Feelin' Peachy

Out and about at the park this weekend I spotted a little peachy-pink bud on cherry tree.

anthropologie pillows, chanel orange fizz nail lacquer, rachel rose tee

But as Monday morning dawned grey, dreary and cold, my dream of an early spring dimmed. For the time being, I'll turn to a  pops of peach to keep hope alive.

Supersize Me

I'm totally loving the look of the oversized accessories in both fashion and home decor these days.


asos portfolio clutch and room via mixer.se

A large piece creates a focal point and makes a stunning statement, either walking down the street or in your living room yet still doesn't seem totally in your face.

I'd love to turn this clutch into a work bag (practical no - but fabulous, yes!). And since I actually have high ceilings. that "desk lamp" would add the perfect quirk to the space!

Go big or go home people!

What I want now: Daytime Sequins

What I want now are casual sequin pieces to pair with jeans and add a little something special to my day.

Shown: Tsumori Chisato Tiger Glitter Stripe Top lagarconne.com. J.Crew Joey sequin-embellished skirt $275, Juicy Couture Sequined Ballerina $167 neimanmarcus.com, BCBG Max Azria Two-Tone Sequin Clutch $128 endless.com, Beige sequin flower corsage $14 dorothyperkins.com, DAY Birger et Mikkelsen Day Diagonal mohair-blend scarf $160 net-a-porter.com

Fashion Neutrals

What I am really craving right now are these soft yummy neutrals. They pair easily with so many things and on a rainy dreary day like today they bring a bit of light coziness that I want to wrap up in.

Duffy Wool and cashmere sweater, $250
Helmut Lang Threadbare Tee, $140
Oasis Ruffle Back Coat, Tan, 130 GBP
Tan shearling trim wedge boots, 65 GBP
Burberry Peaked wool-felt cap, $225

Attack of Leopard Print

Splashes of Leopard print are popping up all over the city. The beautiful print is a fun playful accent and I myself am angling for a Leopard print coat like this one.

Shown:
A.P.C. Leopard-print cotton sweater, $150
Natural Loopy Leopard Print, $250
ASOS | ASOS Belted Leopard Coat at ASOS, $126
Leopard print pony shoe boot, $250
Oroton Gold Leopard Chain Mail Necklace, 100 GBP
Black Stripey Leopard Scarf by Mulberry, 130 GBP
Rika / Leopard Print Scarf, $170

Opening Ceremony and Pendelton

For Fashions Night Out last night I attended the Opening Ceremony's French flea market at the Ace Hotel. The real stand out of the evening for me was the Opening Ceremony Pendelton collaboration collection. Opening Ceremony brilliantly transformed the signature patterns and prints of Pendelton into high fashion pieces.

Peep Toe Shoes and Tights

The first chill of fall is in the air in New York and has me thinking of putting my summer dresses away and heading and figuring out what I am going to wear! One of my favorite things to try this fall is colored tights with peep toe shoes.

Alloy > OPAQUE TIGHTS > accessories > legwear, $3.99
Alloy > OPAQUE TIGHTS > accessories > legwear, $3.99
Alexander McQueen Leather Peep Toes with Zip Detail, 240 GBP
Toe the Line Heel, $130
Pink Studio "Junnet" peep toe wedges, $95

Minx Nail Decals

I have been seeing the most amazing nail jobs lately in New York. Yesterday I saw a girl on the corner and each of her fingernails was painted a different shade of pink. And today at the pharmacy my cashier had the most amazing mint green nails and one nail on each hand had an intricate black and white pattern. I started to think am I going to the wrong salon? I did some research and found out that these crazy patterns are most likely Minx nail decals. They can only be applied by a certified salon which you can find on their website. Sephora also launched Chic Print for Nails which come in several fun dyi patterns $15.

Winter Kate Kimono Jackets

So ready for a season change and to dive into these lush rich colors. These bohemian Kimono inspired jackets by Nicole Richie's Winter Kate line are so stylish and can be paired with so many things!

Winter Kate by fashionplateblog featuring kimono jacket

Winter Kate Eden Jacket in Purple Plume, $229
Winter Kate Opy Jacket in Wildwood Purple, $229
Winter Kate Eden Jacket in Yellow Plume, $229
Winter Kate by Nicole Richie Opy Jacket in Wildwood and Amethyst - as..., $216

Rope Jewelry

Lately I have been noticing all sorts of cool jewelry made out of rope. While rope on it's own would make a somewhat unexceptional piece, pair it with gold or silver, and interesting stones and viola some amazingly unique pieces.

Sabrina Dehoff Mint Single Cord Rope And Gold Plated Tube Bracelet, $101
Sabrina Dehoff Rope Bracelet With Gold Crystal Plate - Grey, 174 GBP
silver triangles & blue rope necklace, $129
Rope Belt, $330

Mad Men Style Inspiration

I am excited for the Premiere of Mad Men tonight. I have noticed a lot of 50s inspired fashion trends for fall. Think cardigan sets, brooches, and full skirts.

Nautical Fashion Inspiration

Nautical Anchor Tee, $15
Piped Sailor Mini Skirt, $94
Women's AE Nautical Stripe Bandeau Bikini (Medium Vintage Destroy), $20
Miss L Fire Hello Sailor Wedge Sandals, $101
A Little Nautical Cuff, $65
3 x Punk Stud Set, 3 GBP

This summer is all about nautical accents. Whether you are actually going to be in Marthas Vineyard this weekend is besides the point. You can still look like you just stepped off a sailboat with these adorable pieces.

Screen Siren

Bright lips, be they red, pink, coral or even tangerine seem to be all over the place this summer.

images via wildfox, coco+kelly, and jcrew  

I'm usually a pale lip gloss girl myself but the trend is tempting me to strut my stuff in something a bit stronger. 

A new shade of lipstick is supposed to be a girl's best friend in a recession, right?

What I Want Now: Neon Fashion

Now that the sun is blazing and the days are hot, I want to wear bright colors and pretend I am headed to the boardwalk – instead of to work. These retro neon colors remind me of middle school (in a good way). All I need to do now is tease my hair and get a skateboard.

Shown: Matthew Williamson Dress $1,105, Converse Sneakers Neon $78 jades24.com, Travel wallet and passport holder $340 net-a-porter.com, Adidas Peachtree Neon Watch $73 asos.com, Bracelets $1.46 bluebanana.com, Retro Wayfarer Style Iridescent Neon Sunglasses $9.99 girlprops.com, Essie ‘Neons’ Mini Nail Polish

Anchors Away

My dears, I admit I might be off trend here but when I came upon Daytrip Society, a brilliant online variety shop based in Maine, I was immediately smitten with all of their anchor-based gear. Anchors are still cool right??

via a cup of jo

Well, even if anchors aren't the hot thing anymore, I'm loving these options. They're quite sea-worthy if you ask me! You can check out even more here. 

Black and White Tie Dye

I saw a girl walking on the street yesterday in the cutest pair of black and white tie dye leggings. I like the edginess of black and white tie dye and it doesn't feel like such a 70's throw back.

Shown: Proenza Schouler Dress; Vince Smudge-Print Tee $125 Bergdorf Goodman, Denim-Rock skirt $76 French Connection, Tory Burch Tie Dye Scarf $95.

Rose Gold - Perfect for the Summer

I have a recent fixation with rose gold. It is the perfect metallic shade for the summer. It has that soft "sunset" feel to it and makes me long for evening walks on the beach and poolside cocktails.

Shown: Pailenette Mini $420 and Reva Tory Burch Flats $255 MyTheresa.com, Michael Kors Watch $250 and Chan Luu Wrap Bracelet $220 Net-a-Porter, Laura Lee Rose Stud Earrings $115 and Lola Rose Gold Sandstone Semi Precious Ring $235 Asos.com

Spring - It's All About White

After many months of dark colors since the spring has sprung I am totally infatuated with the color white. White jeans, the perfect white t-shirt, and dressy white sandals are all on my shopping list this month.

What to Wear Now: Spring Scarves

My favorite thing to accessorize with right now is a light weight gauzy scarf. It adds just a bit of coziness on a chilly spring morning and looks chic throughout the day. For inspiration I thought I would share these images by Madewell 1937. I think they did a good job pairing scarves with these spring time looks.

Military Chic Accessories

With the whole military inspired fashion craze I thought I would post a few items that won't make you feel like Rambo. These 80%20 sandal shoes ($149) are really cute and fun. They have a bit of a safari feel to them as well and will be great for tracking that coyote in Central Park. And the little bit of studded gold bling on this Pyramid Stud Stretch Band Belt by Cara Accessories $118 add just a touch of glam. Both available at Intermix.