Little White Shift Dress

I've already headed back to NYC and then left from there for the Midwest, but I wanted to share a couple snaps from my trip to DC last weekend in an attempt to keep things somewhat chronologically organized. I had a nightmare of a time getting down there Friday night but managed to ditch the rain for a mostly sunny, fairly warm day that was perfect for wandering about.

 I've paid visits to D.C. every few months since I moved East for everything from baseball games (rooting for the Cubs, of course) to the 2013 Inauguration. It's no New York—sorry D.C.!—but it's near the top of my list for a weekend visit when I need to get away. The museums are free, the food is good and the light is nearly always perfect. It's easy to relax and unwind when you find yourself wandering the mall in beautiful weather or passing building after building with a rich, unique history.

I have my favorite spots to hit when I'm on the mall, like the sculpture garden (below) and the botanical gardens near the Capitol. I've also done my fair share of wandering through nearby neighborhoods, but I'm always looking for new places to check out. Any recommendations for my next trip later this summer? Food, shopping, sites to see...all fair game!

P.S...these shoes are about to become my summer favorite. I wore them all over D.C. for two straight days; they didn't rub or cause me any pain, and they look super cute!

Express Dress || Michael Michael Kors bag || Anthropologie scarf (tied on bag)

Ray-Ban Sunglasses || Michael Kors Watch || Loeffler Randall Espadrilles || Catbird and WWAKE rings

Vintage Punk

It's amazing what a closet clean out will re-accquaint you with, especially when you don't actually have a closet.

 My clothes are stored in every conceivable place in my apartment: jammed in my dresser, in a storage bench at the end of my bed, nice dresses in the one closet I share, out-of-season clothes in suitcases in said closet, more things packed away in canvas storage under my bed. I've been endlessly editing my wardrobe this year to cut down on what I don't need and make sense of what I have—which is how I happened upon this thrifted skirt again (last seen here).

Since the weather's still not fully cooperating with my spring fantasy, I had to layer it up for a mild weekend downtown, which also meant I was reaching for sneakers instead of heels (sorry I'm not sorry—and no, I'm not over my #sneakerhead phase yet). This skirt was one of the first things I successfully thrifted and felt good about. It looked terrible on the hanger, as many items in thrift stores are wont to do, but my cousin convinced me to put it on and I immediately admired the quirky silhouette and fabric.

Jacket (similar) || Pickwick & Weller T-Shirt || Thrifted Skirt 

Zara Sneakers || WWAKE and Catbird Rings

Tell me—what's your favorite thing you've ever thrifted? 

Kicking It

It's official—I'm becoming something of a sneakerhead. Back in the day, I was an avid collector of all things Converse (most of which literally fell apart while I was wearing them. #grungekid). The turquoise Supras you see here are my latest acquisition, although not everyone is a convert; my roommate told me they were only okay if I wear them to SoulCycle (hey, I do wear them to Soul...and to meet friends for brunch...and to work when I'm feeling lazy. So sue me).

Also, I might not be wearing any green in these pictures but trust that I'm wearing it in person today; 

my last name is a dead-giveaway for being Irish and I really don't want to be pinched if I can help it! 

Scroll down for details on an amazing gift card giveaway in honor of the holiday, too :)

Zappos is giving away a $317 gift card to one lucky winner today for 3/17! The Zappos Gold Rush Icon will appear on a new item on Zappos ever hour today between 11a-11p EST—simply click the icon to enter! They'll be posting clues on their Facebook page, but I'll give you one clue right now—all 12 items are green (duh). While you're over there, feel free to make a wishlist of what you'd use the $317 on. I'm eyeing these sneakers, this bag or these sunnies in yellow!  

Zara Military Jacket || Leather Jacket || Theory Leather Top || Boyfriend Jeans || Ray-Ban Sunglasses

Supra Sneakers || Zara Tote (Similar) || Catbird and WWAKE rings || Sequin Jewelry Collar

Photos by Emily Tozer

Date Night Dressing + a Yumi Kim Giveaway!

I know I titled this post "date night dressing," but the joke's on you if you think I'll be getting dressed up for a date anytime soon! That is, unless you count my Valentine's Day plans—a dinner date with two of my good friends, neither of whom happen to be into girls. I suppose you could say a great dress, like this pretty silk Yumi Kim number, will be lost on them, but they do appreciate fashion as much as I, so I imagine we'll make quite a well-dressed table! I'll actually make more of an effort to style my hair by then, too...if you remember, my hair had a bright turquoise streak in it not too long ago, and you'll notice below that I've bleached it out—so I'm giving my hair a break from heat tools for a while. The plus side to this is I'm now so blonde I look like I spent a month on the beach, except I've been busy freezing my ass off in NYC.

Yumi Kim has also offered to give away the Leon dress I'm wearing here to one lucky reader! Scroll down to enter the giveaway(and visit their website to see the dress sans coat—this Polar Vortex sh*t made it too cold to take my coat off for even a minute!). The winner will be announced on February 14!

Black Classic Peacoat || Yumi Kim Leon Dress in Navy Heart c/o || Hue Tights || Corso Como Boots

Tiffany Necklace || Catbird Rings || Sequin Bracelet

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