Get the Look: Nina Dobrev

Skirt // Tank // Jacket  // Sunglasses // Clutch // Sandals

Monday Morning Pick Me Up: It Will Work Out

J. Crew Factory Basics for Fall

I had been waiting to check out the new outlets at Assembly Row until more of the stores opened up but I've decided that J. Crew Factory and Brooks Brothers alone is reason enough for a visit. The J. Crew store opened up last week, so on Sunday my sisters and I headed over to scope out the fall clothes.

The store was in full fall fashion mode and I saw so many great items that I would love to add to my closet but I decided to try and hold back a little, as so many things will be discounted even further over Labor Day weekend. In the end, I decided to scoop up some great basics that were already selling out and wouldn't be available come September. 

I'm crazy about the horse sweatshirt because it's perfect for fall weekends when you want to be comfy but look put together. I also snagged a beautiful shirt with black embroidery that will be great for work and play. I had act fast with this one, as it was the only one left in my size. 

I love a good mini skirt, but in order to wear it to work it needs to be a more modest length, and this black one fits the bill. I'll be wearing this with my plethora of DKNY tights in fall colors. I also picked up a couple of new pairs of shoes to replace older ones that have seen better days and need to be retired to the Goodwill. 

Sweatshirt // Ballet Flats // Top // Pumps // Skirt

The Week in Fashion

A look at the Altuzarra collection for Target - Fashion Foie Gras

J. Crew is launching its own fragrance - Fashionista

Lucky magazine is getting an e-commerce partner - New York Times

Are there real friends in fashion? - Harpers Bazaar

21 things you probably didn't know about Anna Wintour - The Telegraph

Vogue is going old school, features three models on September cover - Fashionista

Happy Saturday!!

Thursday Night Cocktail: The Marilyn Monroe Cocktail

Recipe via Drinks Mixer

Ingredients

4 oz Champagne

1 oz apple brandy

1 tsp grenadine syrup

Directions

Pour ingredients into a champagne glass, and serve with two cherries on a stick.

Cheers!

Top Picks from the Kate Spade Surprise Sale

Kate Spade is having a fantastic sale online right now. Some of it is very summery but there are tons of great bags and jewelry available that can be worn this fall. It ends at midnight on August 14 so you've got to move fast!

These are my favorite items:

Dress (sold out)  // Pink Bag // Brown Tote // Collar Necklace (sold out) // Black Bag 

 Long Necklace //Red Bag // Black and White Bag (sold out) // Bangle 

Croissant Clutch // Earrings

Now get on over to Kate Spade and start shopping!

Cara Delevingne's Capsule Collection for DKNY

Cara Delevingne's capsule collection for DKNY doesn't hit stores until October but the lovely ladies at Fashionisa have a sneak peek at what we can expect. It's a mix of sporty separates along with a couple tailored pieces and some great jackets for the cooler weather.

These are some of my favorite pieces from the collection. I love the grey and black blazer for work and I'm all for glitzing up a black beanie hat!

According to Fashionista, prices will be between $70 and $375, and will be available for purchase at DKNY's Madison Avenue store, Bloomingdale's 59th St. store, DKNY.com and Shopbop on October 15. You can view the entire collection over on the Fashionista website.

Get the Look: Reese Witherspoon

Jeans: J Brand // Belt: Uniqlo // Blazer: Alice + Olivia // Tank: Rebecca Taylor

Sunglasses: Stella McCartney // Bag: Kate Spade // Shoes: Charles by Charles David

New Chanel Campaign

The  new print campaign for Chanel's Coco Noir fragrance featuring Karlie Kloss is out and it's fabulous. See the rest of the campaign over at Fashionista.

Monday Morning Pick Me Up: Take Chances