in new york, it’s the equivalent of the magical hour in terms of weather.  warm, sunny and just chilly enough to wear a bit of layers. so it’s time for little blazers and transition-wear like shortsleeve sweaters or quilted mini-skirts which literally has a window of about 3 weeks before it gets too hot.

i feel very 70s in this one…which i’m attributing to marc jacobs, but more in a pants way than joelle’s interpretation via swooshy skirt and flowy blouse.  it’s also the perfect time of year to find the perfect little blazer/shorts set, like the one below from the marc jacobs fall 2011 collection.

also, my current (non-fashion related) project right now is reviving what i consider to be my “crochet masterpiece”.  it’s a crochet hexagon blanket, made of about 16 colors, where there are 4 colors for each hexagon x a million hexagons, made out of fingering weight yarn in a tiny needle. it’s going to be years before i finish!

vintage peach shirt & jacket; vintage rocker jeans c/o madewell; leather satchel from shop in soho; vintage aigner shoes; men’s h&m belt

last night, i had a little impromptu fall day-for-night shoot, since the daylight hours around here are incredibly short.  so get used to some dark and indoor photos this winter.  and this concoction (mini shift dress + moccasins) is the formula i’ve been wearing for the past week straight. 

after months and months of searching for the perfect vintage leather satchel and duffle coat online, with no results, i finally went to soho and in one trip found both.  new.  i never buy anything new.  but it’s been completely worth it because i’ve been using these two items daily.

as well as a few new accessories!  i picked up the gold angular ring and chevron bracelet (above), but recently put together this citrine necklace (which also happens to be my birthstone). 

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hope everyone has a great thanksgiving week!

vintage plaid dress and moccasins, uniqlo duffle coat, a common thread citrine necklace, vintage bracelet, ring and satchel from street market in soho