Fall Staple: The Duster

FRIDAY. FIIINNNALLYYYY.

I mean, every Friday I’m grateful for the pre-weekend feels it brings into my life. But this Friday is even MORE SO.

I’m just getting over the crazy wonderful madness that was New York Fashion Week. Let me tell you - it was a whirlwind. Between hopping uptown to downtown to midtown to crazy town, it was an experience I can’t wait to share about.

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But FIRST - I want to share a fun look from my last trip to New York I’ve been frequently wearing most weekends ON REPEAT. 

Introducing - one of my favorite Fall staples, the duster. 

I met said duster when I visited NYC with my bestie, Erin, a couple months ago. We were wandering around Soho after brunch (as one does), and popped into this cute little shop, Mo:vint. We basically fell in love with everything. 

But this linen duster really caught my eye. I tried it on and right away I knew it would become one of my most-worn items. It was one of those finds that really make you feel COOL. And, it was on sale. Which I, of course, took as a sign that it was meant to be. 

Paired with the perfect striped tee and a velvet choker (both of which I snagged only hours before we took this photo,) I know this will be a combo I’ll be repeating every weekend from here until eternity. 

Wearing duster from Movint (similar), Lucky Brand denim, Banana Republic suede pumps c/o, Aritzia tee (sold out, similar), Cuyana bag, Toyshop choker (sold out, identical), Sophie Blake bracelet and earrings (part of her latest collection!) Some photos taken at Greecologies, NYC.

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Hello from New York!

Hello hello from New York City!!

Just wanted to check in and wish you all the happiest of weekends! Also - be sure to follow along on Snapchat and Instagram (@JULIENGARMAN on both) as Alicia Tenise and I BASICALLY take over NYC. Kidding. But kind of not. ;) 

Today we started off the day strong with room service and some #robelife moments. Typical, I know. We're just about to head out to visit a few showrooms, drink ALL the coffee and do a Snapchat takeover for Rent the Runway! Be sure to follow along on their Snapchat @RENTTHERUNWAY at 2 PM to see what looks we're pulling for shows and events this weekend!

Week in Review - Vol. 10

Coming back from vacation is rough. Sorry to be so ‘first world problems’ on ya, but jet lag is no joke, friends. 

A couple weeks ago, we spent 8 days in my favorite state, California. Then the following weekend I skipped down for a mini-vacation with one of my besties, Erin. I’m still on a high from both trips and can’t wait to share more about them on the blog.

Next week is the last week that the Cuyana pop-up will be in town! Be sure to check them out before July 31!

Also happening next week - I’m helping host the annual BloggerScene summer party! There will be AMAZING giveaways (including gift cards to a few of my favorite stores like Lynn Louisa, Sophie Blake and a classic leather tote from Cuyana!), plenty of Instagram’able spots since it’ll be on the Embassy Row Hotel rooftop, and a great panel of bloggers who will be sharing advice on how to grow your audience. Get your tickets here!

A few days ago, I visited the new Joie store in Tysons Galleria (aka Tysons II) and fell in love with EVERY SINGLE THING I tried on. Ended up with this pre-fall bohemian blouse. This is next on my hit list.

I got a little peek into the Banana Republic pre-fall shoe collection and I’m in love. I have these chic suede slingback heels and also these adorable fuchsia ones that I can’t wait to whip out for date night.

I got an email from a new handbag company, Two Charmed, made right here in Virginia! They just opened their online shop and their stuff is super cute. Really want this bag. 

Looking for a great dress to wear to an upcoming summer or fall wedding? I wrote a love story about pretty lace Ganni dress.

I finally made my way over to Vigilante Coffee shop in Hyattesville last weekend and YOU GUYS. The acai bowls are reason enough to visit. Coffee was amaze too, obvi. 

While there was a lot of exciting things going on this past week, I’m so heartbroken for what happened yesterday in Nice, France. If you’re the praying type, I hope you’ll join my in sending up all the prayers to France over the next few days.

Lou & Grey Sweater

I don’t know about you, but this week is going by SO SLOWLY for me! Maybe it’s the rainy days or the cold weather…but I’m not letting it rain on my parade. In one week, I’ll be on a plane heading for sunny Florida! I’ll be trading in my turtleneck for t-shirts and my scarves for a swimsuit. GOOD RIDDANCE.

But until I do, I had to share this shoot from my trip to New York. For a morning of trekking around SoHo (in search of the cutest cafes and the cobble stoniest streets) I wore my snuggliest sweater from Lou & Grey. They just opened a store in Tysons and it’ll give you ALL THE COZY FEELS, friends. I paired it with light-wash denim and my favorite tennies from Anthom.

I won’t bore you with how dreamy it was in New York (you can read that here), but I will let the photos do the talking. Can we talk about the light for a moment? It was like mid-morning (we got a late start because CHOOSING WHAT TO WEAR IS HARD, PEOPLE) and the light shone through the buildings as if it were sunrise. It had me feeling some kinda way.

Wearing Lou & Grey sweater (similar and LOVE this one!), denim, Veja sneakers from Anthom, Sophie Blake cuff and earrings (similar.)