BIRTHDAY INSPIRATION

Good morning on this lovely day!

A couple of months ago, I went through all the hassle of showing my husband The Sartorialist book and how much I wanted a copy.  Then, I totally forgot all about it.  Luckily, he did not.

And so, the birthday girl will be getting a massive of dose of inspiration today!

Thanks, Meatball!

Now, don't forget to check back later for some birthday wears!

FURBY

I'm always amazed at how 70 degrees can feel so warm in April, yet so cool in September. This beautiful fall day called for a little fur and today's outfit was 100% inspired by this picture in an old issue of Lucky.



While I would LOVE to own that coat, I do not. But a carbon copy is no fun anyway, so I made it work with what I have.



You've seen these DIYed harem-esque pants before as well as my dolman sleeve JCP sweater ($18). I broke out my bright flats that the photo calls for and topped off the look with another revent NYC purchase.



Fur vests are certainly all the rage this year, but the longer, fuller versions don't do much for my stature. When your figure is grounded by a defined waist, it is not a wise move to cover it up. I tried on a couple longer versions and while I LOVE them on others, they're a bit too much on me. Sort of looks like I'm being eaten alive by some creature.



On the other hand, a cute cropped version like this not only keeps my waist free and clear of bulk, but it also comes with a smaller price tag. Picked this beauty up at H&M for only $20!

I'm still experimenting with ways to work it into my wardrobe, but I think I'm off to a decent start.