here take my sweater

Photos by Landon

gifted Friends & Associates shirt dress  |  Zara oversized sweater  |  thrifted briefcase  |  gifted Soxxy socks  |  ShoeMint boots

I've been brainstorming ways to wear this gorgeous shirt dress from Friends & Associates after that intro that I did way back when. Sure, it's chic and minimal by itself, but only a crazy person wouldn't wear sleeves in this weather. I opted for my trusty oversized sweater to drop off the shoulder and show some of the beautiful pleating and contrast collar and to show its enormous versatility with cute striped socks and classic brown boots. 

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santa maria

gifted Sugarlips Santa Maria top  |  Forever21 skirt and shirt  |  Subtle Luxury cashmere cardigan  |  gifted Jimmy Choo clutch  |  Zara heels (similar)

I finally caved in with the peplum trend, I opted for the Santa Maria top from Sugarlips with these gorgeous cutouts. It's in an easy, comfortable cotton material that I don't see too often in peplum tops - part of the reason why I'm so into it.

Remember to enter the Nicole Miller giveaway here for a chance to win a beautiful black dress for the holidays! Here's how to enter.

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inspired necessity

Photos by Landon - inspired by Serena

thrifted plaid shirt  |  H&M sweater  |  Zara jeans  |  NecessaryClothing sneakers

Apparently, Landon and I have been missing out on a great photo location in the office. When Serena came into the office to preview Nifty Thrifty, she also shot a few photos for The Spicy Stiletto on the radiator (of all places!) and they turned out completely awesome. It was the perfect spot for one of those cold fall days where you're wearing one too many layers to take a flattering head-to-toe photograph - blogger problem #23. Sometimes, on days like these, less is more when it comes to details. Stay a little while, Hurricane Sandy. 

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pumpkin

Gap sweater  |  H&M skirt (similar)  |  Zara crossbody (similar)  |  thrifted loafers (similar patent version)

The only thing better than wearing this outfit to an apple-picking farm was realizing that I had unintentionally dressed like a pumpkin, which I was surprisingly not bothered by. Today, I introduce you to the little Lam, the sister that doubles as an efficient photographer after Landon, whose talents lie in academics and athletics, whose personality so differs from my own - and all the while, is still one of my best friends.

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camo & plaid

Photos by Landon and his incredible lens

French Connection mens button down  |  Zara oversized sweater (similar)  |  Zara camo skinnys (similar)  |  Zara heels

There's a thin line to cross when mixing prints. Wearing checkers and camo together might have been crossing that very line, but this oversized knit in a neutral color broke things up and kept the outfit together, making the checkered pattern more of a detail, rather than a statement piece. And these camo jeans that I've been eyeing forever at Zara are finally mine, shoutout to Jess for the rec - they definitely are an essential. 

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peach perfect

The only photographer for me, Landon

Pavonine tank  |  Lafayette148 blazer  |  H&M peach coat  |  gifted Sugarlips trousers  |  gifted cross necklace  |  Forever21 ombre earrings  |  Rayban aviators  |  Zara heels

Nothing will look masculine with a pair of awesome black heels, trousers aren't meant just for the boys. That all-too familiar side-striped detail is a recent favorite of mine, and will definitely be sticking around this season. The crop top - supposedly meant for the spring - hits right above the snakeskin band and the sheer sleeves on the blazer peek out of the peach jacket that I scored at one of H&M's recent sales. This $7.50 (hold your gasps) peach blazer reminded me of Landon's peach T from the summer, just goes to show that there's no such thing as season-appropriate colors.

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style hunter

Photos by Apneet of FabricSnob

thrifted army jacket  |  H&M grey tank  |  American Apparel tulip skirt  |  Steve Madden sneakers  |  Forever21 bag  |  gifted PinkyThumb necklace

Today, my photographer is Apneet - whose vintage finds and mile long legs are just an added bonus to her sweet, bubbly and downright cool personality. Turns out, we go to the same college, and we squeezed this overdue photo shoot between a ten minute break and man, is her camera amazing or what? She's included me in the recent issue of the Hunter Envoy - in print! I picked up a single copy for myself, if you see one lying around, take a peek at the outfit that Apneet so aptly describes as having a "student-friendly price tag".

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lost in translation: tres

gifted Koshka dress  |  thrifted Anne Klein blazer  |  thrifted metal belt  |  Aldo beaded box clutch  |  Zara heels

I tried to channel my inner lady for the final look for the Lost in Translation dress, threw on a belt to cinch in the waist, a sleek blazer and those open toed high heels from Zara. The always messy sidebraid  and the aztec print adds an everyday spin to the outfit. To tell you the truth, the last look was the hardest, but I can't wait until the next series! 

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multipurpose

Photos by Landon of FashionGoggled

ASOS dress  |  ASOS flatforms

A huge fan of this two piece, detachable maxi dress and these flatforms that go with everything. Is it any wonder that they're both from ASOS? Summer, don't end. I have so many plans for this dress. So many plans. Always schemin'.

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casual cashmere and sequins

Photography by fellow fashion blogger in crime Landon

DRESS THE POPULATION sequin dress  |  Subtle Luxury wrap sweater  |  Zara heels

I don't know how Landon does it sometimes, he manages to capture the perfect amount of light in each photo. Each shot has a sort of lack luster color - which is actually a good thing in this shoot - that captures the DRESS THE POPULATION sequin dress in a way that looks like it's a beautiful scaly part of me. Sequins weren't really my thing, but paired with my favorite grey Subtle Luxury sweater - the copper sequins seem so much more subdued, which conjures up crazy thoughts in my head. Sequins everyday, anyone?

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quiksilver delicates

ph. by Landon of FashionGoggled

Quiksilver sleeveless blouse  |  Quiksilver silk dress  |  thrifted Coach heels

New York has hit us with a bout of breezy transitional fall weather that taunts me and reminds me of spring. So I layered up with chiffon and silk, I can't stop wearing this horse printed Quiksilver top, it adds detail without overpowering any outfit - which is weird, because you'd think a full-on horse print would be the statement piece. The people at Quiksilver are really doing something right. If you catch me on the weekends walking around, chances are, I'll be wearing this shirt, and that's the truth. 

Quiksilver Women has a campaign called Traveling Sweaters, where different bloggers style one sweater a few different ways and it gets passed down to each blogger. Cute idea, huh? Their Sweater Weather event the other night was such a hit, and the décor? Adorable. 

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lost in translation: dos

Photos by Landon of FashionGoggled

Quiksilver fleece  |  gifted Koshka printed dress  |  thrifted Coach heels  |  gifted leather satchel from Michelle of Queens Subject

The second episode to my Lost in Translation dress needed to be casual, inconspicuously wearable for a normal work day without people in the office noticing and saying "hey, you've worn that before right?". I threw on this Quiksilver short-sleeved sweater and I fooled everyone. If you stop me on the street and ask me what color I like the most, I'd say grey - grey neutralizes everything for me. The shortened version of this outfit post? Throw a grey sweater over your favorite dress, it'll be a really good look. Trust me. 

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ferragamos

Photos snapped by Landon of FashionGoggled

H&M white dress  |  Uniqlo polka dot dress (similar)  |  Zara shopper tote  |  vintage Ferragamo flats 

This post is full of sweet deals. First, I picked up this pretty little thing at Uniqlo on sale for $9.90 in a medium. If the medium is this short, I can't imagine what the small must fit like. Sometimes the line between a dress and a top blurs so much that the only option is to just wear a longer slip or dress underneath and call it a day. And of course, these gorgeous vintage Ferragamo flats that I debuted on Instagram when I first found them in my size in the corner of a vintage store for $25. A girl's gotta have at least one pair of simple flats to truck around in - might as well be Ferragamos!

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the easy way

Photos by Landon of FashionGoggled 

Camera provided by Dara (who will soon have her own blog!)

ASOS top  |  Zara distressed denim  |  Zara slingbacks (similar flat versions)

There's nothing difficult about this outfit. Distressed denim from Zara that I've worn here with a few extra character rips and a top from ASOS that I've had for as long as I can remember and those shoes - oh yes, those Alexander Wang inspired shoes - that you're most likely gonna see on every blogger, including two of my personal faves, Steph and Ann. Sometimes, on days where public transportation just doesn't work with you and it's the beginning of the week, you've just gotta take the easy way out. This is it, people. 

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