Turn in, fade, pass out.

Outfit Details:
Wham Bam vest - courtesy of Spotted Moth
Olive My Lovin' top - courtesy of ModCloth
belt - thrifted
tights - Target
Romance boots - courtesy of Seychelles
shorts - Urban Outfitters
corduroy blazer - hand-me-down from my mom
Ginger leather satchel - courtesy of Coach
pouty face and slumped shoulders - because Bobby was on his way to work

Just another weekend brunch outfit. Bops and I have both been very busy and rarely see each other, even though we live together! With Kim back from Japan and moving out soon (back to LA), we all decided to go to brunch. It really doesn't take much to get any of us to commit to a good meal. Kim's back? Let's eat! Kim's moving? Let's eat! It's Saturday? Let's eat! We're human beings? Let's eat!

This outfit was particularly cozy for a mildly chilly day and my kombucha squash soup made me even cozier. After a good meal - especially on a cold day - all I want to do is take a nap. As a matter of fact, all I ever want to do is take a nap. Listening to The Velvet Teen certainly isn't helping. I wonder if I can sneak one in before I get back to work?

Don't break my heart, Mickey!

Outfit Details:
beret - from my mom's shop
red blazer - thrifted
Sequin Minnie sweater from the Minnie Muse collection - courtesy of Forever 21
Twenty8twelve skirt - Gilt (click if you need an invitation)
tights - Target
socks and glasses - Forever 21
Dany platforms - courtesy of Jessica Simpson Collectionbag - gift from my mom

You guys have no idea how much will power it took to keep from pairing this Minnie Mouse sweater with yellow heels and a bow on my head. I really do think like a five year old sometimes. Instead, I just went with her signature red because I had to make Minnie proud. After all, I did live in her hometown (well, one of them) for several years and frequented her home in Magic Kingdom. Speaking of: I'm dying to go to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party (it's kind of a tradition) but I won't be home in time! What the heck, Mickey? Why does your Christmas party end a week before Christmas?! Instead, I'm thinking of taking Tessa to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - has anyone been?

I don't really know why I'm complaining about missing out on something holiday themed in Florida; NYC is one of the most amazing places to be at this time of year. I think the holiday spirit fully hit me today, as Wendy and I were perusing the pretty holiday window displays (including Coach's flagship - I'm in the window!!). I got a little distracted by all of the pretty and wasn't paying attention to my walking (I'm pigeon toed. It's necessary); I almost took out an entire crowd in an epic stumble. Wendy totally saved my butt from hitting the ground. Thanks, Wendy! It's not the shoes - they're actually really stable and easy to walk in, because of that huge platform. I'm just a total klutz. I tripped down the subway stairs in flats this afternoon.

It just never gets easier, this walking thing. For Christmas, I want a jetpack!




p.s. FYI, Danys are on sale and they have an extra 25% off with free shipping on the site.  I just texted her to let her know and she responded "Holy sh**" - I think that means she's buying herself a Christmas present.

FINALLY A COLLABORATION I'M ACTUALLY EXCITED ABOUT

the leopard dress in the center is my #1 pick!

sheer lacy cardigans!

rad center combo, need to see the pale yellow jacket in person

the dress on the left! the leopard jacket on the right! yes yes yes.

close up of a yellow version of the black dress above left.

Rodarte for Target collection.

**EDIT: available online Dec.20

Cabin Fever and Devious Kitties

Outfit Details:
vintage beret - from my mom's shop, Hourglass Consignment
lace button up - H&M sale rack
tulle skirt - Target kid's section, Christmas gift from my mom (same one I borrowed from Kim)
tights - Christmas gift from my mom
Seychelles boots - courtesy of ModCloth
distressed leopard print Gwen bag - courtesy of Melie Bianco
black drape cardigan - MNG Mango via JC Penney (from a gift card I won)
vintage cape - gift from my mom; she got it out of a dumpster


I fear I'm suffering from cabin fever at the moment; I have only left my immediate neighborhood twice since I returned from Florida and you're looking at one of them. I have had a lot of sewing to catch up on and with only one properly functioning hand, it takes about three times as long to complete a garment. As a righty, I find it extraordinarily difficult to cut, hand-stitch, pin or even write out mailing labels with my left hand. It's driving me crazy. Fortunately, Bobby has been assisting me whenever possible. Unfortunately, with his schedule and limited to no sewing knowledge, it's practically never possible. How inconsiderate of him to have his own career and no expertise in my own field. How rude.

I was hoping to have a moment away from the frustration yesterday, when I finally had a great excuse to get out of the house for Tory Burch's Pre-Fall presentation. Naturally, things went awry and I ended up staying home. The hot water wasn't and still isn't working (I can't function/look decent without a shower) and my keys were nowhere to be found. A few hours after I had already given up and resorted to watching a couple episodes of Hoarders and subsequently tidying up the apartment, I discovered them beneath my cat Vester. I don't know why I didn't think to look under him in the first place. He is a rather large cat.

Do you think he was trying to hold me hostage? Kitties can be such devious little creatures. I wouldn't put it past him to wreck the hot water heater, either. They do have a history of hating baths.