No More Shoe Drama

I attended a brainstorm at work the other day and I was asked to write down my biggest fashion pet peeves during Fall/Winter (yes - this is my life) and you wanna know my answer? SHOES! I never have the right pair for the outfit I want to wear. It's not like the Summer where I can throw on a wedge and call it a day. This is a huge issue for me and because of this, I'm a) perpetually late for work and b) blowing my money on shoes that only fit with one specific look in mind instead of buying a versatile pair that goes with everything. And you would think after how many seasons of careless shoe sprees, I would get it together, but sure enough I fail. 

Not this season! I refuse - it's not going to happen. 2014 will be the year of the perfect Fall/Winter shoe collection that will take me through 2015 and beyond and the hunt is already in full swing. Where am I looking you ask? Banana Republic. I hate to admit this, but this used to be a store I would walk into and immediately walk out of once I realized it wasn't J. Crew. But their Instagram campaign got me - I've suddenly seen my favorite fashion bloggers donning effortlessly cool ensembles styled by Banana and it made really want to shop there. It worked! The new creative direction of Marissa Webb also played a role I'm sure. 

Check out a few shoes I have my eye on - not only are they super cute but they're functional and function matters in the Fall - trust me. 

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I Wear Eyewear

Did you ever notice that I either look really miserable or ridiculously overjoyed in my photos? For some reason, I can't find a happy medium with my facial expressions. This is when I wish I had Tyra by my side. Please know that I'm working on perfecting my smize!

Today, I'm celebrating new glasses! Woohoo! I was told that they would arrive in three weeks, but somehow they arrived in three days - should I be worried? Regardless, they are here! They are huge! And they are half black and half grey. I'll put a more detailed shot on my Instagram. 

Do we like? Normally, I can't go for such a big frame because (I'm scared to admit this) my prescription is a -8.5! Crazytown, I know. But the ladies at the eye doctor swore this was the pair for me. 

So, expect more pics of me sporting my new specs!

Shop this outfit: Glasses from Oliver Peoples, Shirt from J. Crew, Jeans from H&M

Fall Frumpy Chic

Fall has arrived! I've been secretly wishing for this season to come all year. Maybe it's because I can't find the energy for the gym so I've been resorting to baggy clothes vs. the typical summery sundresses (but calling it a new sporty look) all season or maybe it's because I have NO plans this fall. Regardless it's here! Chunky knits, winter whites, badass motorcycle jackets are calling my name! Something else calling my name is the drop crotch (aka harem pants) - my slouchy look is reaching new heights with this one...or should I say reaching new lows :)

Now the question that I always struggle with is...can I wear this to work? 

Shop this outfit: Jacket from Zara, Sweater from Tibi, Pants from NLST, Shoes from Zara. 

A Merlot Kinda Monday

Sometimes Mondays call for a D-R-I-N-K! I had thought about saving this post for a fun TGIF, but I think it's more fitting for a TGMIO (thank god monday is over). Feel me? Cheers to Tuesday!

Shop this outfit: Sweatshirt from Bow & Drape, Skirt from Zara, Jacket from Zara, Shoes from Flogg and iPhone case from Triple C.