Museum Snow Days

 Last Saturday, I kicked off my morning afternoon with my weekly brunch date down at Cafe Orlin in the East Village (we don't go to the same spot every week, but it is the same people every week), and by the time we left—surprise!—it had dropped five degrees and started snowing. A friend and I figured that would be the perfect opportunity for us to hop on the subway out to Brooklyn and check out the John Paul Gaultier exhibit while it's in its last few weeks there, and it was oh so worth the ride. If you have a chance to visit the museum before the exhibit closes on the 23rd, I highly recommend it!

Zara Coat || Forever 21 Cardigan || Otte New York Pullover

Zara Scarf || Sole Society Tote || 7 For All Mankind Jeans || Loeffler Randall Boots

P.S.—how amazing is JP's work? The models even have moving faces, and some sing along with music or talk with a track—it was a little freaky at first, but pretty cool once you keep making your way through!

Pattern Mixing

After seeing this scarf on at least six other bloggers in the last few weeks (although I really did see Jessica rocking it first, followed by 10 instagrams from other bloggers in the coming weeks), I feel like it should be on Sh*t Bloggers Wear, officially. Honestly, though, I picked it up because I love things that can double as blankets (no, seriously, wait til you see the other one I got the same day! Perfect for the plane home next week) and I'm also a fan of the mohair/plaid trend this season, so sue me for making you look at the same scarf one more time. 

Anyways, scarf stories aside, I've also been living in these Schutz boots I picked up on Black Friday (as mentioned in yesterday's post, I'm all about gifts for myself). Tall, black, flat and lined with faux-fur, they'll be getting me through this winter one cold, snowy day at a time—including the 12 I'm about to spend in even colder, snowier Iowa!

Zara Blazer (on sale!!) and Scarf || Otte Reverse Pullover in Polka || Capwell + Co Necklace c/o

Acne Skin 5 Jeans || Schutz Boots || OPI The One That Got Away Polish || Sole Society Carla Tote

Photos: Jessica Sturdy

Polka Dots

If I were to truly evaluate my wardrobe, I think I'd find that I'm mostly attracted to a variety of solid colors, sometimes with embellishments, and the occasional crazy, bright print. Rarely anything in between (let's not spend too much time on what this says about me, OK?). Apparently, despite its usually girl-ier nature, polka dots are kinda becoming my thing (remember this post?). Next to conquer—colored polka dots, duh! 

And, just for fun...this is what happens when you keep trying to photo-bomb my shoot! (There are several teenage boys just outside the frame.)

Jacket (old, similar) || Otte Pullover || Acne Jeans || Sole Society Giuliana Boots

Street Vendor Scarf (from Italy!) || Lionette Necklace || Steve Madden Bag

Photos: Joey DeBenedetto

Plaid

After pining a little for my plaid roots a few weeks ago, fate let me stumble across this fitted midi skirt at Zara. The next morning, I was having a series of dressing mishaps where I hated everything I own (read: lots of clothes ended up on my floor and stayed there for several days). Finally, I remembered the skirt I'd picked up and things started to fall into place-once I put on this navy silk top, I knew I'd found something I'd be happy with. As a finishing touch, I opted for a light colored bag instead of my usual black-this Sole Society tote is a recent addition and I've been carrying it everywhere.

Jacket, old (similar) || Otte Silk Top || Zara Plaid Skirt || YSL Lipstick in Rose Culté

Sequin Jewelry Necklace || Jessica Simpson Shoes || Sole Society Carla bag c/o

Photos: Joey DeBenedetto

Otte Sale Picks

There's really no better way to kick off a weekend than with a great sale (hello, payday!). Otte NY is currently offering an extra 60% off already reduced sale merchandise through Sunday on brands like Alexander Wang, Rag & Bone and 3.1 Phillip Lim. You already know I'm there-I picked out some of my favorites, like the shimmery leopard print dress or laced-trimmed tee.

Clockwise from top right: 3.1 Phillip Lim Dress || Dannijo Arquette Cuff || McQ Cutaway Pump || Current/Elliott Boyfriend Short || Rag & Bone Perry Tank || 3.1 Phillip Lim T-Shirt || Roseanna Leopard Dress || Morgan Carper Vest