Memo 119: Tweed, Please!

To: All

From: Me

Date: February 14, 2014

Subject: Bryant Park + New York Public Library = Tourist Flow
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So, I have an addiction to H&M. The first step is recognizing that you have a problem. Four pieces from this look are from H&M. FOUR! I'm going to make myself shop other places. This is absurd.

Even though the weather in New York has been beyond crazy, I have still been gallivanting around the city like a tourist in between shows. Of course, I had to visit the New York Public Library where Carrie Bradshaw was set to marry the infamous Mr. Big and Bryant Park was right across the street.

I know what you're thinking. Shorts?! In New York? In February? I was actually pretty warm. The tights and over-the-knee socks definitely helped. I was holding off on wearing this tweed short suit until one of the warmer (meaning a little over 30 degrees) NY days. But it never "warmed" up!

Over this past week, I've been falling a little more in love with monochromatic and suited looks. You'll definitely be seeing more of that over the next couple of seasons. However, I still love a pop of color and added the orange H&M top to this heavily neutral look.

Coat: Zara, Blazer: H&M, Shorts: H&M, Top: H&M
Fauxtography by Lana Herbert

Hat: H&M, Gloves: Zara, Belt: French Connection
Fauxtography by Lana Herbert

Bag: Coach, Boots: Michael Kors, Socks: Hue
Fauxtography by Lana Herbert

Fauxtography by Lana Herbert

 Get the Look:

Zara Coat - Similar here, here, and here

H&M Tweed Blazer - Similar here

H&M Tweed Shorts - Similar here

H&M Top - Similar here and here

H&M Hat - Similar here

Zara Gloves - Similar here and here

French Connection Belt - Similar here and  here

Coach Bag - Similar here and here

Michael Kors Boots - Similar here and here 

Hue Over-the-knee Socks - Similar here and here 

Memo 118: Feeling a Little Grey

To: All

From: Me

Date: February 12, 2014

Subject: Lincoln Center Activities
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The day that I wore this outfit will always be remembered as the day that I met THEE June Ambrose. It was definitely a moment for me. 

So, if you didn't know, I want to let you know that it's cold in New York; like, disrespectfully cold. You can look out the window and see the sun but that's really just a mirage. The sun is doing NOTHING for these sub-polar, frigid, ice cold temperatures.

For this look, I chose to stick to a grey color palette. I went from the lightest of light greys picked up in the faux fur vest to the darkest of dark greys in the over-the-knee boots. 

I was warm. I was grey. And I was happy.

Faux Fur Vest: Rebecca Taylor, Coat: Young, Fabulous and Broke,  Top: Young, Fabulous and Broke, Pants: H&M
Fauxtography by Lana Herbert

Faux Fur Vest: Rebecca Taylor, Coat: Young, Fabulous and Broke, Hat: The Northface
Fauxtography by Lana Herbert

Gloves: Consignment Store Find, Clutch: ASOS, Boots: Sam Edelman
Fauxtography by Lana Herbert

Get the Look:

Rebecca Taylor Faux Fur Vest - Similar here and here

Young, Fabulous and Broke Coat - No Longer Available

Young, Fabulous and Broke Top - Similar  here

H&M Pants - Similar here

The Northface Hat - Similar here and here

Leather Gloves - Similar here

ASOS Clutch - Sold here

Sam Edelman Boots - Similar here

Memo 117: New York State of Mind

To: All

From: Me

Date: February 10, 2014

Subject: Times Squared
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So, if you're following me on Instagram, you already know that I'm in New York for Fashion Week. And let me tell you, this week so far has been an experience. I can't even keep up with myself! I need to put myself in the corner and go reflect on everything that is going on. You guys know I stay putting myself in the corner!

So, I definitely had to play tourist in between the shows. I went to Times Square to be amazed by the flashing lights! On this day, I doubled up my coats, focused on structural black and white and added a pop of color.

Singing "Concrete jungle where dreams are made of..."

Coats: Zara, Top: ASOS, Skirt: Julie Haus
Fauxtography: Lana Herbert

Shoes: Christian Louboutin, Clutch: ASOS, Gloves: Zara, Belt: BCBG
Fauxtography: Lana Herbert

Coats: Zara, Top: ASOS, Skirt: Julie Haus
Fauxtography: Lana Herbert

Fauxtography: Lana Herbert

 Get the Look:

Zara Coat 1 - Similar here and here

Zara Coat 2 - Similar here and here

ASOS Top - No Longer Available

Julie Haus Skirt - Similar here, here and here

Christian Louboutin Shoes - No Longer Available

ASOS Clutch - Sold here 

Zara Gloves - Similar here and here

Marni for H&M Sunglasses - Similar here and here