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The Perfect Wedding Clutch: Edie Parker

April 12, 2016

Wedding season is here and I have discovered that no matter how hard I try, I needed to get a little wedding clutch to go with all of my outfits. Despite the fact that most of these small bags do not fit pretty much anything let alone lipstick, I have come to discover the few bags that actually are practical. These Edie Parker clutches are becoming staple pieces in everyone’s closets including celebrities on red carpets. I was lucky enough that a friend of mine was invited to the secretive Edie Parker sample sale in NYC and I begged her to get me a bag while she was there. Thankfully, she was able to snag me these two bags. I wanted to get two different sizes and also one that went with gold jewelry and one that went with silver. The great thing about these bags is, that inside when you open them up there is a mirror on one side of the bag. To any girl, that is huge because sometimes the lighting in a bathroom isn’t the best and you just want to quickly touch up your make up. These bags are worth every single penny because even if they get a little scratch on them you can’t even tell! They also have a great option on their website where you can customize you own clutch. I have seen a lot of new brides get this from their new husbands as the first item that has their new name on it ☺ which is very cute. If you aren’t looking to spend a ton of money on an evening clutch, my suggestion is to get a hard sided one because they last longer than the soft-sided ones and the worst thing then spending money on a bag is having a bag look bad after only wearing it a few times. Also another suggestion is to get one that can work with every color palette. You don’t want to get one that only goes with that one dress to that one wedding you are planning on attending. Just like how I got two different Edie Parker bags based upon jewelry preference it really makes a difference!

Rock Stud Flat

April 11, 2016

When it comes to spiked shoes the first thing you think of are the Valentino Rock Studs. Anyone who has seen these shoes know exactly what I am talking about. Every celebrity and model in the world has worn the infamous Valentino “Rock Stud” shoes, but since the inception of this shoe it has gone through some changes. There are now many versions of this now classic shoe. There is the classic sling back pump in both a shorter and taller heel, there are the booties with rock stud detailing, there is the classic ballet flat and also the ballet flat with straps! When I was graduating from graduate school this past may I wanted to get something for myself that I knew I would wear in the workplace. If you ask anyone, I love heels, but when it comes to work I prefer to wear flats especially if I am going to be on my feet for an extended amount of hours. So I decided that the rockstud flats with straps were the best option for me. I always get nervous with ballet flats if they don’t have straps that eventually the shoe will become loose with wear. Having the strap options ensures the shoes would stay on my feet. These shoes, are the most comfortable ballet flats ever! Normally shoes with a pointed toe are known for being uncomfortable because of the limited space in the front, but not with these shoes. I could wear these shoes for hours on end and my feet wouldn’t be bothered at all! When looking for ballet flats for the workplace, the first thing that you should be looking for is comfort. It doesn’t matter how pretty the shoes are, if they are not comfortable it is not worth it. Secondly, make sure they are appropriate for work in the sense that they aren’t too casual that they don’t look right with a fancy outfit. Small tip: If you aren’t going to wear ped socks with your ballet flats and are going barefoot in them, I would put a little bit of baby powder in your shoes. It helps when it comes to sweat (ew) and also to not get those pesky blisters ☺

Micro Mini Handbag

April 7, 2016

This past year has been all about the micro mini handbag. Whether you saw Kendall Jenner carrying her baby Céline back or all of the editors walking with their mini bag to fashion week, it was and continues to beeverywhere! I knew if I was going to buy a micro mini handbag, regardless of the designer, it would have to be in a color that I would wear often. What color do I wear the most often when it comes to handbags? Of course the answer was clear: I would be looking for a black micro mini handbag. When I heard that Louis Vuitton was making their Alma bags in black monogram vernis leather I was hoping they would be making the small version, the Alma BB. Lucky for me they had it! The shape was classic and it wasn’t a regular leather bag that would show scratches on it very quickly. I also loved that it came automatically with the cross-body strap for the bag. Sometimes with these micro mini handbags they don’t always come with the cross body strap and you have to purchase them separately. If you are already spending so much money on a bag why it doesn’t come with the strap is beyond me,and since this bag did I was ecstatic about it, this clearly was the right choice. This is now my go to bag for anything when I go out. It is not too small that I am trying to stuff all of my things for the night in and it is not too big that I feel like I am still carrying my everyday bag around when I go out at night. It comes in a variety of colors and material options on their website. My suggestion if you are going to buy a micro mini handbag is, as I mentioned earlier, to go with a color that you know you wear a lot of. Also a general rule for this and for fashion, don’t settle for a bag or item just to have one. It is worth the wait to get the bag and item you really want.

Plaid Look Done Right!

April 5, 2016

Everyone I know has a plaid shirt in their closet that every fall / winter they wear as soon as the temperature drops. I was always skeptical of getting a plaid shirt that didn’t consist of neutral colors like black and white, but this year I was determined to find one that I loved. I kept on lusting over the Rails plaid shirts in every store I walked into, but I couldn’t bring myself to spend a great deal of money on a shirt that I wasn’t sure how many time I would wear it, but then I found it. I found this red, black and white plaid shirt at Zara and I have worn all season long! The reason why I was really drawn to this shirt was because not only did it look like the Rails shirts I was lusting over, but it one of the softest shirts I have ever owned! The other great part of this shirt is that if you wanted to roll up the sleeves and not have them fall down there is a clasp on the inside of the sleeves for you to do that. This shirt is a great top not only for those nights that the temperature drops, but it is also very stylish and doesn’t make you feel like you are underdressed. When wearing a plaid shirt there is no need to wear any other patterns, the plaid is enough. Try to keep the rest of the outfit simple, I paired it with a pair of simple black jeans. If you are still looking for a great plaid shirt I would check out Zara, H &M, and Bloomingdales. They are currently having “friends and family” sales and this is the time all of the winter themed items, such as plaid shirts, will be put on sale. Go get your favorite plaid now!

The Perfect Jacket + Vest Combo

April 4, 2016

Despite the weather changes in NYC there are still many days that we need to wear a jacket. This beautiful Laveer jacket I was gifted to by a friend and it is probably the most amazing jacket I have ever worn. It has a shearling vest attached to the jacket on the inside which adds a whole other aspect to it. Something that I have learned by seeing other style editors during fashion week, is that a jacket doesn’t need to always be worn like a proper jacket. The great thing about having the vest attached to the jacket is you can wear the vest and then just have the jacket lay on your shoulders. I am wearing a long sleeve white t-shirt underneath for several reason. I feel if you aren’t going to wear the jacket fully on your body and just let it lay on your shoulders you should wear a long sleeve and not a t-shirt or a tank top underneath because: A. you are going to be cold and B. it just doesn’t look right if you are walking down the street and you are wearing a coat with a tank top underneath. If you don’t want to purchase a jacket that has a vest attached to it I suggest you find a vest that you really like and take it to your local tailor. The jacket stays on my shoulders because the vest is attached, but if you don’t want to permanently change your jacket you can ask your tailor to add buttons on the inside in order to attach the vest whenever you want to change up your look. If you love Laveer jackets and don’t want to spend a fortune on them check online right now. This is the best time to buy a lot of your winter jackets especially since winter is technically over, but the weather isn’t telling us that. I hope you like today’s post and now can pull of this look yourself 🙂

These Boots are Made for Walking: Cowboy Boots

March 31, 2016

The elusive cowboy boot.. every girl wants a pair, but they are just so hard to find! These Frye cowboy booties, I have been eyeing for over two years now and finally I can say that they are all mine. I waited each year for them to go on sale, but as many of you shoe lovers out there know, Frye boots rarely go on sale. Especially, the ones that are the best sellers from season to season, but I found a site that had them on sale called 6pm.com. 6pm.com is a discounted shoe website that sells all different brands at a fraction of the cost! My friend Danielle and I bith have very dmall feet and I learned another tip from her. I am a 6.5 in women’s but in some shoe brands I fit into a 6. So, Danielle, went into a store and purchased the largest size in the kids Frye boots! If you get the largest size or next to largest size in the Frye kids boots they normally fit a women’s shoe size 6 – 6.5! Who knew that this was even possible and the bonus is they end up being cheaper because they are the kids version. I have noticed this same pattern with a lot of other brands where if you buy the largest size in the kids’ version it normally fits a small petite female. It is the same product just the kids’ size and at the end of the day no one is looking at what size your item is, they are simply looking at the actual product. Small tip: make sure to Just double check everything before you purchase because in some brands I take a different kids size when it comes to the item. In the end, you go with the product you wanted and you saved a little bit of money. I consider that a win-win situation don’t you?

How To Layer Necklaces

March 29, 2016

They key to layering necklaces is simplicity. I will admit I do have those big-jeweled necklaces from Baublebar and J.crew that I have purchased through the years, but those necklaces aren’t the ones you need to layer over each other. This Jennifer Zeuner necklace I paired with a long gold dipped chain with a Fendi heart charm. Something that I didn’t know until I purchased this chain, is that since gold is going up in pricing and in value, you still want a gold chain but without the gold price tag. The best way to do this is to find a gold dipped chain. These chains are usually a sterling silver chain base with the gold dip and they are ½ the price, but they still look like it’s a gold chain. Some necklaces have different chain length options already on the chain, which is one of the reason I love this Jennifer Zeuner necklace. I can make it long or I can make it super short depending on the neckline that I was wearing that day. I never layer more than 3 necklaces at a time. Even if the chains are different lengths, they still all meet on the back of your neck and the last thing you want to deal with at the end of the day is untangling a bunch of chains together. The trick to avoiding that is to take the longest necklace first and unhook it from the front. If you decide to wear all chains the same length pick the necklace with the least amount of charms and pull it to the front to unhook it. This is something that I have done many times and have avoided the dreaded tangled neck chains. Necklace layering isn’t for everyone. Some people I know just aren’t a fan of the look, but I think if there are two pieces you really want to wear at the same time that it is doable you just have to make it look effortless.

The Black Leather Jacket

March 28, 2016

Today I want to discuss the elusive black leather biker jacket. We all know that is the one staple piece that almost every single girl in NYC has in her closet. What we don’t realize is what makes a good leather jacket. When picking a leather jacket the first thing you should look for is versatility. This leather jacket from DKNY is great because it has side zipper panels in order to make the jacket a little bit bigger if you are layering more sweaters underneath. It also has a more biker feel with the details on the sleeves. I personally have two black leather jackets. This one and another one that is a little bit longer for when it’s a little colder, but not cold enough for a wool coat. A leather jacket is another item I call an investment piece. My first leather jacket, I purchased in the fall of 2011 and still have it to this day. It is in great condition and actually leather jackets only get better with age and wear, so mine is perfect! I always thought that if a leather jacket got any water on it then it is ruined. That is 100% false. Don’t get me wrong, you do not want to be caught in a rainstorm wearing your leather jacket, but if you get a little bit of water on it then it just makes it look more aged and sometimes, in my opinion, look even better. In the past, H&M has had some great faux leather jackets that almost look real but for under $80. If you aren’t sure you are ready to commit to purchasing a leather jacket I would suggest looking there first and then deciding if you are ready to take the plunge. When I was in college that is exactly what I did so when I purchased my first leather jacket I knew exactly what style I wanted and knew I would wear it all the time.

Ripped Jeans + Tights

March 24, 2016

Ripped jeans while it is cold out? That used to be a major no-no for me because if it’s cold out you want to stay as warm as possible. However, there is a way to wear ripped jeans in the cold too! This season I have been wearing my ripped 7 for all mankind denim jeans with tights underneath them and it has been life changing! I sometimes would wear tights underneath my jeans in general just to keep me warm, but there are only so many times you can wear jeans out during winter when you just want to wear a great pair of ripped jeans. These 7 for all mankind jeans, I purchased in the fall of 2012 and they still look great! When it comes to jeans I always seem to go back to a few brands and 7 is one of them. They are such great quality that I have even had a pair since I was in high school that I still wear today! Crazy to think that a pair of jeans from High School still fit me, but I kid you not they fit and look great. The tights I am wearing have a little something that many tights I have seen have: they have socks attached to them! Yes you read that correctly, they have socks attached to them and they are the best pair of tights I have ever owned! Depending on how thick you normally wear your socks with your boots you may need to add an additional thin sock when wearing your boots, but for me the sock that is attached to the tights is enough. They come in a multitude of shades and styles and are even available on Amazon! So if you were thinking that you can’t wear those ripped jeans just yet, well…problem solved!

Faux Fur Vest

March 21, 2016

Although my calendar says it is already spring, , NYC is telling me otherwise! . When going out it’s hard to stay warm and cute at the same time, but if you are looking for a great piece to add into your wardrobe you may want to consider a black faux fur vest. I found my faux fur vest at Bloomingdales in the Aqua section years ago in Miami and I finally have a reason to wear it. It originally had a zipper on it, but I had my tailor take it out because I knew I would never zip it up. That is another trick I have learned over the years. If you find a vest that you love but don’t love a small detail on it then take it to your local tailor and see how much it will be to fix it. It was very inexpensive for my tailor to take out the zipper so it was well worth. There are different versions of the faux fur vest that come out each season, but when looking for one it’s best to find one with a silk lining as this makes the vest look more expensive than it truly is. I have had my faux fur vest mistaken for real fur multiple times! When pairing a top underneath your vest it’s best to stick with a solid long sleeve shirt or sweater. You do not want anything taking away from your faux fur piece by wearing a bright colored shirt underneath. A black faux fur vest will never go out of style from season to season. The best part of this faux fur vest that I didn’t’ discover until I was purchasing it, was that it had pockets! Pockets in a vest are hard to come by especially in a faux fur vest, so if you find one don’t let it slip through your fingers ☺