May Must Haves

I think one of my favorite posts to put together for PostGradChic is the monthly must haves collage. I really hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
For May, I'm really loving statement pieces that dress up simple pieces. May is all about lightening everything up, from layers, to colors, so having one stand out item really makes an outfit pop. A great patterned kimono is the perfect topper for casual weekend, while jacquard shorts can make a night out look shine. A pop of color peep-toe booties add fun to any look, as does a statement geo cuff, and bright pink lip stain. Also, the white YSL coat is absolutely gorgeous and versatile- you could wear it as a date night dress on it's own, or top off a great leather pant and tee outfit! Definitely something I am lusting after!

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Another DIY Look

I feel as though everyone, and I mean everyone, has at one point or another coveted this blazer, by Elizabeth and James. I definitely have! But that price tag is obviously not do-able for everyone. After a sudden moment of inspiration from this old look of mine, I decided to DIY the look of the feather hem blazer with my fur vest, and blazer. I love the end result, and it is way warmer than just one layer thrown on! What do you guys think of this look?

Blazer: Zara. Vest: BB Dakota via Stitch Fix. Pants: Zara. Top: Target. Necklace: Zara. Bag: Pour La Victoire. Shoes: Belle by Sigerson Morrison.

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March Must Haves

Can you believe it's already nearly a week into March?! I certainly can't. I feel like I was posting New Year's Outfit Ideas just a couple of weeks ago. I guess it's not a bad thing though. Time flies when you're busy being productive, working towards something you love. 

And since I've been working so hard, above are a few items I think I should treat myself to. I am absolutely loving Jenni Kayne's d'orsay flats. They are such a fun, unique, and chic take on the average flat, but unfortunately they are quite pricey. Elizabeth and James and Madewell have fun versions that are a little more pocket friendly :)

I've also been coveting a sharp statement blazer for a while, and though the Cavalli one above is definitely not reachable, Forever 21 has a great replacement version. What are you guys coveting lately?

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Denim Vest

A studded denim vest has never been something I thought I would find in my closet, but when this one came into work, I snagged it up, and have been throwing it over what feels like everything. Funny how things work sometimes. For this particular outfit, I liked the idea of going with a denim contrast, and topping it off with some leather to maintain the tough girl appeal.

Sweater: Elizabeth and James. Vest: tobi.com. Jeans: Joe's Jeans. Booties: Coclico.

Oh and I would love to give a big congrats to the San Francisco Giants for winning the World Series last night!!!

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Fall Texture

I'm really excited about this post for a few reasons: this is one of my favorite outfits, it's a perfect example of how to wear popular Fall materials, and the photos came out great thanks to Jocelyn! I've mentioned before that Fall is going to be the season to explore leather, and here I am wearing a leather contrast sleeve sweater, that is super cozy for Fall and Winter, and a flirty leather mini skirt. To go with the urban feel, I thought my Pendleton hat would be the perfect topper.

Sweater: Elizabeth and James. Skirt: Vince. Hat: Pendleton. Shoes: Madewell. Necklace: Flea Market Find. Bag: Rebecca Minkoff. Sunglasses: Michael Kors.

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NYFW: Spring 2013 Roundup

Happy Friday! Here's a round up of some of my favorite collections from NYFW.

Calvin Klein 

Marchesa 

J. Mendel

Elizabeth and James

Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti

Oscar de la Renta

Which collection stood out for you? I'd love to know!

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Breezy Flow

It has been so windy as of late, that sometimes I feel as though I am being pushed as I walk. After a few days of anger about this, I decided to go to the old motto "If you can't beat em, join em" and take advantage of the breeze. What better than a flowy patterned midi skirt to wear when the wind blows? It makes walking down the street that much more pretty...

Denim Jacket: Forever 21. Tee- Target (Hanes). Skirt: Thrifted from Pretty Penny. Boots: Rachel Comey. Sunglasses: Ray Ban. Belt: Elizabeth and James. Necklace: One of a Kind from Foggy Notions. Bag: H&M.

BTW: I've started an online shop- shoppostgradchic.blogspot.com - I've just put an item up for sale. Check it out. And to check back, just click the link on the upper right hand side of my side bar!!!

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Mixed Materials

There are a lot of different materials going on in this look- silk, wool, tweed. I like how they all came together though. It's kind of a nod to menswear, but at the same time, not really. I really like this coat I have from Elizabeth and James, but it's so difficult to wear in the city. It's not warm enough to wear on cooler days, but it seems too heavy for a sunnier day, so when the weather is gloomy, yet mild, I love breaking this out since it's so rare.

Coat: Elizabeth and James. Blouse: Gap (similar) Shorts: Marshalls (similar) Tights: H&M. Shoes: Zara (black alternative) Sunglasses: Ray Ban. Necklace: Vintage. Bag: Schuler and Sons.

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Mondays...

Mondays are hard ones. It's the beginning of the work-week and you have to get back into the swing of things. This Monday has been an especially difficult one for me on a mental level. I'm going through quite a few realizations and life-changes, ones I won't delve into here, that have kept my brain wheels going. Luckily, this week will be a short one, and at the end of it I will be able to eat my woes into oblivion (thank goodness for T-day!) To help me get through the day I Lushed out a bit. By that I mean I headed downtown for one purpose only; to spoil myself with Lush products. Call me a woman converted/obsessed! If you have a Lush near-by check it out. And if you don't want to commit to a product, ask for a sample, it AH-MAY-ZING!

Coat: Elizabeth and James via Nordstrom Rack. Sweater: Banana Republic. T-shirt: Hanes. Skirt: Anthropologie. Tights: H&M. Booties: Schuler and Sons. Sunglasses: Ray Ban. Necklace: Forever 21. Belt: Anthropologie. Bag: H&M

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