fire island

A few snaps from last weekend in Fire Island. It's crazy how one day at the beach can significantly improve my skin tone, by the end of the summer, it seems like the direction that I'm headed - I'll be nice and toasted by the end of the summer.

Oh, and pay no mind to my phone. It's on its last few lives.

Happy Friday, all!

J. Crew floppy hat

J. Crew cover up (similar)

Urban Outfitters leather wallet (I need the bigger pouch too right?)

Birkenstocks

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soak it up

Soaking up some vitamin D on the Bowery rooftop (thanks Ted) on a beautiful Sunday afternoon after a long Saturday night in everything oversized (sorry, boys!) and my second (and certainly not last) pair of Birks.

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overall(s) necessity

Photos by Alvin

90s Lullaby overalls  |  French Connection button down  |  J.Crew oversized vest  |  We Are Komono watch  |  vintage backpack  |  Warby Parker Reillys

Yes, I love looking like a boy. These oversized overalls are the most comfortable things I own right now - paired with the same Hawaiian shirt in my last posts, an oversized vest that I picked up from a thrift store and an iced coffee (always an iced coffee). Throw on my trusty backpack and you've got a get-up for every single weekend.

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nyfw | jcrew fall winter '14

So much for trying to opt out of the New York Fashion Week craziness. Headed to the J.Crew Fall / Winter '14 presentation at the Pavilion this morning and man, oh man - the florals, prints, textures were everywhere. The silhouettes were surprisingly appropriate for the current weather, especially with all of the layering and I can definitely see myself in so many of these outfits. Plus, I just realized that I might need a pair of oversized sequin bermuda shorts.

Favorites? The casual grey sweaters / T's, the textured floral brocade and those puffer jackets. Hello winter, I welcome you.

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a session in style

Photos by Landon

Choies blazer  |  Reformation dress  |  Kate Spade crossbody (similar)  |  Zara shoes  |  Ivory + Mason sunglasses

This blazer, I can't get over it. The simple stripes can literally go with everything in my wardrobe. I dressed down a pretty short slip with the blazer and it's instantly everything-appropriate. 

So stoked to tell you guys that J.Crew and I are giving one of you the chance to win a J.Crew gift card! It's actually amazing timing since you're also invited to J.Crew's Style Sessions at their Soho location this Thursday! 

You can head over there, get a few tips from their style experts and keep in mind what you'd like to buy with your gift card because the winner will be receiving a $200 gift card to shop your heart out at J.Crew - remember to use #jcrewstylesessions when you're there on Thursday so we can see all your #selfies. 

And just for y'all - if you mention my blog name KRISTENGLAM when you're making your purchase that night, you get a whopping 25% off!

How to enter - 

1. Follow me on Bloglovin' and Instagram

2. Follow J.Crew on Instagram and Facebook

3. Comment with your name and your email address (so I can contact you!)

** extra brownie points if you attend the style sessions on Thursday, tag @kristengracelam and #jcrewstylesessions so I can see your #selfie!

Both guys and girls are welcome, but sorry all you international kiddies, this is limited to the US only!

I'll be choosing a winner next Monday the 26th (a nice Monday surprise for someone!) so good luck!

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the fine details

Photos taken by Paulina

ASOS quilted sweatshirt  |  JCrew trousers  |  ShoeMint Frankies  |  Dannijo cuff & bracelet  |  gifted Hello Berry gold bracelet

Sometimes the details on an outfit are just as interesting as the outfit itself. In this case, it's all about the quilted details on yet another grey sweatshirt I own, a pair of tribal printed shoes and a few statement bracelets that make up that old forgotten concept of an arm party. 

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second thoughts

Photos by Landon of FashionGoggled

thrifted oversized overcoat  |  thrifted lace shirt (similar)  |  JCrew sweater (similar)  |  Nicole Miller velvet cigarette pants  |  Zara heels

I've had this oversized overcoat (ha!) for a few years now and I've never pulled it out of the closet, truthfully was thinking about even selling it. There's something about this overcoat though, that just works and is just so practical for the current 30 degree weather happening in New York right now. I've also never given velvet cigarette pants a second thought, but paired with the right pieces - velvet can be a beautiful thing during the winter.

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SKY HIGH MARY JANES, THE LEGAL KIND.

Photos by the ever awesome Landon

thrifted lace shirt | JCrew puke green sweater | Zara aztec pants | thrifted black lapel jacket | Silence+Noise Mary Jane wedges | Cooperative black suede leather satchel

Yes, it's those infamous aztec pants again; the pants party is back! But this time, with a puke green (wrong choice of words?) sweater and a lace shirt peeking out of the collar for a touch of class. These wedges caused quite a problem for me today though. I almost tripped on more than one occasion on stairs, sidewalks, you name it.

I'm also loving the cut of this jacket, the lapels are such a unique cut, slouchy but the entire jacket is still structured and fits like it was made for me. New favorite? I think...yes.

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