Charcoal Boucle

It was totally gray and drizzling day when I woke up yesterday morning. With thoughts of the new style grunge playing out before my eyes on the pages of fashion magazines and blogs I decided to put this look together.  Wet grass?  My moto boots can handle them!  Bit of a chill and touch of wind? My plush pullover seals in the warmth! This sweater made of boucle´from Pure Jill that I picked up just the other day is going to be on my hit list this upcoming fall and winter. It's lightweight but provides a whole lot of warmth with a super soft feel. It's relaxed and can be dressed up or down, which is perfect for my life right now.  It's a touch of the gray-scale but I think that's just fine.   I can style it up with skinny jeans or leggings or add a full midi skirt and belt … [Read more...]

Life is a Cabaret

What's a weekend in New York without a Broadway show, am I right? A lot of fun, because I actually loathe musicals.  I love music. I really do.  However, watching shows like The Voice or American Idol is a form of torture for me.  When people start singing in movies or television shows I cringe and want to punch something. Then, there is Cabaret.  There is Alan Cumming (I am a bit of a rabid fan when it comes to Alan Cumming.) I was heartbroken years ago when I saw Cabaret in DC and he wasn't the Emcee.  His voice is the only one I hear in that role. When I heard him on NPR last spring talking about the revival (again!) of the show I knew I couldn't let this chance to see him in this role, live.  Thankfully, H knew this was of utmost importance and gave it to me as a birthday … [Read more...]

Fall It List & More

It's official! Fall is here! I've put together my fall "It List" this weekend. A few things I still need to purchase but I'm feeling good about fall fashion and how easily I will be able to mix and match things in a lot of fun ways over the season.   Fall It List by victoriamason featuring a black skirt Black Pencil Skirt (Old Navy)/Leopard belt (option)/Rockport Phaedra bootie (option)/Forever 21 Chiffon Colorblock Top (option)/ Wool Blend Boucle Coat (option)/J.Crew Factory Claire Pullover (option) / What's on your "it list" for fall? And to start the week off right we have Tatiana from We Shop in Heels 'Colors of Fall'  post as the best look of the link up from last week. Her leather shorts mixed with a neutral bag, burgundy top and leopard heels just nailed this … [Read more...]

Fashion Can Be Criminal

Welcome to Monday! I hope you had a great weekend. I know I did. The weather truly felt like fall, despite the pouring rains that descended on us on Saturday at Luray Caverns. H and I got to get away for a little anniversary break in the Shenendoah area of Virginia. It was just what I needed to feel refreshed and ready for another busy week. Sleeping for 10 hours straight? Check. Eating delicious food and wines? Check. Tasting some whisky from a local distillery? Check! … [Read more...]

Falling for Transition Trends

Now that you’re done shopping the best back to school clothes deals it’s time to take a look at your own closet.  Do you have any basic pieces from the summer than can transition you seamlessly into a stylish fall?  I bet you do!  If in doubt, just keep reading. We have the best and brightest to kick off your fall with some real flair! … [Read more...]