Penciled Red

ASOS Top (old similar here) / XOXO Skirt c/o / ASOS Jacket (old similar here) / Christian Louboutin Heels / Celine Bag / Michael Kors Watch 

Hey everyone! How was your weekend? Who caught the series finale of Breaking Bad? I am so bummed the show is over. I want to spill my thoughts on the finale but don't want to ruin it for those of you who haven't seen it yet. 

Today's look is all about red. Red is one of those power girl colors, like throwing on red lipstick, you can't help but feel a little glam :) You can vote here for my second XOXO look for a chance to win a $600 gift card. 

Thanks for reading!

Moto Chic with AG Jeans

CLOTHES:

 AG Tank c/o / AG Coated Moto Jacket  c/o / AG Coated Moto Jeans c/o / Alexander Wang Boots 

ACCESSORIES:

Karen Walker Sunglasses / Skull Scarf / Valentino Bag (budget friendly here) / Michael Kors Watch

I wanted to thank you all for the sweet wishes about the new addition to the fam! Moto pieces are one of the biggest trends for Fall 2013 and we are seeing the trend carry through Spring. Completely in love with the zipper details in each of these AG pieces. 

Hope you all have a great weekend!

[Photos: Chantel Marie Photography]

Suede Love

So I actually made this board awhile ago and fell in love with these suede Alexander Wang boots so much I splurged and got them. I think I have worn them almost everyday. I've been surprised how they go with almost everything from dresses and skirts to jeans and leather pants.

LOOK 1:

Yumi Blouse / Sparkle Necklace / Neutral Cross Body Bag / Leopard Skirt

LOOK 2:

Biker Jacket / Black Moto Watch / Quilted Clutch / Black Leggings

PLUS ONE

DETAILS:

BCBG Dress via HauteLook c/o / Alexander Wang Boots / ILY Earrings

Freshly Picked Moccs c/o / Kardz Kouture Print c/o

 I'm so excited to share the news with you all, I'm Pregnant! 

Honestly it's been a little bit of a roller coaster of emotions, excitement, lots of being sick, nervousness, a little more being sick, and pure joy. My clothes are quickly shrinking, but I couldn't be more thrilled for this new chapter in our life. 

This is my first time being pregnant (my other two babies are my step kids) so I feel a little like the clueless pregnant lady [so all you experienced moms out there if you have any pregnancy tips, I'm all ears!] I have so many fears and so many things I'm already looking forward to. Mara and Wes are so excited to have a little sister/brother. Mara especially, has already started picking out clothes (she's convinced its a girl) and giving me her food at every meal "to see if the baby likes it".

It has really become one of those indescribable emotions I feel almost cliche trying to type and explain: hearing the heart beat, seeing the little baby for the first time. It's all pretty special once you get past the "is this real?" factor :)

Thanks so much for following along. I'll be sure to share more in the days and weeks ahead!

** [Photos by Chantel Marie Photography]

Empire State of Mind NYFW

Clover Canyon Dress / BB Dakota Jacket (now on sale) / Sigerson Morrrison Heels (similar here) / Marc Jacobs Bag / ILY earrings 

Wrapping up the last couple looks of Fashion Week. My camera actually broke (again) so I only got a couple shots of the outfit before it crashed.
One of my favorite things about NYC is walking down the narrow streets looking up and gazing at all the rows and rows of skyscrapers. It's the small town girl in a big city feel, as I pretend to be a part of the busy little metropolis.

Make sure and check back tomorrow I have some exciting news!  

RETAIL THERAPY

Retail Therapy Sweatshirt / AG Tank c/o / Club Monaco Jacket (old similar here) / AG Moto Jeans c/o / Rag and Bone Bootie (ankle version) / Celine Bag / Gem Stud Earrings / ILY Bracelet 

Good day or bad, once in awhile we all love a little Retail Therapy :)

Have a great weekend!

Fall Color Crush: Cobalt

Rag & Bone Top (more sizes here) / Joe's Coated Leather Pants / Sigerson Morrison Heels (similar here & here) / Gigi New York Clutch c/o / ILY Crystal Earrings 

Cobalt blue is one of Fall's hot color trends for 2013. This icey blue tone looks great with black, navy, gem hues, or paired with other bright colors. What Fall colors are you excited about?

XOXO $600 Shopping Spree

APPAREL:

XOXO Jacket c/o / Jumpsuit (old similar here also loving this) / Christian Louboutin Heels (similar here) 

ACCESSORIES:

 Valentino Bag (budget friendly here) / Karen Walker Sunglasses / ILY Earrings 

Taking a break today from the Fashion Week recap to share a look with one of my favorite pieces from XOXO's Fall Collection. Moto Jacket's are one of the most versatile pieces to wear. I loved the detailing on this jacket with the accent leather sleeves, and leather piping on the shoulders to create dimension and shape.

XOXO is offering a $600 shopping spree to one lucky reader.

To enter, vote for my XOXO look on FashionIndie here. A winner will be selected from the blog that receives the most votes. Good luck! 

Day 3 NYFW Spring 2013

DETAILS:

Parker Dress / Haute Hippie Jacket / Valentino Bag / Kurt Geiger Heels (similar here) / ILY Earrings

It feels so good to be home so I can sit down and share more of the events from the trip. This was my first year attending runway shows so I felt like a kid going in a candy shop, amazed by all the dresses, high fashion, and herds of people. Day three was one of the busier days. I previewed Malan Breton, Venexiana, and Herve Leger Spring/Summer collections. The Herve Leger show was by far a highlight. It was so packed with people and had an A list of attenders from Giuliana Rancic, Nicki Minaj, and Katie Cassidy to supermodel Petra Nemcova. I was totally star struck by Giuliana, her reality show is one of my faves :)

The collections were gorgeous. Venexiana had lush feathers and exaggerated ruffles. The detail on each of these gowns was like a piece of art.

Venexiana

Herve Leger brought edgy zippers and dramatic wastes paired with leather into his Spring Line. Leather being one of my favorites to wear, I was excited to see this trend carry into Spring pieces. The stand out look was this little fringe number in the middle. Immediately everyone's phones were in the air trying to snap the perfect shot of this look. 

Herve Leger

Wish List

1. Clover Canyon Dress

2. Cage Earrings

3. Strappy Heels 

4. Leopard Bag (on sale)

5. Quilted Jacket

6. Sweet Aroma

7. Classic Belt

Clover Canyon has become one of my new favorite brands. The quality and fit of their dresses is amazing. It is some of the softest material. It feels like you are wearing comfy work out clothes. I'm hoping to get a couple more of their pieces for Fall. 

NYFW Leather & Silk Day 2

CLOTHES:

 Equipment Blouse / ASOS Skirt (last seen here) / Miss Selfridge Shoes 

ACCESSORIES:

Valentino Bag / ILY Necklace c/o / Karen Walker Sunglasses 

Day Two's Look! 

Be sure to follow along on Instagram (@hellofashionblog) to get instant feed on the shows and travels. Thanks so much for reading!

  

Fashion Week Day 1

BB Dakota Jacket / Joe's Coated Leather Pants / Kurt Geiger Heels (similar here) / ILY Necklace / Celine Bag (similar here) / Karen Walker Sunglasses / Michael Kors Watch

I'm back! It has been a fun couple days in NYC and I'm finally sitting down to take a few minutes to share the looks. We caught the red eye last Wednesday and I literally didn't sleep for 36 hours. I was a bit tired to say the least.

 The first day I was visiting showrooms and going to meetings for ILY so I wore a more basic look. Nichole Miller was for sure a highlight. We were able to go back in their studio and see the process of how the pieces are made. It was so incredible.

Neon Casual

Madewell Tee / Zara Pants (old similar here) / BCBG heels (old similar here loving these) / Michael Kors Watch

How are you all? Life has been a little busy the last couple days. Fashion Week is suddenly here, and packing is my enemy. 

When someone finds the key to balance please fill me in. I love the chaos, really I think I thrive on it but somedays it's more challenging than others. I'm only a part time mom and I still struggle. I know so many of you ladies out there are multitasking, balancing it all and I realized somedays you have to be okay not getting it all done. Let the dishes go undone, skip a blog post, let the laundry pile up another day. At the end of the day family and friends are what matters. Take a night off and cuddle up with the fam, go out on that girl's night you keep postponing, schedule that pedi you need, take time to refresh so your not overwhelmed.

It's a constant reminder I need, it's okay to just let it go sometimes :) 

Meet Me at the Sale

Labor Day is the perfect time to take advantage of the sales with the long three day weekend. 

** Nordstrom is having 40% off sale. These are my favorite sale items. A lot of them are great fall pieces.

** Tory Burch has 30% off your purchase  (code: LABORDAY). I'm in love with this emerald calf hair purse for Fall and this cute Sale Swim for next summer. 

** Rebecca Minkoff has extra 20% off all sale items (code: SUNNY20) . Loving this bag, this bag, this bag and this bracelet. 

** ILY COUTURE has all their fan fringe necklaces on sale for $16 (code: fringe16) plus get $20 off your purchase of $80 or more (no code needed) 

 

** Shopbop just added a bunch of items to their sale, some up to 70%. I like shopping Shopbop's sale because you can shop by discount (40%, 50%, 60%, etc).

** Joe's Jean's has 30% off Fall items (code: LABORDAY) and 50% off sale items.  Lusting over this quilted sweatshirt. 

** Victoria Secret is my go to for maxis. I just got a black and navy one for fall (black one styled in Friday's post here), and you probably remember this stripe one I wore on repeat this summer. VS is doing $15 off $100, $30 off $150, and $75 off $250, so you can get your favorite colors on a discount.

** Madewell has extra 30% off all sale items.

Happy Shopping!