opposites attract

polished blazer meets distressed painters pant for a beautiful match up. leopard calf hair pumps and bold red lips for a chic top off.

{tucked + belted}

{aviators + blazer}

{sparkly studs + red lips}

{up close + personal with a power print heel}

{gold elements}

{from where i stand}

blazer, theory

top, gap

pants, jbrand (old, similar style)

heels, report signature

purse, rebecca minkoff

belt, merona

shades, ray-ban

necklace, earrings + bracelet, baublebar

watch, michael kors

ring, gorjana &griffin (c/o rocksbox)

lip, stila

let's talk shop

alright... so i've been on major hiatus these past couple weeks. between work and out of country travel, i have been too distracted to give this baby the attention it needs. but i'm back in biz, still full from thanksgiving, and ready to get my black friday/cyber monday on.  here's a roundup of my favorite shops offering online steals for you to peruse while you digest your leftovers and muse over what percentage of your bank account should go to xmas gifts or your closet...

BFxCM deals:

madewell 25% off entire purchase now through sunday

jcrew now through sunday 30% off entire purchase

joie spend to save up to 30% off

alice and olivia 25% off sitewide (loving this maxi and this mini for dressing up)

rebecca minkoff spend to save up to 30% off through monday (+ special bf specials like this number!)

revolve clothing up to 75% off

baublebar up to 35% off

tory burch spend to save up to 35% off until monday

shopbop spend to save up to 25% off through monday

piperlime 25% off sitewide, plus 40% off sale through (finally picking up these metallic heels i've been eyeing)

xo,

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the wax pant + moto jacket

two of my absolute favorite trends this season: the moto jacket and wax coated denim. both trends work year round in the city and are easy to dress up with a silk top or down with a simple tee like i have on here. check out styling and other picks for wax-coated pants and moto jackets below!

i love the moto trend for an updated leather jacket, always a key staple in a city wardrobe

love the variety of styles and colors wax-coated pants come in these days; they are a great way to get the leather look for a lower price... i'm obsessed with the zip pockets and ankle on these!

tee, gap; pants, madewell; jacket, rebecca minkoff; booties, rachel comey; watch, michael kors; necklaces: house of harlow, maya brenner, baublebar; cuffs, spike cuff and jf x baublebar; shades, ray-ban

shop these and similar items here:

xo,

sf casual

i'm trying to step up my weekend game from my usual distressed slash boyfriend denim wear... i love these comfortable and sleek wax-coated pants; as comfortable as leggings with an edge that can pass for day or night wear depending on how you dress it. i added these nude flats and striped cotton top from jcrew for a casual prep element. plus the light long sleeve and pants are perfect for this not too hot, not quite cold november weather we're experiencing (indian summer come back!).

top, jcrew; pants, madewell; flats, jcrew; shades, karen walker; bracelet & necklace, baublebar; lips, nars; purse, goyard (borrowed)

xo,

the bodycon

i've been looking for the perfect bodycon dress that had to fulfill several requirements: 1) that it is not OTT risqué, 2) the price did not break the bank because how many chances does one get to wear a dress of this nature in the city when you frequent wine merchant and monaghans on a weekly basis?? and lastly, 3) that it could swing it in both summer with a pair of heels or winter with tights and booties. i love this tinley road score from piperliime- adorable and hits every mark on the list. 

monogram + initial necklaces via baublebar

dress, tinley road; booties, rebecca minkoff (also love the suede version here); shades, ray-ban; necklaces, baublebar, maya brennar; lips, nars; purse, rebecca mink off

xo,

distressed + chic

because i'm actually obsessed with these pants (bf jeans are for sure the sweatpants of denim), i've come to love the idea of combining my distressed bf denim with polished pieces.  it adds a lot of versatility to my usual lazy weekend favorite taking it day to night in an unexpected way.  these with trendy fall details, a leather moto jacket and gold tipped booties = ready for a night out.

this moto inspired rebecca minkoff jacket is one of my favorite pieces for keeping cozy this fall

gold tipped toe + rolled cuff

simple spike cuff + a favorite, g&g lena ring

silk peplum + red lips

top, madewell; jeans, 7FAM; booties, rachel roy; jacket, rebecca minkoff (also love); purse, rebecca minkoff (similar); shades, karen walker, cuff, baublebar; ring, gorjana & griffin

xo,