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Suede Booties

November 10, 2016

Happy Thursday! Now it may be November, but thankfully it hasn’t snowed once this fall / winter. Phew! There is always the dilemma for every girl when it comes to suede. Do you buy them or not buy them? My answer is yes buy them! Winter is the time to wear suede and that includes your shoes. I purchased these suede booties from Stuart Weitzman back in January 2012 and they are my go to suede shoes for fall / winter. I personally weather proofed them myself by buying those sprays from Amazon, but instead of doing just two coats like the bottle suggests I did 6 coats. The reason why I did this is because like any of us there have been times where we dress for the weather the morning of and by the end of the day the weather has completely changed. The amount of times that the weather app has told me that there was 0% chance of rain to me walking outside to pouring rain I can’t even. You want to make sure with anything suede that it is fully protected no matter what weather is outside. I love how these suede booties have a wedged platform heel inside and even though they have the buckles on the outside they have a zipper on the inside of the shoe. Also, unlike other suede shoes I have seen recently the heel is also suede all the way around. These shoes are so comfortable and easy to walk in that I even once walked from my apartment in Murray Hill all the way to Madison Square Garden. No blisters or anything! When looking for suede booties I personally prefer the darker shades because they don’t show dirt easily and they are easy to match with multiple outfits. If you want heeled suede booties make sure that you can walk in them especially if the weather changes outside because the last thing you want to do is trip and fall outside. Check out Zappos right now for the amazing selection of suede booties they have in stock right now. <3

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Investment Pieces – Chanel Wallet On A Chain

November 7, 2016

Happy Monday! One of the topics I have discussed before on Just Jodi Style is investment pieces. They are certain pieces that aren’t only investment pieces because they are classic items that will never go out of style, but also because over time they will increase in value. I have seen numerous articles recently say that Chanel bags in black caviar are the best item to invest in right now. Why is that? They say that within 5 years they will increase at least 10 – 15% in value. That is crazy! This Chanel wallet on the chain bag in black caviar is my absolute favorite. I wanted this bag for as long as I can remember, but I always saw it in black and gold hardware. I am personally not a big gold person and I knew I wouldn’t wear it if it was black and gold so I put myself on the waitlist for the black and silver version. I was on the waitlist for over a year and it well worth the wait. Some pieces like this Chanel bag it doesn’t matter how large or how much you spent on the bag, but the actual versatility of the bag. This bag is so versatile that is why I believe it constantly increases in value. It is a great size bag for going out, but also in general if you just want a small bag for everyday. I am able to fit all of the contents of my wallet in the purse, my cell phone and pretty much anything else I need for my day. When you are thinking about investment pieces find a bag that you know you will wear not just for an evening out, but potentially during the day. Also do not pick one that is a crazy color. I always say with investment pieces stick to the neutral colors Black and Beige. Personally for all of my investment pieces they are all in black, but that is because that is what my closet mostly consists of. Another tip about investment pieces is do your research. Look at what other people are writing about the bag you are considering purchasing and also look at flash sale websites. It is always interesting to me to see how much my investment pieces are going for on those flash sale websites when they are considered “Lightly worn”. Remember it’s worth waiting for the bag you truly want because at the end of the day this investment piece is a bag you will have for your lifetime. You want to make sure it is something you will love not just in a month from now, but years from now. Hope everyone has a great Monday and congratulations again to everyone who ran the New York City Marathon yesterday!!

Dark Denim- Frame

November 5, 2016

Happy Saturday! These past few months I have had to get all new jeans because of me working out a lot more, but it hasn’t been that easy finding the perfect pair of dark denim. For months I searched and I couldn’t find a pair that i was absolutely in love with. There is always an issue with the pairs that I was finding. When it came to fit it was difficult because I am still working out a lot so I wanted a pair that wouldn’t be too big in the next coming months. Then there was the problem with the color. It was either so dark that it almost looked like black, too dark that it almost didn’t look like jeans or it was lighter in certain parts so it didn’t really look like dark denim. I found a few pairs that were almost leggings, but for winter in New York that was not going to work. Finally I found them! These pair of Frame Denim Le High Skinny jeans in a dark denim wash are unbelievable. They are are a great wash of dark denim, but like any dark denim be careful the first few times you wear it. They tend to bleed off onto your clothes without you even noticing it. I have washed these jeans now only once, but when I washed them I made sure that they were washed alone. The worst mistake for washing brand new jeans is to wash them with other clothes and to also put them automatically into the dryer.I would not do that if you don’t want them to shrink. If you do get any of the dye from your new dark denim on any of your clothes I have learned to soak them in a bowl of cold water with salt for an hour then switch out the water and do it all over again until the dye has mostly come out. Make sure that you wring out your item of clothing after each time you change the water. If you want to see some other great denim from Frame check out their website here and see all of their amazing styles. Frame Denim

Shiny Shoes – Louis Vuitton

November 3, 2016

Happy Thursday everyone! The seasons are changing and I have officially switched my closet over from Summer to Fall. I love boot season! Being short boot season is a good excuse not to have to wear heels; there are only so many styles of boots and booties that are out there. Last year, I was on the hunt for a pair of booties that were different, but were also wearable with multiple outfits. These shiny Louis Vuitton shoes are the perfect mix of both classic and edge all in one shoe. They have the design of a flat bootie, but the look of something edgy. I love the details on the heel with both gold and silver accents it matches with both accesories. I know there is always a stigma when picking out your jewelry with your shoes. Some people say “oh the shoe has gold accents on it so you can only wear gold jewelry.” I say if the accent is large enough that it would look very odd wearing a different color jewelry then don’t do it. However, with these shoes since the heel has both gold and silver you can choose which color scheme you want when it comes to your jewelry selection. I personally chose silver, because I wear mostly silver jewelry. I do have a few amazing gold pieces that I wear from time to time, but in this case with the grey sweater and black jeans- silver jewelry just seemed the most appropriate. The only problem with these shoes is they are not meant to be worn when it is snowing or slippery outside. Because most flat booties don’t really have any traction on the bottom of the shoe, if it is raining or snowing outside be mindful because you will trip if you aren’t super careful. Something I have learned living in New York City is you need shoes for all weather so even if you want a specific pair of shoes for an outfit, you always need a backup plan incase the weather doesn’t allow you to wear those perfect pair of shoes for that look.

Happy Halloween! Sandy From Grease

October 31, 2016

Happy Halloween Everyone! Every year I go through the motions of should I buy a costume or should I just use clothes that I already have to make a costume? This year I chose to use items in my wardrobe that I already had to create my halloween costume as Sandy from Grease. I already owned this amazing off the shoulder body suit from Express which comes in so many colors and is so comfortable and easy to wear. My half leather leggings are from Paige Denim that I got a few years ago with my mom at Bloomingdales. During the winter this is a great piece for when I want to have something that is a little bit fancier than just plain jeans, but also as comfortable as a pair of leggings. If you don’t have open toe shoes like the ones I am wearing just a plain pair of black pumps or boots or heels will do the trick! When I went away to Kansas this weekend I didn’t bring these leggings so instead I wore a pair of black mid rise jeans and paired it with my Gucci belt and a pair of leather booties with a leather jacket thrown over it. It is super easy to just use things you already have in your closet to dress up. For example one of the popular halloween costumes that I saw this weekend on facebook was to be a member of Fifth Harmony in their work from home music video. All you need is a pair of denim shorts or even a pair of overalls and a plaid shirt with a brown belt. Honestly, who cares what shoes you are wearing with some of these outfits they normally get cut off in the picture anyways 🙂 Hope everyone has a great Halloween and even though I am too old to go out and get candy I will get a bag from CVS for myself in honor of the holiday <3

Gold Nameplate Necklace

October 30, 2016

Happy Sunday! This week I have felt a bit nostalgic and I was going through my jewelry box and came across one of my favorite pieces of jewelry:my gold nameplate necklace that I had made in college because back in 2008. Let’s all remember Lauren Conrad and her nameplate necklace and ring were one of the hottest trends. I don’t know if you all can notice, but there is a little heart above the “I”. This is something in my life I have been known to do with my name so when I wanted to get a nameplate necklace I wanted this to be incorporated into it. I was in my college dorm room and I searched online for a few hours. I then found an online jeweler based out of Florida called personalizedboutique.com. At the time I was skeptical about ordering something custom online so I gave the owner a call. I wanted to make sure that if it was something that couldn’t be returned especially since it’s personalize I wanted it done right. I explained to him I wanted a simple gold nameplate necklace, but with a heart above the “I” and I can remember him saying on the phone to me that he had never done that before. He said he would try and see if he could do and sure enough he was! If you go on their website it isn’t an option for their generic nameplate necklaces to put a heart above the “I”, but if you call them they will do it for you if you ask nicely :-). Their website also has a lot of other great jewelry pieces that you all should check out. If you have any questions call them. They are one of the few jewelers that I have personally called and they are truly the nicest. Great customer service and very timely as well.

Colored Denim – #50ShadesOfGrey

October 29, 2016

It’s Saturday night and what’s a girl to wear when it is freezing outside, but jeans? I have been trying to change up my jean wardrobe from the standard denim or black jeans. I have experimented with colored jeans, but when I saw these grey jeans from 7 for all mankind I absolutely fell in love. Now being as short as I am there is always the dreaded time of finding skinny jeans that are cut just right to the point where you don’t have to go to the tailor to get them hemmed. These jeans from 7 for all mankind are the skinny ankle cut and they are a high rise waist and because of them being ankle skinny I don’t need to get them shortened! It is amazing! Sadly, the high rise ankle skinny this season only came in this color because if it came in other colors I personally would have purchased them all. I love the grey of these jeans because they aren’t too dark that they look like a pair of black jeans that just lost its color and they aren’t too light that you feel as if you are wearing them during the wrong time of the year. When you are looking for a great pair of grey denim take a look at the care label. I personally always wash my jeans inside out and then I let them air dry until they are almost completely dry then I put them in the dryer on a low heat for 20 minutes max. This way they aren’t super stiff when you try to put them on. I know some people may think “am I really going to wear grey jeans enough to invest in an expensive pair?” My answer is yes! I honestly didn’t think I would at first, but now they are my go to going out pair. I can pretty much wear them with anything. I have worn them to casual events and even to fancy dinners as well. A great pair of colored jeans styled correctly can go from day to night. Just like how I have it styled here with suede booties and an off the shoulder t-shirt. This is an outfit that I could go out with my friends in and also could even wear to work on a casual Friday. The opportunities are endless. Go out now and buy a pair of grey denim-before you know it all of the sizes will be gone 🙂

The Basic Black Pump

October 27, 2016

Happy Thursday everyone! It is throwback Thursday so I wanted to throw back today’s post to the basic. What does every girl need in their wardrobe? A great pair of classic black patent leather pumps. This is something that at one point in your life you will need and also will never go out of style. I got these amazing black patent pumps back in college! Yes, I have had these bad boys since Fall of 2010. They are from Steve Madden and are probably the comfiest pair of heels I have ever owned. The reason why I first fell in love with these shoes was because in college my mom knew I would be going out a lot with friends and didn’t want me to spend a ton of money on shoes that I would ruin walking around Arizona. I also love how they have a platform in the front of the shoe, but you can’t tell because of the way the shoe is made. Most of the platform patent leather pumps, show the platform part by how the front of the shoe is cut. This one does not show and it is a solid black patent. Now, since I am no longer in college, I have a more expensive pair of black patent heels for fancier occasions, but when I want to go out to the bars in NYC these are my go to shoes. If you are in the market for a black patent shoe there are a few things you should look for. The first thing is to make sure that the heel isn’t too high for you because if this is something that you would potentially wear to work you want to make sure it is appropriate for the office. Second, make sure that it is a solid patent with no buckles or anything on it. I had a friend in college who got a great pair of black patent heels but they had a gold buckle on them and that made it harder for her to match it with outfits and also made them look less expensive than what they actually were. The amount of people that have asked me if my shoes were Stuart Weitzman or YSL is crazy! . When I tell them they are Steve Madden their mouths drop in disbelief. Check out these amazing black patent leather heels on Steve Madden right now and check out all of their latest shoes. I know you’ll love them as much as I love mine <3

The Perfect Leather Skirt

October 24, 2016

Happy Monday! Now what is a Fall wardrobe without including a great black leather skirt. This black leather skirt is from Alice and Olivia and I am obsessed with it! I bought this skirt 3 years ago during summer right before I moved to New York. My mother always says with certain staple items in your wardrobe they are your investment pieces. She says this because these are the pieces that never go out of style and you will wear from season to season to season. When it comes to looking for a great leather skirt find one that is a solid color, but also one that isn’t necessarily a straight cut. This skirt has pleats in it and also it cinches at the waist. Unlike other leather skirts that I have tried on in the past this skirt gives me more of an hourglass shape, but also with the pleats it makes the skirt look fuller than it actually is. Someone one time even asked me when I wore it out if I had something under the skirt to make it look fuller than it actually was. If you are unsure if you would wear a leather skirt every winter then this season buy a faux leather one and test it out. See how often you wear it during the season and if you find yourself wearing more than 5 times before spring then you should purchase the real deal come spring. Like I previously said I purchased this skirt during the summer before I moved to New York because it was on sale. These pieces are honestly the best to buy during the off season because they get heavily reduced, but if you want one right now just remember that Thanksgiving is just around the corner!! Crazy! Hope everyone has a great Monday.

Here are some links to some great faux leather skirts:

Charolette Russe

Forever 21

Nordstrom

Here are some links to some great real leather skirts:

Bloomingdales

ASOS

Urban Outfitters

It’s All In The Details – Skull Cashmere

October 23, 2016

It’s Sunday Funday and I hope everyone is out having a good time on this beautiful day. The weather in NYC has been a bit crazy the past few weeks. Even the other day it was 80 degrees outside and I was wearing shorts a t-shirt! Crazy I know, but now it is finally starting to feel a lot like fall. My favorite part about fall weather is all of the amazing sweaters you can bundle up in. In the past, in stores, it was always the same when it came to sweaters. Whether they were cashmere or a blend of fabrics, they always seemed to be in solid colors or maybe have some stripes, but nothing more than that. Now I am seeing designers take a little bit more risk and adding different unique details into their sweaters. One of my favorite cashmere sweaters brands is 360cashmere. I may be a little biased because the brand was started by one of my best friends’ parents :-). Their son Andrew started his own line under the 360cashmere umbrella and called it Skull Cashmere. The moment I saw the first sweater from Skull Cashmere line I was hooked. I am one of those girls that my closet, including my sweaters, is normally solid colors. I have my black, greys, and neutral colors, but I didn’t have anything with any pattern on it. Especially in my sweaters I didn’t own one with a pattern on it. This Skull Cashmere sweater is honestly my go to sweater for fall. It is a great color and the cut of the sweater just fits me perfectly. Whether I am wearing leggings or a pair of jeans it just works with everything. You can wear it day or night, doesn’t matter the occasion, it’s perfect. I also love how the sleeves aren’t tight around the wrists because I always feel like with my other sweaters, since I’m short, when they are cut that way it just doesn’t fit me properly. The Skull Cashmere line has expanded tremendously since its inception and I can’t wait to see what the future of the line holds. If you haven’t already seen it, check out their website now! They are also sold in many retailers across the country. Have a great Sunday everyone!

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