Things I'm Currently Really Into

I've really been slacking with taking some updated outfit pictures due to lots of work and really awful weather here in New York. So, in the meantime, I wanted to share with you some things I'm really into right now. This is a collection of items I am really loving for either myself or my home.

Black Pleated Faux Leather Mini Skirts:

Aqua and Blank NYC

I especially love that they still look super cute with stockings/tights. It's hard to pull off, but I really like it.

Valentino Rockstuds in Nude:

here

Fingers crossed for Valentine's Day!

Asymmetrical Skirts:

Helmut Lang

Some about the asymmetrical thing just makes me really happy.

Sweaters (anything to keep me warm in this brrrrr weather):

Derek Heart- Nordstrom

I'm really loving the deep V of this sweater.

Fitbit:

But more importantly, this gorgeous Tory Burch bracelet to go over it

Skinnytaste Cookbook/Recipes:

Her Blog Here

And here are some pictures of a few dishes I've made from the cookbook. Note: Took these quickly with my cell before eating every last bite ;)

White Desks:

Pottery Barn

I am so in love with this desk, but, unfortunately, it's too big for the spot I need it :(

Agate Coasters:

West Elm

I keep going back and forth about these coasters because while they are quite beautiful, we are not really coaster-type people, so I'm sure they'd be functional.

Emerald

Sharing yet another outfit from my vacation in Antigua. I bought this emerald green dress a few months ago and have been waiting for an occasion to wear it. I actually thought the emerald green was perfect for the winter weather, so I was really undecided on whether or not I should bring it with me on vacation to an island with summer temperatures. I chose to bring it and if I was really feeling ti one night I would wear it. I brought a lot of black with me, so I thought it would be nice to break it up with another color. Thankfully the weather in Antigua wasn't sweltering at night because the material of this dress is a little thick and I would have been some uncomfortable.

I paired the dress with my nude Brian Atwood shoes, my emerald green Bauble Bar necklace, and my gold Michael Kors watch. I kept it pretty simple with accessories because the dress has enough detail on it's own, between the slit and the sleeves.

Dress: Tobi | Necklace: BaubleBar

Shoes: Brian Atwood | Watch: Michael Kors

Golden Globes 2015 Best and Worst Dressed

I have to say that overall, I was not impressed by the Golden Globes fashion. It was way harder for me to weed out my top WORST dressed than it was for me to pick my top BEST dressed. There were so many bad ones this year and it was really disappointing. Below I've listed out the 5 worst dressed and 5 best dressed, in my opinion.

Worst Dressed

I love me some Claire Danes. Homeland is one of my favorite shows and she was amazing in Romeo & Juliet alongside Leo. However, I'm just not sure what is going on here. This Valentino piece has some potential, but it just does not fit her right. It looks baggy and does nothing for her body.

I actually had to Google Jemima Kirke to figure out who she is and why she's famous enough to be at the Golden Globes. Apparently she's an actress on Girls (clearly, I don't watch that show). The top of this looks like someone was starting to sew a big piece of fabric into a shirt/dress and then just stopped and Jemima decided to wear it anyway. Not a fan of this cape-like weirdness at all.

I also had to Google Zosia Mamet. It's pretty clear that the actresses from Girls all have no idea what fashion is. The colors of the dress look awful with her hair color (not that I even know what to call the color of her hair). The two tone thing with these colors is also a big fail. The shape of this dress is so unflattering, as well. It seems like it was supposed to be a peplum shape but also wanted to be a princess gown. Just no.

That is all.

And the worst dressed of the night goes to....

Keira Knightley! I get that she's pregnant, but take a lesson from Blake Lively; you can still look stunning on the red carpet while pregnant. I'm also really disappointed in Chanel for making this. The print, the ruffles, especially around the collar, it's all just a mess.

Best Dressed

Love the color, love the fit, love the details, love love love. Great job to Greer Grammer. She looks absolutely stunning in this Lorena Sarbu gown.

Now this is Chanel done right. This dress is so gorgeous. I love glitter and sparkles and shine (as you can tell by my best dressed selections). I really love the slit and the train on this dress, though, along with all the shine. The very simple sandals are the perfect pair for the dress, as I wouldn't want to see anything take away from the dress. I love the whole look.

Reese has always been and will always be one of my favorites. She is just a beautiful person inside and out. I love the simplicity of her whole look; the hair, the makeup, the dress. She really does look great in this Calvin Klein dress. And even better than the dress is the $1.5 million in Tiffany & Co. jewelry she is wearing. Perfection.

I won't lie, this gown is VERY revealing. But I really don't think it's too much. The classy silhouette of the dress balances out how revealing it is. And how amazing does Kate Hudson's body look? Ugh, I am super jealous. This dress fits her like a glove. I'm loving it.

 And the number one best dressed goes to.....

Julianne Moore! This Givenchy gown is to die for. Even at 54 years old, Julianne outshined all of the other females at the Golden Globes. She looks stunning and there is no denying that. The sparkles were trendy this year and I love me some sparkles any year and any time of year. I'm also loving the ombre effect and the feather details at the bottom of the gown. Just wow. Congratulations to you, Julianne!

Giorgio Armani's Antiguan Vacation Home

I was super excited to find out that this gorgeous house that was part of our daily view at the beach, set on a cliff overlooking Galley Bay/the Caribbean Sea, was a fashion designer's vacation home. After overhearing us discussing the beautiful home, one of the managers at our resort informed us that the house we were looking at belonged to Giorgio Armani. Armani, as we were told, frequently takes walks up and down the beach strip of the Galley Bay Resort, as his private beach area is attached via a private little walkway. Once I received this information, naturally, I made it my mission to get as close as possible to Armani's house without 1) being attacked by his security detail and 2) invading his privacy. My boyfriend and I took a walk to the end of the beach where Armani's house and private beach are situated and the following pictures are what I was able to capture (so chic!).

Another cool siting was one of Armani's yachts. Apparently the one we saw (below) was his smaller yacht. I guess he didn't have any huge yacht parties the week we were in Antigua.

Fun fact: apparently Giorgio Armani travels with at least 10 male models, according to the manager at our resort. The manager we were speaking with said he used to work for a different company, where he actually was at Armani's house on a few occasions. Unfortunately, we were unable to spot Armani or his entourage, but still so fascinating to me. I have provided some articles that discuss Armani's vacation home in Antigua a little further. Also, if you google search "Giorgio Armani's Antigua Home," you will come across some images of the inside, which are so very gorgeous.

Architectural Digest

Caribbean News Now

LBDs Meet the Beach (Antigua Part II)

Little black dresses are perfection for any occasion. Black is such a flattering color on any shape, size, and skin tone. So, naturally, I brought three black dresses with me on vacation, two of which are pictured below. I love how you can wear a black tank top dress multiple times in a week span and yet each one looks entirely different, even in the Caribbean, where it's all about simplicity (at least that's my thought).

Dress: BCBGMaxAzria (similar) | Pumps: Guiseppe Zanotti | Watch: Burberry (similar)

 Dress: Fable | Sandals: Pelle Moda | Bracelet: Similar here

Which look is your favorite???