Prada Frankenstein shirt // Tibi turtleneck (sold out, similar here) // J. Crew skirt // Happy Socks
Celine sunglasses // Prada shoes // Bottega Veneta pouch
Just call me bride of Frankenstein. But like a cooler, more chic version.
When I saw the FW19 Prada runway show, I knew I was in trouble. The kooky, eerie vibe the show took on had me from the first look. I wanted it all.
So when it came time to think about my investment pieces for the year (which usually coincide with NYFW), I knew I needed something Frankenstein. At first, I thought it was this skirt, but it just wasn’t flattering on me. I ended up going with this men’s shirt and have worn it countless ways since owning it – tied at the waist, buttoned and tucked into high-waisted jeans and worn open like my NYFW Day 2 OOTD.
I love the idea of print mixing, so to offset the eerie vibe of my shirt, I wanted something feminine. Enter this citrus floral print skirt from J. Crew. Since I have short legs and a long torso, midi skirts are a tough look for me. I opted to turn this skirt into a mini and love the way it came out.
My other wow factor pieces is, of course, this clutch. When it first hit the scene and immediately skyrocketed in popularity I wasn’t surprised in the least. The leather is positively scrumptious. The oversized shape is fabulous. I seriously haven’t loved a bag this much since, well, EVER.
If you are seriously considering investing in one, DO IT. I cannot recommend this bag enough.
For a great affordable alternative, try this one. The metallic version comes in 4 colors and the smooth leather version comes in 4 colors too. Try this color for a great neutral look.
People sometimes ask me if I borrow clothes to wear to NYFW. If you haven’t checked out my Instagram TV video on the clothing rental subscription service Nuuly, please do! It’s a great option for affordable monthly rentals.
Maybe this comes as a surprise to you, maybe it doesn’t, but a lot of people wear borrowed clothes during NYFW. In fact, it’s more the norm than the exception. If you’ve ever heard the term “showroom pull” you know what I’m talking about. PR firms allow certain influencers access to their showrooms to borrow clothing for big events. During NYFW, this benefit gets used a ton. While it’s never been my cup of tea (I’m a collector) I know girls who use the service and do it very well.
A blogger friend borrowed an insane Louis Vuitton dress for the first day of fashion week and someone accidentally got a huge pen mark on it! I seriously would have died. Thank goodness for dry cleaning.
Don’t miss my outfit from Day 1 of NYFW SS20 and my recap of the first day of shows!