Outfit Post: Details

The shoe line-up.

Coconut Wedge | J.Crew Etta | Forever21Black Pump | Calvin Klein Bootie

The wide leg tuxedo trouser.

Adam 

Angela at work!

My 15 year old Abercrombie denim jacket that, right or wrong, I still wear:)

After look 1 and 2, which you can view here and here if you've missed them and would like to see, Angela put together three more outfits using pieces, the majority of which are at least 1-2 years or older, and all of which I have worn differently in the past. We not only had a great time, but she really inspired me to hold on to my pennies and work with what I've got. No shame in LY, y'all!

To see the rest of the outfits from the "Shop Your Closet" series, visit Angela's blog and let me know what you think!

OUTFIT POST: CASUAL STRIPES

For the second look, (here's the first if you missed it!) Angela put together a well worn stripe knit and my favorite harem pants from Zara. The overall look is casual so we dressed it up with pointy heels, also from Zara, and a statement malachite necklace from Elva Fields. Out of all the looks of the day, this felt the most like me, and Angela and Amen noticed it in my mood as soon as I stepped out of the dressing room.

Isn't it funny how clothes can directly affect your demeanor? All the more reason to get it together, meaning be the best version of yourself everyday in every possible aspect!

I hope this little exercise, "Shop Your Closet" series, inspires you to re-imagine a few of your favorite pieces:) More looks coming tomorrow!

{Photos courtesy of Amen at Rare Module}

Something New: Outfit Post

A few weeks ago my friend Angela, founder of Style Closet Life and a successful stylist here in the city, came over to "remix" my closet. I'm pretty settled into my comfort zone (it's just easy!) and truthfully try to limit the shopping so it was really fun watching Angela work her magic on some of my favorite pieces, many of which I never would've thought to put together. It was such an interesting exercise!

Angela and I happen to be from the same small town in North Carolina with many mutual friends from high school and college, but we've never actually met in person. It was great catching up over clothes and a brilliant stroke of luck on my part that a stylist who has worked with major Hearst mags and many a celebrity bring new life to my tired outfits. (Isn't she the cutest? :)

The sheer polka dot blouse and lounge-y stripe knit from her first look get lots of wear on their own, but I really never thought to layer them up. I was unsure of the ensemble as soon as I put it on, but it immediately became one of my favorite outfits of the day!

Who needs to shop when you have Angela? Have you recently shopped your closet for "new outfits?" Outfit posts are not a common thing around here-- I would love to hear what you think. More looks to come!

**Big shout-out to Amen of Rare Module for all the photos (I told him to make me look skinny) and video!!**

Saturday Reading & Things To Do in NYC Now

To Read:

1. "I am busy trying to become who I am."

2. "Gen. Y has been dubbed the entrepreneurial generation. Many of us couldn't land the jobs we wanted, so we just made our own."

3. Last week's 5 for more.

To Do:

1. A favorite of mine at the MET until the 17th.

2. Written by Nora Ephron. Done!

3. Join us on Sunday night to see our friend and talented musician, Philip Montagu-Evans play at The Scratcher East Village. Sample some of his music here!

HAPPY WEEKENDING FRIENDS!

{Ines de la Fressange's Paris Home, Domino March 2009}

Shopping List

First off, thank you guys so much for all the sweet notes yesterday!! Alan and I excitedly read all your comments-- we hope you love our place and find lots of inspiration when the full issue comes out. Your support means the most! Cocktails chez Owens anytime! :) Now on with regular programming! My latest shopping hit list...

1. Has anyone else been shopping (more like window shopping) for spring shoes like a maniac? I'm smitten with Marais' new arrivals and pretty campaign.

2. Tonic water upgrade. A syrup to make my own. The latest edition to my bar cart! I can practically taste that G&T, and it's not even 7am yet.
3. Placing an order to myself today! Thinking Crest in red?
4. Perfect pops of pretty in Loren's latest spring line-- the shopping cart is getting dangerously full.
5. Meg's ManifestoT's- be a lover, not a fighter y'all.

What's been catching your eye lately? Do I need to add anything else to my shopping cart? Spill it!

Our Apartment in HGTV Magazine

I'm totally freaking out. The article looks amazing but I can't help but to be riddled with feelings of insecurity. Will people like our place? What if they don't? Will they have expected more out of me? Is it good enough? Am I good enough? Does that shirt make me look fat? Can I redecorate now?!

If you didn't already think of me as a little crazy- welcome, nice to finally meet you. Trying to chill out and enjoy what was truthfully a dream come true, thank you so much Team HGTV:) The April Issue hits newsstands on March 12th.  Go out and get ya one!! Meanwhile here are some in process and before pics below. xo!

(yes, that is my mother. no matter how old you are, sometimes you just need your momma to tone your crazy down:)

Retro Rattan

The snow is falling in New York, another storm's a brewin', and I can't stop thinking how wonderful it would be to skip away on a tropical little vaca. This fabby retro round-up, featuring my Lolita rattan chair, is not helping. If you could jump on a plane right now and hop into a bikini (and cocktail!) where would it be? Go!

{Rattan round-up by Sarah for Society Social}