The Search for the Camel Coat and Other Escapades

Tahari coat, Joe's jeans, J Crew turtleneck

I think you all know that I have been on the hunt for the perfect camel coat.  I was being quite particular which is why up to this point, I still hadn't found what I was looking for.  Part of the problem was the fact that I in fact had found a camel coat that I really liked.  But I was being uncharacteristically frugal and just didn't want to pay full price.  On my last jaunt to NYC I happened upon this coat at Bergdorf's.

But I just wasn't ready to shell out over $650.  Well on this trip to NYC I found the coat on sale for 40% off only they didn't have my size in the camel.  I for some reason decided that I liked the navy better than the camel (on me).  I still love the camel but sometimes you just realize that as much as you think you might want something, sometimes another color is just better suited for you. 

Amidst a Saturday afternoon of shopping, my sister and I realized that we had an extra hour or two to spare so we shockingly decided to fill it with a long, boozy lunch; but where?  We had been uptown and were en route to SoHo when on a whim we had the cabbie drop us smack in front of Gramercy Tavern which was the perfect spot to wile away the afternoon.  This place on a Saturday afternoon never loses its steam.  We arrived shortly before 2PM to still be told that there would be a wait for a table.  No worries, we bellied right up to the bar for a glass of wine.  It's the perfect winter's afternoon place and we were thrilled to spend our afternoon there sipping wine, chatting about the usual nonsense and nibbling on the most delectable of afternoon treats.  We shared the duck liver mousse (which was truly heaven on a slice of bread) followed by the meatball with melted fontina served atop potato puree and homemade kielbasa with cabbage.  Both truly delicious but if I were to order only one again, the meatball would be the winner. 

After our afternoon of indulging in too much food and wine, we soldiered on to finish our shopping down in SoHo.  No SoHo shopping trip is complete without a large sampling of street jewelry but I'm sorry to say that I'll have to fill you in on those details later.  I did buy several fun things however I have my annual ladies holiday gift swap next weekend.  I think I may include some of my finds for our gift swap which means I can't give away any secrets now....stay tuned.

And let's rewind for a moment, shall we?  I took Friday off and met a group of old friends and colleagues for lunch.  As per usual, I was early so I killed some time at Anthropologie and found these shorts.

 They're very close to what I was looking for and a fraction of the price of the Thread Social ones that I've had my eye on.  I hope to wear them soon to show you how I end up wearing them. 

And finally I should mention that I did check out the Givenchy Nightingale this weekend in person at Barneys.  Oh how I must say that this bag is ever more fabulous than the pictures portray.

 It is way more gorgeous in person that you could imagine and it is now at the very top of my bag wish list that you saw here.  And from that list, I think the Mulberry Alexa is now at the top of my sister's wish list after a detour to the Mulberry store.  

I wish you all sweet dreams of fabulous handbags or whatever is on your fashion holiday wish list. 

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Check out the latest Boston Common Magazine.  There are photos from Boston Common Magazine's Neiman Marcus Fashion Show at Copley Place, including a pic of me and Elisha.

Holiday Soiree (and Shopping)

Today I got up knowing 1) it would be my Friday since I'm not working tomorrow and 2) I had a fun soiree to go to.

Ann Taylor turtleneck, Hermes belt

I put on a basic black cashmere turtleneck (you can never go wrong) with this fringy, glittery skirt that I think I bought online at Newport News I don't know how many years ago.  I can say that I haven't worn it in a couple years and I probably bought it at least seven years ago.  I wore this ensemble with the ever faithful Me Too booties and a Jojo necklace that I bought at Elisha's shop over the summer but that really has no season.

Jojo necklace, Chanel ring

You can see the necklace better here.  How gorgeous is the royal blue?  And now you can see why I wore the royal blue Tiziana handbag.

Tiziana handbag

When I got dressed for the winter elements, I thought how I would love to have a bright blue pair of gloves to throw on.  I have many colors of gloves (pink, red, orange, chocolate brown, black) but no bright blue.  I also thought I should wear my Mulberry blue postman's lock booties but I knew I would be on my feet and those boots are not made for a walking (they are sitting shoes). 

So at the party at Elisha's shop tonight, I bought these perfect bright blue suede gloves.  And speaking of the party, here are a few more pics.

 

This necklace is gorgeous and looks perfect with grey now or with all white come summertime.

Judy Sanchez, Elisha Daniels, Tina Sutton

Me and Elisha

I bought this really fun sequin beret that made me feel oh so French!

Unfortunately my photography skills leave much to be desired but this mutli-metal necklace was way cool especially since some of the chains were this khaki color that would be perfect with any military inspired pieces.

These necklaces were gorgeous each individually but even more fabulous together.

Grey Days

Ann Taylor cardigan, J Brand Jeans, Veronique Branquiho boots

It was a rainy, dreary Boston day today and it's on days like these that I'm especially thankful to have a job that doesn't always require me to dress up. 

Ann Taylor Top, Hermes belt, LV bag

I wore this summery Ann Taylor top and cardigan with J Brand jeans and these slouchy grey Veronique Branquinho boots that I just love. 

Chanel pendant necklace and Nava Glazer multi chain necklace

I doubled down on the necklaces with a Chanel pendant necklace and a Nava Glazer multi-chain and leather necklace. 

And I don't know if it was the weather today or what, but twice I was stopped in my tracks by people on the streets with a reminder to smile.  I certainly have something to smile about; I've got Friday off this week so tomorrow will feel like my Friday!

Basic Black: It's All About the Accessories

Kooba handbag

I wake up each day with visions of different outfits dancing in my head.  But sometimes the grand visions don't sync up with what actually comes to pass in the never ending rush to drag myself out of bed and chain myself to my desk where I sit for hours on end each day.

Fabric/tulle covered beads from Elisha's shop, Chanel brooch

I ended up throwing on a basic black long sleeve J Crew t-shirt and Banana Republic pants but I spiffed it all up with this flower print jacket that I am now reminded has a matching skirt.  I accessorized with this fun tulle covered bead necklace that I bought in Elisha's shop some time ago, my Chanel pin that I've been wearing to death and a hot pink Kooba bag that I rediscovered in my closet in the recent hangbag reorg.

Me Too booties

And since this was one of those days where I couldn't seem to pull it together, you end up with faceless pictures of me.  I almost forgot to put my makeup on today that's how out of it I was.