(Citizens of Humanity coat, Nifty Thifty  vintage dress, Nine West x Pamela Love boots)

Forever and ever I’ve been looking for a shearing coat, and thanks to my Cali friends at Citizens of Humanity, I scored this amazing piece that didn’t even hit the store shelves. I’m obsessed. I had just came home to my visiting parents carrying tons of bags and gifts from my recent travels and believe me, my hair was all over the place and I looked like a total mess. Thank goodness this weekend, between all the long dinners and get-togethers, I’ve been getting a bit more sleep. They called me a bag lady mountain girl. But come on, it’s cozy and I’m a huge fan of these brown and reddish vintage prints…oh, and I’ll do anything for a sick pair of boots. I love the metal toe and heel to these Pamela Love x Nine West booties. That higher chunky heel gives that heavy stomp I love on the pavement. Even my boyfriend, the shoe man, can’t take his eyes off them! I’ll make it up to him by wearing a JETT or so later today!

Oh, and don’t forget! A little secret to where I find some of my favorite vintage finds… it’s Nifty Thrity! To shop the warehouse, join here! 

Between all my travels overseas for work, I did get to spend just a few days in NYC…and luckily, I made it home just in time for Thanksgiving. My sister, my parents, and my boyfriend all got in the car, en route to his family’s place for one big feast. I love getting to be around all the family craziness. Turkey, cake, and adorable grandmas clutching balloon animals! I honestly couldn’t stop smiling. There’s so much to be thankful for, I don’t even know where to begin. All I know is that by the end of the night, I was passed out in the car on the way back to Manhattan, full on turkey and wine. I’m slowly still trading in my swimsuits and tie-dyed dresses for velvet, wool blazers, and of course, some metal toes. These Sigerson Morrison brogues are the epitome of badass menswear with a touch of luxe. I love getting to come home to some beautiful little gifts. Anyways, I was so ready for the giant bear hugs from the parentals and the crazy sis after being overseas working for so long! I’m off now for another day kick starting our lazy holiday weekend.

(Dylana’s bikini, Hallelu kimono, Junim necklaces, PinkLola bracelets, The 2 Bandits cuff)

All of chilly November I’ve been traveling to different countries for work. And luckily, to all very beautiful and warm places! This time? I was just in Barbados shooting the Nicole Miller S/S ’13 campaign, and though we were so busy on location, I did get one moment before my flight back to NYC to hit the beach! I still feel like I’m on island time. I haven’t even had time yet to unpack from Morocco! Still my room has tie-dyed dresses, bikinis, and denim shorts thrown here and there. But I love island living…the slow pace and driving through small winding roads by the lush. Barbados is just so so beautiful. Our house was called The Monkeys..and believe me, I was right there running after monkeys all over the place! They’d surprise me in the trees, everywhere! Late at night in my cottage, I could even hear all the little creatures just outside my door! Anyways, there really is nothing like the clear, blue water of the Caribbean. I dived right in. Lauren, our photographer for the shoot, jumped right in with me. We threw on our goggles and went swimming with the giant sea turtles. They were so beautiful…and came so close! Barbados, I miss you and your warm sun already.