end of the road

I think (hope) we might be coming to the end of coat season, but I still have this last one to share! What attracted me to this coat in the first place was the wonderful arrow-shaped pocket detail. Reminds me of the Carven coats I so loved from this winter (kind of a hybrid of these two). Like most vintage coats (or at least those that have survived this long), it's very well-made and super warm. But here's hoping I won't need it until next year!

Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglasses (similar here)
Kookai sweater
vintage coat
Hermès bangles
Michael Kors watch
Horse Country leather gloves
Bally bag
J Brand jeans
Jean Michel Cazabat pumps (sold out, but similar here) 

PS I finally cracked and joined pinterest! Come procrastinate with me!

high top nostalgia

When I was in high school, I participated in an exchange program with an English school. One of my most vivid memories of the time was how much I envied the girls with their vintage shearling coats, flared jeans and high top Chuck Taylors. Anyway, many years later, I still thought of those stylish girls when I finally replaced my much-abused last pair of Chucks with these babies. When we went to Hot Springs last weekend, I foolishly left my shearling coat at home only to get hit with an overnight blizzard, so this was me making do with what I brought.

fur vest c/o Romwe
thrifted henley sweater
French Connection tank top
Hermès, thrifted, and Poshlocket (c/o) bangles
Michael Kors watch
Mango jeans
Converse Chuck Taylors

brunch at the waterwheel

Taking a quick break from moaning and groaning and icing my chipmunk cheeks* to share this outfit from last weekend. My friends and I took a trip to Hot Springs, VA for a relaxing weekend of "taking the waters" and lots of yummy meals. One of my favorites was brunch at The Inn at Gristmill Square. Charming location and delicious trout. Given my current diet of applesauce and mashed potatoes, I have to admit I'm a bit nostalgic for this meal!

Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglasses (similar here)
Zara turtleneck
sweater c/o Joie
Hermès, thrifted, and Poshlocket (c/o) bangles 
Michael Kors watch 
KMRii bag
Zara jeans (similar here)
Zara booties (old, similar here and here) 

**Got any good post-wisdom teeth removal remedies?

ladybug

I've been in desperate need of some handbag variety in my life lately, so I have to say I'm pretty pleased with this little ladylike gem from Romwe. Clearly it seems to be getting along well with my winterwear, but I'm looking forward to introducing it to some spring ensembles!

vintage sunglasses (similar pair by Super here)
thrifted sweater
Burberry coat (old, similar here and here)
Michael Kors watch
H&M jeans
Ralph Lauren socks
Zara heels
bag c/o Romwe

lazy bones

There's nothing quite like a soft pair of pants that work equally well for lounging around the house all day as they do dressed up with a pair of heels. As you might have guessed, this is exactly what happened with these babies over the weekend. Also kind of nice knowing they're light and airy enough to transition well into summer (which can't come soon enough).

Mickey and the Motorcars t-shirt
vintage blazer (similar here)
Hermès and Poshlocket (c/o) bangles
Michael Kors watch
vintage gold belt (similar here)
Forever 21 pants (sold out, but contemplating a perhaps more incredible pair by MinkPink)
Jean Michael Cazabat pumps (similar here)
very vintage LV bag

spoiled

Ok, one slightly obnoxious Valentine's Day gift post before we resume our regularly schedule programming. Promise. Just wanted to share what my thoughtful husband gave me, because I've been pining after this fragrance for such a long time now. The fancy chocolates were a nice touch, too.

Voyage d'Hermès and Suisse Laderach chocolates from Chocolate Chocolate

PS He got a deep fryer, so I think we're even ;-)

Utica Greens

Utica Greens are pretty much my favorite Central New York food and after our recent trip, I realized it was kind of silly that I had never tried making them myself. The beauty of this recipe is that you can really apply it to just about any green. The original recipe calls for one large escarole, but I used kale since it's abundant at the farmer's market.

For this recipe, you will need:

  1 large escarole (I used a large bunch of kale)
  4 slices prosciutto, chopped
  2 garlic cloves, chopped
  2 tablespoons olive oil
  2 long italian hot peppers, seeded and julienned (I used several tablespoons of pickled ground cherry peppers I found at the grocery store, which worked well because vinegar tends to complement greens)
  ½ cup breadcrumbs
  ¼ cup pecorino romano cheese, grated
  1 cup chicken broth
  salt and pepper, to taste

Clean and rinse escarole twice, then chop in large pieces.  Boil down for 5 or 6 minutes so it’s tender and wilted.

Place olive oil in an oven-safe skillet and heat.  Add chopped garlic and prosciutto and render for 2 or 3 minutes.

Add seeded peppers and cook another minute or so. Add the escarole and all the other ingredients in the pan.

Gradually add the bread crumbs and grated cheese, tossing gently until blended. Taste for final salt and pepper seasoning.

Sprinkle a little of the bread crumbs and place under a broiler for 3-4 minutes. Serve hot.



Utica greens pair nicely with spaghetti bolognese - here's my recipe if you'd like to try it!

super size me

Nothing beats gross cold weather like oversized layers. Hope you all are enjoying your weekends!

Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglasses (similar here)
vintage coat
thrifted sweater
H&M pants (similar here)
Lamarthe tote
Zara oxfords

warm and fuzzy

My Super Bowl-watching outfit. Sporty, right? I'm not exactly a football fan unless the Redskins or Saints are playing. I wasn't originally planning on wearing the fur vest, but weather dictated another layer and, well, it went with the shirt a little too perfectly. And since we're talking about the vest, let me say it is definitely as comfy and cozy as it looks.



I'm sure you know by now how much I love enamel bracelets. These babies came care of my lovely new sponsor Poshlocket. I've already found that this color assortment goes with just about everything.

button-down c/o Romwe
faux fur vest c/o Romwe
Hermès bangle
bangle set c/o Poshlocket
Chanel purse
H&M jeans
Jean Michel Cazabat pumps
Illamasqua lipstick in 'Growl'

"Some say he isn’t machine washable, and all his potted plants are called Steve..."

I finally had to replace my much-loved tan loafers, but I have to say I'm very pleased with their Topshop successors. How cute are the pink soles?



Major weekend activities revolved primarily around good food - El Centro, Masa 14, freshly made cinnamon doughnuts from the Falls Church Farmers Market, burgers from Joe's Burgers, and a delicious feast at Delhi Club. I feel like DMV dining keeps getting better!

Illesteva sunglasses (same style in tortoiseshell here)
Ann Taylor coat
thrifted boy's button-down
Anthropologie sweater
H&M jeans
Topshop loafers
Bally bag

Ulyana stalking

Those of you who follow my tumblr might have noticed an abundance of Ulyana Sergeenko photos tagged with "inspiration" (oh, and I was pretty stoked about her debut collection, too). She can do no wrong in my eyes - the perfect balance of ladylike and sexy.

(Ulyana inspo via tatler.ru, Stockholm Street Style, All the Pretty Birds, Mr. Newton, Pin-Up Life, Jak & Jil)