From the Office to Night Out

This past Saturday was a day spent in the  sun and catching up with my old friend, Rupal. We went for a stroll through her beautiful neighborhood of  Tudor City.  Everything is so quaint and picturesque, so much so that you could easily forget that you are actually in New York City.  Rupal and I were co-workers a few years back, which is how we met.  She has always been someone whose style I have admired.  Something I remember very clearly during our time working together was that she was always great at putting together a fabulous outfit for work that was easily converted into a night time look.  Since she was already getting ready for a party Saturday afternoon I thought it would be a great idea for her to show her amazing outfit conversion skills.  We combined forces with accessories and shoes and here you have an appropriate yet fun Office to Night Out Look.  I love it!

xo

Jen

Now all you have to do is lose the blazer and give yourself some accessory LOVE.

Daytime Look

Dress - Forever 21 - find similar

Blazer - Theory - find similar

Pumps - Christian Louboutin

Earrings - Anthropologie

Watch - Michael Kors - find similar

Sunglasses - Bvlgari - find similar

Convertible Satchel - Ambiance Boutique (SanFran) - find similar

Nighttime Look Additions

Bubble Necklace - Charming Charlie's - find similar

Convertible Clutch - Calvin Klein

Wedges - Charles David - find similar

Lip color - Kimiko tint and plumper (pomegranate)

Jen & Kelly's Picks

1. Navy Suiting Tank - JCrew

2. Polka Dot Tie Shirt - Equipment

3. Navy Jumpsuit - BCBGMaxazria

4.Heather Maxi Skirt - Splendid
5.Lip Tint & plumper- Kimiko (pomegranate)

6. Long Chain Necklace - Serafina
7. Leather Satchel - Coach

8. Yellow Resin Bangle - Fossil

9. Aztec Bangle - House of Harlow

10. Nail Polish - Essie (sand tropez)  

11. Wedge Sandals - Michael Kors

Well the heat is certainly starting to pick up here in the NY area.  We've had our fair share of rain and flip flopping with cold and warm days.  Is the heat here to stay?  Who knows but since we are so unsure Kelly and I  kept in mind the crazy weather possibilities and chose some layering pieces for those not so warm days and plenty of items for those hot sunny days.  This week our picks show you 2 outfit options with accessories that will look great with both choices.  Kelly's picks have a mint green and pinky theme while mine is Navy with hints of green and touches of nude.  Hope you can get inspired from these pieces as much as we have.  Have a Fabulous weekend!
xo
Jen & Kelly

1. Peachy Tank - Madewell
2. Earrings - Francesca's
3. Denim Vest - Levi
4. Maxi Dress - Soft Joie
5. Leaf Belt - B-Low the Belt
6. Mint Mesh Skirt - Feel Luxury
7. Tote - Kate Spade
8. Zinnia Green Bracelet - Stella & Dot
9. Monarch Ring - Pushmataaha
10. Triple Wrap bracelet - Stella & Dot
11. Sandal - Franco Sarto

Leopard and White

Sometimes I randomly get a bit homesick and spontaneously travel home for a quick visit. While I only live a 2 hour drive from family and close friends it can often feel like we live worlds apart.  On Memorial Day I called my sister, Kim (last minute) and said I was taking the train in to visit for the day, and that was that.  We made a day of it and as you can see I also managed to snap a few photos of her in her totally Rad outfit!   There is something about this outfit that makes me smile, maybe because it's  got a hint of rocker 80s chick style.  I think thats why I love it so much.  It must be the combo of the blue leopard print the pointy toe heels and hmm those crazy but cool sunglasses?  Those are my glasses BTW.  I let her borrow them for the day while squinting because I loved how they looked paired with her  ever so slightly 80s getup.  We had a great time on Monday joined by mom and managed to find the cutest old school white car while out for a drive (as you can see above). 

xo

Jen

Peplum Tee - Rebecca Taylor

White Denim - Work Custom Jeans

Hoop Earrings - Gorjana

Heels - Manolo Blahnik - find similar

Sunnies - Anthropologie

Quilted Bag - Kate Spade

Turquoise Stack Ring - David Yurman - find similar

Lip Color - NYX (natural)

Rain Shoes, Jellies and Wellies

The past few days have been nothing but clouds and off and on rain here in the NorthEast area.  I guess it's no surprise that there is rain on the horizon since it is Memorial Day weekend.  It notoriously rains here on what seems like every Memorial Day weekend since I can remember as a kid.  With Rain on the brain I got to thinking about what the heck to wear if I am out and about during this holiday weekend.  I mean regular old clunky rain boots are just not gonna cut it when your dressed in your weekend fun wear!  I dunno about you but I am not too psyched to put on my giant Hunter boots (which I Love) during a humid smoggy day. I also don't want to chance ruining my favorite leather or suede flats.  This is especially true when you are not quite sure if its gonna rain.  With all of these thoughts in mind I started looking at other rain shoe options.  Above I have put together a sundry collage of rain shoe possibilities including flats, sandals and boots.  There is something for everyone and every situation.  I don't know how I will choose but I am loving the Tory Burch bow flats :)

Hope you have a lovely SUN-filled Memorial day weekend! :)

xo

Jen

1. Hunter -  highcliffe sandal

2. Melissa - rain t-strap 

3. Melissa -  ombre flats

4. Stuart Weitzman - crystal jelly flat

5. Tory Burch -  ballet flat

6. Red Valentino -  rain boot

7. Tretorn Plask - mid rain wedge

8. Burberry - buckle rain boot