Thursday, September 9, 2010

Fall Essentials: The Blazer


What I'm wearing:
*Gap Herringbone Band Blazer
*anthropologie Pintucked Top in Mustard
*Hudson Colin Flap Skinny Jeans (c/o Hudson)
*Steve Madden "Engaged" Pumps in Cognac (similar here)
*Forever 21 Key Necklace (similar here)



Just to let you know, I'm still in NYC at the moment, but I did take these snaps right before I left for my trip, so that I could have some posts run while I was gone. Unfortunately, I didn't have access to the internet, so I'm posting this just now. 

I have exciting news, I am moving back to New York City. Of course it took me moving back to GA to get a position here. Luckily I was already here in the city and found an apartment already (which I'm very, very excited about). I was sad about missing fall in the city but here I am! Unfortunately I won't get my laptop for a couple of weeks (when I go pick up the remainder of my things) and am at the mercy of M's PC (man I miss my mac). 

But now, back to the clothes. I'm wearing two items that I'm very excited about. The herringbone blazer was on my wishlist for fall, and I absolutely love it. I can see myself wearing it all the time this fall, and I think it will be easy to pair with both skirts and pants. I think it fits really well and I still have room to layer a sweater underneath. 

I am also a huge fan of these Hudson skinnies. I haven't worn jeans all summer, but once I put these on it was love! They are super lightweight, very stretchy, and feel like I am wearing leggings. I have been wearing them nonstop while traveling, and they are amazing. I love the way that they look with these pumps, but I think I will get the most out of them by tucking them into boots.




And one more thing: especially after moving back to New York, I am on a serious no-buy for non-necessities. These boots were my latest purchase, and I think I'm set for fall. Even though I will miss shopping, and I'm sure there will be relapses, I'm determined to make this stick this time. (And I will be sure to live vicariously through my favorite bloggers.) I know I've failed in the past, but now that I'm moving into a way-overpriced-compared-to-the-rest-of-the-country apartment, one that has very minimal storage space, I know that I need to be more mindful of my consumption. Also, thinking about all the furniture and other household items that needs to be purchased is giving me a tummyache right now. So, wish me luck! Who knows if I can do it, but a girl can try right?

26 comments:

  1. Oh fantastic! Congratulations on the move! What wonderful news.

    That blazer is just gorgeous. I love, too, the combination of spicy cognac with the orange. One of my favorite looks of yours!

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  2. You look wonderful, and I stand in solidarity with you on the shopping sabbatical. And congrats on the job, and the new apartment! Good luck with everything!

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  3. I'm loving the pops of fall colors in your top and heels! You look fantastic. So chic!

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  4. Congrats on the re-move. It takes some determination (trust me) but you can make the new situation work...overpriced housing and all.

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  5. congratulations on getting to move back to NYC - I'm sure the city in the fall is amazing, and you'll probably get more wear out of that amazing blazer there!

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  6. Yes! A blazer is a must this fall (among many other things...teeheeteehee)...love yours though cause I love anything gray and I love that yours has those double pockets. Love the way you put those colors together as well!

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  7. absolutely love your outfit here! some of my favorite color combinations going on.

    congratulations on your new job and apartment!

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  8. Love the blazer. I wish I had bought it during the Get, Give promo.

    Congratulations on your new job too!

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  9. i cant wait to see the new apartment~ i expect to see a lot of diy projects in coming posts siski!

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  10. you totally inspire me. love the look. btw, i'm so jealous you're moving to nyc. good luck to you.

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  11. Congrats on the job and the move back to NYC! I love the blazer you're wearing. You're making me long for fall but it's still so warm where I live in Florida.

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  12. This is such a cute look! What exciting news...NYC is truly amazing (as you know)! Good luck with your shopping-ban and filling your apartment!

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  13. Congrats on finding a position in NYC!! You are going to love the city in fall. Just prepare yourself for wind-tunnel blocks. They will literally blow you backwards.

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  14. It is so great that you found something in nyc even though you had to come all the way back to atl to find it. This outfit is perfect for fall and I know you will have amazing looks to show us as the leaves change up north.

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  15. I love the gray blazer and the yellow top :)

    Yay you for moving back to NYC! Not shopping will be hard int he beginning, but once you get going, it gets easier! Trying to avoid your favorite stores is the hardest :(



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  16. Great blazer and jacket! They would both be fall staples in my wardrobe if they had a home in my closet.
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  17. Congrats on the job!!! That is great! I want those boots you got soooooooo bad and plan on making them mine by the end of the month!

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  18. That's so awesome that you're moving back to NYC Rosa - congrats!!
    I love your outfit today - I'm really obsessed with blazers as of late, and have never been a blazer girl - you're rockin this one! I cannot wait to see those Bowtied Beauty boots on you!

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  19. Your outfit is so perfect, I love it! And seriously, that's a Gap blazer? the fit is great on you. I might have to give Gap another look.

    Congrats on moving back to NYC!

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  20. This is probably one of my favorite outfits- I just love how simple but interesting it is- it's a very NYC outfit :)

    Congrats on the position and moving back to the city, what a whirlwind!

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  21. Cute! I have the same blazer (and the BR one) on my blog... those pumps are hotttttttttt!...

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  22. I love your blog, i'm so glad I came across it :)

    And you have some amazing taste in clothes!

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  23. That blazer is Gap? Its gorgeous...I love it..I need it! Great outfit!!

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  24. yay for staying in the city! autumn is the best time...but it lasts for about two weeks and then it is twenty degrees and snowing. and you'll curse the day you left georgia. :p

    congrats on the new position!!

    remember to make use of the storage space under your bed. i swear there's a studio apartment's worth of stuff neatly stored under my bed.

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  25. Ahhh I'm so sad I missed out on the herringbone blazer from Gap :( I bought the navy one, but it just isn't the same....

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