neutral florals

im trying to veer away from wearing black these days and decided to pair my neutral jeans with my favorite floral blouse. i've been in love with j brand jeans lately, for the immaculate fit and comfort. these brown-ish, mushroom colored variation work perfect for the transition into spring.

zara blouse and belt, j brand jeans, forever 21 bag and wedges, marc jacob sunglasses

knit me

its finally cold enough to bust out the chunky knit sweaters. i am in love with crochet, but rarely get to wear it because of my annoying allergy to cashmere and wool. thank god for acrylic! still gaga over gray tones and statement necklaces at the moment and yearning for more chilly days.

boutique sweater & top, marc jacob pants, gucci belt & shoes, balenciaga bag

bank breaker vs bargain

often replicated, but never duplicated. no one does a quilted woven chain strap handbag quite like chanel. the amazing leather, the immaculate stitching, the subtle hardware, the classic structure, the timeless style, the iconic cc clasps, i could go on and on. clearly, i am obsessed with chanel handbags and could one day end up living on the street because of it. i have gotten so much wear out of my classic jumbo, i feel that breaking the bank is definitely worth it, but my skewed perceptions and justifications may not always be the same for everyone else. with today's economy and chanel's recent price increases, going for the bargain may be the smart, logical thing to do...right?

$3,450

...and for the smart, logical people

mango $49.90 available in many different colors here

aldo $45.00 available here

marc jacobs $625 available at neiman marcus