Mood Board | October 2013

A bit of a unique intro today, but justifiably so:

Have you listened to Kanye West’s new album, by chance? I don’t love him as a person, but his music is another story. And I honestly think he was writing about that pre-fall, post-Fashion Week period when he wrote the song Blood on the Leaves:

“I just need to clear my mind now
It‘s been racin’ since the summertime
… And all I want is what I can’t buy now
Cause I ain’t got the money on me right now”

Me too, Yeezus… Me too. Here’s what’s inspiring/taunting me for the month of October:

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Mood Board | August 2013

August is the month that starts getting me excited for fall. Football teams take the field for training, September issues hit newsstands, and my hair finally doesn’t look like a hot, sticky mess after a 20-minute walk to work. (Knock on wood!)

Most excitingly, Fashion Week planning is poised to embark. This is reason alone for why it’s crucial that I invest in a functional wardrobe of pieces that are simple and can be styled a number of ways. That, and you know I’m about that snooze button.

Here’s what’s inspiring me for the month:

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… No fuss frills for the month of August, ladies. No fuss frills. That’s what we’ll call it.

Shop my August inspirations: 1. Zara backless top, 2. Zara pointed-toe pumps, 3. rag & bone hat, 4. C.Wonder arrow bangle, 5. Illesteva sunnies, 6. BCBGMAXAZRIA Hailey pumps, 7. Madewell tote bag, 8. Madewell silk cami, 9. NARS nail polish in Dovmina, 10. 3.1 Phillip Lim boxy cropped shirt, 11. Madewell heathered linen tee, 12. Nicole Miller ARTELIER skirt, 13. Madewell tux vest (and you know I can help with how to style this one), 14. J. Crew cashmere sailor sweater, 15. J. Crew houndstooth scarf, 16. C. Wonder vintage twist bracelet, 7. Loeffler Randall d’Orsay flats, 18. 3.1 Phillip Lim 31 minute clutch, 19. Zadig & Voltaire shorts
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