Cashmere Poncho Monday

M.PATMOS Striped Poncho from Club Monaco, navy long-sleeve shirt from LOFT, Joe's Jeans, Franco Sarto wedge heels, Zoya Kalista nail polish

Ah, Pinterest has been good to me! I just won this asymmetrical cashmere poncho from a Pinterest contest, and I truly love it with all its camel-and-navy striped warmness. Club Monaco is a store I visited last weekend in downtown Chicago, and all their clothes are just my style: modern classic dressing with a touch of whimsy.

Sunshine Colorblock

colorblock sweater by Joie, Joe's Micro Flare Skinny jeans, Ray Ban Aviators, Via Spiga patent heels

It's hard to take a bad photo in this sunny oversized colorblock sweater! Perfect for a casual almost-winter day at home, this Joie sweater is long but lightweight, and I love wearing yellow. I am on a sweater-buying spree, I can't get enough of a big relaxed sweater. So stay tuned!

Oversized Sweater Weather

sweater by Vince, Josefina jeans by 7 for all Mankind, Stuart Weitzman flats, necklace from Tiffany & Co.

Cooler weather has set in, and all I want to wear are big cozy sweaters. I got this one from T.J. Maxx, and really love it, it is soft and not bulky. Pairing it with jeans and grey flannel flats just feels perfect on a day like today!

Floral Jeans and Camo

hoodie by DKNY Jeans, jeans by Free People, Sam Edelman camo flats

Here's a casual outfit! I never thought I liked the floral or printed denim trend until I saw these jeans. They are a perfect warm grey and cream combo, nothing garish, but subtle and neutral. I ordered two sizes up, since they are skinny jeans, so they are not skin tight. 

Enjoy your weekend, my friends! We are going on a haunted zombie paintball hayride tomorrow night! 

Red and Caramel

red silk blouse by Calvin Klein, burn-out t-shirt from J. Crew, paperbag pants from Madewell, Circa Joan & David patent heels, Nixon watch

This vibrant red button-up looks smashing next to the caramel pants and other browns. My friends, I am looking for a PONCHO this fall. One without fringe and that doesn't look like a blanket. Know of any good ones?

New Tall Boots and Clashing Blues

denim jacket by DKNY Jeans, shirtdress by Calvin Klein, boots by Enzo Angiolini, scarf unknown, Milani Chocolate Sprinkles nail polish

Fall is here, and my closet is full of brown clothing and shoes! Here are a couple of taupe items: a CK shirtdress, and my new tall boots (thanks Mom!). Even my nails are brown (though much darker), beautiful Chocolate Sprinkles with amazing glitter in them. I highly recommend you pick it up,  I am on Day 3 with minimal tip wear. 

OPI Danke-Shiny Red Perfection!

Behold, the newest polish in my arsenal: OPI Danke-Shiny Red! This is a perfect nail polish. It is opaque in ONE COAT. The finish GLOWS. The color is rich and metallic. It is flattering on my skin. A perfect Fall and Winter red. It stands alone, outshining the reddest Coca-Cola can and the most metallic Mini Cooper steering wheel.

I was hoping it was a dupe for OPI's Red-y To Strike! from Halloween 2008, but this is not as warm as that red, though it shares the same finish and opacity.