Recap: Summer Favorites

The fall is here and we can't deny it anymore. Today is pretty chilly in NYC, and I'm looking forward to those warm days of Indian summer before the cold weather sets in. It seems absurd to talk about summer at this point but I just want to do a quick recap of my favorite looks this summer.

I attended several weddings, and this outfit was definitely my favorite. This dress with it's retro silhouette and beautiful green floral print made a perfect combination with these bright coral satin pumps. And if I had to choose one dress to define myself - this would be it! (and thanks to Murka for photo bombing this picture)

Outfit details: Dress Asos, Shoes J.Crew Every Satin Pumps, Vintage clutch, J.Crew bracelet

For casual summer days these were my top favorite looks: a breezy top + light skirt, and a maxi dress. I definitely adhered to my own recommendations from this post in the beginning of summer :)  I must add that blue+green combo was my favorite this season. 

Shirt+skirt outfit: Shirt via TjMaxx, Skirt J.Crew, Shoes Sam Edelman via Nordstrom, Necklace Anthropologie, Bag from Nordstrom

Dress outfit: Dress Anthropologie, shoes Steve Madden via TjMaxx

And the last outfit I want to share is from my recent trip to Puerto Rico. This is the only time this skirt made the appearance this summer but it was perfect for wandering around the colorful streets of old San Juan!
Outfit details: T-shirt J.Crew Vintage cotton tee, Skirt Anthropologie, Shoes Sam Edelman, Hat J.Crew, Necklace Kate Spade via TjMaxx, Clutch J.Crew

Pictures by Joe Villarin

My Stylish Sister

Oksana's outfit: T by Alexander Wang (via Nordstrom Rack), Express jeans, Kate Spade handbag, Sam Edelman loafers

This weekend when I went home for my friend's wedding, I couldn't help but snap several super quick photos of my sister Oksana as she was running out the door. I definitely think that she is one of the most stylish girls ever! She has such a great eye for spotting the best things out there, and this effortlessly chic outfit - that she threw together in no time - definitely attests to that. What I love even more is that each one of these pieces she got on sale or with a big discount. I think it's genetic ;)

Fall Favorites: Handbag with Metal Details

1. Zara bag with metal detail

2. J.crew Goodwin purse

3. ZAC Zac Posen Eartha bag

4. Asos bag

5. Zara bag with metal handle

I must admit: it's not normal for me to look at fall clothes and accessories in August - usually I start sometime in the fall, when I find myself totally unprepared but forced to say good-bye to summer. This year, however, I started checking out new fall collections much earlier - is it because of the blog or because of the no shopping Instagram challenge that I'm doing? I don't know... but I'm actually enjoying this fall preparation.
I decided to start sharing with you some of the items I'm loving for fall. This week it's all about handbags with metal details: I picked them at different price points and hopefully you'll find something you like ;) My ideal top pick is no.3, but reality says that adorable no.1 or no.5 will do as well!

Which one do you like?