Rebel (T-Shirt) Without a Cause

This is probably one of the coolest tees I own, but I can't take any credit for it. My friend, Lindsey, found this gem while concept shopping and I became obsessed with it. It's cooler than I'll ever be, but probably not as cool as Linds.

Zara Tee (unfortunately a lot of people thought this tee was awesome because it's sold out online).
J Brand Skinnies
WHO.A.U military trench (stores only)
Bull Boxer boots (DSW stores)

Feathers

I can't even begin to tell you how obsessed I am with this feather vest. I wear it way too often, but I really enjoy creating new looks with it. For this particular outfit, I wanted a relaxed feel, baggy yet boho...and I had to wear my new favorite kicks, of course! I topped off the look with my Rebecca Minkoff bag Dennis got me for my birthday this year. He's too good to me :)


 Full details on where you can find these items below:

 

Vince Shirred Neckline Shirt

Buffalo David Bitton Nayia Vest

Buffalo David Bitton Cropped Pant

Steve Madden Shoes

Alex & Ani bracelets

Rebecca Minkoff MAC Daddy bag

Got some ideas on how I should wear the vest? Leave a comment and let me know!

Lazy Pants

Everyone has one...that one pant you can't wait to put on after a long day, or wear during the weekend while you're sprawled across the couch catching up on your DVR. There isn't much that's better than slipping them on and getting cozy (except maybe a nice glass of Riesling after a long day...that's pretty good too).

Credit: jcrew.com

The best thing about my favorite lounge pant is that I can wear them out to run errands without looking like I just crawled out of bed...they're stylish and comfortable...and I'm OBSESSED! My ultimate lounge pant is the J.Crew Saturday pant.

This pant is amazing. It's basically a fancy sweat pant in a slim fit, so no bagginess or droopiness here. Think legging, but with fabric that is thicker than your basic knit legging. It'll keep you nice and toasty when there's a chill in the air and will stretch and move with you. I bought this pant last winter and fell in love, so then I bought two more in different colors. They're my favorite thing to wear during the chillier months. Dennis and I flew to Mississippi to spend Thanksgiving with my family, and I wore these almost the entire time I was home. When we go to my parents' home, it's all about unwinding, relaxing, and enjoying the peace and quiet. And spending quality time with family, of course! Thankfully these have an elastic waist too, which was perfect for the continuous feast we had all weekend.

If you plan on wearing this pant out, I'd be sure to wear a nicer top instead of a plain t-shirt. Otherwise you risk looking frumpy and not put-together. Also, I'd pair it with a flat (like the picture above) or moccasin...I wear my Sam Edelman Jones loafers with these a lot (and you're in luck because those bad boys are on SALE).

Bruno, Brooklyn, and I :) Love them!

Here's how I recently wore the Saturday pant. A lazy Sunday spent on the couch with the boys watching TV. It's my favorite thing to do on the weekends with them. Links to my tops and shoes are below.

Happy lounging!

James Perse Hoodie (mine is several months old, but his website has tons of great staples for your wardrobe)
Michael Stars Boyfriend Tank
Clark's Slippers (these aren't exactly the same, but it's the same brand)

Rent The Runway

My 30th birthday was last week, and for such a milestone I wanted to look like a million bucks for my birthday dinner...but I didn't want to spend a million. I had a vision in my head: the perfect dress, bombshell hair, and fab makeup. Hair and makeup I could handle myself, but I was going to need a special dress. I wanted something beautiful and unique...it was my 30th birthday. Instead of spending several hundred dollars on a nice dress that would probably only be worn again on another rare occasion, I decided to use the services of Rent The Runway.

What is Rent The Runway? Pure genius is what it is. It's a website where you can rent the latest designer dresses and accessories to look fab for your special occasion, date, or night out with girlfriends. The best part? Renting these designer goods won't break the bank. I'm talking about dresses that would cost you $1,000 in the store...and you can rent them for $200 or less. There are several top designers to choose from, like Badgley Mischka, Viktor & Rolf, Herve Leger, and Versace Collection.

Badgley Mischka Orion Sequin Orbit Sheath dress

How does it work? It's ridiculously easy:

• Sign up for a membership (it's free).
• Browse by designer, price range, color, or style until you find the perfect dress. You can read user reviews to help select your size and RTR allows you to choose a 2nd size for free.
• Choose your delivery date (best if you select a day or two before your event in case there's any fit issues). You can rent for 4 days or 8 days and if you rent a 2nd dress of equal or lesser value, it's only $25!
• Returns are just as easy...the garments are delivered with a prepaid envelope, so all you have to do is put your rented outfits into the envelope and drop it in a mailbox. Rent The Runway takes care of the dry cleaning and will also cover any normal "wear and tear" issues. 

Your garments will arrive by messenger if you're located in NYC. Outside NYC, delivery is via FedEx or UPS. NYC orders can be delivered same day, but everywhere else is the following day. I received a sash of extra goodies, compliments of RTR, like fashion tape and accessory dots. I also received a sample of EOS shave cream (random, but the product whore in me loved it). 

My dress of choice: the Badgley Mischka Orion Sequin Orbit Sheath, which Carrie Underwood wore to the American Idol finale.

Source: blog.renttherunway.com

I felt so special during my dinner with the perfect trifecta: great hair, great makeup, and a great dress...thanks to Rent The Runway.

Geek Chic

Credit: jcrew.com

Guess what? Geek is chic nowadays. And not just the thick-rimmed glasses...those have been around for a few years...I'm talking about the entire geek package (minus the pocket protector though). Plaid shirts, bow ties, rolled up jeans, oxfords, blazers, cardigans, suspenders...it's getting serious. And I'm OBSESSED!

You don't have to go completely "Revenge of the Nerds" style and put all of the above together in one outfit. But, you want to incorporate a classic nerdy piece and pair it with a basic jean or cord pant, preferably a skinny fit. A bootcut or flare doesn't really make this look work. Then you want to make the overall look more casual: roll up your sleeves, don't button your shirt all of the way, tuck in only a portion of the shirt. The more casual, the better!

Here's my take on geek chic:

I wore this last Saturday to brunch with my friend, Arianne. It was the coldest morning thus far this fall, so I was super cozy and warm with the plaid woven and v-neck sweater. I rolled my sleeves and even rolled my jeans a bit...it just looked better with my old-school oxfords.

And speaking of oxfords...my favorite part of this outfit? My Bass saddle oxfords. Love!

Looking forward to playing around with this trend. I'm on the hunt for a great button cardigan that I can mix and match for more nerdy outfits. I may actually go with this one from J. Crew...with a pair of colored twill pants (another huge fall trend), basic white tee, and my oxfords. See how easy it is to be geek chic?

jcrew.com

 

Here are the links to my outfit (or similar items):
J Crew Plaid Woven (mine is last season, but here's another great plaid)
Aqua Cashmere V-Neck Sweater
7 For All Mankind Gwenevere Skinny Jean
Bass Women's Saddle Oxfords
Movado Women's Museum Moderna watch
Helen Ficalora cross charm
Alex Woo charm bracelet actually, this was a gift from Arianne :)
Chanel Glasses (these aren't quite the same, but pretty close)
 
Are you going to try this trend? If so, email me pictures (sincerelyobsessed@gmail.com). Would love to see how you make geek look chic!

Trendy Tourist

Just because you're out sight-seeing doesn't mean you have to dress like the typical tourist, or worse, a total slob. Most of us would put comfort as the top priority in our wardrobe selection for a touristy trip. Which is completely understandable...you want to be comfy while checking out a new city...but you can still dress fashionably without sacrificing comfort! 

This past weekend Dennis and I visited Washington DC (his third trip, my first), and obviously seeing all of the monuments was at the top of our to-do list. If you've been to DC, you understand that means quite a bit of walking. Being New Yorkers, we walk a lot on a daily basis, so we were physically prepared. The next step was being fashionably prepared.

I packed my favorite brand of skinny jeans - 7 For All Mankind's Gwenevere fit. They're incredibly soft and comfy - not tight and restricting like most skinny jeans can be. They're super stretchy too, so they really move with your body...I could sleep in these! For a top, I packed my white Banana Republic boho blouse. It has wide, flowy sleeves with crochet around the neckline (again, super comfy...not sloppy). I layered an Express basic tank underneath since the boho blouse is a bit big. I topped off my look with my new favorite casual shoes, Sam Edelman's Jones Loafers (these are cushioned more than your average flat, so they were perfect for all of the walking we did), my Ray Ban aviators, and my Tory Burch messenger bag (LOVE). 

As for jewelry, I kept it extremely minimal with my Helen Ficalora necklaces and charms.

I don't look incredibly fabulous - like I'm headed to meet the President or First Lady - but at least if I did run into them, I wouldn't be embarrassingly dressed like a tourist.

Here's links to my outfit, except the BR boho blouse, it was from spring 2011.

7 For All Mankind Gwenevere Super Skinny Jeans
Sam Edelman Jones Loafers
Tory Burch Messenger Bag
Ray Ban Aviator Sunglasses
Helen Ficalora Charms

Not Your Ordinary Denim

With today being the first day of fall, what better time to post about a fall fashion trend?

Printed denim made it's debut this past spring with fun, floral prints. If you missed out on this trend, you're in luck...it has transitioned into fall fashion. At Fashion's Night Out a few weeks ago, I noticed lots of denim brands have jumped on board the printed denim wagon, with at least one print among their fall assortment. From classic prints like leopard and snake skin to extravagant brocade, printed denim is definitely a trend to wear this season.

Printed Denim

7 for all mankind
cusp.com

J Brand j-brand jeans
stylebop.com

Paige Denim plaid skinny jeans
nordstrom.com

Current/Elliott low rise skinny jeans
net-a-porter.com

Citizens of Humanity printed jeans
net-a-porter.com



 
Not sure how to wear this trend? Depends on your personality...
You can easily pair a printed jean with a solid color top to really emphasize the jean. Or, if you like taking risks, let your top be another bold print. This trend is all about having fun with your fashion...so grab and pair and mix and match away!
 

Blazers & Baggy Pants

Theory blazer, James Perse tank, Buffalo David Bitton crop pant, Lauren Conrad shoes, Tory Burch messenger bag, Alex and Ani bracelets, Oliver Peoples sunglasses

You might think these two types of clothing don't belong together, but I believe they need each other. A tailored blazer can be too strict and professional. If not styled properly, you'll look like you're heading to the office and not a fun day out. Baggy pants, on the other hand, can look really sloppy. If the fit is wrong you'll look ridiculous, seriously. So a word of advice...be careful when buying these loose-fit bottoms...they may be trendy, but if the fit isn't right...WALK AWAY! Ok? Moving on...

 Now, if you put the two together they balance each other out. It's a look that's not sloppy because of the tailored blazer, and it's not too rigid due to the baggy pants. Be mindful of what top you wear underneath the blazer as well because if you need to remove the blazer, you still want to look chic. I chose the striped loose tank to still have a fun, relaxed look without being too oversized and frumpy.

Top off the look with a high platform heel. It's a must...period.

I also accessorized with some gold bracelets and my Tory Burch messenger bag (I'M OBSESSED WITH IT...will post about it soon). And the cherry on top is my Oliver People's sunglasses. Aviators would be a good look as well, but I chose the Oliver Peoples because they're just more feminine. I feel you should always have that feminine touch to your outfits.

Here's where you can find the above items:

Theory Gabe blazer
James Perse striped tank (not exactly the same, but close)
Buffalo David Bitton Misake crop pant
Lauren Conrad shoes (last season's, but here's some on ebay)
Tory Burch messenger bag
Alex and Ani bracelets
Oliver Peoples sunglasses (mine are several years old, but they have amazing new styles)