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Biking with Burberry

11 Monday Jan 2016

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The rebirth of Burberry. Do you have pieces that you put in to retirement? I most certainly do and this scarf is the perfect example of that.

If you’re a Burberry fan and have been so for some time, you recognize this scarf. It must be 6-8yrs old by now. When the plaid Burberry scarf first became popular (mainstream popular), I received the classic camel color as one of my birthday gifts from mom. I lived in that scarf. About 10 months later I purchased myself the same scarf but in soft pink.

By the next winter season, this trend had exploded so much I couldn’t look at the scarf anymore. Did I think about tossing both pieces? Most certainly. Did I actually do it? No way. I simply folded them up and put them on the bottom of the scarf pile. They had a nice long rest but have come back out to play now.

Photos by Brianne McGuire 

Dress: Diane Von Furstenberg | Tights: Wolford | Booties: Sigerson Morrison | Belt: Hermes | Scarf: Burberry | Coat: Club Monaco (Now on sale) | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Bracelets: David Yurman & Hermes | Watch: Raymond Weil | Gloves: DIY – Club Monaco

After spotting a pair of Gucci leather studded gloves at Saks Fifth Avenue one evening, I had the DIY itch.

It’s rare that I wear a helmet when biking around the city, but if I do, I do it in a monogrammed helmet.

Buffalo Short

28 Monday Dec 2015

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Unlike most of my post wherein I’m rambling on about my ensemble and/or whatever activity I’m up to…..this post is straight to the point.

I joined a friend for what turned in to a sunrise, sunset brunch. Have you ever been out with friends and completely, utterly lose track of time? Like 10 hours in the day? Well that actually happened. Now that I think about it, it wasn’t the first time.

What’s my casual brunch look? This right here. Jean shorts I’ve had for too many years to count, a basic tee and a boyfriend blazer, (one of my best purchases of all time). These are pieces I live in, brunch or no brunch.

Photos by Brianne McGuire
 Blanket Scarf: Zara | Blazer: Club Monaco | Tee: Banana Republic | Shorts: JCrew | Tights: Wolford | Heels: Gucci | Tote: Louis Vuitton | Bracelets: David Yurman & Hermes | Ring: David Yurman | Sunglasses: Street Vendor
If you’re wondering why my bag looks a little odd, it’s because the long straps were replaced back 2013 which I posted about last October. Believe it or not, it’s taken that long for them to darken (patina). Have no fear, I would never purchase a fake and I don’t believe it purchasing pre-owned pieces either. At least not when it comes to designers such as LV & Gucci. Not saying others shouldn’t, its just a thing with me and my bags. I want the fun of going to the boutique to pick it out, wearing it in myself and also to know that if it did need to have work done to it, it was done at the hands of an LV specialist, not some leather master. (Though there are some amazing leather masters out there. Especially here in NYC).

Wait, I guess I ended up rambling again even though I said I wouldn’t. Oops, sorry ladies. LV Refurbish Cabos Alto I also love this tote because you don’t see girls walking around with it. Fortunately it’s out of production. I mentioned it before, (and I usually repeat myself more than I should), I hate the LV Neverfull tote. Even homeless people are carrying it. Its like Groupon sent out one of their blast and so everyone purchased it. It’s really odd. But good for the design team for coming up with it.

Faux vs Real

14 Monday Dec 2015

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Ever been out shopping and see a piece from a far and love it? Then as you begin to approach and get closer, it looks like it would go up in flames should you get close to a candle? Yea, there’s a lot of that out there these days. Very disappointing.

I’m not a fan of faux fur or faux leather, I like the real thing. I know the faux fur vest, coat & scarf is very popular right now but you’ll have to forgive me if I don’t get on the bandwagon. That being said, I actually own a pair of faux leather shorts from Zara. Yes, I contradicting myself. It’s rare but it happens.

Rest assure the jacket in this look isn’t faux. It’s 100% cowhide. Thinly cut & super soft to the touch. However as I stood in my closet and held the pieces next to one another, I felt as though the shorts looked better than the real thing. Is this a possible case of, faux wins over real? It just might.

*Excuse the severity of this look. I would never do head-to-toe leather but this post is to show comparison*.

Photos by Brianne McGuireJacket: Rag & Bone at Intermix | Shorts: Zara | Tank: Forever21 | Tights: Wolford | Heels: Christian Louboutin | Bag: Gucci | Sunglasses: Street Vendor | Bracelets: David Yurman & Hermes | Watch: Raymond Weil


 Toward the end of this shoot, I nearly broke my ankle. How? Some little sloppy squirrel dropped a few nuts and they were hidden under the leaves. My unsuspecting 5 inch heels were no match. I almost hit the ground. Thank goodness for the wrought iron fence.