ; GAP jeans; J.CREW wedges; MICHAEL KORS bag; CATBIRD bracelet}

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