So while Lar and I were in NOLA I did what all the locals do and went shopping at Urban Outfitters. I know, I know, it’s shameful to go to a chain store when you’re traveling, but in this case I’m so glad I did because I found the best blazer on the sales rack. It’s a thin, silk, double breasted, black blazer with slim-cut arms. I love how it makes every outfit look pulled together. Since it has been a little chilly in Atlanta, I’ve been wearing it with everything.

Exhibit 1:

U.O. blazer, U.O. tshirt, Blank cords from Rockit and Payless boots.

The necklace I’m wearing is one I bought for Lauren on our birthday from a local salon. It’s a mix of silver, gray and black chains hooked together.

Exhibit B:

U.O. blazer, Anthropologie blouse, Bitten by SJP jeans and secondhand boots.

It’s no Brooks Brother suit, but I think this blazer is pretty alright. I’m sure I’ll wear it out before the season is over.

So I finally got around to adding a few photos under the Cath Style page. The images are from a weekend trip I took to Savannah with my bf in the summer, which is fitting because I think, given the weather this week, the long Atlanta summer is officially over. Today was rainy and chilly. I got completely soaked wearing opened-toed heels and a skirt. I need to follow Lar’s example and start unpacking my winter clothes.

I’ll try to remember to update the Cath Style page more often and get Lar to do the same.

PS: Lar and I just went to see Bright Star tonight. For those of you who love the regency era, period films, Keats, poetry, beautiful scenery, attention to detail and/or brilliant acting, go see this film!

First off, thank you to everyone that wrote such kind words in response to the previous post. The comments made being almost mentioned in WWD even that much better!

Now, on to more pressing matters. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m not one to follow cliched fashion rules so I didn’t think twice about building an outfit around my white blazer. Of course once I looked into the mirror after dressing, the white shirt and white blazer seemed a bit too bright for October.

Enter the gradient scarf! The white-to-cream-to-gray-to-cream-to-white of the scarf broke up the whiteness of the outfit enough to make it work-appropriate and post Labor Day appropriate – for those who care about that sort of thing.

Shirt and skirt from Asos, H&M blazer and scarf, BCBG pumps.

I wear these black patent pumps to work all the time. They’re nearly impossible to walk in, but I love the height of the heel and the overall versatility of the shoe. They’re by BCBG, but I got them at TJ Maxx at while ago for $35. FTW!

On our drive down to New Orleans today, we took our lunch break in Montgomery, AL and stopped by the F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald house museum. I had no idea the couple lived in Montgomery, but apparently they did – in a lovely, large, upper-middle class house. More on the museum in a later post. This post is about something more frivolous: boots!

A few weeks ago I found these Alice and Olivia for Payless boots online. I tried to refrain and even held off from buying them for two whole days, but finally gave in. Afterall, I do need some new boots for the fall/winter.

Close-up of my new boots, standing on F. Scott and Zelda’s floor.

I didn’t really intend to bring them with me on our NOLA trip, but right before we left Lar said it’s suppose to be rainy all week. And there’s nothing better than a pair of boots to help you stay dry. So I paired my brand new boots with an outfit that I originally intended to wear with sandals. It looks a little Marc Jacobs for Perry Ellis/Doc Martens-esque, but I was willing to try a non-me look for a day that was spent mostly in a car.

Miss Selfridge dress, UO bag, Alice + Olivia for Payless boots, leather cuff borrowed from my bf.

I don’t have a good photo of it, but the soles of these boots are bright pink. Pretty sweet, no?

Stay tuned for more posts of our travels around NOLA!