MBFW // Closing Show

Was fashion week really only seven days ago? It feels like a lifetime but left me feeling so inspired! I even ended up cleaning out my closet and getting rid of HALF of my clothes - more on that later. Last Thursday, I attended the closing show for Mercedes Benz fashion Week, FTL Moda + Art Loves Fashion featuring some of my new favs, Control Sector & Altaf Maaneshia with my favorite photographer Claire Eliza.

Altaf Maaneshia

The First (and sweetest) Pakistani designer to show at MBFW

Images by Claire Eliza // Full Altaf Maaneshia story here

Control Sector

Tailored street-style (menswear) with a twist - every piece makes a statement! Plus the Control Sector designers are so cool and the models aren't too bad to look at, I always say yes to man candy!

Images by Claire Eliza // Full Control Sector story here

Call me selfish, but I love buying my boyfriend things that I can steal - Where do you think the "boyfriend" Jean trend started, some girl wised up... and stole them from her man! - So when I'm looking for man-gifts I think of him first, but wouldn't completely hate the idea of potentially stealing his new goodies!

For today's look, I borrowed from the boys and channeled my masculine side in a Control Sector sweatshirt & hat. They would make a great gift for any guy, and a great "boyfriend" piece for you to steal! I've been manning up lots lately, and wearing my guy's (Paris) sweaters all season (here and again here), but I always add my own girlie touch! This was no exception, I dressed it up in true Courtney fashion with lady-like powder blue pumps (last seen here) & a bold vampire lip!  

Hat & Sweatshirt - c/o Control Sector

Bag: Coach // Pants: Current/Elliot (also here) // Shoes: Zara // Rings: H&M

Rings: H&M // Lips: Wet&Wild // Sunnies: Karen Walker (similar here)

More of my MBFW Moments:

Michael Kors // Vivienne Tam

Street Style with Claire Eliza // or See them all here

or see more from Claire Eliza Photography

XO Courtney

Little Boy Blue

I've been borrowing from the boys more than I would care to admit lately. This act of rebellion is a bit out of character for me, seeing as I've been twirling since age two - well despite my tragic tom-boy phase, read all about my youthful lapse of judgement here. So for today's inspiration, I paired boyish charm with menswear silhouette and the essence of Queen B (Blaire Waldorf) for a classic look that straddles gender lines.

Booties: C.wonder (similar here or splurge on these) // Skort: Zara (similar under $25) // Top&Bow: Asos (similar top here or just the bow here) Bag: Coach (with silver hardware here) // Coat: Zara // Sunnies: Karen Walker (similar here) // Lips: Ruby Woo by Mac // Rings: H&M

I don't know what I did before the Zara skort. I thought this obsession would die when summer ended, but I have just found myself wearing it more and more... and more. It's the middle of February, yet I still wore my white one over black tights this weekend.... what's wrong with me? The only reasonable explanation is love, I am head-over-heels for the sassy skort - in black, white or blue. But since I was sick of feeling sporty, (my boyfriend does a cheer & makes fun of me when I wear it) I married my skirt-obsession with tailored pieces and a tuxedo vest to dress it up! What do you think, menswear-chic? Images by Claire Eliza

We also teamed up for NYFW, See all of the NYFW X Claire Eliza posts

Loving the location? These photos were taken next door to my "sitcom hangout", Tea & Sympathy! Read all about it here.

XO Courtney

Stripes & Snow

Well, I'm not in Arizona anymore! New york has turned into Snow York with all the Polar Vortex nonsense.... and I'm actually loving it!

My Boyfriend's Sweater: Tommy Hilfiger (This is becoming a habit, I did it again here)

Skort: zara (similar on sale!) // Hat: Marc by Marc Jacobs // Scarf: Gap // Bag: Coach // Coat: Zara // Sunnies: Karen Walker (also here) // Rings: H&M // Tiffany's // Lips: Wet & Wild // Necklace: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Girls Weekend! These pictures were taken on a special day, because some of my favorite gal pals were in town! The two on either side of me have been my best friends since basically birth (okay, more like age 10 ... but still) and since one served on a mission for a year and a half and the other performs on a cruise, this was the first time the three of us were together since May 2011! Crazy! As always, the weekend went by too fast, I miss the ladies more than anything. 

Until Next Time, Bundle Up Butter Cups!

Super Bowl Sparkle

Happy Sunday! Today's the big game, and this year everyone

ventured to my town (well kind of) to see who comes out on top! Since none of my teams made it to the bowl, so I basically formed my alliance based on team colors & a coin flip ... so Go Broncos?! :]

Special thanks to Bowen Bijoux for my big game bracelets!

Shop my broncos set here & more of her amazing jewels here

Bracelets: c/o Bowen Bijoux // Jeans: Gap // My boyfriend's sweater: Tommy Hilfiger
Shirt: H&M // Heels: J.crew, love these // Bag: Kate Spade // Hat: Marc by Marc Jacobs // Sunnies: Karen Walker (also here) // Rings: H&M // Necklace: Marc by Marc Jacobs 

I work uptown at 40th and broadway right near Times Square where they have been celebrating since Tuesday... So I've been in super bowl mode all week long! It has been fun, but will be nice to get back to normal after the big game.