Navy Trousers

Outfit details: Reiss blouse, Banana Republic trousers, Roger Vivier shoes, Zara jacket (old), Chanel pin, Alexander McQueen bag

On my recent search for the perfect ankle cigarette trousers (I found these Reiss ones), I also found this pair from Banana Republic. They have just the right amount of stretch and the fit is just what I was looking for.

Leather Moto

Outfit details: Lafayette 148 dress, DKNYC jacket, Valentino shoes, Alexander McQueen bag, Alexis Bittar necklace

This geometric printed dress was one I bought last fall but I'm finding its weight and colors to be seasonless. I wore it last week topped with a navy leather moto jacket which I think makes a ladylike dress a bit more cool and hip.

Weekend Tidbits - Escape

Last week in Boston was one of the most surreal and stressful in the 17+ years since I made this city my home. September 11th forever changed my perspective on this world; it was the first time in my life where the evil that lives in this world truly hit home. Before that, those types of things happened in faraway places to people I didn't know. The bombings last week at Boston's Marathon hit even closer to home since I live and work just a few blocks from the devastation. In the wee hours of Friday morning on one of my regular sleep deprived nights, I woke up as I usually do and turned on the TV to lull myself back to sleep. 2AM is often my witching hour and Hoda and Kathy Lee on the Today Show re-run. Imagine my surprise when there was breaking news at 2AM as the result of an MIT officer being killed. When I woke up the next morning to my city and home on literal lockdown, I was shocked and scared. I was meant to be on a flight Friday afternoon for a little holiday and I didn't know what to do. Public transportation wasn't running, cabs weren't available and we were told to stay put. And all I wanted to do was get the heck outta dodge. Against my better judgement, I made my way to the airport (thanks Uber).

Thankfully, we all know how this ended. For the moment, my little part of the world is safe and secure again. When something like this happens and we are faced with pure evil, we also see the very best in people. There were those who, instead of running away from the bombings, ran toward them to help those in need. I'm eternally grateful for law enforcement who tirelessly and selflessly worked to keep us safe from harm. Times like these really remind me of how proud I am to be both a Bostonian and an American. I also remind myself how important it is to live your life as fully as you can.  As someone who probably works more than most people would consider normal, I remind myself that I'll never regret not having worked an extra hour, but I may regret forsaking the time with those who are the most important to me. 

Having said all of that, here's a peek into the beauty of the Bahamas that offered me my escape at the end of one of the most awful weeks I can remember. 

#BostonStrong.

Black & White Checks

Outfit details: Kate Spade jacket, Zara blouse, Ann Taylor trousers (old), Valentino shoes (kitten heel version here), Prada bag, Hermes bangle

I bought this Kate Spade coat and I can't wait to double down on the checks and wear it with the trousers in the same print. I also love the black and white popped with the bright yellow bag.

Bright Pink

Outfit details: Equipment blouse, Zara jacket, Paige jeans, Valentino shoes, Hermes belt, Celine bag

These Paige jeans are one of the pairs I bought at National Jean Company a few months ago. I find when shopping for jeans, it's infinitely helpful to have someone who knows what different styles look like and how different brands fit. I wanted a bootcut or wide leg with a higher waist and these Paige Hidden Hills jeans are perfect.