Take outfit photos while the sun shines

Ahh fall, a season whose hallmarks of crisp cool days and changing leaves are often replaced by humid, rainy days with summer-like temps while the sun shines, and a remarkable chill once its left.

With the forecast for the week full of rain clouds, I'm happy that I was able to accumulate at least a small backlog over the summer...I only wish I had more, with the time change fast on the horizon and the inevitable cool weather, the ease of outfit photos becomes increasingly difficult.

The Rundown
Floral Dress c/o Wallis similar
Red Pumps Nine West thrifted similar
Navy Foldover Clutch Clare V.
Filigree Earrings Thrifted
Necklace Kendra Scott via Rocksbox (one month free with lydiaxoxo)

Cuff Gorjana via Rocksbox (one month free with lydiaxoxo)
Gold Bracelets The Cavernous Jewelry Box

Ring ECRU Metal via Rocksbox (one month free with lydiaxoxo)
Chevron Ring Etsy via Silver Canyon Jewelry
Gold Wrap Ring gift from Meg similar
Sunglasses "Meteor" Ray-Ban c/o TJMaxx
Nail Color "Delaunay" Julep

On the list

One of these years I'm going to figure out how to do New York Fashion week right and actually go to some shows and hobnob with the fashion elite, but until that time comes, I will enjoy attending the RewardStyle and Mode parties.

This year they were both on the same day, and I will apologize in advance for the photo overload. I attended the RewardStyle event with Meg and we took photos beforehand, then I went to the Mode party with Rosa and there happened to be this gorgeous art installation at the venue with thousands of fresh flowers hanging among the trees, so of course we had to take more photos!

The dress I am wearing is a Helmut Lang that came to me all the way from Panama. It belonged to my blog friend Lorena, who I feel like I've known since I started this blog. She no longer wanted it and was kind enough to send it my way. It was the perfect dress for the occasion - thank you Lorena!

It was a rainy day, but by some miracle my hair did not poof out and the sun came out just in time to set over the harbor. Not a bad 'fashion week' at all.

The Rundown

Dress Helmut Lang from Lorena's Closet
Heels "Reverse" Charles by Charles David similar
Huntley Tote c/o Joie similar
Zipper Wristlet Wallet c/o Stewart/Stand
Ear Jackets TJMaxx similar
Cuff Gorjana via Rocksbox (one month free with lydiaxoxo)

Ring ECRU Metal via Rocksbox (one month free with lydiaxoxo)
Chevron Ring Etsy via Silver Canyon Jewelry
Nail Color "No Place Like Chrome" Essie

Linking up with I Do deClaire's Confident Twosday
and
Cute and Little's on Trend Tuesday

Back to business

Some musings on the weekend; I spent two+ hours in Target and not once even glanced at clothing, shoes or accessories. Still, I had to stop myself from buying a fur ottoman, a hexagon tray, and a funky gold lamp, and had to stick to the essentials like a trash can, shower curtain, and bath towels.

Sean told me he had two surprises for me when I came home. The first a new shower head, the second a closet rod. I could not have been happier.

The Swiffer is the dumbest invention ever. Now I need to go back to Target.

The Rundown

Green Blouse Banana Republic similar
Black Pencil Skirt NY&Co. thrifted similar
Shoes Adrienne Vittadini via TJMaxx similar
Leopard Fold Over Clutch Gap similar
Necklace Kohl's
Cuff Gorjana via Rocksbox (one month free with lydiaxoxo)
Ring ECRU Metal via Rocksbox (one month free with lydiaxoxo)
Sunglasses Halston thrifted
Nail Color "Delaunay" Julep

Linking up with Pink Sole's How I Fall 

and

Monday Mingle

Skipped a beat

I finally made the move to my new apartment this week, and needless to say, the blog took a backseat to everything else and the last few nights I've been to exhausted to do little else than sleep. I find myself writing endless to-do lists and everyday I keep thinking of dozens of things I need to go buy for my new apartment life.

Which isn't to say that I also haven't felt guilty for ignoring emails and every other form of social media this week. I'm not sure how long it will be until I'm back in the swing of things, hopefully I will get a lot accomplished this weekend, though I still may need another abbreviated blog week as well.

The Rundown
Floral Blouse TJMaxx
Turquoise Shorts J.Crew
Jeweled Espadrille Sandal Dune London
Straw Clutch Rodo Italy via Goodwill similar
Necklace c/o A Jewerly Crush
Gold Ring Thrifted similar
Chevron Ring Etsy
Bracelet c/o Serendipity & Grace
Cuff Gorjana via Rocksbox (one month free with lydiaxoxo)
Sunglasses "Meteor" Ray-Ban c/o TJMaxx

Linking up with Jeans and a Teacup's Flashback Friday (One year ago today)
and
Linking up with Forage Fashion's Friday Finds