Oh colored pants. They're so fun in theory, but when it's 7am and you're actually trying to get dressed for work, let's just say they present a bit of a style challenge. Sure you can wear white or black tops, but when it comes to adding color on top of color, sometimes you can second guess yourself. There's a fine line between bold and wacky when mixing colors, but I always say go to the extreme - you can always dial it back. Obviously in the photo above I didn't follow my own advice, but it's a work in progress. Let's just call it my style mission for spring.
Sunglasses: DKNY (no longer available, similar available here)
Cicada earrings: Topshop (no longer available)
Top: Old Navy (no longer available, similar available here and here)
Pink jeans: Lane Bryant
Handbag: Kate Spade Bond Street Satchel in Flo Coral c/o Neiman Marcus
Oxfords: Fitzwell (no longer available, similar available here)
Photos by Tarah Shashaty
After spending a week running around Lincoln Center for Fashion Week attempting to pretend that it was spring, I just couldn't reach back into my closet for the thick knits or the oversized coats any more. New Yorkers are the most seasonally confused once it begins to hit 50 degrees in the spring. You'll see the widest range of outfits, including everything from Uggs to flip flops and bare legs, so I'd like to think that my look was on the more appropriate side of the scale, but even I was cold. Needless to say, I'm so thrilled that it's finally beginning to warm up in the city, even if our 10 day forecasts are still peppered with 30 degree temperatures, high winds and rain.
This holiday season was a little rough (working in ecommerce + family visiting = many, many 
One of the things I love most about fashion is that you don't always have to make the pretty choice, or the most flattering one for that matter. You can express yourself without even saying a word. Today was one such day. I wasn't wearing a particularly flattering look, but something about it felt right, like the perfect mix of casual and polished.
Do you ever have one of those mornings where it feels like you're struck with divine inspiration while in the shower? For the longest time, I thought I was so strange for coming up with my best ideas in the shower, until so many others shared they also have a similar experience. Tuesday morning, the idea for this look came to me - in those moments, it made a lot of sense. Naturally, there were moments throughout the day that made me reconsider my choices, however I have to say that moving outside of my comfort zone was such a liberating exercise for me. Be little ridiculous. Mix up some prints. Wear a giant bow. What's the worst that could happen?
