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Leaf Peepers {Brooks Brothers Plaid Blazer + Ralph Lauren Sweater Dress}

{Brooks Brothers Plaid Blazer, Ralph Lauren Sweater Dress, J. Crew Field Boots, Louis Vuitton Handbag}

On Day 2 of my birthday weekend in the Adirondacks, Eric and I were up bright and early for the drive up to Lake Placid to catch the morning fall foliage train to Saranac Lake. The views were absolutely stunning along the way, and we had such a great time exploring the little town on our arrival. Our first was brunch at The Left Bank Cafe where we tucked into a crepes and hot chocolate. Afterwards, we did a bit of window-shopping and took a carousel ride before hopping on the train to head back to Lake Placid.

Next, we were back on the road headed to Whiteface Mountain. Once there, we took the Cloudsplitter Gondola Ride up the mountain for more spectacular views and to spend some time venturing around the mountain’s peak. We made our way back to homebase early in the evening to freshen up and change for dinner at The Sagamore Club Grill Steakhouse for a relaxing birthday dinner.

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Same Ol’, Same Ol’ – H&M Printed Midi Skirt and Cardigan

{H&M Printed Midi Skirt + Cardigan, Celine Handbag, Prada Sunglasses, Christian Louboutin Shoes}

What can I say? I’m a creature of habit!

This outfit silhouette (slim cardigan, tucked into a full printed midi skirt and paired with maryjanes) has been one of my favorites for a while now (as seen here), and I don’t see signs of it letting up any time soon. I probably have it least 5 different iterations of this outfit (if you haven’t seen ’em all yet, trust me… you will!), and it’s my go-to whenever I want to look polished and ladylike.

Do you have a favorite outfit “formula” that you gravitate towards lately? Spill it!

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Marching Orders {Military Jacket + Midi Skirt}

{Ralph Lauren Military Jacket (similar), Zara Shirt, H&M Midi Skirt, Salvatore Ferragamo Rain Boots (also available here)}

Well whaddya know…

The sun finally peaked out long enough for me to run outside and snap a few outfit photos without wearing over a gazillion layers. I’ve seriously worn this outfit at least 4 times since Valentine’s Day with intentions of getting pictures for the blog, but it’s been too darn cold and snowy in NYC these past few weeks.

Now about this jacket…

It’s official; I’m in love! Little known factoid about me: I used to be a majorette in both my middle and high schools’ marching bands. So as soon as I saw this jacket in white on Pretty Little Liars (hey, don’t judge!), I made a mad dash to my computer to search for it online. And lo and behold, it was sold out. I let out a long wail, shook my fist in the air, and sobbed to my husband about how the universe was conspiring against me.

Just kidding! It’s just a jacket, and I didn’t get nearly as dramatic as that. However, I was a little disappointed. As luck would have it, I was strolling through Macy’s a week later on my lunch break when I saw an entire rack of the red version hanging in the sales section. Could it really be? As luck would have it, there was just one left in my size, and the rest is history.

Now about these boots…

I’m in love with them too (yep, I’m a two-timer)! But seriously, with the constant stream of sleet, snow, and slush we’ve been having all winter, I was up to my eyeballs in clunky unattractive boots. I just wanted something sleek and polished that I could wear to client meetings without showing up in soggy toes or having to change into different shoes at my destination. Now, if you had suggested to me previously that I’d spend so much money on rain boots, I would’ve laughed in your face. But these have been absolutely worth every penny. I wear them constantly and get complimented on them each time I do. I kinda wish there was a leather version so that I’d have an excuse to wear them when it isn’t wet outside!

And that’s all folks. Hopefully this weather sticks around long enough for me to get back to my regular outfit posting. Thanks for reading!

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