Dress || Heels || Scarf || Bag || Earrings || Bracelet

The new season has brought around a new color obsession and I have the Duchess of Sussex to thank for it. The stunning and constant style inspiration, Meghan Markle, has been favoring a gorgeous deep green recently. I’ve been at a lost of what to call it, but I’ve heard the name bottle green be thrown around. While it’s not the most romantic or glamorous of names (like millennial pink), I think it really nails it. Placed somewhere between teal and hunter green on the spectrum, this shade is absolutely gorgeous and (I think) incredibly flattering on olive skin tones. I am by no means comparing myself to Meghan Markle, but I see us as having similar complexions. So, I’ve been looking to her for inspiration to play around with different colors and help me try something different other than my usual navy.

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My spin on bottle green (pun) comes in this sweet little dress from Old Navy. At under $30, it’s the perfect excuse to play around with a new color. What I love the most about this dress is the silhouette of it. 3/4-length sleeves and a fun A-line skirt make it the most darling thing you can throw on for the work day. It’s a style I think the Duchess, herself, would be able to get behind. To make things even better, the stretchy material makes the dress as comfy as can be. At such a wallet-friendly price point, I may have to grab this dress in every color they offer.

For my heels, I decided to (again) copy Meghan and go with a pair of camel suede pointed toe heels from Sam Edelman. This color is always a staple, but something about this rich color makes it the perfect compliment to the vibrant green. Plus, because of the color, these heels have this magical ability to make your legs look like they are a mile long! I will take any help I can get in that department.

Finally, I was absolutely floored to find that my scarf of the season from Tuckernuck was the perfect accessory for my ‘Duchess of Sussex’ dress. The green tones in the scarf are nearly identical and the pop of coral is the perfect stand out for an already amazing outfit. I really have to give myself credit here, folks. I have never felt more put together and regal than in this outfit. The biggest lesson I learned today is that maybe I need to copy British royalty style more often.

Love from NYC,
Katie

 

 

Dress || Heels || Earrings || Eye Mask

A major perk of your apartment building being an old hotel… It’s pretty easy to get grab those long hallway shots and is perfect for a little Halloween post. The last day in October is definitely going to feel a little more authentic in NYC with the feeling of Fall in the air. Here’s the secret though, I actually really don’t like wearing a ‘costume.’ I don’t like wearing pounds of makeup, I don’t like spending money on a one-time use costume, and I don’t take it as an opportunity to dress more racy. At the same time, I fully understand that it’s kind of required and I try to participate in the most low-key way possible.

Last year, I dressed up as Rosie the Riveter and it could not have been easier. All you needed was a chambray button-down, jeans, and your favorite shade of red lipstick. The only purchase I needed to make was a red headband, costing me a whopping $6.

This year, I’m wanting to stay with that low-cost, low maintenance swing, but try to give you a few more options. I’m thinking at least three costume ideas should do the trick. I’d also like to note that comfort will always be a big name in my costume game.

Today’s costume recipe is 1 white shirt dress, 1 pair of tasseled earrings, 1 sleepy eye mask and your favorite pair of classic shoes. For my Audrey Hepburn fans, this outfit needs no introduction. Everyone else, definitely be sure to watch Breakfast at Tiffany’s at least once if you decide to rock it. Apart from Holly Golightly’s signature little black dress, this may be her most recognizable outfit and definitely one of the most defining.

The best part of this ensemble is that I’m willing to bet you have everything (minus the eye mask) already in your closet. It’s all made up of pretty standard, staple pieces. The biggest investment I had to make was just the eye mask and at under $30 it’s hardly going to break the bank. In fact, now that it’s mine, I’ll be wearing it like there’s no tomorrow. Yes, that means being that person on the airplane. After all, a girl’s got to get her beauty rest!

Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Holly Golightly’s sense of style has no shortage of costume ideas. I’m thinking classic movies, in general, isn’t a bad place to pull inspiration from. What do you think?

Love from NYC,
Katie