allie's outfit: pinpoint

 

You won't hear a word from me (yet) about the snow. My ancestors thrived in the clouds and rain and mild temps; I'm all about this cold.

I'm also, if you haven't noticed yet, all about minimal accessories. Because I want getting dressed to be easy, and I want the accessories I put on my body to make me happy.

Sometimes a big old poncho doubles as a warmth-giver and an accessory - super easy. And every now and again, it's nice to choose one little piece that makes your entire outfit come together.

Like this push pin necklace from Samantha Faye. Are you not obsessed? Check out her closet collection here.

// poncho // jeans // top, old (similar) // boots (similar) // necklace // bracelet, vintage //

Thanks to Julia Elizabeth for taking the pictures!

And speaking of pictures, check out Ashley Caroline's feature today on SMP and see if you notice anyone familiar :)

xoxo,

silk for fall

Please excuse that post title - I'm a little rusty over here. I'm so excited to be back and into the swing of things; I can't wait to give you guys some great stuff this week, and before I delve into a vacation recap, I want to show you all what has been on my mind.

As soon as we started wrapping up our stay in Costa Rica, I started thinking about fall. Maybe it's the little Allie in me who used to get so excited for the start of school (after my mom and I went shopping one year I laid out all my new outfits and wrote down which pieces could be mixed and matched), but I love this season change more than any other. At our beach house, there was a little chill in the air during mornings and at night - it's this amazingly bittersweet way to day goodbye to summer.

Anyway, I was browsing around the internets and I came across rag and bone's fall line (if you're a regular here, you know I've been hesitant to acknowledge fall this summer):

Right!? Normally I think of wool and flannel and layers when I think of fall, but this flowy top with the sexy cut out is such a great way to transition. The buffalo check pattern would pair perfectly with a wrinkled button down, slouchy cardigan, and leather jacket. Or throw it on top of a beige turtleneck and a pair of black skinny jeans. Either way, I think I'll be adding some silk into the rotation this fall.

Speaking of skinny jeans - I keep reading about the death of skinny jeans this fall. I resent that comment. It's as if we're all going to wake up on September 1st and spit at the contents of our denim collection. I think, if you like them (as I do!), keep wearing them, and when you feel a pull towards a different style, go for it! Okay, rant done. :)

See you guys tomorrow xoxo

knock knock

J. Crew shirt / Hudson Jeans (similar here)/ Rag & Bone booties / Giles & Brother Bracelet 

I like to pretend that I live in that brownstone. How cool would it be to live smack dab in the middle of the West Village, in a house? As Always, Ashley and I had a blast shooting together last week. I'm usually really self conscious about my appearance (aren't we all?) but she makes me feel really comfortable and doesn't laugh when I try to channel my inner Kate Moss. Thanks, Ash!

all images courtesy of Ashley Caroline Photography.

dirt road

At long last, the final pictures from my shoot with the lovely Ashley of Ashley Caroline photography!!  

Faux Fur Scarf: ASOS (old, this is kind of cool) / Denim Shirt: Gap (similar option here) / Jeans: Rag and Bone (these are on sale!) / Necklace: Gift from my sister (similar here) / Hat: Borrowed from my beautiful friend Vicki  (see this post  for similar style) / Boots: Aldo (similar here)

A huge thank you to Ashley, again, for this incredible experience.  I'm begging you all, HIRE HER!  She has the most free, open spirit and is so fun to work with (and also she's just generally an awesome human being).

That's all, folks!

All images by Ashley Caroline Photography