Reason #10000 I am not winning my office's October weightloss challenge...

This blueberry donut from Doughnut Plant! It was definitely the best blueberry donut I've had. Also, their creme brulee doughseed (mini donut) may be the best donut I've ever had!  I visited the Doughnut plant recently with my friend while walking around the Lower East side -- we also picked up and bagels from Russ & Daughters for later and stopped by the Tenement Museum gift shop (we did not book ahead for a tour and they were all booked up, oops). Next time I'm on the LES I plan to actually check out the exhibits/tours with the Tenement Museum and stop by the Pickle Guys... and yes, go back to Doughnut plant for another donut!

Wine Time

Despite wearing a maroon school uniform for many years, I still really like dark red hues (including but not limited to: burgundy, oxblood, wine, etc). They are perfect for fall and winter and go very nicely with my mostly-gray-and-black fall work wardrobe.

I already have a burgundy peplum top and a pair of skinny pants but am thinking of picking up a dress or maybe a bag. Here are a few things that have caught my eye:

Angela & Roi Moa Tote

A perfect all around bag!

BB Dakota Devin Shift Dress by BB Dakota

Jeffrey Campbell + Free People Hierro Heel

Tibi Silk Velvet Cami

Mackage Odilia Leather Sleeve Coat 

(A girl can dream, right?)

Into The Woods -Forest Print Tops

I definitely need a break from the grind... as well as the gray and beige associated with office life. Thankfully, I am going back to one of my favorite places next week-- Hilton Head Island! In the meantime, I am dreaming of the beach, looking at travel photos on Pinterest, and trying to inject a little color into my (lately) drab work wardrobe.

I fell in love with the J.Crew Collection Silk Shell in Jungle as soon as I saw it. I think split necklines work for me and the tropical print is like a wearable vacation (sorry, that sounds ridiculous, but it's true). Plus silk is such a nice, breezy, lightweight fabric. Currently it is on sale! Ahhh so tempting.

This top from H&M is only $40! Doesn't it look more expensive than that? I could wear this to work under a blazer or maybe a black cardigan. Or I could just save it for after work or the weekend.

The below Cotton Jersey Printed Tee from Carven (via The Outnet) is perfect because I won't need a jacket or cardi with it, jersey is soft and easy to care for, and it will look great tucked into tucked into a pencil skirt.

I have some decisions to make!