Wardrobe Wednesday: Fashion Gives Back

In keeping with the BCA theme from yesterday, I had to post about these amazing Earnest Sewn jeans that not only look cute, but that give back as well. Nothing makes me happier than when fashion and charity come together, and ES and the Susan G. Komen Foundation did just that. $20 of every purchase of the Breast Cancer Awareness jean will be donated to the SGK Foundation throughout the month of October, so get your credit cards ready and go order your own pair now! I promise this is one purchase that you won't regret.

I chose to style my jeans with this chambray top (knotted!), this tank (for optimal comfort), and some pewter flats for a more laid-back (wishing it was still summer!) look:

Think Pink

October is a month that empowers, embraces, and unites women and makes them come together and celebrate life. I love seeing the collective fight towards beating breast cancer and it reminds me of how lucky we all are, whether we've kicked cancer's butt, or have been lucky enough to avoid it. Cheers to thinking pink for the rest of the month. More to come tomorrow, on how you can be fashionable and give back at the same time.

j.crew sweater, michael kors watch, madewell bracelet,
marc by marc jacobs wallet, milly top, spike the punch necklace, j.brand jeans,
red valentino loafers, madewell sweater, j.crew iphone case

Gap Rules

Over the weekend, I went shopping with a friend of mine, but after spending quite a large sum of money on new apartment furnishings, I've put myself on a no shopping budget. That's really hard for me, especially since all I do at work is stare at pretty clothes. So when we went into Gap, I literally had to talk myself out of buying the whole store. I'm not usually one to gravitate towards Gap (I consider myself a tried and true J.Crew kinda girl), but this season, the design and style team has totally stepped up their game. I loved everything, and that's an understatement. The one rule I'm taking away from their styling this season, is layer, layer, layer!

Here are some of my fav looks that the Gap team styled. I'm totally partial to the green parka and layered sweaters look. Which would you wear?

Friday Happiness

taken from here

It's a gloomy day here in NYC, but at least it is finally Friday! It seemed like a long week, and I'm welcoming the weekend with open arms...hope you all are too! I had lots of events, early morning workout sessions, and work this week, so I'm looking forward to a low key weekend. What are your plans? Hopefully something fun!

Happy moments...

-florals at alice & olivia last week-

-special delivery from oliver peoples-

-glitz & glam-

-cupcakes for a cause-

-feeling nautical...always-

Like Butter

One of my favorite trends for fall, besides oxblood, is leather. I'm really into leather accents, like sleeves on a jacket (i've  been wearing this one non-stop), and leather pockets on a shift dress. There's something really cool and edgy, yet totally chic and polished. What's your leather craving this fall?

madewell bomber, michael kors dress, chloe skirt, proenza schouler skirt, j.crew flats,
rebecca minkoff bag, current/elliott pants, maje tee

Paint-a-Pumpkin

One of the things on my to-do list this fall was pumpkin painting, and since I've finally gotten into the fall spirit, I spent yesterday morning with my family shopping for fall goodies and pumpkins at the best market, Delicious Orchards. I would have loved to go pumpkin picking, but I settled for the easy way out and ended up finding the perfect little pumpkins to decorate my apartment with.

My mom came across this no-carve pumpkin decorating slideshow from Real Simple, and when she shared it with me, I knew I had a DIY project on my hands. I'm not usually one for DIY...I am never truly happy with the end results, call me a perfectionist if you will...but this seemed simple and easy enough for me to tackle. 

Naturally, I gravitated right towards the metallic pumpkins, which totally works in my favor, because the living room in my apartment has all metallic accents. I'm loving the way they came out...the perfect fall decoration!

Friday Happiness

taken from here

Happy Friday everyone! I've successfully survived living on my own for a week! Not that I didn't think I could, or anything! I hope you all have had a great week and are looking forward to an even better Saturday and Sunday. I'll be heading home for the weekend, and I'll be spending lots of time with my family. My brother is home from college for a few days so I'm looking forward to us all being together again!

This week's happiness...

-in the nov/dec issue of fitness mag!-

-obsessed with my new t+j designs necklace!-

-loving this new graphic tee that i was gifted....so me!-

-hello gojana spring '13 bag that i need to have!-

-pretty flowers in my bedroom-