Seaside

Earlier this month we headed out to the west coast for a friends wedding and to visit family.  After the brutal winter, it was sort of game changing to wear shorts and actually feel warm.  I wasn't sure I was ever going to do either of those things again.  We took a day trip up the Pacific Coast Highway and stopped off to stick our toes in the surf.  Not exactly swimming weather but beautiful nonetheless. Looking forward to getting back out there soon!

Sweater: Cuyana / Shirt: Club Monaco / Shorts: Martin & Osa / Sneakers: Vans / Sunglasses: Ray Ban

Hat Head

So Memorial Day Weekend this year may not have been particularly summer-like this year (more rain than sun, more cool temps than warm), but it didn't make it any less nice to get out of the city and get a little closer to nature.

I recently discovered a new lipstick: Revlon Just Bitten.  It goes on like a gloss but stays more like a stain.  My ideal situation.

My solution to not doing your hair on the weekends?  A fun hat!  No, seriously, this hat is sort of too cool for me.

My solution to not really bringing the right warm clothes?  Wearing all my sweaters at once (here I have on 2 wool sweaters and a t-shirt...and I borrowed my husbands watch).

My version of a practical shoe.

Perfect for a walk on a pretty perfect weekend.

Hat: Only / Sweater: Gant / Sweater (underneath) Rugby / T-Shirt: Club Monaco / Jeans: Emerson Fry / Sneakers: Nike / Watch (borrowed momentarily from my husband): Seiko

Photo Credit: Husband
Photo Location: Catskills Region, NY

Lemon Zest

While I wouldn't say that yellow is necessarily a go-to color for me, every so often, when you find a yellow that works, it can be sort of perfect.  Between the bright color and and flowing cut of this skirt, it was pretty fun just walking around.  Especially on a beautiful spring day.

A casual, dark denim shirt was the perfect complement to the bright and ethereal skirt.

Who'd argue against pink shoes?  I mean, really?

Shirt: Adam Kimmel Carhartt / Skirt: Club Monaco / Necklace: Vintage / Shoes: Ralph Lauren / Belt: Borrowed from Husband / Sunglasses: Ray Ban

Photo Credit: Husband

Corrugated Color

I love an outfit that mixes styles, color, pattern, and texture.  Perfect for a bike ride around Red Hook and impromptu stop at the Red Hook Winery for a tasting.  It happened to also work quite nicely against this colorful, corrugated metal wall.

Jacket: ADAM / Sweater: Old Navy / Shirt: Club Monaco / Jeans: APC / Shoes: Nike / Bag: Foley + Corinna / Hat: Fairends

Photo Credit: Husband 

Stooped

St. Patrick's Day fell on a Sunday this year -- which means I sort of forgot about any sort of celebration.  But I was pleasantly surprised when as I walked out of the apartment I noticed I was wearing quite a bit of green without even realizing it (I had a green shirt on under my coat as well)! Unfortunately I spent the rest of the day doing less than celebratory things (work and chores and other Sunday sort of things) -- but at least I was wearing green!

Welcome back, Spring!  I'm ready for you to warm up the weather anytime.

Coat: Vintage / Top: Pendleton / Shirt: J. Crew / Jeans and Hat: Madewell / Shoes: Lauren / Gloves: Club Monaco / Sunglasses: Ray Ban

Photo Credit: Husband

Orange Haze

While I don't love the cold, I do love a good winter jacket.  I'd had my eye on this updated peacoat for quite some time.  Pairing it with fire-engine red jeans helps to ward off the mid winter doldrums.

Bright lipstick tends to help me with that as well!

My favorite part of the jacket is the exaggerated collar - it reminds me of something Ali McGraw might have worn in "Love Story."

I kept my sweater/shirt combination muted since my jeans were pretty loud.

These boots are the other item that's been on serious repeat lately...they're pretty perfect with pretty much everything.

We've been playing around with our new camera lens - I love how it picked up the gorgeous orangey late afternoon sunlight.

Jacket: Emerson Fry / Sweater: Mini Rose / Shirt: Club Monaco / Jeans: Denim & Supply / Handbag: Foley + Corinna / Scarf: Zara / Sunglasses: Cutler + Gross / Boots: Ralph Lauren

Photo Credit: Husband

Windy

I thought I was being so smart wearing a hat in Miami to protect my face from the sun...but then it turned out not to be very sunny...and very windy.  Oh well, I figure if I brought it all the way down here I might as well wear it!  Perfect for a casual outfit for an afternoon of walking around South Beach.

Hat: Bella Flora / Sweater and Shirt: Club Monaco / Shorts: Martin & Osa / Sandals: J. Crew / Handbag: Chanel / Sunglasses: Cutler + Gross

Photo Credit: Husband

Season's Greetings

Made it up to the North Country in time for Christmas (and promptly changed my shoes, skirt, gloves and lack of hat!).  It's been a true white Christmas - complete with multiple snow sports and lots of food and family.  Here's to wishing you and yours a wonderful and happy holiday season!

XOXO, Sarah and Sam

Jacket: Canada Goose / Sweater: Unknown / Shirt: Club Monaco / Shirt: H&M / Boots: Lauren / Tights: Target / Gloves: Unknown

Photo Credit: Husband

Sea Side

We made our annual trek to Cape Cod to spend Thanksgiving with family.  It's a nice change to visit the beach without worrying about bathing suits or sun screen.  It was beautiful and peaceful.  A nice long walk on the beach was perfect for working up an appetite.

This was my go-to jacket for the weekend.  Not too warm, not too cold and easy to layer.  The perfect jacket for weather that can't decide if it wants to be fall or winter.

I'm still figuring out exactly how to manage my (not so new anymore) bangs.  It's been a fun challenge. An easy way to change things up without losing overall length - something I'm definitely not ready for!

I layered a sheer polka-dot shirt over a chambray button down.  It made for a subtle pattern play.

The polka dots on this shirt are velvet!  It's such a cool and unexpected 3-D take on an old favorite.

It was great to enjoy a peaceful view before the hustle and bustle of the holiday season set in.

Jacket: ADAM / Shirt: Club Monaco / Button Down: J. Crew / Jeans: J Brand / Boots: Lauren

Photo Credit: Husband