Hats, Scarves and Jumpsuits...Oh My! NYFW Fall 2015 OOTDs

by Laura Perkins


Hat: Anthropologie (old, similar) *Also Urban Outfitters and Madewell have great options!* ||  Scarf: Zara  ||  Coat: J.Crew (old, similar)

Hat: Anthropologie (old, similar) *Also Urban Outfitters and Madewell have great options!* ||  Scarf: Zara  ||  Coat: J.Crew (old, similar)   ||  Shoes: Madewell (old, similar)

New York Fashion Week - one of my favorite times of year! I love going to the fashion shows and just being enamored with the beautiful looks for the season. It's exciting to see what the latest trends are going to be and of course so fun to be surrounded by all the amazing street style. It's so inspiring. This year I saw some of the most gorgeous colorful fur coats and a lot of cool hats. It was absolutely freezing in NYC this week (a low of 1 degree! Like tights under your jeans type weather) so most people kept on their outerwear. My go-to was my favorite hat and over-sized scarf. It's crazy to think this was the last season in the tents at Lincoln Center. I'm thankful to have experienced it. I also couldn't help but think how much I wish Sunday Ibok could have been with me. He would have loved every second of it. And I would have enjoyed seeing his face light up as each new look came down the runway.

I also know Sunday would have freaked out over my jumpsuit below! :) Believe it or not, this is my very first jumpsuit! I know people either love or hate them but I have always wanted one! Plus they are back in a big way right now! (According to Vogue, the 70's style jumpsuit is one of the top trends for Spring/Summer 2015) I've just never been able to find a jumpsuit that fit me. I'm 5'8" so sometimes they can be too short in the torso. But this one surprisingly fit perfectly! I was immediately crazy about it. I just thought it was so chic and different. I especially liked the pattern and the long sleeves made it perfect for this time of year. I got this gem on (super) sale at Anthropologie. We're talking "you're practically losing money by not buying it" sale...like there aren't any left online type sale (although there might be some still in stores!). However, there are so many adorable jumpsuits at Anthro right now (also online) and luckily some are discounted!

What's great about this jumpsuit is I can wear it to work or a night out. For this evening NYFW event, I used a little double-sided tape to make this jumpsuit a tad bit sexier with more of a plunging neckline. Hey, I had a hot date with my husband later that night for Valentine's Day! :)  Oh and the key to wearing a jumpsuit, besides the fit, is you have to rock it with heels to keep it feminine and elongate your legs. Ironically when I was editing these photos last night while watching the Valentine's episode of New Girl, I saw CeCe wearing my same jumpsuit! What the odds?! Thought that was too funny. Her stylist has good taste!

Jumpsuit: Anthropologie (on sale, similar options)  ||  Heels: DSW (Jessica Simpson)  ||  Cuff: Stella and Dot 

Jumpsuit: Anthropologie (on sale, similar options)  ||  Heels: DSW (Jessica Simpson)  ||  Cuff: Stella and Dot 



"All About That Hat"

by Laura Perkins


"Because you know I'm all about that hat, 'bout that hat..." Haha. I'm such a dork and have definitely had the song "All About That Bass" in my head. In all seriousness, I'm obsessed with hats for fall/winter. Not only do they keep your head toasty in this cold weather but they instantly update your look.  Plus they are my go-to for bad hair days. There are so many adorable hats out there right now. I scored this one from Anthropologie (for some reason it's only available in stores but there are a ton of cute ones online too!). I loved the flat brim and higher western structure of the top. Plus I've been wanting a navy hat ever since I spotted Bayleigh Bingham in my NYFW street style video for Loehmann's. When you're shopping for the perfect hat, make sure to try a bunch of different styles on. I've heard friends say to me that hats just don't look good on them. My response is "then you haven't found the right one yet." So don't give up. Your hat is out there...waiting for you! And to all my Florida friends - you can definitely rock a hat with a short sleeve blouse or skirt to give you that fall look without sweating bullets!

Styling tip: Since my hat has a bit of a western structure to it, I like to pair simple, feminine apparel (like this lace back sweater) with it so I don't look too country or masculine. And because the hat is pretty large, I think it looks best styled with a more fitted top vs. something baggy.