i'm in a new york state of....freezing....

...and you would think i built up a more admirable tolerance living in Chicago for 3 years. but whatever tolerance i had, it's long gone by now. or just absolutely frozen on account of the incredibly rude temperatures nyc has been experiencing. 

i know this term has been on repeat for the past week but, polar vortex. seriously. that is the most succinct way to sum it up.

anyways, i blame the aforementioned term on the reason why i haven't worn anything remotely stylish so far this week. i know, i know, a lot of you are exceptionally talented at looking trendy and terrific even with a -12 degree wind chill, but im still a newbie at all this and ive basically been living in sweatshirts layered over zip-up hoodies plus a pair of winter leggings from american apparel (you might be doubtful about american apparel being able to create an item of significant warmth and/or coverage, but i assure you these leggings are intensely insulating).

but THEN, today, i received a little something in the mail - something that i treated myself to as an early birthday present. so in case anyone's keeping track, this week it's been 3 unstylish looks, 1 winner:

Rebecca Minkoff Tee

ny, i love ya, even at your most brutal

sunday surprises

mixed materials tee + military jacket + digital floral print rebecca minkoff mini m.a.c = 

my kind of a sunday funday

bag - Rebecca Minkoff Saks Exclusive
shirt - J. Crew
 jacket - J. Crew

t minus 1! grab-bag edition

because holidays are exciting and far from orderly, today's round-up is just a hodge-podge of wonderful things i wish to one day own (along with flimsy justifications as to the reasons why).

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because gilded eyes are gorgeous eyes (year-round, not just for the excuse-to-be-glittery holiday season):

Lancôme Color Design Eye Shadow in 'Must-Have'

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because it's officially winter and you obviously can't leave the house without a winter-appropriate rosy flush:

Clé de Peau enchanted Winter Garden Party in Rosy Frost

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because my hair hates me for all the times i've tried to make it best friends with my flat iron:

Kérastase Elixir Ultime

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because (especially in the winter) my lips hate me:

bareMinerals Jack of All Trades Lip Balm

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because if you're going to opt for the classic monogrammed accessory, you might as well make it edgy-chic instead of cutesy-chic:

Jennifer Fisher Gothic Letter Necklace

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because i hate bulky scarves but i also hate pneumonia:

Free People Lightweight Jersey Scarf

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because i have a well-established addiction to rebecca minkoff bags:

Rebecca Minkoff Hudson Moto Mini

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because yes:

SORACE/D Knuckle Oui Ring

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because flats should be funky, not frilly (and because they are on sale?):

Jeffrey Campbell Marti Cap Toe Studded Flat

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because who doesn't have a lucky number:

Bittersweets NY Number Ring

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because i am always in a...

Rebecca Minkoff 'New York State of Mind' Tee

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happy holidays eve!!