WHAT I WORE: NEW YORK

Dec 7, 2024 | FALL & WINTER, STYLE, TRAVEL

I’ve always wanted to go to New York during Christmas time and finally went this year! Of course they were having a cold front while I was in town. Temps were 27 – 41 while I was there so I packed for it. My focus was wool sweaters and coats. I layered up each day and put hand warmers in my coat pockets. It did the trick I stayed warm and enjoyed all my fits.

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COAT

Obessed with this coat. It’s a ponte material so it has good structure but is light weight. This is great for in between weather or if you live in a mild/warmer climate. Wearing a size down.

SWEATSUIT

I love Aritizia sweats, this is one of my new favorites. So soft and cozy and a bit more polished than a jogger and crewneck or hoodie. I size up for fun.

COAT

If you’re looking for a long wool coat I highly highly recommend thrifting. Two of my most amazing coats are vintage finds I found thrifting at Value Village and Goodwill. This coat was $18 from Goodwill. I never heard of the brand but loved the fit and quality

Googled the brand later … their coats are $2,500+ … thrift the coat girl.

JEANS

I love the Attico jeans but am not willing to spend the $. I found these from Good American, great quality and style. Wearing my true size.

SWEATER

Love this fit of this sweater. It’s 100% cashmere, great thin sweater that will keep you warm. I’ll likely add a few more to my wardrobe. Wearing my true size.

HAT

A big splurge for me bc I wasn’t sure if I was going to wear it. So far, I’ve only worn it this once but I’m taking it with me for my Winter in Paris, I should get more wear out of it. Wtbs, it is excellent quality, shape and fit.

BAG

I saw this bag over the Summer after I bought my two favorite Chanel’s and the Gucci in the fit below along with a few others. I said, there is no way I’m buying another bag rn. NO WAY! Well, time passed it was now the Fall, Nordstrom had it and I had notes stacked up. Girl math said I’d be losing money if I didn’t use my notes to buy it, so I did. I’ve been using this bag so much! Such a great buy for me.

COAT

This coat is sold out but a few details: it’s wool, it’s warm, it is a bit heavy. It’s from Sezane which was linkable but I’m not sure it is anymore. The link should work but if not, that’s why.

SWEATER

It’s giving 90’s Home Alone! I found this in the men’s section. It’s 100% wool, has the best structure, thick and very warm. I sized up twice to an XL for an oversized fit.

JEANS

Hands down my favorite and most worn jeans. Worth every penny for me. They fit TTS if you want a baggy fit, go down if you want a slimmer but still wide leg look.

WHAT I WORE: PARIS

Dec 6, 2024 | FALL & WINTER, STYLE, TRAVEL

A few months ago I booked a 3 week trip to Paris from Christmas to my birthday. Last Summer I came to Paris for the first time for 9 days and fell in love. I wanted to cry as the day to fly back home got nearer. I decided then I want to come back for a month and “live” in Paris.

I decided on 3 weeks because like I said, IT’S MY BIRTHDAYYYY (1.18) and I wanted to go on another trip for my actual birthday. This is my pre birthday trip 😉 My birthday trip is snowy, mountainy Jackson Hole, WY.

Back to Paris, I’m here for 3 weeks with a side quest to Amsterdam where I’ll be for a few days (I’m meeting up with a friend there and am so excited). I’ll be updating this post with everything I’m wearing while in Paris. expect 2-3 updates a week!

There will be a separate “What I Wore: Amsterdam” post too!

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I had this fit planned out in my head as my Day 1 fit for weeks! Initially I was going to wear my favorite wide leg jeans and beige sambas but the day before I left I got these $35 Zara sweatpants in and thought an all ivory look was the way to go!

The pink and green pumas are a new addition (they arrived 2 days before my flight) and thought they’d be a fun POP of color. I wore them walking 12k steps around the city fresh out the box and my feet were good the whole day!

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SOURCE UNKNOWN WALLIS GRANPA COAT

This was my first ankle length coat, I’ve since added 4 more to the team including this style in beige. While a floor length coat can be pricey this one is more affordable at half the price as similar styles.

This coat is VERY oversized and took some getting use to for me and I love an oversized fit. This is my true size, medium. 100% safe to size down.

THE FRANKIE SHOP “MATI” BOMBER

This bomber was a last second packing choice. Literally, ALL of my luggage was packed for days and when I was added my toiletries the morning of my flight I threw this jacket in. I bought this the end of Summer but as you may know, Atlanta hasn’t had much of a chill until December.

The week before I left I finally started wearing this jacket. I love how easy it is, that it goes with most looks and elevates the most dressed down looks and sweats (see next “outfit”).

I’ve been in Paris 4 days at the time of this update and have already worn it 2 days. When originally packing I was going off last years weather/expected. Temps were expected to be in the 30’s so I only had longline coats packed.

As my flight date got closer and closer the temps weren’t dropping under 50 degrees so I tossed this in as a “just in case” and I’m so glad I did!

I’m wearing the M/L

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$50 AMAZON SWEATSUIT

This is a really good one, my most favorite and worn Amazon fashion find. It is so plush, soft and cozy! I have 4 versions; this grey crewneck, grey with the hoodie, tan with hoodie and tan with half zip.

This is from Amazon so I sized up one in the grey styles. If you’ve seen me wearing the tan on IG stories they are both 2 sizes up (XL). The XL is a bit too oversized to wear out of the house (for me) but amazing for in the home comfort. I’d stick with one size up if you want to wear it out and about.

Another quality mention. I love a crewneck style, however, the neckline on this is a bit wide and the trim is on the thinner side. These two factors give it a poorer fit making it look cheaper than the hoodie and half zip option.

ALL 3 STYLES LINKED HERE (in my Fall Fashion Amazon Storefront folder)

I threw this sweatsuit on my first morning in Paris, I was tore up and exhausted. I wore this to grab caffeine and a green juice. I changed into a proper fit later but didn’t get any pics … I was so tired.

Everyone’s favorite (mine too!) this taupe faux fur vest. This was a “souvenir” from my Christmas in New York trip. I saw it in the window display in ivory and had to have it immediatly! I didn’t even know what store it was yet, looked up, Alo as in Alo Yoga! Ran into the store and saw this taupe color, there were only 2 left and one was my size, medium… immediate purchase. This is on the pricey side but it’s easily a collection piece I’ll wear for years and have in my wardrobe for decades.

The cargo pants are Zara men’s. I ordered the 2 largest sizes (I think) I kept the larger size then took them to my tailor to have the waist taken in to fit and some length off the hem.

I believe this exact color is sold out but they’ve had this style awhile. I expect more colors will be released in addition to the current colors in stock.

Reference #5575

I wore this casual glam fit to go to the YSL Museum, Kith and Sadelle’s

My New Year’s day fit to look for food lol. The locals were dressed down this past week. It’s been dreary and rainy and no one can be bothered.

Tbh for those concerned with my wearing sweats in Paris …. most locals are dressed casually. Paris is absolutely the french New York, you’ll see so many different styles. There are the stereotypical people in gorgeous wool coats with boots, people dressed punk rock, and even more people wearing black puffer coats with skinny jeans. I’ve seen UGG boots, yoga pants, sweat pants and knit (lounge) sets and all of this is in local neighborhoods.

I’ve noticed the people dressed up are tourists and now that the locals have gone back to work … their workwear. Also, everyone is in long coats … and that’s the outfit, the coat! I’m here 2 more weeks and will continue to observe and report back. What people are wearing in Paris is the number one question people ask, I’ll have a better answer.

After moving myself from my hotel to my apartment in the rain for 2 hours I got sick. I ran out of clean clothes too (they’re still air drying) and all I wanted was a hug. I wore my favorite black sweatsuit from Aritzia, black combat boots and this crop bomber from Frankie Shop to run a few errands. I needed a tea steeper and food … and to buy a handbag lol.