Gritty City: Over sized Blazers, and Cap Toe Boots

MNG Blazer     |   American Eagle Pants    |   Shoemint Boots   |   Gap Tee    |   Dea Dia Necklace 
   
Aside from the houndstooth print and $30 price tag of my blazer, I love the leather lapel. The over sized fit and leather detail add a touch of edge. Since the blazer is slightly big for my petite frame, I balanced it out by wearing fitted pants, and heels. Remember, it's all about juxtaposition.



My sister saw these Shoemint boots sitting on top of my closet, and said "those are interesting..." I corrected her and said "no, they're gorgeous and they hurt my feet." Every time I look at the boots, I sigh and marvel at their beauty. They also come in black and white, but I like the tan and black best because it's closer to my skin tone, and will create a lengthening effect. I bought a size 6 because they were out of the 6.5, so they pinch my toes. Aside from squished toes, the leather will also crease from wear, so I always make sure to stuff them with tons of paper when I'm not wearing them.

Utility and Stripes

This is probably one of my favorite outfits that I've worn in a while. It's a little dressed up but still casual because of the utility jacket, and the darker colors are perfect for fall.

I'm so glad I bought this jacket. It's quickly become one of my favorite pieces because of it's versatility. It can be worn with jeans a t-shirt for a casual look, or a dress and heels to take it up a notch.

Max Studio Jacket (similar)   |   French Connection Dress (like this one here, and here)   |   Zara Heels (similar)   |   Merona Purse from Target   |   Target Sunglasses



I finally finished all past episodes of The Walking Dead and Breaking Bad. Both shows had me on the edge of my seat, especially The Walking Dead. Since I don't have a cable, and the new season hasn't aired yet. I've watched every single trailer I could find for The Walking Dead Season 4. Sounds sad, I know. I can't wait till it comes out on Netflix, so I could find out what the new, big, bad threat is! Anyone else a fan of either show?

Photos by Angelito Jusay. Thanks to Frank, Aarong, and Angel!

Affordable Glasses

Most glasses I've bought in the past were the cheap and less than stylish ones that were hidden in a box under the counter at the eyeglass store. I've also spent somewhere in the $300 range for more stylish glasses. If you haven't heard of Warby Parker, you're missing out. They sell stylish glasses for $95 a pair which includes Rx lenses and frames. For every pair of glasses sold, a pair is donated to charity.

Buying glasses online can seem overwhelming, but Warby Parker's process is pretty easy. They have a free home try on program where you get to pick up to five pairs of glasses to be sent to your home. The site has a virtual try on tool, and allows you to choose glasses based on color or width. If you're hesitant to use the home try on program, you can visit their showrooms in person. I'm lucky enough to live in NYC where their flagship store is located.



Aarong and I basically tried on Warby Parker's entire inventory. We wrote down the names of the frames that we liked best on a provided card. You can get an eye exam and purchase your glasses at the showroom. But I opted not to do that because I wanted more time to think about which pair I liked best. Instead I had my doctor examine my eyes and give me a copy of my results. I then went online, picked Crane in Mallard Green, and entered in my eye exam results. The glasses arrived in a week.

I was thrilled to receive my glasses, but had some issue with the lenses. Everything looked a bit blurry to me. I called Warby Parker and they asked if things looked clearer when I shifted the glasses up and down. They told me that the best thing to do would be to go back to my eye doctor to have my eyes re-examined. It turned out that it was blurry because my pupils weren't aligned with the middle of the lenses. I don't have much of a bridge, so glasses sit lower on my face. As a result, my pupils were peering out through the top of the lenses. So Warby Parker shifted the lenses up so that my pupils were aligned with the focal point. I'm quite happy with my purchase, and I get compliments on them all the time.

Don't hesitate to contact their customer service if you have any questions. I've spoken to numerous Warby Parker employees via phone and in person. They were always helpful and polite.

This post was not sponsored by Warby Parker.