In The Market For..

Wearing: Mango Leather Pants | Topshop Sweatshirt | Zimmerman Cap | Zara Heels | Vintage Jacket

As part of my campaign with NMRKT - I was officially in the market for a pair of slouchy leather pants for the longest time now. Finally, it happened. The last time I shopped in Mango was more than 6 months ago, which is not something I'm proud of, because I forgot how awesome they can be! I spotted these pants on one of my favorite swedish bloggers and called the store in Soho right away to put them on hold for me. Low and behold, they were the perfect slouchy leather pants. Cha-ching*

KENZO

Wearing: Kenzo Sweatshirt | ASOS Boyfriend Jeans | Jeffrey Campbell Booties (c/o Ashbury Skies) | Spell & the Gypsy Cuff

You might recognize this Kenzo sweatshirt from last fashion week - as seen on some of my favorite editors and fashion influencers. I usually don't like to be late in the game when it comes to wearing a piece that has already gone viral, but I just couldn't resist. I've been lusting over sweatshirts ever since the first leaves fell this year, from Kenzo to Balenciaga to Phillip Lim - they all do it right. 

Village Style

Wearing: Village Style Sweatshirt - Similar (ASOS) | All Saints Jeans | Topshop Boots | Celiné Luggage Tote

When I came across this sweatshirt at Village Style in the East Village, I immediately pictured Balenciaga and Topshop having a baby... for $15. And then I noticed that ASOS obviously already created something EXACTLY like it (here). The era of the fashionably acceptable sweatshirt has begun, and we're all about it. Standard crew necks that used to appear to me as 'bum-like', and printed sweatshirts with all sorts of weird graphics have been given a new reputation thanks to designers like Markus Lupfer and Phillip Lim. 

Fancy Sweats

Wearing: LF Sweatshirt (in stores now) | Zara Skirt | Sam Edelman Boots (co) | ASOS Beanie | ShopJeen Sunnies | Ouroboros Ring

I might have a slight obsession with beanies and sweatshirts this Fall.. A- because I don't have to worry about my hair with a beanie/can keep warm and B- because sweatshirts are just too comfy. But hey, we can dress these two things up, can't we? Like so, the embellished arms on this sweatshirt totally changes the look and adding a leather peplum skirt with knee high boots makes the outfit a bit fancy (or in my case, acceptable NYC street wear). Don't be afraid to whip out those ordinary sweatshirts you've had for years - just give them a second look and you can turn them into something new by studding, bleaching, cutting, or embellishing the sleeves/collar.