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Refined & Relaxed

Relaxed Dressing for Fall

Just in case you haven’t checked your Instagram feed in the last 15 seconds, it’s New York Fashion Week guys.  That means everyone and their (stylish) mother is in town for a week of runway shows, presentations and parties.  It’s incredibly inspiring, partly dizzying and sometimes maddening, but regardless … I feel lucky to partake in a little part of the craziness.

What to Wear with Black Drawstring Pants

I started off the week light — in schedule and in style — wearing my new favorite pair of black drawstring pants and a burgundy tank.  Definitely a lighter look on the fashion week style scale, but this relaxed outfit went from launch party to runway show to dive bar to couch all in a matter of one night — a feat that I’m pretty sure Anna Wintour would approve of.  More goodness from my NYFW adventures to come — until then, follow me on Instagram for the latest and greatest. Happy NYFW loves!

Delicate Bar Necklace Celine Inspired Trapeze Bag LOFT Black Drawstring Pants Modern Gold Jewelry Modern Gold JewelryWear:
Top: LOFT
Pants: LOFT
Sunglasses: Karen Walker
Necklace: LOFT (in stores later this year, similar here and here)
Cuff: Ann Taylor
Bag: Chicwich (c/o) (similar here and here)
Heels: J.Crew (on sale!)

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Photos:
Christine Petric

A Flare for Leopard

Leopard A-Line Skirt

Although my style has changed over the years, there’s one thing that’s in it for the long haul: my love for leopard.  I don’t care what form it comes in — topshoes, bag, underwear (sorry, don’t have a link for that one!) — if it’s spotted, I need it.  If it’s a leopard skirt — game over.  This flared skirt is the latest addition to my animal printed arsenal.  I love it with all-black accessories (top, bag, sunglasses), but I can’t wait to play around with other pairings.  Leopard is a neutral after all!

Black & Leopard Outfit Celine-Inspired Trapeze Bag Black Trapeze Bag & Leopard Skirt Black Trapeze Bag & Leopard Skirt Leopard A-Line Skirt

Wear:
Top: Express
Skirt: Ann Taylor (similar here and here)
Sunglasses: Karen Walker
Necklace: J.Crew (similar here and here)
Bag: Chicwich (c/o) (similar here and here)
Cuff: Ann Taylor
Heels: Ann Taylor

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Photos:
Christine Petric

Refined & Relaxed

Black Ikat Striped Dress

You guys … I can’t even begin to explain how giddy all your sweet words about yesterday’s post made me feel.  It’s only a mini-milestone in the grand scheme of things, but I’m so thankful that I get to call it mine and then be able to share it with you.  Also, damn.  I read over what I wrote and realized that I need to speak from the heart/drink and blog more often.  They’re basically one in the same, right?

Casual & Loose Black Dress

To sum it up: it’s the Friday going into a three-day weekend and life is good.  I’m headed upstate for a day at the Saratoga Racetrack tomorrow, but besides that, I have no other plans but to soak up the last weekend of summer, catching up on some reading and wear the loosest fitting clothing that I can possible find (case in point: this dress). Happy weekending friends!

Black Geo-Inspired Necklace Black Ikat Striped Dress and Straw Clutch Casual Madewell Dress How to Wear Black in the Summer

Wear:
Dress: Madewell (on sale!)
Necklace: Sequin (c/o) (similar here and here)
Bracelets: J.CrewSequin (c/o)
Clutch: Galian (c/o) (similar here and here)
Shoes: Sam Edelman

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Photos:
Tracy Davis