After a lightening speed 48-hour trip to New York Fashion Week, it’s only obvious what I have on the brain {along with being almost brain dead. Man this city tires you out right quick!}. Thankfully, I captured a little of that NYC-vibe on camera for you!

You see, there’s a tired old fashion rule that says white is passé after Labor Day. Designers have recently begun ignoring it {whites were very big on Fall 2013 runways} and I just witnessed proof positive that white is sticking around in a major way. It was on everybody, and I’m right there with ’em, firmly championing the cause. As a huge white lover there’s no way I’m saying goodbye to my white pants until next May!

Need further proof that white can work in cooler weather?! I teamed up with photography phenom Emily Johntson to illustrate how white can in fact be rocked in the off season!

what i’m wearing: trousers DVF // sweatshirt Maison Martin Margiela // blazer Theory // shirt Jcrew // shoes Celine // clutch Clair Vivier // sunnies Illesteva 

An all white look is timeless, understated yet still dramatic. It calls for a second glance but not in a show-offy way. I anchored my white ensemble around a structured navy “sweatshirt” by Maison Martin Margiela. I love the structured cut and strong shoulder – it takes white from feeling casual and summery to serious and ready for business!

get your shop on: Jacquard Sweater // Marni Bag // Zara Heels // Alexander Wang Silk Top // Oscar de la Renta Twill Pants // Altuzarra Cable Knit Sweater // Butter London Cotton Buds Nail Polish // Knitted Scarf 

I’m hoping to have some sneak peeks of my fashion week{end} outfits, which included even more ways to wear white, in the next day or two. I just need a little time recoup from the fashion overload! I do hope you’ll forgive me.

What do you think of this trend? Are you ready to rock your whites all year long?

original photography for apartment 34 by Emily Johnston // art direction by erin hiemstra