Look Linger Love

Ah, NYC. One of those amazing places that I feel just as happy to fly away from as I do to fly into. I love visiting and enjoying the city for a few days (frequently, ideally), but it beats me down. Anyone else? I’m just a Charleston kind of girl.

But I have to say this trip was one of the best NYC trips yet. I brought my friend Gray along for the trip, and we stayed with my cousin Wes in Soho (Wes your apartment is perfectly located, maybe don’t move ever). Throw in a bunch of friends that either live in the city or flew in like me, and it was pretty great.

Row 1:

Being interviewed for the NMRKT x StyleList Event (separate post all about that coming soon)

View from the Keep brunch

With Gray at the NMRKT x StyleList Event

Rewardstyle party rooftop fun

Row2:

In line at Shake Shack (my first time!)

With one of my new favorite peoples, Gina

Drinks with Gray, Marysia, & Lindsey

With Amelia at the Rewardstyle party

Row 3:

With Amber Venz (she’s crazy cool)

Jenny’s great hair, I freaking love this chick!

With my cousin Wes

A model at the Christian Siriano show

Row 4:

Gray about to buy this jacket

Oops – I dropped my phone in the trash

My model at the NMRKT x StyleList event,

With Mack, Gaby, and Jamie

Row 5:

Getting curls backstage at Christian Siriano

Carnegie Deli lunch

Late, late night kissy faces

With Jamie who deserves props for asking our cab to pull over for a barf bag for me on Sunday. Solid.

There is so much that I didn’t get photos of, mainly the super fun dinner Saturday with about 20 blog friends like Molly & Sally, Grace, Gaby, Julia, Jamie, Hanna, Bradley, Mackenzie, Mary, Amy… Shout out to Furbish for hosting. That’s what I love best about traveling for blog stuff, connecting with my like minded friends from all over. All in all it was very good times. I can’t wait to visit again soon.

I’m on a big black and white kick. I noticed that by looking through my last few posts. Let’s throw another one in the mix while I work on collecting pics to put together an nyc recap post.

sweatshirt shift dress (in black too)

inkblot sweatshirt

faux leather vest (the budget one i mentioned yesterday)

stud circle bag

twisty jersey dress

ruffled top

zig zag tank dress

As you might already know (hello instagram) I made my maiden voyage to New York Fashion Week. Sure, I’ve been to NYC plenty of times, but I’ve never been during Fashion Week. It was kind of a big ol’ crazy and exciting deal for me. I had a lot of fun events, shows, meetings, shopping, and socializing to attend to while I was there. I’ll tell you more about the trip this week but today I want to introduce y’all to my new network, StyleList. It’s AOL’s fashion site and it’s my new favorite site to read style articles, look at street style pictures, and keep up with the gossip. I’m honored to be a part of their network as their new style contributor. Like, really honored.

Today is a really good day to go over there and familiarize yourself b/c it’s loaded with Fashion Week pics. Plus I just put together my top 9 Fashion Week essentials over on StyleList today.

blank faux leather leggings – best inexpensive pair i’ve seen. pull the trigger, y’all.

biyan embellished dress – statement making.

elizabeth & james relaxed trousers – spotted all over nyc fashion week. i want 3 pairs.

red tinted lip conditioner – aka lipstick in fall’s hottest shade.

alexander wang rocco bag – the bag that never goes out of style.

phillip lim boxy tee top – fall’s hottest shape.

rebecca minkoff leather vest – throw it over everything. I may even like this look for less more.

karen walker rounded sunnies – dying for a pair of round sunnies. 

rachel roy snakeskin cap toe oxfords – borrowed from the boys.

Oh hey there, Steve Madden. Look at you silently killing it this season.

I’ll take the Doubtit heel and the Tripplee bootie to start, please. And that grey Haggle bootie is pretty great for everyday.

I love Steve Madden’s affordable(ish) take on the trends. Looking good over there.

I find it glorious that this Fall is all about the statement coat. Imagine how simple it will be on the days when you just don’t want to think about what to wear. Throw on something basic and top it with your killer coat. Bam.

eclectic knit cocoon coat, leather/wool coat, lipstick coat, tweed blazer with leather trim

floral print swing coat, vintage inspired haircalf collar coat, boucle sleeve wool/felt coat, drapey shawl coat

boucle zip front cape, leopard coat w/ leather trim, sherpa lined army jacket, leather sleeve camel coat

I love this budget leopard print coat as an alternative to the Thakoon coat above. And if you really want to make a statement check out this Mara Hoffman quilted bomber.