Last Monday (forgive me, I'm running way behind), I headed to New Jersey to chat with the amazing folks from Unilever. The day started out without the promise of sun (and bonus threat of rain), so I tried to nod to spring while remaining somewhat professional. Naturally, I ended up in the NYC work uniform of all black. What can I say? When in doubt, go back to black (even if it is in an Amy Winehouse kind of way).

Outfit details:

"Maxi" dress (aka I'm 6'2" and nothing will ever actually be a maxi dress on me): MICHAEL Michael Kors

Shrunken blazer: Torrid

Necklace: Amanda Jaron (style no longer available)

Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff (style no longer available)

Wedges: Torrid (style no longer available, similar available here)

Spring has officially began in NYC. The flowers are blooming, hipsters are making strange outfit choices (aren't they always?) and everyone has spring fever, including me. Getting dressed for today was nothing short of gleeful, especially since I had a chance to wear my new super colorful ruffle top. Who doesn't love any opportunity to wear ridiculously bright colors paired with leopard?

Outfit details:

Cat eye sunnies: Tom Ford

Earrings: ASOS (no longer available)

Leopard cropped cardi: Torrid (no longer available)

Ruffled top: Calvin Klein (via ideeli's Plus Size Perfection sale)

Jeggings: Lane Bryant

Black patent bucket bag: c/o DKNY

Studded wedges: Nine West (via Nordstrom Rack) (no longer available)

Photo by Aly Walansky

(sigh) The jumpsuit. It has to be one of the most difficult pieces to pull off in the history of woman (or man, for that matter). Needless to say, when I received a last minute invite to catch The Pretty Reckless film their performance for Fuse TV's Hoppus on Music (airing Friday at 11pm EST), I immediately reached for my beloved Norma Kamali for Walmart jumpsuit and raced out the door. After seeing these photos, my feelings are a little mixed. To jumpsuit or not to jumpsuit?

Outfit details:

Cat eye sunglasses: Tom Ford (seriously, they never leave my face. I'm in LOVE)

Stone earrings: Rachel Roy (no longer available online, check local Macy's)

Jumpsuit: Norma Kamali for Walmart (no longer available online)

Batwing cardigan: Norma Kamali for Walmart

Ring: Forever 21 (no longer available)

Bow cuff: Kate Spade

Neon pink bag: Kate Spade

Blue leopard flats: Nine West (color not available, others available here)

Photo by Kristin Booker

Last week I met my lovely friend Jahn Hall for a little meet & tea at Sanctuary T in SoHo. If you haven't yet tried the watermelon tea deliciousness, I highly recommend that you move it to the top of your to do list. We chatted about his general fabulousness and his new project, BKLYN Dry Goods. Jahn, being photographically inclined, decided to play paparazzi with me - and admittedly, I couldn't stop giggling. It was so interesting to feel so powerless, especially in comparison to my normal posed outfit photos. There is something both exhilirating and scary about having someone take your photo without you having a lot of control of when/where/how they're shooting. Let's just call it an experiment in letting go.

Naturally, you're really only here to know what I'm wearing. Onto the details:

Cat eye sunglasses: Tom Ford

Necklace: Forever 21 (no longer available)

Pink zip detail tee: Old Navy (no longer available)

Black lace cami: Hanky Panky

Watch: Swatch

Black jeggings: Lane Bryant (no longer available, similar here)

Silver Tote: Carlos Falchi

Black trench (in hand): Fleet Street via Re/Dress

Silver and black flats: Fitzwell

Photo by the amazing, loveable and totally adorable Jahn Hall.

The weather in NYC today is on a total rollercoaster. Dressing for 60 degrees and/or rain makes things a bit complicated, especially when all you want to have is spring on the brain. I attempted to tackle the situation by wearing a dress I had earmarked for a flippy spring day and pairing it with the ever-versatile DKNY Cozy. I prepared for the rain by wearing my trusty over the knee boots and kept the look kicky with a repurposed red belt. While I've mostly been a bit on the warm side today (and not to mention that the rain didn't appear, yet), I'm quite happy with my look. How do you prepare for days when the weather can't make up it's mind?

I had the pleasure to prepare my hair against any of the weather's indecision with TRESemme's new Climate Control shampoo, conditioner and styling products. More on that soon ;).

Black cardigan: DKNY Cozy (size M/L)

Red belt: Repurposed from the Faux Wrap Dress, Lane Bryant

Purple Dress: Cowl Neck Jersey Dress, Old Navy

Black Boots: Lane Bryant (no longer available)

Mismatched earrings: Emily Elizabeth

Rose gold watch: Michael Kors

Photo by Kristin Booker

Thank goodness for mothers. In addition to bringing unconditional love (no matter how long it's been since you've done your laundry) and imported presents (there are some things that you just can't get in NYC), they also come in quite handy for taking outfit photos, even at 10pm on a Monday night. My mother and I spent the evening at a pre-holiday dinner with a dear friend - naturally, we didn't think about the need for an outfit photo until it was completely dark outside. Oh well - that's what a camera's flash is for ;)

Funnel collar tweet coat: Avenue via One Stop Plus

Elbow length knit fingerless gloves: Tracy Reese (no longer available)

Black clutch: Christian Siriano for Payless (no longer available)

Jeweled necklace: Forever 21 (no longer available)

Velvet Boyfriend Shirt: Just My Size

Straight leg trousers: Lane Bryant (no longer available)

Leopard flats: Jessica Simpson