Aqua Cashmere Cardigan  |  Peplum Top c/o Le Tote  |  Zara Jeans  |  Glam Glam Bracelet c/o Tanus Designs

First post of 2014! Hope everyone had an amazing New Year! This year I hope to build on my blog, and of course make it better in every way possible. Here is a start--with better quality photos, taken with my new DSLR!

For anyone who lives in New York, it's definitely getting really cold, which means it's cashmere weather. I own an excessive cashmere collection, all of which pretty much consists of turtlenecks so I was so happy to get one in the form of a cardigan--which is much easier to throw on and off. I kept it simple with my outfit, really only accessorizing with my snakeskin clutch and my Glam Glam bracelet from Tanus Designs. The bracelet is simple, and neutral yet gives some glitz to my casual outfit. Check out her bracelet designs here! At such affordable prices, you can buy yourself a stack of different bracelets to mix and match.
More of a necklace person? There's plenty of beautiful statement necklaces too. Here are my two favorites: here and here.

xx

All from Persunmall

Red Woolen Coat  |  Eyes Pullover  |  Yellow Blazer w/ Zips  |  Dress w/ Leather Sleeves

It's almost 2014, which means new year and new start..and new clothes? I for one, definitely think so, but then again I'll take any excuse to buy new clothes ;). 

Here are some of the things that I'd love to add to my closet!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! 

Hope everyone is spending time with their loved ones...and having fun opening presents! I am so excited--I got a Nikon D5300 for my birthday..which just arrived so here's to better pictures soon on the blog!!!! Oh and did I mention that I cut half my hair off?? :)

Abercrombie & Fitch Sweater  |  Urban Outfitters Floral Tank  |  Zara Jeans  |  Ferragamo Boots  | Chanel 2.55

I've been layering like crazy this winter..I mean can you blame me..it's so cold outside...with an exception of this weekend which spiked to the mid 60's (crazy isn't it?). I dug up this floral tank I got from Urban a year or two ago and gave my normal monochromatic outfits a hint of color. :)

Dress c/o Le Tote  |  Salvatore Ferragamo Riding Boots - Robespierre Fersea  |  Chanel 2.55

Loving this green leopard dress Le Tote sent over--at first I thought of how amazing it would be as a summer dress, but after wearing it with tights and boots and my coat, I kind of like it more for the winter. Really stands out from my usual winter monochromatic outwear/accessories, and c'mon how amazing is it that the leopard print is green? Definitely my favorite twist on an animal print yet.

Blouse c/o Le Tote  |  Zara Lace Mini Skirt  |  Schutz Boots  |  Onna Ehrlich Maya Tote  |  Rings from David Yurman, Vita Fede  |  Bracelets from Lagos, Le Tote, David Yurman, Vita Fede 

This blouse, similar to a baseball jersey inspired me to dress it up. Paired with lace, and these amazing cut out boots from Schutz, and plenty of jewelry takes it from a day look to a night out look!

What do you guys think? How do you transform athletic wear?

  Zara Sweater |  Aqua Scarf  |  H&M Belt  |  Ferragamo My Joy Ballet Flats  |  Celine Luggage Tote 

It's starting to get cold, and I refuse to succumb to wearing all monochromatic colors for most of the winter. So here is a nice bright outfit that screams 'I miss you summer'. 

Also sorry guys I've been super busy but will be reading and replying back to all of your comments soon! And thanks for all of the Happy Birthdays but my birthday isn't until Tuesday!! :) Super excited.

xx

 Zara Sweater  |  Zara Combination Skirt  |  Calvin Klein Backseam Tights (similar here)  |  Salvatore Ferragamo Ballet Flats  |  Chanel 2.55

Last weekend my boy and I decided to take a field trip over to Edgewater,NJ for this Japanese supermarket we've heard such amazing things about--Mitsuwa. On our way there, we passed by this beautiful view of the NYC skyline, and couldn't help but stop and take pictures. The weather was amazing and the sun was super bright (you can probably tell since I'm squinting in a few of the pictures). If anyone is in close proximity, you should definitely stop by...and then head over to Mitsuwa along the way. We got to Mitsuwa around 3:00PM which is such an off-peak time, and their restaurant shops were still so crowded--which tellsyou how amazing the place is. The food was so fresh and so worth the wait though!We got katsu, mochi, sushi, onigiri, wasabi fries, green tea pocky, green tea soft serve ice cream, all of which were delicious!
Follow me on instagram @samanthanie for pictures!

Oh and about my outfit, I've been really into products that have a different cut or zipper, as you can see in the sweater/skirt I'm wearing. And the flats on my feet? Most comfortable flats I have ever bought. In my life. Ever.

xx