Red Coat

Coat : J.Crew (40% Off right now with code "HOLIDAY") / Sweater : Old Navy / Jeans : Old Navy (only $36!) / Flats : Purchased in Beijing / Bag : Loeffler Randall (similar) / Sunglasses : Ray-Ban

Sunday was a gloomy fall day and instead of staying inside to watch football, we made the trek uptown to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I had been wanting to go for a couple months now, as I had yet to visit since I've been living in NYC full time. I found out a few days ago that a new fashion exhibit was opening and my desire to go got even stronger.

City Floral

Dress : Emily Farina (for similar see bottom of post) / Sunglasses : Karen Walker / Bag : Coach (similar) / Sandals : Sam Edelman (similar) / Lipstick : MAC

I have been in love with ruffles for a long time. Looking back at all the different collections and pieces I designed throughout my college career as a fashion student you can see just how obsessed I was with flounces, layers and feminine ruffles. Another thing I love is a bright, vibrant floral pattern. This dress combines both of those loves into one. I got this fabric years ago on sale and just loved the bright color & print and decided it would be a perfect simple and airy dress.

Weekend Summer White

Hat : Panama Jack (similar) / Top : Old Navy (similar) / Shorts : Target (similar) / Sunglasses : Karen Walker / Bag : Rebecca Minkoff (similar) / Shoes : Soludos (similar) / Earrings : Gorjana / Nail Polish : Essie

There is nothing quite like white in the summertime. It makes you feel cooler in the hot weather, it enhances a golden tan and it always look chic. Know how you can wear all black in the winter and instantly look pulled together? All white during the summer has the same effect.