Category Archives: Fashion

10.01.14

H&T Fall Fashion Picks

Happy October!

Now that we have passed the official start of fall, I thought it would be the perfect time to share some of my fashion picks for this upcoming season. (If you didn’t check out my last outfit post – be sure to see why I also love this transitional little dress so much.)

Transitioning from summer attire to fall is often a little daunting for me personally. I’ve packed away my sweaters, booties and vests all summer long and the fickle weather in DC certainly does not help either (summer one day, fall the next). It’s a slow gradual process because just as I was getting used to throwing on a dress and Jack Rogers, it seems like it’s time to pull back out the puffer vests, boots, scarves and begin to layer. Truth be told, I literally wore Jacks & a puffer vest on the plane when I traveled yesterday (hello nonstop flight from FL to DC!)

Alas, here are some of my fall staples this year – and don’t forget to check out H&T’s updated fall shop for more picks and faves!

Puffer Vests

Outerwear

Tops & Sweaters

Skirts & Pants

Dresses

Boots

Shoes

Handbags

Scarves & Sunnies

Do you think I might have a thing for leopard?

Happy Fall Shopping!

09.22.14

OOTD: Fall Transition Dress

So I cannot tell you how much I adore this new dress of mine. I saw it online under new arrivals and rushed to the store to buy it ASAP!

If you follow on insta, you probably know I’ve worn it about 2 million times since it was purchased. I wore it wine tasting for a bachelorette weekend with sandals and at an engagement party I hosted this past weekend (more on the party later this week!). I also have worn it to the office and out and about. For today’s post, I paired it with booties and added a puffer vest as we transition into fall weather. I would also add tights as it gets closer to winter. I love that it’s so versatile. Best dress ever.

I also was so excited when my new Dagne Dover mini tote arrived last week! I have two large ones and I am in love. It helps keep everything organized and the new designs are better than ever (check out the inside details here – remember the DC event I hosted for them?).

Dress: Zara // Vest: J.Crew // Boots: C. Wonder (similar here) // Tote: Dagne Dover c/o // Sunnies: Karen Walker // Earrings: Kendra Scott c/o // Necklace: Kendra Scott c/o // Rings: Kendra Scott // Bracelets: H&M, Hermes & T.Audrey c/o (with my aunt and uncle’s initials) // Lips: All Fired Up by MAC

Stay tuned this week for most details on the stock the bar engagement party I hosted Saturday!

09.10.14

Labor Day Weekend Recap: So Long Summer

Today marks the last in my Labor Day recap series and I’m sailing out of the season with one of my favorites – Sail to Sable! I don’t think that any other tunic could scream SUMMER more than this one with its bright print and white details. I paired it with white jeans (naturally) for what I would call a classic summer look.

(Be sure to catch up on my packing list, sailing adventures, brunch, PJ party, vineyards and white on white posts in Newport with BFF, Cori Sue.)

On our last morning in Newport, my friend Brie and I (who was also so kind to take all our photos that weekend) woke up early and snuck out on the deck to drink our morning coffees at OceanCliff. I snapped last minute photos from the cliff and enjoyed making good use of my new mint Vanesa Rey travel phone case. How perfect is it? It was a beautiful Labor Day and we certainly did not want to leave the welcoming resort staff nor the gorgeous state of Rhode Island.

We packed up our weekender bags and headed to Flo’s Clam Shack for one last seafood meal before hitting the road back to DC.

Tunic: Sail to Sable c/o (on sale here too) // Jeans: Ann Taylor Loft (similar here) // Sunnies: Karen Walker // Sandals: Jack Rogers // Necklace: Kendra Scott c/o // Earrings: Kendra Scott c/o // Bracelet: Kendra Scott c/o // Rings: Kendra Scott c/o // Phone Case: Vanesa Rey c/o // Lips: Maybelline Vivids – Fuchsia Flash // Weekender: Sweet Tea Monograms c/o

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If you enjoyed this trip recap – (spoiler alert) – Cori Sue and I are planning a Fall retreat soon (Fall is my second favorite season!).

So long outdoor cocktails, long days, pink paws and white pants every day- I will miss this season we call summer. This past one that was filled with so many travels and fun memories with friends and family.

For all the latest on H&T, be sure to follow along on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & Pinterest. Oh yes and there’s an exciting giveaway coming your way later this week!

09.08.14

Labor Day Weekend Recap: White on White

Today I’m doing something I swore I would never do..wearing (or posting about) white on white after Labor Day.

These photos were taken in the front driveway of the gorgeous OceanCliff Hotel before we headed to a delicious dinner outside at The Safari Room overlooking panoramic views of Narragansett Bay.

I love this eyelet peplum top from Love, Lilly and it’s on SALE now on Tuckernuck. It would be paired perfectly with dark jeans too. I threw on the leopard scarf last minute as it was a little chilly that evening and for a pop of print. I also am in LOVE with my new gold earrings from Lisi Lerch. How great will these also be for holiday later this year? Also, if I haven’t said it before, these sandals are the most comfortable pair in the world and dress up any look!

I wore this ensemble on what was our last evening in Newport and if you’re just now reading – be sure to check out all my previous posts for more on my trip (what I packed, sailing, brunch, pj party & wine tasting!) One more post left and then it’s officially time for H&T to kiss summer goodbye!

Top: Love, Lilly c/o (on SALE here) // Jeans: LOFT (similar here) // Scarf: H&M (similar here) // Sunnies: Karen Walker // Shoes: Off Broadway c/o // Monogram Clutch: Gigi New York c/o // Earrings: Lisi Lerch c/o // Bracelet: Kendra Scott c/o // Rings: Kendra Scott c/o // Lips: All Fired Up by MAC

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Stay tuned tomorrow for one last outfit post and then I promise we’ll be back to regular H&T programming!

09.05.14

Labor Day Weekend Recap: Vineyard Attire

Two new posts today on H&T as part of my Labor Day travel series (catch up on the other one here)! If you read my sailing adventure post, you know that I mentioned there was some wine tasting involved with 12 Meter Charters.

Well, we were graciously given a Sip & Sail Package which included a wine tasting and tour at Newport Vineyards in Middletown, Rhode Island – any day of the weekend. So what did we do on a cloudy afternoon? Headed to the vineyard!

There was live music, beautiful grounds and friendly staff to meet and educate us about all their wines. They are the largest grower of wine grapes in all of New England. Cheers!

That particular day was overcast and cooler than the others so I was so happy to have my new Kayce Hughes dress from their fall collection. It’s the perfect little transitional shift dress to take you from summer to fall paired with a sun hat and sandals. Plus, it has pockets! If you plan on doing any wine tasting this season, it’s also fitting for that too.