For Columbus Day weekend I took a quick trip to Austin. Here I am visiting the Texas State Capitol. The weather was warm during the day but a little chilly towards the evening so a sleeveless blouse and long knit cardigan worked well as an outfit choice to take me through the day. Austin was a fun city to visit and I hope to go back soon!

Striped Blouse: Splendid Frankie Shirt (buy),
Necklace: J.Crew Bubble Necklace (buy),
Wedges: BCBGMAXAZRIA Destin Wedge (via Gilt, similar),
Jeans: Genetic Denim Raquel (similar),
Handbag: Furla Elisabeth Hobo (via Gilt, buy)

Bring out the boots, light jackets and gauzy scarves because fall is here! Pairing a patterned scarf with solid basics is a nice way to bring visual interest to an outfit. You can easily change the colors and textures of any of the basics in this outfit and it’ll most likely work with a patterned scarf – especially one as versatile as this one with a cheetah print. Pair with edgy boots and accessories like a studded wrap bracelet and a slouchy leather hobo and you’ve created a casual, yet put together fall outfit.

Even though these Rag & Bone booties are a high ticket item they’re worth the money in their price per wear, quality, wearability and comfortability. Highly recommended! Now I just have to stop wearing them every day.

Denim Jacket: BP (via Nordstrom buy),
T-shirt: Gap (similar by J.Crew),
Scarf: J.Crew (similar),
Jeans: 7 for all Mankind Gwenevere Gummy(similar),
Booties: Rag & Bone Newbury Booties (buy),
Handbag: Furla (via Gilt similar),
Bracelet: CC Skye (via Gilt similar)
Watch: Victorinox Swiss Army (via Gilt similar)

Shirt: Zoe & Sam (via Gilt, similar), Hat: (via Nordstrom, similar), Sunglasses: Chanel (similar)

I happened to take a weekend trip to Newport, RI the same weekend that the America’s Cup was taking place so I was lucky enough to go see it. I’m not into sailing at all but it was still a fun experience. Even though it was a very hot day there was a constant breeze coming off of the water so we weren’t sweating. I wore a breezy red silk shirt, white shorts, a wide-brimmed straw hat, big sunglasses and two piece flat sandals. It was a relaxed chic outfit for a fun, outdoors event in the heat! Get a load of the Prada boats in the photo above (Italy’s entries to the race).

Sandals: Zara Zebra Print Flat Sandals (sold out, similar)

Sponsored by Moët & Chandon Champagnes

The race is on!

Newport, RI is one of my favorite places to visit in the summer – there’s so much to see and do! One of my favorite things to do in Newport is visiting the famous mansions, especially the ones constructed by the Vanderbilts, like The Breakers. Here I am visiting the Breakers on a hot summer day a few weekends ago.

Dress: Corey Lynn Calter Leighton Soutache Dress (via Gilt, similar),
Bracelets: Ettika (via Gilt, similar),
Purse: Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac in Dusty Rose (similar color),
Nails: Essie Fifth Avenue (buy)

Happy 4th of July everyone!  I chanced upon this fantastic stool/side table by Jason Phillips on gilt.com the other day.  It looks like something Hansel and Gretel would have in their living room and I’m totally obsessed.  It’s pretty pricey, however.  Think I should try to make one of these at home with a tree trunk section and some silver spray paint?

My go-to weekend outfit in the summer is a long maxi with sunglasses and large tote.  I’m partial to purple bags but my hands-down favorite bag is my purple Beirn bag.  It has a single strap so it’s easy to carry and it’s roomy enough to stash all of my stuff.  Colorblock maxi: Old Navy Maternity, Sunglasses: Chloe, Stud Hoops: Forever21, Bracelets: Rainbow Stores

This was a recent last-minute brunch recipe made mostly from dinner leftovers: roasted mushrooms and potatoes got folded into eggs beaten with parmesan and the whole thing was put into the broiler for ten minutes on high.  I topped it all off with my favorite summer-time salad topping: baby argula.

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Thin wrap cardigan: Purchased from a Den Haag street market (similar)

Empire-waist Bias Hemline Maxi Dress: New York & Company (similar)

Sequin Bangle: Forever 21 (similar)

Cream Enamal Bib Necklace: Forever 21 (similar)

Leather Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Affection Crossbody (buy)

Black Sandals: Aerosoles (buy)

Jacket: Theory Kanya Draped Leather Jacket (buy in camel color)
Dress: French Connection (via Gilt, buy in alternate print)
Tights: Club Monaco (similar)
Shoes: DV by Dolce Vita Pilar (buy)

I was lucky to scoop up this beautiful jacket at a good price from a Theory sale recently. The light pink blush color pairs well with this easy going dress from French Connection. I can see myself wearing this jacket many other ways: with a white t-shirt and skinny jeans, over a floral maxi dress, and in the winter with tights and an oversized sweater.

Also, I tried out my new Sephora braided headband, fooling people all day long into thinking it was a braid made out of my own hair. The color happened to match perfectly with my hair color and the quality is great.

Headband: Sephora Collection in Medium Brown (buy)

Bracelets: Forever 21 (similar), Ettika (via Gilt, similar)

Happy Memorial Day! I hope everyone enjoyed the warm weekend — it’s now officially time to get out the summer whites. I love the look of this white eyelet top in one of this season’s hottest styles — peplum.

Top: Pim + Larkin (via Piperlime, buy)
Jeans: AG Adriano Goldschmied (buy)
Shoes: Aerosoles (sold out)
Locket Necklace: J.Crew (old, similar)
Spike Bracelet: ASOS (buy)
Bracelet: Ettika (via Gilt, similar)
Ring: Kevia (via Gilt, similar)
Nail Polish: Butter London Trout Pout (buy)

A netted flowy tank top provides texture and much-needed belly space.  Pair it with a relaxed blazer and gold accessories and you have an easy business casual maternity look.  On a side note: Excuse the puffy pregnancy face!  I’m in much need of advice for all the puffiness–anyone have any suggestions for a good de-puffing moisturizer or under-eye cream?

Lightweight Blazer: Forever21 (similar), Netted Tank Top: Libian (similar), Twill Flare Maternity Pants: A Pea in Pod (buy here), Taupe Platform Sandals: Aerosoles (similar), Tassel Hobo: Martine Sitbon (buy here), Pyramid Stud Necklace: New York & Company (buy here)

Shirt: Riller & Fount (via Gilt, similar),
Scarf: Old Navy (similar),
Jeans: AG Adriano Goldschmied (buy)

Rings: Lauren Wolf (via Gilt, similar),
Bracelet: Forever 21 (similar),
Nail Polish: Ginger+Liz Demi Cup (buy)

Shoes: J.Crew (buy)