Alexander Wang For H&M This Fall

BREAKING NEWS - The next designer collaboration for H&M will be with Alexander Wang. Be excited! The collection is slated to hit stores November 6th.

Snow Boot Round Up

Is it just me, or is this weather completely out of control? This is the millionth time it has snowed this winter. Ok, I might be exaggerating a bit, but seriously, I've had a upgrade my entire winter wardrobe to deal with the cold and snow. In upgrading, I had to upgrade my winter weather footwear. Check out the boots I considered, and see what I ended up purchasing...


Requirements:
Waterproof
Warm
Not crazy expensive

The contenders: 
Sorel - Caribou Boot
L.L. Bean - Bean Boots
Hunter - Packable Boot  (Winner)



Sorel - Women's Caribou Boot   $140

Sorel specializes in winter boots, and the Caribou is their most popular boot. I was originally drawn to the Caribou because it looks a little like boots Katie Holmes wore here, and let's be honest, all things Katie Holmes are fabulous. 

Things I liked about this boot is that they have a wool-blend lining that would keep my feet super warm when the temperature drops below freezing, and that the sole looks like it would give good traction on the ice. The wooly liner is removable, but even without it, it is still a winter boot at the end of the day. 

L.L. Bean - Women's Bean Boots   $109

L.L. Bean, one of the great American companies based out of Maine. The Bean boot is a classic for the preppy New England set, and I especially like the color combination of the tan with navy. At $109, these boots are slightly cheaper than the Sorel and Hunter boots, and for $20 more, you can get their thinsulate lined Bean boot. Like the Sorel boot, this is primarily a winter boot and the sole looks like it gives decent traction on ice. Also worth noting, for about $20, L.L Beans sells stabilizers you can attach to the sole (believe these work with non-L.L Beans boots too) to provide even better traction on ice.



Hunter - Packable Boot  $140

The British company Hunter Boot Ltd. has been churning out "wellies" as the Brits call them for over 150 years. Countless celebrities own a pair of Hunter boots, and so do almost every girl in NYC. At $140, the Hunter Packable Boot is vastly more expensive than the cheap rain boots you can find here in the City, but I figured they would be more durable at that price point.

I want to note that the classic Hunter boot (pictured above) is a lot stiffer and thicker than the packable, but I like the packable because they are lighter, and I hate trekking through town with clunky, heavy boots. Some rain boots are so heavy that I feel like I'm wearing Sketcher's Shape Ups!

Another plus with the Hunter boots, and what ultimately swayed me to purchase these, is that there are several different liners that go with them. I felt like even though I'm spending $140, it's like I'm getting two boots - a rain boot that I can wear in warmer weather, and a snow boot that I can wear with liners in the cold. Lastly, I went with the navy color, and have worn them (and loved them) all over town. The only downside is that they're not the best on ice, but without stabilizers, I don't think any of these boots are that great on ice.

Boo! Last Minute Halloween Ideas

It's the most wonderful time of the year... Oh wait, that's Christmas! Well, it sure is the spookiest time of the year. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I love scary movies, having an excuse to dress up, and not feeling bad for binging on candy like a little kid. When I was in school, I devoted a big chunk of time to putting my costume together, but now that I'm older, life gets in the way, and now I usually find myself running out to Ricky's (my favorite Halloween stop in NYC) for something last minute. I figured I would help some of you out with some last minute ideas....

Outfit #1 - Mime

What you'll need:

• black pants or for black shorts for the "sexy mime" look
• black suspenders
• striped shirt
• white face paint
• white gloves (optional) 

Forever 21 - Essential Striped Top  $12.80

Gap Ultra Skinny Pants  $54.95

Hot Topic Suspenders  $5.99  (regularly $7.99)

Party City Womens Short White Gloves  $4.99

Outfit #2 - Professional Ice Skater

What you need:

• leotard 
• skater skirt
• fake gold medal

American Apparel Nylon Tricot Double U-Neck Long Sleeve Bodysuit  $40

Charlotte Russe Solid Scuba Skater Skirt  $16.99

Amazon 2" Costume Accessory Olympic Style Plastic Gold Medal  $2.30

Outfit #3 - 1920's Great Gatsby Girl

What you need:

• cute dress
• headband
• cigarette holder (optional)
• pearls (optional)

Forever 21 - Deco Redux Sequin Dress  $42.80

Party City - Charleston Braided Headpiece  $5.99

What Does The Fox Say?

What Does The Fox say is the catchiest song of the year, and it has me crazy about everything fox related, which is great, because there is fox everything in the stores. I recently picked up an awesome fox ring from Forever 21 that was under $5. Everyone always asks me where I got it from. Check out some of my other favorite fox accessories...


This is my fox head ring. I love this one so much and it's such a great deal.

Forever 21 - Fox Head Ring $4.80

I know everyone hits up Urban Outfitters for clothes, but are you aware of their home section? My bedding is all white, and I think this fox pillow would be a great addition to make it look less prim and proper, which is a good thing, right? 

Urban Outfitters - NEST Fox Pillow $19

I might have to order these like right now. How adorable are these fox earrings? I love the little bit of bling, and that they are rose gold.


Macy's - Fossil Earrings, Rose Gold-Tone Pave Accent Fox Stud Earrings  $38

If you upgraded your iPhone, it is time for a new case. I wish I had an iPhone 5 so I could get this cool fox case. A super cute way to protect your phone.

Nordstrom - Tri Coastal Design 'Fox' iPhone 5 & 5S Case  $16

Fierce and Warm - The Animal Sweater Trend

I was never an animal print kind of girl, but surprisingly, I am a huge fan of animals on sweaters. You name it - fox, tiger, lion, whale, whatever, I love it. I've scoured the internet for some of my favorites that are affordable yet awesome. Check out my picks below...

Forever 21 is always great for a girl on a budget. They have several animals on sweaters and t-shirts, but this tiger is one of my favorites. Roar!

Forever 21 - Multi-Colored Tiger Sweater - $24.80

It has been years since I have shopped at JCP, but they have seriously revamped their store. I love dogs and I love glasses, and this sweater is really awesome because it features a dog wearing glasses. How great is that? Plus, it's on sale. I also like the other animals sweaters, but they are sold out online. I would definitely snag the fox sweater if I came across it at the store.

JC Penney - Love By Design Critter Sweater - $19.99 (originally $34)

One of the preppiest animals is the scottie dog. How cute are they? This is for the preppy girl who doesn't want something nautical like the whale or the lobster. To make this sweater even preppier, there are red elbow pads. This would be great for a Christmas party.

C. Wonder - Scottie Intarsia Sweater - $88 (use you student discount to save some $)

Oh La La! Catherine Malandrino Parisien Inspired Collection For Kohl's

Yet another designer collaboration is in stores now, but this one isn't at Target. Catherine Malandrino designed a Parisien inspired collection for Kohl's. Expect a lot of black and super reasonable prices since it appears that the entire collection is on sale. Check out some of my favorite pieces below...


I love laser cut, and I love that there is a laser cut piece in the collection. This was already a great deal at the original price, and at the sale price it's quite the steal. I would style it exactly like the model is wearing it.

Catherine Malandrino For DesignNation Laser-Cut Shift Dress - $52 (originally $88)

Even Olivia Palermo is a fan. She belted hers which s great for girls with a small waist. Sometimes your figure can get swallowed up in a shift.

I loved this piece from the moment I saw it. Clueless is my favorite movie, and I part of me wishes the school girl look would come back in style some day so I could break out my old mary janes an knee socks. This is similar to a school girl style, but it a much more grown up and modern way. I could definitely wear this to work, and still look cute after work grabbing drinks with the girls. There are only a few sizes available online, but there may be many more at your local store.


Catherine Malandrino For DesignNation Pleated Ponte Dress - $42 (originally $72)

I was a little on the fence on this one, but since it has such great reviews, I zoomed in the get a better look, and I'm a total fan. This one is great because there are a ton of sizes online, and this would be really nice for the Christmas party season or a night out on the town.


Catherine Malandrino For DesignNation Gored Ponte Dress - $46.80 (originally $78)

Summer Style - Sandals

I remember the time when I always wore flip flops. Didn't matter if it was summer or where I was going. I lived in my Havianas. Now that I've grown up a little, and moved to NYC where your feet would be disgusting if you trekked around in flip flops all day, I appreciate a proper sandal.

Sandal trends this summer include the nude sandal and the studded sandal. Since neon is still in, I've been rocking a pair of hot pink sandals I picked up last year at Urban Outfitters when the season was ending. Check out some of my favs below...


This sandal from Charlotte Russe combines the nude sandal trend with the metallic T strap trend. If nude isn't your style, it also comes in black. Particularly noteworthy is the price - on sale for $12.50. Such a steal! I might get them in nude AND black.


Charlotte Russe - Metallic T-Strap Flat Sandal - $12.50 (originally $17.50)

I know everyone loves Zara, but I'm not sure most people pay attention to their shoes. I have several super cute shoes from Zara and they've held up well over the years. This sandal is great because it has those studs that everyone is wearing, and it's sort of a closed toe sandal, which is perfect for wearing when you haven't had a chance to get a pedicure. This sandal also comes in nude, and it's on sale, which is awesome. 

Zara - Studded Sandal - $49.99 (originally $79.90)

Urban Outfitters is one of my favorite stores for sandals. I have several pairs from there, and I really like the pair below. Gray is a nice change from black or brown and the red/orange is such a nice pop of color without going overboard. I also really like the white/gold version. They would look great with a white dress or white shorts.

Urban Outfitters - Deena & Ozzy Double Strap Sandal - $29