{ outfitted } Ahoy!

Yesterday morning was covered in an unexpected blanket of wet, heavy snow - and the city's snowplow drivers were caught unprepared. It didn't bode well for my dinky Honda Civic (I got stuck at an intersection) or my punctuality to an event that I was hosting on behalf of the magazine. After a few answered prays - and a fair amount of four-letter words - I arrived [un]fashionably late for event preparations. It's safe to say that March rolled in like a lion; let's hope it's gentler on the way out.

I'm crushing hard on this necklace from Kate at Third Culture Jewelry. If you love her work as much as I do, you'll be tickled pink by an upcoming giveaway. Hint. Hint.

And speaking of pink, this photo reminds me of the Barbie logo. You know the one; the profile with the perky ponytail. You totally see the resemblance don't you?

Outfit Notes: Jacket - Banana Republic; Shirt - Forever21; Skirt - Banana Republic; Bracelet - Forever21; Earrings - Marc by Marc Jacobs; Necklace - c/o Third Culture Jewelry

Golden Grey

Thanks for your patience on my three-day blog hiatus, darlings. I'm not quite sure where my mind has been, but it certainly hasn't been as transfixed by printed silks and glittering gems as it normally is! In fact, I've been feeling quite uninspired. To help pull out of my slump, I'm turning to an all-time favorite color combination. No, it's not the ever-chic black and white - it's grey and gold.

(pictured clockwise, starting from upper left)

Mike & Chris, Brent Sleeveless Jersey Top, $54 (on sale)
Marc by Marc Jacobs, Double Breasted Coat, $529 (on sale)
Lauren Merkin, Zip Pouch, $55
Forever21, Studded Hoops, $6.80
Matiko, Studded Suede Tinsel Flats, $65
La Mer, Vintage Double Wrap Watch, $106
Banana Republic, Heritage Walkabout Bracelet, $25

What has been inspiring you lately?

No Pants Required

photo via Sixties and Seventies Nostalgia Photos*

In the '70s, hemlines crept upwards - just shy of the derriere - giving birth to hot pants. Judging by the Spring 2010 runways, fashion is resuscitating the pant-less trend (perhaps with a little help from Lady Gaga).

Issac Mizrahi

Marc Jacobs

Jaeger London

Anna Sui

The likelihood that I'll partake in this trend is directly dependent on how friendly I get with a ThighMaster this winter.

*I'm fond of the older woman's pursed lips and disapproving glare in the photo above.

American Girl

(pictured clockwise, starting with upper left)

KC Designs, Yellow Gold Diamond Triple Star Necklace, $613
Old Navy, Striped Crew Neck Sweater, $22.50 (sale!)
Jules Smith, Midnight at the Car Wash Silver Star Earrings, $198
Boden, Breton Bikini Top, $23 and Breton Bikini Bottom, $20 (sale!)
Kate Spade, Sag Harbor Navy Dinnerware, starting at $15
Kate Spade, Chatham Flat Tall Constantine Clutch, $184 (sale!)
Marc by Marc Jacobs, Mixed-Stripe Jersey Dress, $250
Blu Bijoux, Star Ring, $65
Ben Amun, Silver Cuff with Stars, $415
Marc by Marc Jacobs, R Special Percy, $172