NYFW Fall 2013 :: What I Learned

Hi all! I thought I'd take a little break from all the outfit posts lately (actually, in reality, I was off yesterday and felt really lazy and therefore spent the entire day in my pajamas :D) and share with you a few things I learned from NYFW for Fall 2013. This is in no way a formal review or professional thoughts on the shows, just things I personally noticed and am looking forward to come this fall. I hope you enjoy!

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Outfitted: Boyfriend

Hello hello! Look at me, two posts in a row, I'm doing good so far this week, haha! I don't know if any of you noticed in my last 'My Offline Life' post, but I finally gave in and bought myself a new pair of glasses. My last pair were super old, the prescription completely out of date (I've been blind for the past 3 years of my life, lol), and I didn't really like how they looked on me anymore. You're probably wondering why I don't just do the whole contact thing (or not, could be I just like to assume people think about me, haha), I do have contacts I just tend to go through phases where I'll either wear contacts or my glasses all the time. And right now I'm in my nerdy glasses phase :)

I'm also getting back into wearing boyfriend jeans again, you've seen them here before, and after that they kind of were forgotten about as it got too gosh darn hot to wear any sort of denim. But the temperature is beginning to cool off again, which means you may be seeing me rocking the boyfriend jean look a bit more.

Boyfriend jeans, like any denim, are super versatile but I think add a little more character to an outfit than a basic skinny jean would. Dress them down with some cute flats, make it a casual work day with some sweet wedges (just like me!), or take them out on the town with some killer heels.

How do you wear your boyfriend jeans?

'Till Next Time...

::Fro to Toes::

Fro: Wash n' Go / Glasses: Prada / Top: Ann Taylor / Blazer: H&M / Boyfriend Jeans: Borrowed ;) / Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs / Accessories: Michael Kors Watch, random bangles, gifted ring from my mama / Shoes: Dolce Vita

Outfitted: Florals & Stripes

Hi everyone! This post is going to be short and sweet, kind of like this outfit :)

Who doesn't love florals and stripes, especially when paired together? These are always my go-to prints to mix whenever I'm in a sassy mood. Florals and stripes make me happy, how can you have a bad day when you're outfit is so cheerful? Also, I love that the top is just sheer enough that the stripes from my skirt seem to blend with the floral print, kind of a cool effect, no?

So I'm super excited for this weekend as my mama and baby brother are coming to town for a few days! I haven't seen either of them in a little over a year as they live in Germany and I can't really just jet set over there for a weekend trip. I'm ready for a few days of family time doing touristy things as I show them around the city, it's going to be loads of fun!

Do you all have anything exciting planned for the weekend? I know Lollapalooza is this weekend, which is always a good time. Whatever your plans are I hope it's the best! Thanks for reading!

'Till Next Time...

::Outfit::

Top: Pleione (similar)

Skirt: H&M

Sandals: Gap (very old)

Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Accessories: Michael Kors watch & bracelet, random bangles

Summer Bags that won't Break the Bank!

Get the Bag! (starting top left, clockwise): Navoh 'Ava' Satchel / Pink Snake Insert Holdall / Danielle Nicole Davina Satchel / Contrast Toplock Holdall / River Island Ziplock Bag / Retro Snake Trim Bag / River Island Weave Satchel / KDNY by Kelsi Dagger Jaycee Dome Tote

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! So, if you haven't figured it out via my outfit posts I'm not a big bag girl. I have my staples that I continuously use till they just about fall apart, lol! I've had my 'Baby Aidan' Marc by Marc Jacobs bag for a little over a year now and have been using it nonstop, and therefore with the change of seasons I think it's time to give the bag a little rest.

And thus, the hunt for a new summertime bag begins! Typically I like to drop a little more cash than usual on bags because I only really purchase staples that I use over and over. However this time around I'm looking to save some mulah and eventually bring the Marky Marc back into rotation come Fall.

I'm a little obsessed with the cross-body style as they're super functional and stylish as an everyday bag. I want something fun that can also go with various different outfits.

Have you all retired/plan to retire your Fall bag? Any suggestions on where I should look for decently priced, quality bags? I love hearing your thoughts!

'Till Next Time...

Outfitted: Maxi Dress + Leopard

Happy Monday guys & gals! I hope everyone had an enjoyable Easter weekend :) I took this photos this weekend and (as you can probably tell in a couple of the pictures) I find I'm still trying to figure out the best settings on my new camera for the best possible photos, it's been a lot of trial and error as there are so many different options that my old camera didn't offer. I hope you all can bare with me as I figure things out with the new toy :)

And speaking of new toys...I upgraded another part of my technological life this weekend and bought myself and brand new iPhone 4S (Eeee!). I've been counting down the days till I could finally upgrade my contract and in result upgrade my life, haha! I'm pretty obsessed with it and can't believe it took me this long to finally get one. Yay for upgrades!

That's about it from me, I have Spring Break this week so keep an eye out for more updates on the blog as I'll have time to do them :) Enjoy your day!

'Till Next Time...

::Outfit::

Dress: ASOS

Chambray top: ZARA

Scarf: Thrifted

Wedges: Crossroads

Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Headband: Bday gift from a friend :)

Accessories: Michael Michael Kors

Outfitted: Bellbottoms + Denim Vest

Hey there guys and gals! Is it just me or has this week been dragging? March doesn't seem to want to end, though I shouldn't be complaining because things are going to get a little crazier around here once April hits. DCT and I are officially moving out of Lincoln Park, to where is still being determined, but we're ready to try a new Chicago neighborhood. I always get a thrill out of the thought of moving and hunting for a new place (probably the military brat in me, haha!), I find it exciting to envision what it'd be like to live in different places and how I would make it my own.

All that I've just mentioned has absolutely nothing to do with this post, haha! I just felt like sharing (sharing is caring after all, right?). For this week's outfit post I was having a little of a 70's style moment, for those of you who don't know I love fashion from the 70's - the colors, the prints, the cool boho chicness, I'm all about it!

Which brings us to one of my favorite finds from Crossroads, my velvet Theory flare (border-line bellbottom) pants.

Though I didn't wear them this way, they're actually high-waisted pants (which is an extra bonus in my book). I spent the day running around doing errands therefore I wanted to keep my look pretty casual, so I threw on a green t-shirt and the denim vest I made myself (see how to here!). Finally to add a little more interest/color/print, I threw on my floral scarf and summer fedora and called it a day. When in doubt, always throw on a few accessories to take a causal outfit from "womp womp" to "oh wow!", Haha! ;)

Thanks so much for reading!

'Till Next Time...

::Outfit::

Pants - Theory (similar)

Top - H&M

Denim Vest - DIY (see here)

Scarf - Gift from DCT's mom (I also like this, this, or this)

Fedora - A'Gaci (Loving this one)

Booties - Steve Madden

Bag - Marc by Marc Jacobs

Accessories - Michael Kors rings, bracelet, watch; Ray Ban aviators