Brrrr

Zara coat, Gap tshirt, Zara jeans, Topshop boots, vintage Coach bag, Uniqlo scarf, Marc by Marc Jacobs watch, Urban Outfitters necklace, Topshop ring, Murano glass ring

I just love cold weekends in the fall/winter.  There's something about this weather, or maybe the holiday spirit that always puts me in a good mood. 

I've spent this weekend visiting the Museum of Modern Art (oggling Edvard Munch's "The Scream"), curling up on the couch with a good book (& cozy blanket), & tonight I'll be having a pre-Thanksgiving feast with my best friends (for which I'll be making my specialty- Tiramisu).

Photography by Bruno Daddi

Vote

Just a friendly reminder to get out and vote tomorrow November 6th!

I'm back after a brief hiatus due to hurricane Sandy.  I feel very lucky to have come out of the experience unharmed, & am in shock/disbelief at the devastation the hurricane caused.

This past week I've been home from work & only able to go as far as my legs can take me (mass transit was practically nonexistent & I don't drive).

So I've been exploring my new neighborhood, catching up on chores, & watching the news/politics.

Old Navy coat (old), Zara blouse, Uniqlo jeans, Crown Vintage boots, Rebecca Minkoff bag, Lucky Brand scarf, J. Fay earrings

Off Balance

Forever 21 Jacket, Zara sweater, 7 For All Mankind jeans, Rebecca Minkoff bag, Topshop boots, Marc by Marc Jacobs watch, J. Fay earrings, Topshop & Forever 21 rings

There's something about a chunky knit sweater that makes me just want to live in it.  Especially when I'm feeling sick (like today).  This sweater feels like a warm blanket wrapped around me all day and it's so easy to style.  So you'll probably see me in knits for the next few months.

Photography by Bruno Daddi

Coat Shopping

It's a cool, rainy Friday, and I had the day off.  

That mean lots of errands 

...& of course doing some online shopping.

I'm currently looking for a new coat (seeing as many of mine are worn out and getting holes in them).

It needs to be classic, moderately warm, and versatile, but with a slight edge.

Here are a few that I think fit that criteria.

What's your favorite?

Zara combined leather jacket

Zara coat with zips

J. Crew Icon Trench in Wool-Cashmere

Laundry by Shelli Segal Anorak

Dolce Vita Aphrodite Leopard Faux Fur Coat

Flared

H&M sweater, Vince wide leg jeans, Uniqlo cashmere scarf, Steve Madden heels, Rebecca Minkoff bag, J. Fay earrings, Topshop heart ring, H&M ring, Forever21 "love" ring

I've been searching for a pair of high waisted, wide leg jeans for ages... and last week I finally found the perfect pair from Vince at Nordstrom Rack.  Normally I admire the clothing from Vince, but never actually purchase it because it's a bit out of my price point.  But these jeans were so discounted, and so perfect that I just couldn't resist.

Photography by Bruno Daddi

Fine Wine

H&M leather jacket, Old Navy sweater, Zara pants, Born on Concept boots, Lucky Brand scarf, vintage Coach bag, Nordstrom earrings, Forever21 & Topshop rings

As you all probably know by now, oxblood is the color of the season.  But I personally hate the name.  I prefer to think of it as burgundy... or to be more specific- 'fine wine.'

Photography by Bruno Daddi

Falling For You

H&M leather jacket, J. Crew denim shirt, 7 For All Mankind jeans, Topshop boots, Rebecca Minkoff bag, Forever 21 scarf, 

J. Fay earrings, Topshop ring

Is it just me, or does the start of a new season make you fall in love with your wardrobe again?  

The past few days have been in the mid 50s in NYC... so I've been having fun layering up in my favorite scarves, jackets, & boots. 

Photography by Bruno Daddi

Prepping for NYFW

Words can't explain how excited I am right now.

Tomorrow will be my 3rd time going out for Fashion's Night Out...

and Friday will be my first time attending a show at New York Fashion Week

So that means I have lots of outfits to prepare & photograph for you all.

Here are a few of my NYFW essentials:

Bumble & Bumble hair products, Kate Spade sunglasses, vintage Fendi wallet, everyday makeup (Nars "Manhunt, Maybelline eyeliner, Fiberwig mascara)

Polka dots, burgundy, faux leather, & denim

(Zara & Levi's shirts)

H&M and Anthropologie dresses

The most comfortable shoes I own

(Nine West loafers, Seychelles heels, Crown Vintage boots, Sam Edelman flats)

Jewelry I can't seem to stop wearing

Summer Wrap Up

Things I'll miss about summer:

 Coney Island beach & boardwalk days

Lots & lots of ice cream/frozen yogurt

(Vanilla with rainbow sprinkles is always my go to combo)   

An uncontrollable addiction to iced tea...especially from David's Tea.

(How awesome is the name of that green tea?!)

Using shopping as a way to beat the heat (free air conditioning)

(Zara & Bergdorf Goodman mannequins)

Window shopping at stores I wish I could afford

(Christian Louboutin spiked heels / Yayoi Kusama in the window of Louis Vuitton... yes that really is her in the window)

Summer is just about over and I'm actually quite happy about it.

The lazy, beachy summer days will be missed (I'm sure I'll be craving a beach getaway come January)...

But Fall is my favorite season by far.

I love watching the leaves change color, curling up under a blanket, and above all the fashion.

Layering up just makes an outfit so much more intricate and fun. 

And of course NYFW is coming up so it'll be fun to see all of the celebrities, bloggers, etc. dressing their best.

P.S.  Find me on Instagram @HudsonEast

Jean Genie

Photography by Bruno Daddi

Levi's denim shirt, Zara shorts, Audrey Brooke sandals, vintage Dooney & Bourke bag, Free People sunglasses, H&M earrings, H&M necklace, Forever 21 bracelets, gifted name bracelet

A little more denim on denim for you today.  It has to be one of my favorite trends of the year by far.

Fall is in the air and I couldn't be happier.  

Don't get me wrong-- I love the sunny, beachy, lazy days of summer 

but the humidity & smog of NYC gets tiring fast.

And most importantly-- Fall is probably the most fun and exciting season for fashion

(Can't wait for NYFW either!)