Month: October 2014

Striped Dress & Leather Boots

Having lived in NYC for two years now, my appetite for exploration has expanded beyond the five boroughs and up the East Coast.  There’s just so much to see and so many little towns to visit, it can get a little overwhelming.  But this past weekend, I checked one destination off my list: Wesport, Connecticut.

Striped Dress & Leather Boots

It was just a little over an hour-long train ride out of the city, but once we got there, lt like a whole new world.  Charming houses overlooking the Saugatuck River.  American flags strewn across the bridge.  And the epitome of what every Main Street should look like: local restaurants, cute shops and the absence of any hustle or bustle.

Tall Chelsea Leather Boots

I did a little damage at one of my favorite stores before heading to brunch with the boyfriend and our darling friend Ellen.  Even though we were only up there for a few hours, it was the perfect little respite from the daily grind (and grime) of NYC.  I can’t say that I’m ready to move out to the ‘burbs just yet, but I’ll never say never … Do you guys have any recommendations on where else I should visit up on Connecticut?

Knit Sweater & Striped Dress Knit Sweater & Striped Dress Brown Leather Chelsea Boot J.Crew-Inspired Tortoise Statement Necklace

Wear:
Sweater: Lou & Grey (similar here)
Dress: Lulu’s (c/o)
Sunglasses: Karen Walker
Necklace: Benevolent Jewels (c/o) (similar here and here)
Bracelets: C. Wonder, Madewell
Boots: DUO (c/o)

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Photos:
James Colvin & Ellen Le

Dove Grey & Camel Browncowl-neck sweater // cat-eye sunglasses // gold bangles // color-block bag
chelsea bootie // x ring // coordinates cuff // printed sneakers // quilted bag

Happy Friday!  After a few gloomy days of rain in NYC this week, I’m looking forward to a weekend with a little more pep, despite what my very neutral current color craving might suggest.  I’ve been gravitating toward muted tones lately.  To me, their as refined as your traditional neutrals (black, white, gold) but much more relaxed.  On the top of my last: a cozy funnel-neck sweater, chelsea booties with a chunky heel and the most darling quilted shoulder bag.  What’s on your radar this weekend?

Burgundy Maxi Skirt & Leopard Clutch

Considering how much I’ve been loving a good maxi dress lately (see exhibit A and exhibit B), it was only a matter of time that it would translate over into skirt form.  I snagged this burgundy maxi skirt (which you can score for an extra 50% off today only!) in petite so that the hem floats just around the ankles instead of dragging on the ground.  I told you my hem lines were only going to get longer from here on out.

Black, Burgundy & Leopard Clare Vivier Leopard Flat Clutch Black and Burgundy Outfit Leopard Calf Hair Clutch Black, Burgundy and Leopard Outfit

Wear:
Top: Express
Skirt: LOFT (take an extra 50% off today only!)
Sunglasses: Karen Walker (similar here and here)
Necklace: Jeweliq (c/o) (similar here and here)
Clutch: Clare Vivier (similar here and here)
Bracelet: Sequin (c/o)
Rings: Julie Vos (c/o), Lilli & Tori (c/o)
Sandals: Banana Republic

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Christine Petric