Prabal Gurung. I am so in love with this collection. The mix of silk and knits is perfection, and love all the twisting on the fabric and of course the colors.

Michael Kors has done it again. This collection is awesome, it is all neutrals but the prints and textures make the collection.  I really love how he turns an oversized sweater and sweatpants into something super expensive with a fur vest.

This was another short week, working in the office-wise. After the Oscars on Sunday I stayed over at a friends house and drove back home in the morning so I obviously wasn't going into the city that day. And then we had my regular Wednesday and Friday at home, so only 2 work outfits to share!

The weather should hopefully be getting warmer now. Crossing my fingers we are at least in the 40s rather than the 30s. Does anyone have exciting weekend plans? I don't, but that's fine by me. I need to catch up on all the movies I've been recording. I have been watching so many "new" lately, it's madness! And by new, I mean mostly movies from the 30s-50s.

Tuesday: Dress: Michael Kors (Net-a-Porter Sale), Sweater: ?? (from Christine), Flats: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports snake ring & Mom's

Thursday: Blazer: Chanel (Roundabout Resale), Tee: Everlane, Jeans: Free People (Marshalls), Heels: Proenza Schouler (Roundabout Resale), Necklace: Geoclassics, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports snake ring & Mom's

Don't worry, I don't actually wear these shoes outside in Winter. I walk in flats and change into them once I'm inside where it's warm.  This is a "casual" weekend outfit, I added the shoes to feel a bit more dressed up, but they didn't stay on long.

We enjoyed a freezing cold few days this past weekend, I'm getting rather tired of the cold but at least I still get to wear all my sweaters! I am looking forward to warmer temperatures though, but I would be fine with 60s.

Sweater: Ralph Lauren c/o Marshalls, Tee: H&M, Jeans: rag & bone (Shopbop), Boots: Alexander Wang (The Outnet), Bag: Etienne Aigner (thrifted, $2!), Necklace c/o Gorjana Griffin, Sunglasses: Ray-Ban "Emma" (Marshalls), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports snake ring & Mom's

More fashion week time!  Extending the experience far after it is over.  First up is Diane von Furstenberg's 50th anniversary collection. Such a nice variety; sweater dresses, wrap dresses, and lots of gold dresses.


Then we have Tory Burch.

Since I got my haircut I have mostly been wearing it wavy, but for the last couple weeks I decided to let my hair dry naturally again.  Yes, my hair is naturally pin straight, to get it wavy I put it in a bun after my shower and sleep with it that way.  When I first got my haircut I didn't like the way it looked straight, but it's beginning to grow on me now.  Guess that's what happens with any type of change.

I wore this outfit twice in the span of a week. Once while I was at my aunts house (with boots) and I wore it this way to work. I'm not usually one for white clothes, too afraid of getting them dirty/being see through, but I have a handful of white and cream sweaters that I love.  Here is my newest edition, a unique sweater I picked up for $30 at Anthropologie, I just love the beading and colors.

Song of the Day: New Kid in Town by The Eagles

Sweater: Anthropologie (on sale!), Jeans: rag & bone (Shopbop), Heels: Lanvin (Roundabout Resale), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports snake ring & Mom's

The second group of my Fashion Week roundup is here!  Enjoy! 

Zimmerman:

Philosophy:


Mara Hoffman:

Christian Siriano:

Edun:

Peter Som:

Apparently I was in a black and white mod this week, with a little purple/burgundy thrown in. I made it through a week (well, three days) without wearing jeans!  But this weekend I predict will be jean junction. Yes, I know that makes no sense, but I like an alliteration. 

I hope everyone has exciting weekend plans. I'm making my monthly visit to my aunt and uncle's house for a massage (for me) and website updates (for my aunt.) Then I will hopefully go to a friend's house to watch the Oscars, but there is an impending snowstorm that might foil those plans.

Monday: Sweater: Marc Jacobs (Roundabout Resale), Tee: Cullen (Rue La La), Skirt: Siena Style (Coco's $10 sale), Flats: Chanel (Roundabout Resale), Bracelet: Crystal Vibrations Jewelry (use code BBarrow1002 for 10% off), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports snake ring & Mom's

Tuesday: Sweater: Inis Crafts (Marshalls), Skirt: J.McLaughlin (Coco's $10 sale), Heels: Alexander Wang (The Outnet), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports snake ring & Mom's

Thursday: Dress: DKNY (net-a-porter sale), Boots: Eighteen68 'Megan' (Gilt), Necklace c/o Blue Nile, Bracelet: Crystal Vibrations Jewelry (use code BBarrow1002 for 10% off), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports snake ring & Mom's

Photo via Vogue

I have far too many clothes in my closet and shop way too much for things I don't need. (what can I say, it's my hobby...I don't go out drinking on the weekends, I go out shopping.) I do have a clothing budget I stick to every month but I think it's time to go a step further. I'm going to join Jessica for the French Wardrobe Challenge this March through August.  I have been too scared to try this with her in the past, but I think I'm ready! I'm also going to use this as an opportunity to start getting rid of pieces in my closet, which is something I always struggle with.

Here's the basic idea: For Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer you can only buy 5 items that aren't basics, these will be your standout pieces for the season. I'm not sure what my five pieces will be yet, but I guess I'll know when I see them! If I had started this last year, one of my pieces would definitely been Carven's Paris Print dress, I've been hunting for it for months because I missed out in it the first time around. So if I come across it on eBay, definitely snatching it up!

THE RULES

1. Quality over quantity.
2. Basics don’t count.
3. Accessories don’t count, unless you’re spending a lot more than usual.
4. Socks and underwear don’t count.
5. Shoes do count.

THE BASICS

• T-shirts in black, grey and white
• Tank tops in black, grey and white
• Blouse in white or cream
• Black dress
• Black blazer
• Black cardigan or sweater
• Black pants
• Jeans
• Black skirt
• Leather jacket
• Trench coat
• Winter coat 
• Black suit
• Black pumps
• Ankle boots
• Ballet flats
• Sneakers
• Watch in gold or silver
• Black leather bag

Use these as general guidelines to build your foundation wardrobe. There are definitely some of these that I don't need and also some that I have too many of.