Superhero, Superpowers

Wearing: Y.A.S. leather leggings, Asos button down, T by Alexander Wang stripe t-shirt (see all looks with it...), Seavees slip ons c/o, Mango coat (similar), 

As I've been able to tame my sneaker addiction down, we have another problem (... Houston). Leather. The equation has turned into 4 jackets, 3 pairs of shorts, 2 skirts, 3 tops and now 2 pairs leggings- and this dress is soon to be in transit. 

I can't help myself. 

As I will tell my support group- AKA the world wide web- it has come to the point where leather (or "pleather" in this case), has replaced my tried & true denim. 

On Monday, I presented you with the tamer duds of the two- the martial of choice is only on the front- which is my suggestion if you only want to dip a toe in and not go full-on dominatrix. These shiny black pair have the ability to take an outfit from a one to a ten, plus they are leggings. When it comes to leather, I have two guidelines. 1) It should get better with age. 2) When you slip those pants on (or jacket), it makes you feel like a bada$$. 

If that is not a superhero piece, then I'm beat.

(Sidenote: I've worn this stripe tee in three posts in one week.... another superhero piece)

Photos by Emily Malan

Camel Affair

Wearing: Zara coat, T by Alexander Wang- sold out, similar (Friday's look), Club Monaco leggings (from last year, but just bought these), Stan Smith sneakers, Jules Smith choker (favorite piece)

Shh!! I'm cheating on gray with camel. Cue a color war, and I'm going neutral.

I couldn't help myself with the puns, guyysss...

Putting my hysterically funny self aside, this outfit is one of the two assembles I tend to wear the most. Well, I wouldn't necessarily count my XL sweatshirt and sailing sweats a "fashion forward" assemble, but just role with me here. The awkward limbo period between seasons (side note: it was snowing yesterday, hi winter) calls for formulaic dressing of t-shirts and basics; hence here.

 // And while I have your undying attention, holiday shopping? //

Photos by Alexandra Gibbs

Second Time Around

Wearing: RES denim overalls- 60% off (splurge option), T by Alexander Wang t-shirt,  Stan Smith sneakers, Jules Smith choker, Ray Ban sunglasses

Last time I took a spin in overalls it was nearing 90 degrees and the rule of the time was: less fabric; the better. I was also wearing short overalls that slightly resembled the 90s child "play time" outfit of choice. In that summer post, I shared my thoughts on how I've warmed up to overalls and attempting to avoid farmer status. And you can see it has gone quite well...

Tomorrow's high is 40 degrees and well, shorts don't exactly fly anymore. With winter right around the corner- throwing shade to Mother Nature-bundling up is the normal for the next five months. Enough of me blabbering on about the weather- hit up weather.com for the latest updates on Polar Vortexes and all that jazz.

Returning to the topic of seeking overalls, I've come to find a great long pair that are the answer to all my farmer meets runway aspirations. With the help of sand paper and a pair of scissors, a little distressing roughed them up to my liking. If you're anything like me the sight DIYs scares you away but after distressing two pairs of jeans, it is much easier than imagined. Poke some holes in the knee, a little sand paper here and there, fray the ends... easy peasy. I would recommend not splurging on overalls unless you plan on wearing them everyday. 

To sum up today's post: 1) It's beginning to get very cold. 2) Second try with overalls was a success. 

Photos by Alexandra Gibbs

Alphabet Games

Wearing: Asos sweater, T by Alexander Wang t-shirt, Madewell jeans, 

Surprise, surprise! A lovely Saturday post for you on this dreary and rainy day. As I sit at home in- as I like to call it, the triple S- sweatpants, sweatshirts, and socks, I'd thought it was time to talk internet housekeeping of sales, pages, and such.

Plus, what's better way than a fun alphabet game? That is what I thought.

A: Asos' awesome varsity sweater that happens to put some prep in my step. You'd think I was strolling the Ivy greens circa 1968... 

C: Score up to $100 off at Club Monaco with the code- FALL SALE

F: I'm back on the book of face, er, I mean Facebook! Be sure to like my page for exclusive sneak peeks of upcoming posts, shopping scores, and anything else my little brain desires to share. 

M: My denim superstar, Madewell is having a sale this weekend- use the code OHFALL for 20% off

S: Fellow sneaker heads rejoice! Because these sick kicks on Shopbop will make you go weak at the knees. 

T: If you follow along on Twitter, you'd see that the cunning trickster, Tumblr has sucked me into their cyberhole once again, so come to the dark side with me... plus, you can ask me endless questions about absolutely anything.

Well, nice chat if I don't say so myself. Later gators.