Christmas Present: Smoking Loafers

Hello all,

Merry Christmas! I hope everyone is enjoying a relaxing day among friends and family! I was so excited about these shoes that I just had to blog about them in the short pause I have today.

I finally got my smoking loafers, and boy are they beautiful. My mom and sister decided to buy me a pair of grey velvet loafers, and they are going to go very well with my wardrobe. They are made by the company "Dolce Vita", and I am absolutely in love. Below I have posted some pictures!

What about you guys; did you receive a gift that you are really excited about? I hope everyone enjoys the rest of this wonderful day, and I hope you are all ready to ring in 2018 with a bang!

Cheers xx

Fashion Inspiration from "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"

Hello, everyone!

I recently finished watching "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel", and if you are a fan of vintage settings, comedy, a strong female lead, or all of the above, you should definitely watch this show. Naturally, I binge-watched it, and it was a bit disorienting coming out of such a beautifully painted 1950's setting back into my 2017 bedroom. Nevertheless, the show is wonderful, and Amazon has already renewed it for a second season and it has two Golden Globe nominations.

One of my favorite parts of the show is the beautiful outfits that the costume designers created for Midge. I love all of the colors and silhouettes, and it would be an absolute dream to wear any of the pieces. I have rounded up some of my favorites below.

Normally I wouldn't gravitate towards a look like this, but Midge pulls it off so well here. I definitely need to invest in a part of shorts like this and tights to match!

This green coat is an absolute dream. Paired with the light blue underneath, it is the perfect outfit come spring time!

This is Midge's work uniform; isn't it an absolute dream? The teal color of the dress combined with the polka-dot satin top underneath is a match made in Heaven.

And lastly, this is my favorite dress on the show. The bows on the sleeves are a wonderful detail, and I have always been a sucker for black satin; it's incredibly elegant. Paired with the black gloves and the pearl necklace, this ensemble is perfect for a more formal night out on the town.

Happy holidays, everyone! Make sure to check this show out while you have some time on vacation!

Cheers xx

"We Need a Little Christmas"

Hello all,

If you know me, you know that as soon as Halloween was over, I was already singing along to my favorite Christmas tunes. As it stands right now in the United States, we are in rough shape. Thus, I found this particular song perfect for my introduction to Christmas music for the year:

"We Need a Little Christmas" sung by Johnny Mathis

I've never been the biggest Johnny Mathis fan, but I find this version of this song to just be so cheery and warm. If you're feeling a bit down, I suggest turning this song all the way up, having a glass of wine, and just dancing around the room. I promise you that you'll instantly feel better.

That's my little blurb for now! Have you all started listening to Christmas music yet?

Cheers xx

Pieces to Incorporate this Fall

Hi, everyone!

Today I am briefly going to describe five items I plan to incorporate into my wardrobe this fall. Fall and winter are my favorite seasons, so I will definitely try to keep this blog updated with the new styles I'm trying out as we go along in the season.

1) Ponchos

My sister and I recently bought this ponchos from Forever 21, and I have absolutely loved wearing it. It brings me back to my elementary school days when I wore ponchos because they felt like wearing giant blankets. Only now, I am going to try and focus on wearing the poncho in a more chic fashion.

2) Thigh-high Socks

I have always been a fan of wearing thigh-high stockings as part of my lingerie collection. That being said, I haven't really experimented with thigh-high socks in a public setting. Thus, I am going to push myself this season to really step out of my comfort zone and try something different.

3) Brown Lipstick

Speaking of stepping outside my comfort zone, I am really going to push it this time by trying out brown lipstick. Brown lipstick has always had a sort of infamy about it, so why not take the challenge head on? I bought a cheap "Double Espresso" shade by Milani, so I'm going to give it a go soon and see how I like it.

4) The Pageboy Cap

I've always loved seeing people wear caps in the fall. However, I was never quite sure how to style them. This year, I am going to make an effort to work these super chic pieces into my wardrobe.

5) The Smoking Shoe

I wear a lot of penny loafers, so I think that a nice pair of velvet smoking shoes will be a good addition to my wardrobe. I have never been the biggest fan of heels, so these will be perfect in order to stay chic but also comfortable through the colder months.

That's all for now! What are some trends you are going to try to embrace this fall? Cheers x

New York State of Mind

Hello, everyone!

I have been completely drained of energy due to my trip to New York City this past weekend. I have been to New York before, but this time was special because I got to experience it with my boyfriend, who had only been once before.

First we went to the Met Cloisters, which is an absolutely beautiful medieval art museum. Admission is pay what you can, and student tickets were only a suggested $12! Plan to commit a few hours at this museum, as there is so much art from so many different countries.

After we finished up at the Cloisters, we went to the World Trade Center and the 9/11 memorial. I would definitely recommend going to this spot, but it is definitely a sobering experience. The one thing that troubled me about this area was that entrance to the 9/11 museum was fairly expensive. Considering what a catastrophic event this was, anyone wanting to learn more about it should be allowed free admission. Just my opinion.

After the World Trade Center, we decided to walk along the Hudson River to get to the Staten Island Ferry. This is one of my favorite walks in New York; the view of Jersey City across the Hudson is absolutely breathtaking! It took a little bit of time to walk all the way to the Staten Island Ferry, but it was well worth the walk.

The Staten Island Ferry was by far my favorite part of this trip. There are a couple things that I love about the ferry: the smell of the water, the wind in your hair, the glimpse of the Statue of Liberty. And it's all free! Everyone should take this ferry at least once, even if it's just there and immediately back. I could ride back and forth all day long!

After the Ferry, we had dinner and took the subway back to Times Square. My boyfriend had never been to Times Square at night before, so he was absolutely amazed by the number of people there. There are more people at night than during the day!

All in all, we had a wonderful day exploring one of my favorite cities! If you haven't been to New York City before, I would highly recommend taking the time to make a trip. There are so many things to see and do, and I can't imagine anyone ever being bored there.

I hope everyone is having a great week! Cheers x

Fall Fashion Inspired by Sex and the City

It's been a very long time since I came on this blog, and a lot has changed with my fashion since I last posted. After having marathoned all six seasons of Sex and the City, I have been more drawn lately to the fashion of the 90's and early 2000's. While I will always love pieces from the 20's to the 60's, I am going to work more pieces from the other decades into my wardrobe as well. That's the beautiful thing about fashion; it is so ever-changing and dynamic.

We've entered one of my favorite seasons: fall. So, I thought what better way to start the season than by looking at some of my favorite Carrie Bradshaw cold-weather looks.

I absolutely love the look of her speckled coat with the striped dress underneath in addition to the classy hat and glove pairing. While I might not have ever imagined this outfit to work looking at the pieces individually, together, they just flow in a beautiful way.

I will be the first to admit that I haven't always been tulle's biggest champion. However, it has definitely grown on me. With a pair of strappy heels and a simple blazer, I think that tulle can stand alone as an eye-catching piece. I don't own any yet, but I'm definitely going to try and work some in to my holiday party wardrobe.

I absolutely adore this outfit. The jacket is such a charming shade of blue, and paired with the white mittens and hat, the whole outfit just screams Paris and class. While this shade of blue works perfectly on her, I might try for another lighter, playful color that would compliment my skin tone better.

I love this outfit because of the gorgeous pair of boots that she has on. I have always loved a pair of black, heeled boots, and these make the rest of the ensemble that much more sexy. In addition, I love that the umbrella she is carrying matches the red of the belt that she has on. It's all about accessorizing!

So there we have it! My emergence back in to the blogging world. If you're interested in some of the outfits that I put together, check out: https://fashionablylink.weebly.com/ . My sister and I co-created the blog to share some of the pieces we have put together!

I hope everyone has a lovely start to the week! Cheers xx