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 



My Favorite Street Style Looks from NYFW Spring 2015

by Laura Perkins


During New York Fashion Week, like most bloggers and photographers, I was on the hunt for the best street style looks. While I absolutely loved going to the runway shows, a lot of the must-see outfits were just outside the tent. Each day I hung out at Lincoln Center and observed an overflow of inspiring head-to-toe looks from editors, bloggers, models, stylists and all around fashion lovers. From midi skirts and crop tops to distressed boyfriend jeans, floppy hats, and a number of statement accessories, I found SO many amazing ensembles that I know I will draw from when I'm putting together my next #ootd. Oh and don't get me started on all the bold prints and textures. I couldn't get enough! It definitely gave me a lot of ideas for new trends to try like wide leg trousers with a crop top, mixing prints and patterns, and matching separates.

Here are all my favorite styles from the streets. Which look do you love the most?!


My NYFW Street Style Video with Loehmann's

by Laura Perkins


Here it is guys... My New York Fashion Week Video I hosted for Loehmann's! We had such a blast hanging out at Lincoln Center and discovered tons of fabulous street style. I couldn't help but be inspired! It was so much fun and I met the most amazing people. I'm excited to finally share it with you all! :)

By the way, how psyched are you that Loehmann's is back?! Woo hoo! Go check out their brand new website: Loehmanns.com and snag some on-trend designer pieces for less!


Behind the Scenes at New York Fashion Week

by Laura Perkins


Hosting NYFW video for Loehmann's 

Hosting NYFW video for Loehmann's 

Interviewing Nicole Harris of Legal Stylistic.  Photo cred: Roderick Hawthorne 

Interviewing Nicole Harris of Legal Stylistic.  Photo cred: Roderick Hawthorne 

I had such a blast at New York Fashion Week SS 15. What an amazing week. Whether I was at a fashion show, collecting street style photos or hosting a fun video for Loehmann's, I was so inspired by the beautiful people and gorgeous clothes all around me. I was fortunate enough to meet some incredible new friends including many style bloggers who I will be sure to follow. Nicole Harris (featured above) was one of the many adorable girls I met while taping the Loehmann's street style video (which I can't wait to share with you all very soon!!). You guys must check out her blog, Legal Stylistic. She is just so chic. I mean, look at her dress! And her ear cuff! I was obsessed with her.  

Taping NYFW video for Glamour.com

Taping NYFW video for Glamour.com

Taping NYFW video for Glamour.com

Taping NYFW video for Glamour.com

On Day 6 of NYFW, I was asked to be a part of a beauty game of Heads Up for Glamour Magazine with Beauty Editor at Large, Theodore Leaf. I'm a huge competitor and love playing games so of course I said yes. And I have to say that we totally crushed it and got the most right! I secretly wish I would have gotten the word "Flawless" in my round, I would have definitely started dancing like Beyonce and singing "I Woke Up Like This!"

Theodore Leaf is hilarious so if you need a good laugh, check out this Glamour.com video below. :)