OOTD Happenings

So, it's been a while since I've posted a photo of myself on the blog. Last week I was photographed for Marie Claire's October Beauty Roadshow. The experience was unforgettable, and I had so much fun. I'm always the behind-the-scenes (behind-the-camera), but this time I was the focus, and I loved it. That being said, I'm going to make an effort to do more "outfit of the day" photos and post them here. 

Since the Beauty Roadshow editorial will appear in the October edition, I wore a fall outfit. I love to keep things simple, so that's what I did. I was excited for the photo shoot, but I didn't want to wear anything out of the ordinary, so I stayed true to my style. The best part about that is that I love the results. I wore boyfriend jeans, a white chiffon tank, an army green jacket and kept my accessories simple. I paired my look with a black clutch, black, heeled booties and a black hat. I accessorized in one color (pretty good, huh?) to keep the attention on my outfit. Fall is about simplicity, and everyone seems to be very on the go that time of year, so it works. This outfit works. Chic, practical and definitely affordable. I love key pieces that can bring just about any look together in any season.
I could go on for three posts about boyfriend jeans. I like to call them "the yoga pants of the real world".. well, sort of. They're easy, comfortable and you feel like you're wearing sweats or Lulus. Heaven. They can be casual, chic, dressy, etc. You know the drill, I've posted about BFJ before. I told the beauty assistant at the shoot that I wore them because they're a great transition piece from summer to fall. That's so true. One second (at the shoot) I was wearing them with a coat and closed-toed booties, and the next second (at work) I was wearing them with wedges. Magic! This is the kind of thing worth spending your paycheck on because they're 100% useful 100% of the time.
That was definitely my favorite piece in my outfit, but I loved all the others, too. Army green jackets are also versatile from summer to fall. I wore mine (pictured) with shorts the other night to a Red Sox game, and it was a great "cool summer night" look. Transition pieces are fantastic. End of story.
To make a long story (this) short, I'm going to do more outfit posts because it's enjoyable and I certainly have the time. Plus, I want all of you to see what I wear so you can take that and put your own spin on it.

Saying 'goodbye' to my camera shyness.

xx, ZM

Top: J.Crew. Jacket: J.Crew. Jeans: Madewell. Shoes: Zara. Hat: Brandy Melville. Clutch: Vintage (Grandmother's from God-knows-when). Necklace: Kate Spade. Necklace: Dogeared.