How to Wear a Leather Peplum to Work

Good morning! On this foggy and dreary New York morning, I find myself at the gym and writing today's blog post. I think I can get used to this early morning schedule! Although I must admit rolling out of bed this morning was quite painful.

Moving on to today's look...peplum tops have been under scrutiny the last six months in the fashion world, but I really think this top should be incorporated into our full time wardrobe. Why does this have to be a trend? Can't we consider the peplum top a staple in our closets? Am I completely out of line with this thought process or are "we" over the peplum top? Well, if you're not over the feminine top here's a great look to wear a {faux} leather peplum to the office.

The cardigan is a good addition to the {faux} leather top to the office. It takes the edge off the material. However, I really think this outfit is office appropriate because of the peplum style. The peplum is a little less edgy than your tradition {faux} leather pieces. I finished off the look off with winter white panel pants and suede round toe heels.

If you have a {faux} leather peplum that you've been wanting to wear outside of the office, check out this chic outfit worn by Olivia Palermo.

Top :: Piperlime on super sale!

Cardigan :: TJ. Maxx old (similar here) 

Pants :: Joe Fresh

Heels :: Kurt Geiger (similar here)

Bag :: TJ Maxx old

Necklace :: J.Crew (similar here)

Photos by Lydia Hudgens

Champagne in Central Park

 Good morning! Yesterday Matt and I trained up to Central Park and to our surprise (in the 10 degree weather) the park was full of people! Moments like today remind us why we moved to New York. Central Park is magical. Kids sledding, families taking photos, children making snowmen and people ice skating to the beautiful holiday music. It's true, New York is truly a winter wonderland.

All bundled up, we walked around the park for about an hour and we finally found a great spot to sit down and enjoy a glass of champagne. Yep, we brought champagne to the park. It seemed appropriate. 

As you can see I was all bundled up. For those ladies who live someplace cold, I highly recommend this North Face Down Insulated Arctic Parka. The recommendation came from a friend who lives in Chicago. She doesn't like wearing a lot of layers to work, so she got this coat because she can wear one layer of clothes and throw on this coat and withstand below freezing weather. I threw on my favorite Sorel boots and Surell fur headband. Although it was freezing outside, I was comfortable walking around Central Park for a few hours. 

*Oh yes, the reason I look like a marshmallow is because I put my faux fur vest underneath thinking I'd take a few outfit photos. Too cold to take off my coat.

Parka :: North Face (also love this coat)

Boots :: Sorel Boots (similar here on sale)

Headband :: Surell 

This Week in the Fashion & Business World

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Morning everyone! I'm currently snowed in at my apartment with my fiance. It was so magical to watch the snow fall last night over New York City. This afternoon we're going to bundle up and head up to Central Park. Hopefully, I can convince my wonderful & handsome fiance(I hope he's reading this post) to take a few outfit photos while we're in the winter wonderland. 

Today I'm sharing some of my favorite fashion and business articles I've read throughout the week. I gotta admit I'm a sucker for articles with good headlines. Most of my business articles come from LinkedIn, who purchased Pulse, a publishing platform. If you haven't had a chance to check it out, I'd recommend following a few of your interests on Pulse to incorporate with your daily reads. 

 

• Loved reading this article and couldn't agree more. Why successful people never bring SMARTPHONES into meetings.

• This year's color of the year is Radiant Orchid, according to PANTONE. Great article written by THE GLOSS her opinion of this year's color. 

• This inspirational woman left a SIX-FIGURE job in the corporate world to become an intern at a startup company. She did all of this to pursue her passion in life! #amazing

• I'm a big fan of women in the tech industry. Here are FIVE tech organizations you should know about! 

• In 2013,Warren Buffet made $37 MILLION dollars per day. A day in the life...

• Here are 32 STUNNING RUNWAY photos that will take your breath away.

• My fashion icon, OLIVIA PALERMO, got engaged over the New Year holiday in St. Barts. Check out the INSTAGRAM video of the engagement ring!

• SNEAKERS at work?!? Refinery29 thinks "YES". I'm going to say "NO", unless you work at a cool startup like Refinery29.

• One last fun article, not fashion or business related, but you have to watch these videos! Check out these AUDITION TAPES from Rachel McAdams, Natalie Portman, and other celebs.