PFM Obsession: Wild Warmth

Rebecca Taylor Leo Block Layer Sweater, Smythe Leopard Print Sweater Jacket, eBay Vintage Spotted Sweater, Anthropologie Traced Leopard Boatneck, Madewell Wildprint Pullover, Free People Tiger Stripe Cardigan, Mink Pink Cool Cat Oversize Sweater, Whistles Cheetah Print Knitted Sweater, Madewell Pebble Cardigan

Sweater weather has got me seeing spots (and tiger stripes.) Recently I'm charmed by anything animal print, and with so many sweater styles and materials to choose from I decided to put together a roundup that's as much for my benefit as it is for yours! 

Feeling extra sassy? The rich red and black cheetah print may be calling your name. If you are into more of a vintage vibe, try your luck on eBay...there are plenty of fierce animal print sweaters for auction that are still going strong like the cream one above from the '80s. Although pricey, I can't help but love the second option by Smythe. Not only is it a sweater-jacket combo (endlessly versatile and cozy) but it has a classic vintage-inspired look that you will never get sick of. Leave it to Anthropologie for a swingy cashmere pullover with just a hint of bold print at the short-sleeves. The final cardi from Madewell is my fave...it's a wild yet neutral print that I could pair with most anything already in my closet. Full disclosure: no animals were harmed in the making of this post. 

Happy Monday everyone...let me know if you are warming up (pun intended) to the animal print trend, or maybe you already own a special number that's just been waiting for cooler weather to be taken out? xoxo Becca

PFM Obsession: Just One More Pair

photo via Refinery29, text via MavenFresh

The season is a-changing and with it brings a closer look at your wardrobe status. Ladies, I'm talking boots. Even more specifically...black ankle booties with a low heel or a wedge and maybe some buckles. Not exactly easy to find, but I was inspired by this fabulous Fashion Week outfit to peruse a bit. Yep, I realized for sure that there is a void in my closet longing to be filled with a pair of these babies below. You know...something to combine with bare legs and drop waist dresses now, and with tights or printed pants later. Just one more pair. 

Have you swapped out your summer clothes for your fall ones in your closet yet? It might officially be that time to get excited about dressing in layers of chunky knits, skinny jeans, and leather jackets. I'm coming to terms with the fact that I may truly be a warm-weather-loving girl whose heart lies with fall and winter fashion. Shhh. xoxo Becca

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PFMs on the Town: Happy Weekend!

photo by PSV

I'm ready for the weekend to begin! Tomorrow we are heading out east once again to the North Fork wineries with some close friends and family...we've had this planned for a while and I'm so glad the weather is looking fantastic for the occasion. Yay! I can't wait to relax and soak up some rays with people I love. Here's the rundown of our fave vineyards on Long Island, in no particular order: Bedell, Borghese, Paumanok, and Jamesport. There's more where these came from...so don't hesitate to ask if you live in the area and you're interested in planning a trip out there.  With that, I wanted to share a couple of links that have inspired me lately. 

Love these hairstyle ideas...being that I have lots 'o hair I'm the perfect candidate...just gotta make some extra time for beauty!

Spring & summer perfection in a dress. If this dress was in my closet I would definitely be styling it up tomorrow for wine-tasting.

This book is on it's way to me, I can't wait to dive in. My body is telling me to up the juice and veggie intake...and I'm listening.

Now I am officially unplugging from the computer to spend time in the great outdoors. Hope you enjoy your weekend too!

PFM Obsession: $esheta's Spring Fresh Five - #3 Clog Sandals

soooo it's time for #3 on the Fresh Five list.  both Becca and i have a love for clogs boots but, alas, as the weather gets warmer, who wants their feet trapped in closed shoes. ...but now that we have to leave our cute clog boots behind, the challenge is what do we replace them with? clog sandals, of course!!  i have been searching for the just the right pair to carry me through the spring and summer but the trick is, the heel can't be too high - not for me at least!  while i search for the perfect pair, i sure am having fun looking! hope you enjoy too! :)

these Swedish Hasbeens are the perfect answer to summer nude/pastels.

doesn't this pair of Swedish Hasbeens  have Grease  and Olivia Newton John written all over them??!!

i know these Cape Clogs are still kinda closed but the zebra pattern totally makes up for it

i LOVE the color of these Gap sandals but i would never last at this height....bummer

leave it to Miu Miu to make some sandals that both retro and  girly!

Daily Outfit: Neon Army

peek-a-boo neon leggings make this outfit fun!!

do i consider myself a neon soldier?  most definitely!! okay, so maybe not specifically neon but i am definitely a rainbow warrior.  what is a rainbow warrior? well, some native american tribes believe that there are spirits that reincarnate as rainbow warriors who have returned to help heal the planet.  pretty deep, huh?  i think so... after reading more about rainbow warriors, i am convinced i am one of them.  mainly due to my love of color and to my desire to be a part of making this world a better place in, at least, some small way.  so when people stop me and tell me how much joy they get from seeing what i have on or that a MavenFresh piece is exactly what they have been looking for, i can't help but think it's part of my mission.  :)  it makes me happy that something that gives me joy, delights others as well.  i love that!

for more info on rainbow warriors, read here - The Rainbow Warrior and here - Warriors of the Rainbow.  happy reading!

(Army Corduroy jacket and ripped denim leggings - Dollhouse, Tank - Old Navy, Neon Leggings - Asos.com, Slouchy boots - Nine West, Jersey Mobius and  New Jade Cascade earrings- MavenFresh)