NYC & What I Wore…

We had a fabulous time in NYC and Chicago, but it is good to be back home.  I definitely feel silly writing this post on “what I wore” but I actually documented everything and I only had a small carry on for the week.  Graham insisted that I not over pack this trip and I was up for the challenge.  So here’s how I mixed and matched it.

For the record, obviously I’m in no way a fashion blogger.  I can name so many friends that have jaw dropping, out of this world fashion sense…and some even have fabulous blogs (read them – they’ll change your life) Katie & Regan (Cardigans and Couture) and Elisabeth (Mission: Closet).  I’m putting myself out there with this post but I figure why not.

What I wore…

Thursday night dinner –

Striped cape: H&M, black dress: Mary Meyer, black leggings: Forever 21, boots: Tory Burch, earrings: awesome gift from MIL, Ring: Cost Plus World Market

Friday out shopping –

Cape: Eel and Ermine, necklace: Talbots, black top: H&M, black leggings: Forever 21, boots: Tory Burch, ring: Cost Plus World Market

Friday night out…

Shorts: Top Shop, Tank: Gap, Jacket: , Shoes: Bettye Mueller

Saturday to the daytime wedding portion…

Dress: Eel and Ermine, faux fur shawl: Karen Millen, cuff off the street of NYC

Saturday nighttime wedding reception…

Dress – Castle Starr, shoes Bettye Muller (I also ended up adding maroon tights that matched my shoes) jewelry off the street.

Here you can see it with the tights…

BTW, I convinced Lauren that she had to have that camel coat from Ted Baker – doesn’t she look fab in it?!!

Sunday walking around town:

Shorts: Top Shop, Shoes: Tory Burch, Tights: Spanx in maroon, Top: H&M, Cape: Eel and Ermine, Necklace: Talbots

Monday shopping for clients

Leggings: Forever 21, Dress: Mary Meyer, White top: Splendid, Purple Vest: Laurie B.  boots: Tory Burch

Monday night dinner in Chicago

Leggings: Forever 21, Top: H&M, Striped Cape: H&M, Boots: Tory Burch, Earings off the street of NYC

Tuesday client meeting, shopping in Chicago

Jeans: J.Crew, alligator Belt: Thrifted, gingham button down: Madewell, metallic suede jacket: D2K

And there you have it.  What I wore last week.  I won’t be doing this type of a post again; I just thought I’d give it a little spin while I traveled with a small duffel bag for a week (shown below).  BTW, the majority of what I wear either comes from cheap stores (ahem H&M), consignment stores (Goodbyes in SF or Second Time Around in Chicago) or small businesses – (Mary Meyer, Eel and Ermine)

The bag is an absolute love of mine.  It was a gift given to my dad from Corde Valle, a golf club he belonged to.  About a year after he passed, I found it dusty and forgotten in the garage.  I brought it home (after asking mom if I could keep it), dusted it off and use it all the time.  Although he is always on my mind and in my heart, it is nice to have a physical piece that belonged to my dad.

Now, I think we’re all thinking the same thing – get home and wash your clothes!  Don’t worry, I’m on top of it.  Leggings and shoes are taking a breather from the rotation.