If I’m going for a head to toe black ensemble, I work with a mix of different textures. Here I went with something completely unexpected: a leather mini, a knitted sweater, and a silky blazer. They’re all very structured, but I think the fun Armani Exchange knit played it down a bit. This time of year, I’m a total knit obsessor. I already have a large garment bag sitting in my bedroom filled with them! For my afternoon roaming the streets of Soho, I made sure to wear a comfy pair of flat brogues with a great pair of tights. I recently just went out to buy a bunch of necessary black accessories: gloves, tights, and socks. I know that the icky chill is on it’s way!

For fall, one texture I love is velvet. Recently I scored this awesome kimono style cardigan and I love the splash of different colors. It’s always nice having a few of these pieces to easily throw on over something super simple just to spruce things up a bit. It kind of takes me back to the 70’s. The velvet, fringe, and popping print, sort of makes me miss California and the beach culture I grew up with. It’s very Venice Beach/Santa Monica. Speaking of which, already planning my trip back to LA for Christmas! Already, mid-November is approaching. Time is going by waaaaay too fast at the moment. I’ve been living in New York for just over 5 months, but it feels like I’ve been here forever. Quickly, this city is already feeling like home. Never did I think I’d adjust so smoothly! My friends still call me an “east coast soul.” Riiiiiiiight 🙂

Right now, all I feel like throwing on before running out the door is this plush black coat! It’s the softest thing ever. The oversize cut gives it a vintage rocker feel. I kind of wish I had this piece but in a gigantic blanket version or something…it’s that amazing. I played it down with this gorgeous jade green dress. The bohemian print was just the right touch. What I love about fall is playing around with deep, rich shades. Some of my favorites? Forest green, burgundy, and rich brown! This week was absolutely beautiful. I couldn’t have asked for a better birthday week! It felt nice to just stroll the park today after a crazy night out for my birthday, running around the Bowery. And I’m so excited to have my sister, Dylana, in town for the weekend. Normally when she visits, we just chill, watch tv movies, and roam the city streets, but we’re actually going to be super busy shooting my lookbook for a very special upcoming collaboration for Fall ’12 that I’ve been working on for quite some time. Yep, getting the job done a whole year in advance! I can’t wait to get creative with our team and get shooting in the most beautiful parts of the city. Looks like we won’t be getting a day off this week…