So I took these photos a little bit ago, as you can see by the green leaves. These were pre-hurricane and now there are hardly any leaves left to turn yellow. Hoping there will be a nicer fall all around next year. If you’re a fan of gourmet chocolates don’t forget about my Epiphany Chocolates giveaway for a $25 gift card and 18 piece box of seasonal fall chocolates!
Black, Navy, White, Stripes
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 by
I don’t know what is it about this striped shirt, but I like it and wear it far more often than my black and white Ann Taylor one. I think I like that the stripes are actually navy and not black, and that it has a different shape than most striped shirts I see.
As you know, I’m an intern at an environmentally friendly jewelry designer here in New York, so I was eager to put some of my jewelry inspecting skills to the test when Anjolee offered me a necklace for review. Anjolee specializes in custom made diamond jewelry and Anjolee diamonds are never treated or enhanced. They’re also Kimberley Process compliant (an industry standard conflict-free certification).
Anjolee offered me a few necklace options, including one of their diamond necklace designs (except set with cubic zirconia) or a gemstone necklace. I love colored gemstones so I chose a topaz, though it was very close– I almost picked citrine. I’m wearing Anjolee’s Gemstone Solitaire Pendant Necklace. This particular one is set with a 4.0mm topaz (just under 1/4 carat) in white gold on an 18 inch chain. The color and clarity of the topaz are excellent and I imagine would only improve with gemstone size as the back of the setting is open.
You can take a look at Anjolee’s diamond necklaces on their website (how pretty are the riviera necklace styles– I’ve seen these so much lately) and read more about the company on their about page.
I’m wearing my Helmut Lang coat, J Jill Cardigan, xhilaration/Target striped shirt (swapped), T by Alexander Wang skirt, Betsey Johnson tights, Mia ankle boots, Anjolee necklace (c/o), and Bill Blass scarf.
Alex
New York Weekend
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 by
Over the weekend my cousins came to visit and we did some touristy things. I usually only see the tree as I walk through on my way to Anthropologie. I don’t like the touristy areas of Manhattan… they aren’t really New York to me, although I did take a few good photos.
Then I took them to Flatiron, Union Square, and the East Village. They’d never been, which I can’t even imagine… they’re among my favorite neighborhoods in New York. I wanted to get them to Brooklyn as well, but there wasn’t time. Oh well, guess they’ll just have to visit again!
Do you have any fun holiday plans with friends or family?
Alex
The Casual Black Suit
Monday, December 12, 2011 by
I was in a bit of a rush to get out the door, so I didn’t take many photos. I’ve been favoring a lot of minimalistic all black looks lately and softening them up with my curly hair. They’re more at home in New York than here amongst the trees, but I wear them anyway. I also walk around the neighborhood in my heels and people look at me oddly. Oh well. I won’t give them up, although I do wear my flat boots if I have to go any appreciable distance.
I’m carrying my Coach bag (as usual) and wearing my T by Alexander wang jacket and skirt, Laugh Cry Repeat by AZFN shirt, HUE tights, and MIA ankle boots.
Alex
