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YSL heart sunglasses, teddy coat, faux fur black coat, everlane buttonup shirt, white converse, velvet headband

When: Feb. 9 // Weather: 40s and sunny // Real life: brunch in NYC, then flying home

YSL heart sunglasses, teddy coat, faux fur black coat, everlane buttonup shirt, white converse, velvet headband
YSL heart sunglasses, teddy coat, faux fur black coat, everlane buttonup shirt, white converse, velvet headband
YSL heart sunglasses, teddy coat, faux fur black coat, everlane buttonup shirt, white converse, velvet headband
YSL heart sunglasses, teddy coat, faux fur black coat, everlane buttonup shirt, white converse, velvet headband

My devoted Instagram followers already know I was in New York City for a few days earlier this month. For Fashion Week, obviously, because I’m a highly influential blogger.

JK, I went for back-to-back conferences on art and fashion law, which is about 1000x cooler if you’re a big nerd like me. The conferences were awesome – informative, relevant, plus everyone was very well dressed. 😉

Kristin joined me on my workcation, so once the learning fun was over, we had some regular fun. We saw Moulin Rouge and Beetlejuice, did the NBC Studio tour, consumed lots of good food and drinks, saw old friends, and ended the weekend with a stroll on the High Line. Oh, and did I mention I met John Ralphio from Parks & Rec?!?!

This outfit is what I came up with when I wanted to look like I “belonged” in NYC, but more importantly, wanted to be myself. Fun fact: NYU was my first choice for college, and I didn’t get in. On this trip, one night I had dinner near campus and afterward I walked over to Washington Square Park. I took a minute to feel grateful for how my life turned out, even if it wasn’t what I imagined when I was 17.

Shirt (sustainable brand) // Shoes // Sunglasses // Bag (cheaper option) // similar Coat (secondhand) // Earrings

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mom jeans with ankle boots, cold weather outfits, statement belt, teddy coat

When: Jan. 19 // Weather: frigid // Real life: movie date

mom jeans with ankle boots, cold weather outfits, statement belt, teddy coat
mom jeans with ankle boots, cold weather outfits, statement belt, teddy coat
mom jeans with ankle boots, cold weather outfits, statement belt, teddy coat
mom jeans with ankle boots, cold weather outfits, statement belt, teddy coat

January doesn’t seem to get much love. (Poor January…it’s not your fault.) But it’s the month in which I spend a lot of time at the movies getting myself properly informed for awards season, so I don’t really mind the post-holiday slump and gloomy weather. OK, I do mind it, but movies and fluffy coats help distract me.

This year I’ve seen 5 of the 9 best picture Oscar nominees (and hopefully I’ll have a spare 12 hours to watch The Irishman this weekend). So far Little Women is my favorite, but Ford v Ferrari was surprisingly deep for a movie about cars. Who else is excited for the “real” Super Bowl Sunday?! 😉

similar Sweater (secondhand) // similar Coat (secondhand) // Jeans (gifted) // similar Belt // similar Boots // similar Bag