My NYFW Faves

From Rachel Zoe:

From Ralph Lauren:

From Oscar de la Renta:

From Nanette Lepore:

As you can see, I'm loving dresses for spring, especially those with quarter-length sleeves, lace and pops of color. To be expected, all of Oscar de la Renta's pieces were gorgeous, and I was surprised by how ready-to-wear most of Rachel Zoe and Ralph Lauren's outfits actually were. Fashion is so subjective, but I prefer to see beautifully made, unique and classic (normal) pieces walk the runway, rather than something totally outlandish (case and point — apparently Mary Kate and Ashley think muumuus and baseball cap/cloche hat hybrids are on trend).

All images via The Cut.

Gone Shopping: Fall Wish List

1. Earrings // Kendra Scott

2. Skirt // J. Crew

3. Shoes // Rachel Zoe via DSW

4. Bangles // J. Crew

Here in the great state of Tejas, we don't get the season commonly known as fall until maybe November-ish. We might have several "cool" days here and there between September and Thanksgiving, but 70- and 80-degree temps are not unusual. (There's a reason no one's ever said, "Don't you just love Texas in the fall?") It's sad, really, because in my opinion, fall is the best season of them all. Pumpkin spice lattes; crisp, colorful leaves; a chill in the air; scarves; boots; turtlenecks; and the list goes on. I long to one day live in a place where all four seasons occur in their proper place.

Alas, I can currently only dream of fall fashion, so instead I'm craving trendy neutrals, which provide an easy transition from a colorful summer wardrobe into a more muted fall palette. I already have these Kendra Scott earrings in turquoise, and I wear them with practically anything, they're so versatile. The black ones are très chic and I can see myself pairing them with everything from dark skinny jeans and a flowy white blouse to a solid color shift dress. This J. Crew skirt I recently saw on Julia, and I fell in love — so fashionable and multifaceted. I've been searching for the perfect mid-heel ankle strap sandal, and I'm about 99 percent set on purchasing this Rachel Zoe pair (love the gold clasp). I've also been in dire need of some arm party action, and where better to start than with these gorgeous J. Crew bracelets?

I'd love for this to be a series, so be on the lookout for at least one Gone Shopping post per week!

That time I met Oscar PR Girl

Most people don't know this, but my first-ever job interview was for Oscar de la Renta. It was late summer 2010, right after I graduated. I was following Erika Bearman on Twitter, and one day, she tweeted she was looking for an assistant and for interested applicants to email a resume and short description of why they'd make the best choice. Thinking I had nothing to lose, I emailed the contact she gave and promptly forgot about it. Days later, someone from her team emailed me asking to interview me in-person, in the ODLR New York City office. I almost dropped dead.

I flew to New York for 48 hours, during which I toured the Met, acted like a tourist fool in Times Square and interviewed with Erika (I curse Instagram for not being as popular then as it is now — I'd totally have snuck a pic). I was woefully unqualified and albeit a tad unprepared, but the experience is one I'll cherish forever. Needless to say, I've been following Erika's rise to popularity and learned more about Oscar de la Renta's designs, which is why I love these recent videos from Vogue's YouTube channel.


I also love Kate Bosworth (Blue Crush, what what) and adore her easy yet glamorous sense of style. I've never been one to gush at weddings or wedding dresses, but the simplicity of her dress and how it allowed for her true beauty to shine through was just too good not to share.