OOTD: A Thin Line Between Love and Hate

'A Thin Line Between Love and Hate' means many things to many people, but to me, it MOST aptly describes the pants I'm wearing today. Namely, the new Diesel Skinny Ankle Length Zivy Jean in Spearmint. These jeans are pretty much the most MINT GREEN things you've ever seen in your life, and frankly, they make me feel a wee bit like a Jordan Almond gone bad or more appropriately...naughty (in the best way possible, of course.)

These jeans are not, OBVIOUSLY, for the faint of heart. Frankly, they come close to STOPPING TRAFFIC on the street, much like an adorable French Bulldog puppy will. In fact, as you'll see above, a handsome young gentlemen couldn't help but stop and photobomb my OOTD today - that's how striking he found my pants.

I have to say that outfit photos are an amazingly valuable exercise for anyone that loves fashion, as you'll sometimes be immediately be struck by elements of your look that you'd have changed, and in retrospect today, I likely would have chosen a lighter shoe. Thankfully, I've got the Kyte from Sole Society in my office, and did a quick switcheroo for fresh take.

Head to toe:

• Ray-Ban Wayfarers
• J. Crew Cardigan (no longer available, similar here)
• American Apparel Deep V-Neck Tee
• Balinese silk scarf
• Diesel Skinny Ankle Length Zivy Jean in Spearmint (gift)
• Lia Sophia Cuff (gift)
• Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Speedy 30
• Cynthia Vincent Mason Platform Buckle Wedge (available on Swirl TODAY!)

OOTD: On the Power of Wardrobe Basics

When the opportunity presented itself to snap an outfit photo featuring the WIDEST leg jeans ever (J Brand's Kiki in Lotus) in front of the word SKINNY, I just couldn't pass it up. Let it never be said that I can't get down with irony, peeps. But I digress.

This morning, I found myself staring desperately into my closet, wondering WTF to wear. Candidly, this doesn't happen often, but on occasion, even I'm left with a dearth of style inspiration. When those days roll around, my approach is simple -  I lean on the most BASIC items in my closet (hello, take a look at the gray tee, black cardigan, jeans and black booties seen above...it doesn't get much easier!) and then spice them up with a little accessory love (today some colorful statement bangles, a bedazzled safety pin necklace and my trustworthy gold pyramid stud earrings.)

Head to toe:

• MAC Russian Red Lipstick
• J. Crew Merino Wool Cardigan (no longer available, a myriad of alternate cardigans here, however)
• HUDSON Collection Tank (no longer available/gift)
• CC Skye Safety Pin Necklace (no longer available)
• J Brand Kiki Bell Bottom in Lotus (gift)
• Charles Jourdan Alda Ankle Boot
• Jessica Kagan Cushman "When I'm Good I'm Very Good But When I'm Bad I'm Better" and " You Can Agree With Me or You Can Be Wrong" Bracelets

 

What's your approach to sartorially-challenged days? Do tell, I can always use a little further inspiration.

Photo snapped by Felicia "That broke my heart, Dina" Sullivan

OOTD: Windy Day

The weather in New York City has been tumultuous - and last week saw one of the windiest days that I've seen in recent memory. Regardless, I was feeling spring-y and snapped an outfit shot before heading to Las Vegas for a girls weekend with my pal Jamie.

Here's what I wore:

• J.Crew sequin cardigan (no longer available)
• J.Crew Cotton camisole (no longer available)
• Hudson Jeans
• Diane von Furstenberg sunglasses
• Monica Rich Kosann Small Round Locket
• Nails: OPI Jade is the New Black (amazeballs color!)

 

Get the Look: Loungin'

As the weather cools down, there's nothing that I love more than a quiet night in, curled up on the couch with a cuppa, a luxe candle and my DVR (I'm old, it's true.) Comfort is key, though of course I like to be presentable, so I pair a casual pair of leggings with cashmere from top to bottom.

What's do you wear to relax at home?

Shop This: Inhabit Sample Sale

To be entirely honest, I've been living in Inhabit's chic cotton knits this spring. They're classic in shape - think cardigan, tank, v-neck or tunic - yet unexpected in the details - like super luxe, slim fitting fabrics and raw, exposed seams that add a little edge.

If you're in need of some basics that are anything but, you're in luck. The brand is holding a sample sale this week both in the city and online (shop May 18-20 for online-only deals.) If you see a petite brunette at the New York sale with an armful, that's me - be sure to say hello! 

Happy Shopping!