Spring Fresh

Hi everyone, happy Monday! Hope you are having an awesome week! I'm so sorry it's been a while since my last post, I have been a little MIA since getting back from Australia. I'm trying to get back to the swing of things now, so hopefully posting will become more regular. On a happier note, Spring is finally here! I'm heading to Cancun, Mexico this week and I can't wait to share my experiences with you. NYC has already experienced a couple of muggy days in between the cherry blossoms blooming and gelati in the park. I opted for some clean colors today and am definitely getting ready for this almost summer weather :)

 
Dress: Ann Taylor; Jacket: American Eagle (similar); Belt: Reiss; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Earrings: Banana Republic; Bag: Chanel; Shoes: Alice and Olivia (in nude & black)

Little Black Cape

Hi everyone, happy Tuesday! Hope you are enjoying your week :) After that massive snow dump last week, NYC is finally heading into some warmer early spring weather. I am super excited and for the first time in a long time, I no longer need to reach out for my puffer jacket to keep warm. During my trip back home to Melbourne, I brought along one of my recent fashion favorites - the cape coat. I tried one out during fall (see here) and loved it so much that I decided to pick up another one in a lighter material. This little black cape is more structured, so I decided to dress it up a little.

Top: Banana Republic; Cape: Nasty Gal; Shorts: Theory; Necklace: BaubleBar; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; 
Clutch: Miu Miu; Shoes: Zara

The Contemporary Romper

Hi everyone, happy Wednesday! Hope you are having a wonderful week :) I went back to Australia for the past two weeks. It was so wonderful to see my family, catch up with great friends and enjoy the Aussie summer. It's always nice to be back home and take a break from this gruesome NYC winter, but now I miss summer! This outfit was taken near my home in Melbourne while I was on my way to drinks with friends.

Romper: Zara; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Clutch: Miu Miu (similar); Necklace: J.Crew; Shoes: Ann Taylor (love this)

Pop of Bright: Chartreuse Yellow

Hi everyone, happy Tuesday! Hope you are having an awesome week :) I am warming up the cold winter days with chartreuse yellow today. Just looking at this color makes me feel warmer and happier. I think it's crucial to introduce mood elevators such as vibrant colors during the frigid winter to remind us that we are more than half way through the cold, and spring is just around the corner.

Sweater: C.Wonder (also loving this); Shirt: Ann Talor; Jeans: Ann Taylor (similar); Earrings: BaubleBar; Bag: Chloe; Shoes: ShoeMint

Winter Wonderland in Central Park post Juno

Hi everyone, happy Thursday! Hope you are looking forward to your weekend :) After the recent snow blizzard Juno, which was less scary than predicted (thank goodness!), I took a snow day and spent some time in Central Park. I always find the park to be extremely peaceful and beautiful after a snow storm and this time was no different.

Boots: Hunter Tour; Socks: Wigwam 40 Below Crew Socks; I also recommend Hunter Welly Socks and Shearling Insole 

Bella Italia!

Hi everyone, hope you are having a great day! This post is kinda long overdue but I wanted to share my Italy trip during Thanksgiving with you all. Although this is not the first time I've been to Italy, I still loved every part of the trip and discovered many new things. I think Italy is a country that ages beautifully and graciously with time. Whether you are a cultural enthusiast, a world traveler, a devoted catholic, an art appreciator, a fashionista or a food lover, you will be sure to love everything Italy has to offer ;)

St.Peter's Basilica

Winter Whites

Hi everyone, happy new year! Hope everyone's having a fabulous start to 2015! I must first apologize for being MIA, it has been a while since my last post. I went to Italy during Thanksgiving, came back from vacation, got caught up with work and all the general holiday craziness. Happy to report that I am back to blogging and looking forward to an exciting new 2015! First post of the year, I dedicate this to a fresh, clean start and a beautiful NYC winter :) 

Jacket: Loft; Shirt: Ann Taylor (similar); Jeans: Loft; Beanie: Gap (similar); Necklace: BaubleBar (also love this);

Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim; Shoes: ShoeMint

Fall Cape

Hi everyone, hope you are having an awesome week! I'm embracing this season's cape trend and decided to pick one up and try it out. This little guy makes me feel very English and also reminds me of Sherlock Holmes. Now, I'm no detective, but it's not a mystery why the cape trend has been so popular ;)

Cape: Ann Taylor (love this & this); Top: Uniqlo; Shorts: Theory; Choker: Jules Smith; Ring: YSL; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Bag: Louis Vuitton; Boots: Ann Klein (similar)

Fall Essential Faux Fur Vest

Hi everyone, happy Tuesday! Hope you all had a scarily good Halloween :P I went to a pumpkin carving party a week ago and braced the cold in this fur vest. It was the first really chilly day of the season, and I guess there is no turning back from this point on. The cold is upon us and it's time to get cozy! I love a  good faux fur vest, it might not be enough in the middle of the NY winter, but for right now...it's just right :)

Top: J.Crew; Vest: Zara (similar in black); Pants: Ann Taylor (similar); Hat: Zara (similar);  Necklace: C.Wonder;

Belt: H&M; Bag: Chloe; Shoes: Sole Society

The Cropped Trench

Hi everyone, hope you are having a great week. I would like to start the blog by commemorating Oscar de la Renta, one of my all time favorite designers. I am deeply saddened by his passing. This great fashion icon and inspiration led me to live in this wonderful city of NY I now call home. RIP ODLR.

As the temperature gets noticeably chillier, I imagine there aren't many more bare leg days to go before having to put on stockings and knee high boots to keep warm. While we are still in this relatively mild and breezy weather, I wasted no time in enjoying my short trench jacket. I absolutely adore them and try to wear them as much as I can during transitional seasons.

Dress: Anthropologie; Trench: Ann Taylor; Sunglasses: Prada; Ring: YSL (similar); Belt: Ann Taylor (similar); Clutch: Lauren Ralph Lauren; Shoes: Alice + Olivia (in black)

Soho Straight Lines

Hi everyone, happy Thursday, hope you are having a fabulous week! One more work day to go and it's the weekend! Yay... :) This week was hectic for me preparing for a major event at work, I am definitely ready for a cheeky Friday night cocktail and a relaxing weekend. Last weekend, I went super casual with this cozy sweater and striped pants for some Soho shopping with friends.

Sweater: J.Crew; Pants: Zara; Earrings: Chanel; Bag: Rebecca Minkoff; Shoes: Gap (similar, similar)

Spotting Fall Elements

Hi everyone, happy Tuesday! I apologize for the recent slow down in posting as I've been battling the flu for the last couple of weeks. Now that I feel much better and fall is here, I wanted to share some seasonal elements in today's post. Leopard print is a great starting point, along with some (faux) leather elements ;)

Top: Zara; Skirt: Topshop (similar, similar); Sunglasses: Fendi; Earrings: Jeweliq (similar); Ring: JewelMint;

Clutch: FCUK; Booties: ShoeMint