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Closet Confection: NYC Prep {Crested Blazer & Cable Knit Sweater}

{Ralph Lauren Crested Blazer & Cabled Sweater, J. Crew Skirt, Hue Tights, Arturo Chang Ankle Boots (similar), Michael Kors Watch, Rings via Catbird + Artists & Fleas}

It seems like anytime I’m at a loss for what to wear, I fall back on one of two standbys: All Black Everything or Preptastic. This day, I chose the latter. I mean, you can’t really go wrong with the classics, right?

I’ve told you guys all about my addiction to Ralph Lauren’s cable knit sweaters, but they really are a staple in my wardrobe and are so simple to throw on but still look smart. Or maybe it’s just a throwback to my high school days when having a little tiny horse embroidered on your shirt was somewhat of a status symbol. In any case, I just love ’em.

Now can we talk about the blazer? I just can’t seem to get enough of this thing either. Can you tell?

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Dolce Vita Boots · Mjus Boots · Steve Madden Boots

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Closet Confection: Rule Breaker

{Alyssi Coat (similar), Banana Republic Dress, Wolford Tights, Celine Handbag, Cole Haan ‘Calico’ Ankle Boots, Necklaces via TJ Maxx (similar here and here)}

For the most part, I’ve always abided by the rule that your coat should be longer than your dress. But on this particular day, I just couldn’t resist pairing both of these nubby tweed textures together. I mean really, can you blame me? Fashion rules be darned – this coat and dress were just begging to be worn with one another.

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Lord & Taylor Necklaces · Juicy Couture Necklaces · Crislu Necklaces

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Closet Confection: Après Midi

{Guess Coat (similar), H&M Scarf, Uniqlo ‘Heattech Turtleneck, Cos Skirt (similar here and here), Fendi Sunglasses, Vintage Bally Handbag via eBay, Tabitha Simmons Shoes (also love this print for spring)}

So you guys know I didn’t go all the way to Italy without doing a bit of shopping… right?

Of course not!

We spent the last night of our journey in Milan – just a few hours for dinner and a bit of power-shopping. I’d heard great things about Cos and had been silently sulking for ages that their good aren’t yet available in the US. Wondering what all the fuss was about, I wandered in and was immediately smitten. The vibe was sort of like a more minimalist and sophisticated Zara, with higher quality fabric and construction (but still ultra-reasonable prices). After trying on a million things in the fitting room and unsuccessfully convincing Eric to let me buy them all, I decided on the skirt I’m wearing above and another dress (which I promise to show you guys soon).

After swooning over Tibi’s silk faille midi skirt (and dying a little inside over the $500+ price tag), I was ever so happy to have found this little number for a fraction of the price. For this outfit, I tried to go with a work-appropriate styling. But honestly, I can’t wait to go all out and style it up for a fancy occasion.

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