Obsession Confession...

Too much of a good thing can't be bad right?! In life when I find those items that feel like a second skin I become incredibly loyal...to the point of being borderline obnoxious. Ok, I might be a little hard on myself, but when I find that piece that fits so perfectly like it's always been there, I want to wear it daily. Which explains the current state I'm in.

I love a turban, real or make shift! I didn't realize my magnitude of admiration until coming home one day and my roommate asking "Will I ever see your hair or the top of your head again?!" I tried to use the, "I just shaved the side of my head and I'm cold," as an excuse but in the same breathe I repented and said I just liked it! Get ready because you are about to embark on a lot of turban posts and DIY projects!

{jak and jill--style.com}

Army green is the color du jour this season and I can't get enough of it. It has already infiltrated into my wardrobe as a neutral and a staple in the form of pants, shirts, and jackets. Maybe an army turban should be in the works?!!? Never the less, I love seeing the shade being embraced by men and women alike. Especially when it's paired with a bolder counterpart with texture and depth.

{jak and jill--style.com}

I'm a sucker for red lips, lover of leather, and advocate of all black everything! I've been living in a ruby red lips phase for the last couple of days and don't see it fading any time soon! I've been casually looking for new red shades so let me know if you have a secret weapon I could borrow for my beauty arsenal.

{marie claire}

I've been searching vintage and thrift stores high and low for a few new vintage rock t-shirts. The trick to making them look extra worn in is to wash them on ultra high heat, which I'm willing to work for this look, just can't find the right foundation. I love that MK paired hers with a glitzy necklace. I would follow suit and pair with my current denim fave (post coming soon,) rock star heeled platforms, and my self designed Fenton Fallon necklace (here)!

{olsen anonymous}

Wardrobe Diaries:: Run Around Sue...

I'm back from the best wedding ever and can't wait to share some images from the weekend festivities. Last week was a bit hectic setting up shop in my new apartment, helping to get things together for the wedding, various meetings for new projects, and running around personal shopping with friends for the upstate nuptials. Comfort was a necessity for my hustle and bustle week but style is always a priority. Before our departure I met up with my girl Jean Michelle (introduced here) for a stroll about Forever 21, dinner in Hells Kitchen, and ended with a wedding day fashion show (aka the boys apartment showing us their outfits for the wedding ceremony).

{image by Nate Poekert}

Jacket:: Juicy Couture cropped leather jacket {gifted}

Top:: F21 beige cuffed short sleeve blouse

Pants:: Custom designed sequin harem pants made by my mother

Shoes:: Dolce Vita x Target black studded oxfords

Bag:: LOGO by Lori Goldstein ruffle hand bag {gifted by Lori Goldstein}

Necklace:: Coco Canal x Fenton Fallon self designed necklace

Glasses:: F21 tortoise shell frames

Head Gear:: Scarf turned turban specially designed by Roxy {seen here & here}

Metro Manly:: He's Back...

In general fall is my favorite season. I can't get enough layers, jacket are by far my favorite article of clothing, and chilly accessories seem to be more versatile and punctual. Not to mention it's a great excuse to steal pieces from our Y chromosome counterparts! I'm working on a side project with/for Nate and needed a recent picture of him. He snapped this while at work earlier this week and it is the perfect example of why I love autumn attire. Cozy layers, mixed neutrals (I spy army green aka fall's hottest color trend), and it is well edited and executed.

Excuse me sir, what's with the purple boa? :)

Jacket: Salvation Army, used to have suede elbow patches but a DIY project was executed

Shirt:: H&M stripe thermal long sleeve shirt

Jeans: Earnest Sewn (gifted) dark washed straight leg jeans

Shoes:: Generic Surplus army green sneakers

Scarf:: Gifted from Red Light PR

Shades:: Prada aviators

My friends and I are headed up to Cold Spring, NY today for the wedding of the year (mentioned here and here). Will have tons of wardrobe posts from the festivities when I return.

Have a great weekend!!!!

Turban Tutorial...

When I got back from my two weeks in Peru I was in more than a desperate need for a hair cut. The stubborn Virgo in me had to postpone a cut until this past week so that I would have a fresh fade for E+A's upstate nuptials (images of the new cut soon). So in the three weeks I spent gallivanting about this city, it nearly became a requirement to sport some type of head gear...And thus my obsession with turbans has resurfaced from it's 2007 hibernation. I've been lusting for the scarves and shirts turned turbans that the fabulously stylish June Ambrose has been wearing. Yesterday she posted a step by step tutorial on how to recreate your own...the stars aligned and all my dreams came true!

1: Start with a large scarf that can fold into a triangle.

2: Treat your scarf like a towel after washing your hair, but tie it once at the front.

3: Tuck the excess fabric at the base of your turban.

4: The profile should look like a Mohawk.

{all images by June Ambrose}

There you have it! June offers great styling tips and designer finds, along with incredible daily wardrobe images. To get in on her professional how to's, follow her on twitter @juneAmbrose.

Wardrobe Diaries:: Tux Lux...

When it rains, all bets are off...Suddenly my closet becomes bleak and nothing seems quite appropriate. I stumble through outfits until I throw my hands up and surrender to a dress with rain boots or leggings+cardigan combo. Yesterday was a day of meetings, lunch dates, coffee talk, wedding emergency shopping (not for me) and dinner with friends. I wanted to be comfortable for a full day about the city but also had to beat the rain at it's own game. Battling with my rainy day wardrobe I fumbled through harem pants, skirts, and a few dress options before remembering a pair of tuxedo pants I unpacked over the weekend. I slid into the pants and the struggle for weather appropriate shoes overwhelmed me. I was dying to wear a new pair of shoes but didn't want them to be assaulted in rain puddles and grimy streets. From the corner of my eye I spotted a pair of gray leather high tops equipped with black studs and couldn't resist.

I snapped a quick pic as I was heading for the door.

Top:: H&M Brenton stripe dolman sleeve top

Pants:: Thrifted pleated tuxedo pants

Shoes: UES gray leather studded high tops

Belt:: Gap metallic skinny belt

Jacket:: (not pictured) Forever 21 hooded leather jacket (posted in previous post)

30 Seconds to Wang...

{style.com}

It's been a little quiet over here the last couple of days (aka I moved over the weekend and spent 9 hrs at Ikea, the death of me). I've come out of my silence baring a simple and quick DIY project. While unpacking my life from boxes and suitcases I got side tracked (read: procrastinating) when I realized I was hoarding two denim jackets. If the jackets bore varying washes or had differentiating details I would have let it slide, but when the identical jackets hung next to each other I was more than mortified. I needed a change of scenery so in one swift move I grabbed a pair of scissors and retreated to my new living room floor.

1: Old denim jacket... embarrassed I'll admit, I've been holding onto this since my sophomore year of high school. It hasn't always been in my arsenal, but after a trip home in May, it found room in my suitcase to transplant to NYC.

2: Off with the sleeves...I cut right next to the seam and left the edges raw (the sleeves are being used for another DIY project--to be reported).

3: Layered over a leather hooded jacket I've been living in for the last couple of years. One of my favorite finds while celebrating with friends in Atlanta.

I'm definitely not the first to recreate this look, but it was that easy and will be a combination in my regular rotation. A new denim vest can't hurt to have in my closet either, already see it paired with the likes of plaid shirts, a cashmere jacket, and possibly making an appearance with my new obsession, long skirts!

Pink Pony 10th Anniversary Bloggers Unite...

I'm more than honored to be participating in Ralph Lauren's 100 Bloggers Unite Against Cancer::Pink Pony Campaign.

The Mission::Pink Pony is distinct and unique in that they address the needs of the medically underserved bringing quality cancer care, access to cancer care, and early detection for those who need it most.

Pink Pony is a program that started as a tribute to Lauren's dear friend, former editor of the Washington Post, Nina Hyde. The commitment has continued by designated the infamous polo player icon to the Pink Pony Campaign which is the company's version of the pink ribbon. The campaign was initially established with a focus on Breast Cancer, but has expanded to include other cancers, is global initiative, and a year round effort. Ralph Lauren and the company have played a pivotal role in establishing the Fashion Targets Breast Cancer initiative and have raised over $40 million to date.

This year in recognition of the 10th anniversary Ralph Lauren has many new and exciting initiatives: luxury products, the first annual Pink Pony online public auction hosted by Charity Buzz, and a text-to-donate campaign. How can you get involved and support you ask?! Well...

*The Charity Buzz auction will run on CharityBuzz.com from October 1st to October 21st. 100% of proceeds from the aucution will benefit the Pink Pony Fund

* During the month of October, join Polo Ralph Lauren’s worldwide initiative by texting PINKPONY to 501501 to automatically donate $10 {msg. & data rates may apply}

"Unexpected weather?!!? Toss on your Pink Pony wellies{$75} and umbrella{$95} to chase the rainy day blues away!"

*Check out the entire Pink Pony Collection here

{photos by Nate Poekert}

Please check out the other bloggers and see how they styled their Pink Pony Polo at AOL Stylist {here}.