Lost in the Art @FNO

These pants are a STEAL!!!!  Run, don't walk to your nearest H&M!

Top - Zara (here), Pants - H&M (here), Shoes - Zara

I wore my new peplum top and printed pants for Fashion's Night Out in New York City last night.  I was shocked that I didn't see more fashionistas in these bad boys...let me explain...My little sister is off to college this year (so proud of her!) so we decided to do some back to school clothes shopping for her.  Our first stop was H&M.  Of course, I couldn't help but pick up a few things for myself and off her and I went into the fitting room...she grabbed the same pants in red and I, the printed version.  We each came out to get the other's approval and we gave each other the okay and I said 'you know, I shouldn't be shopping!'  Imagine my dumbfounded expression when my sister excitedly screamed 'they're only $12.95!'  What!?!?!?  The amount of money I spend on work pants (usually from Banana) and jeans (which range from Gap/Zara to JBrand/Seven/DL1961) is astronomical compared to this!  I still can't believe it...I ran out of there before they discovered that $12.95 is just way too good of a deal.  

Military Chic

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I have been a fan of army green, cargo, and pretty much anything military style for as long as I can remember and it's definitely popular for fall.  So this trend is right up my alley!  You can get anything from shoes to jackets in this print now.  I decided to go with a pair of jeans with studded detail.  I plan to rock these with black patent pumps, a heather gray tank/t-shirt and a black blazer or I may even switch it up and rock them with my gray suede pumps and a black tee...decisions, decisions!

Studded

I'm not usually a fan of a lot of embellishment, but I've been drooling over these studded items!

Shoes (here), Bag (here)

The Leather Peplum

Top (here), Jacket (here)

A leather peplum top is an absolute must have for fall...you can easily pair it with a pencil skirt or skinny jeans and instantly have a sexy, edgy, girly look.
And this jacket!!!!!!!  I have had my leather bomber jacket for many years now and still absolutely love it, but I mostly wear it with jeans or pants.  Although I have been tempted many times to rock it with skirts and dresses, it just never went well, but I have finally discovered the perfect leather jacket.  The leather and peplum style have just enough edge to be worn casually with jeans and sneakers/boots, but also enough femininity to be worn with a cocktail dress.

Dust 'It' Off and Try Again

 Top (here) & Skirt - Zara, Wedges - Michael Kors (similar), Clutch - Banana Republic, Sunglasses - Rayban (here)

I remember being super excited about this skirt when I purchased it...fast forward a year and it was hanging in my closet with the tags still on it.  The outfit I had in mind when I purchased it just didn't work out so well.  I originally thought I’d wear it with a pair of pumps and dress it up, but the material of the skirt just didn't go with the look so I decided I’d have to opt for a more casual ensemble so when I spotted this top in Zara a few weeks ago, I knew it would be perfect!  It wasn't just a plain cotton tank, it had detail that I knew the skirt needed so it wouldn't look so boring.  My wedges and orange clutch were the perfect additions...this is now one of my favorite outfits!  Lesson here - if you love an item and your original outfit idea doesn't pan out, give it another chance, you may end up loving it even more :)

White Hot

Love!  Love!  Love this blazer!  I need this in my life asap!  It's all in the details...collarless, crop back and white!  

A new wardrobe staple...it's a combination of 2 classic pieces - a white button down and black blazer in one with a modern twist!  If you're equally as enamored as I am, get yours here!

My Blue Suede Shoes

Top - Guess (here), Pants - Zara (similar here), Shoes - Zara, Bag - Marc by Marc Jacobs (here)

I'm back....sorry for the hiatus.  I was on vacation with my hubby celebrating our 1 year wedding anniversary :)  

Our last night in Bermuda/Paradise called for dinner, drinks and dancing so I needed a dressy but comfy outfit.  I am a fan of skirts and dresses when dressing up, but when I know there will be dancing involved, I like to wear pants so I can move a lot more freely without flashing anyone :)   So I wore these pink silk (pajama style) pants, a white top and my favorite shoes from last summer.  These were my pop of color with every outfit last year.  I remembered wearing them with a pink dress and thought they'd be perfect with these pants.  I love the combination of the pink and blue!