February 2012
18 posts
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Wearing: Monday Blues
wearing: dress: boutique in china, jean shirt: Marshalls, two-tone blazer: Forever 21, tights: American Apparel, baron slippers: c/o MIA Shoes, clutch/sweater pin: vintage, bracelets/ring: Forever 21, nails: OPI (discontinued shade, most similar to ‘the thrill of brazil’), makeup: Benefit moon beam.
i wore this very blazer to a little blogger get together last night (where...
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Wearing: Favorite Jeans
wearing: top/sweater: Forever 21, jeans: c/o Land’s End Canvas, socks: Gap, desert boots: Indigo by Clarks, jessica mini bag: c/o Katherine Kwei, bracelets/earrings: Forever 21, necklace: c/o Eloquii, nails: RGB in ‘doll,’ makeup: gray shadow (from ‘pretty punk’ palette c/o Pop Beauty) and Sephora lipstick in ‘R09.’
this week has been...
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Wearing: Stripes on Stripes
wearing: dress (work as top)/skirt/belt: Forever 21, tights: American Apparel, patent pumps: Zara, farrah rocker bag: c/o Elly Clay, braided gunmetal necklace: c/o Eloquii, necklace: c/o Brian Burkhardt for Kenneth Cole, watch: Forever 21, ring: christmas gift (unknown brand), sunglasses: Ray Ban, nails: RGB in ‘doll,’ makeup: Urban Decay shadow in...
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Wearing: Circus Acts
wearing: malt shop memories striped top: c/o Lulus, pants: Thread, baron slippers: c/o MIA Shoes, bag: Forever 21, necklaces: c/o Eloquii, bracelets: Forever 21, rings: from b.brill and H&M, nails: OPI in ‘here today…aragon tomorrow,’ makeup: Sephora shadow in ‘coffee brown’ and Wet n’ Wild mega liquid liner.
this top is totally adorable...
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Wearing: Aqueous
wearing: tank/top: Forever 21, pants: Zara, pumps: GoJane.com, clutch: c/o Elly Clay, necklace: c/o Brian Burkhardt for Kenneth Cole bracelets: Forever 21 and lucite cuff c/o Lucky Mag, nails: RGB in ‘doll,’ makeup: Elizabeth Arden cream blush in ‘pink,’ Sephora shadow in ‘glittering sand’ and The Balm shadow in shameless shana.’
i’d originally...
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Wearing: New Color Code
wearing: top: Forever 21, skirt: American Apparel, pumps: GoJane.com, belt: thrifted, mid city tote: c/o Foley + Corinna, bracelets: thrifted, Forever 21, c/o BaubleBar, nails: RGB in ‘doll,’ makeup: Sonia Kashuk blush in flamingo.’
i’m so willing to experiment with the clothing i wear every day but am the total opposite when it comes to experimenting...
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Wearing: Blazer Layers
wearing: silk blouse: Chelsea Flower, jean shirt: Marshall’s, two-tone blazer/pants: Forever 21, patent pumps: Zara, mid city tote: c/o Foley + Corinna, bracelets: c/o Bauble Bar and Forever 21, earrings: from street vendor in Brooklyn, makeup: Urban Decay shadow in ‘roach’ and Clinique blush in ‘fig.’
pants were a must for this almost-weekend day...
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Wearing: Maxi x Khaki
wearing: blazer/dress/bag: Forever 21, tights: American Apparel, belt: Diane von Furstenberg (purchased at 75% off at Lucky Shops), boots: vintage Via Spiga, necklace: Forever 21, bracelets: Forever 21, c/o Taara, vintage, thrifted, H&M, c/o Erica Weiner, ring: Forever 21, nails: OPI in ‘here today…aragon tomorrow,’ makeup: Benefit moon beam and Sephora girl pot...
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Wearing: Heart On My Sleeve
wearing: top: Kate Moss for TopShop, poncho sweater: Forever 21, cropped pants: Zara, desert boots: Indigo by Clarks, earrings: Forever 21, watch: Nixon, bracelets: Forever 21, vintage, c/o Bauble Bar, clutch: from china, nails: OPI in ‘here today…aragon tomorrow,’ makeup: Smashbox fushion soft lights in ‘baked starlight’ and Becca two-tone concealer.
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Want to Wear: Danilo Gabrielli F/W 12
in the midst of NYFW i attended Nolcha Fashion Week, which is a series of runway shows dedicated to showcasing independent designers. i was most excited to see Danilo Gabrielli’s F/W 2012 collection, as I so loved his S/S 2012 collection i saw at last season’s Nolcha. this time, the collection was so classic and accessible, leading with strong shapes and just the right amount of...
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Wearing: Tuxedo Type
wearing: blouse: Lolita, leather skirt: H&M, patent pumps: Zara, feathered clutch: c/o Eloquii, porcupine pin (worn on bag): vintage, necklace: c/o Brian Burkhardt for Kenneth Cole, bracelet: Forever 21, ring: from china, nails: OPI ‘here today..aragon tomorrow,’ makeup: Jouer glisten brightening powder, NYX pin-up tease mascara and NYX jumbo eye pencil in...
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Wearing: Tangerine x Jean
wearing: jean shirt: Marshall’s, skirt: H&M, tights: American Apparel, patent pumps: Zara, bag: c/o Elly Clay, sweater clip/earrings: vintage, bracelets: Forever 21, H&M, c/o BaubleBar and vintage, nails: Butter London in ‘The Full Monty,’ makeup: Sephora lipstick in ‘it girl’ and Smashbox fushion soft lights in ‘baked starlight,’...
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Wearing: Carrie Parry (LOOKBOOK)
wearing: shirtdress and shirt with removable cuffs (worn underneath): Carrie Parry (unavailable now, but check here later), horse bag: Forever 21, bracelets: Forever 21 and H&M, velvet slippers: Steve Madden.
wearing: detailed top: Carrie Parry (currently unavailable, but check here later), blouse: H&M, pleated skirt: Carrie Parry, patent pumps: Zara, belt: Forever 21, brooch:...
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Wearing: eighties flash
wearing: dress: Forever 21, turtleneck: Forever 21, tights: American Apparel, two-tone pumps: Zara, envelope clutch: c/o Eloquii, necklaces: from china and c/o Eloquii, bracelet/watch: Forever 21, nails: Butter London in ‘the full monty,’ makeup: The Balm shadow in ‘shameless shana.’
this week has me so excited about my newly-tailored items that I’ve...
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Wearing: Satin and Slippers
wearing: printed top: H&M, jean shirt: Marshall’s, pants: Thread, ‘baron’ slippers: c/o MIA Shoes, purse: Lovcat, earrings: Forever 21, bracelets: Forever 21, vintage, thrifted, c/o Bauble Bar, nails: Butter London in ‘the full monty,’ makeup: Benefit erase paste and Sephora lipstick in ‘r09.’
my favorite style of late by far is this...
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Wearing: Denim Refit
wearing: plaid button-up: vintage Levi’s, polka dot blouse: H&M, sweater: Forever 21, blazer: Forever 21, skirt: Asos, tights: American Apparel, saddle shoes: thrifted Dexter, sweater clip/bow brooch: vintage, clutch: unknown (from china), bracelets: Forever 21, makeup: Napoleon mattifying mineral primer and H. Wood beauty lip shine in ‘plum.’
i originally...
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Wearing: Caramel Cream
wearing: mock turtleneck (borrowed from sister): Rosel, cardigan: H&M, skirt/tights: American Apparel, belt: Forever 21, patent pumps: Zara, two-tone envelope clutch: c/o Eloquii, necklace: Yamak, bracelets: Forever 21, vintage Ralph Lauren, thrifted, from china, c/o Taara, c/o Bauble Bar, c/o Erica Weiner, chipping shellac nails: CND ‘rock royalty,’ makeup:...
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Wearing: Layered Stripes
wearing: dress: Steven Alan for Uniqlo, men’s button-up: Ralph Lauren, navy tights: American Apparel, two-tone pumps: Zara, necklaces: Forever 21 and vintage, bracelets: Forever 21 and pearls from china, shellac nails: CND in ‘rock royalty,’ makeup: Tricia Sawyer ‘eye slept’ and Korres mineral powder in ‘wild rose.’
i was super inspired by...
January 2012
19 posts
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Wearing: Feathered and Fine
wearing: top/skirt/belt: Forever 21, tights: American Apparel, suede slipper shoes: Steve Madden, bag: vintage Coach (thrifted from Vice Versa for $5), scarf: Selvin, jewelry: thrifted, vintage Ralph Lauren, Forever 21, shellac nails: CND ‘rock royalty,’ makeup: Becca two-tone concealer, Elizabeth Arden cream blush (on lips and cheeks) in ‘pink.’
if i payed...
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Want to Wear: Best Dress(ed)
i love my dresses and can proudly say i’ve gathered quite the affordable collection that suits everyday and occasion-based dressing. well that was until i did a quick little browse on Asos and found a few i really, i mean really, need to add to my wardrobe. the first two are classical additions, while the second two are rather unique offerings compared to everything else i’ve seen...
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Wearing: Prepped in Leather
wearing: gingham button-up: H&M, two-tone blazer: Forever 21, jeans: Forever 21, patent pumps: Zara, clutch: c/o Lucky Magazine, earrings/bracelets: c/o Bauble Bar, c/o Ann Taylor, c/o Erica Weiner, Forever 21, H&M, vintage/thrifted, shellac nails: CND in ‘rock royalty,’ makeup: Chanel ‘matte blaze’ lipstick, Clinique blush in ‘precious...
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Wearing: Classic Ladylike Garb
wearing: striped top: vintage, lace bodysuit/skirt/bag/socks/bracelets: Forever 21, desert boots: Indigo by Clark’s, belt: vintage.
just a quick post today as i’m busy doing ladylike things in my ladylike garb (not really, just sending a bagillion emails). nothing yells classic more than a mid-length skirt. add polka dots and you’re basically screaming classic.
found out...
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Wearing: McQueen Dream
wearing: coat: Alexander McQueen, black silk blouse: Chelsea Flower, nude chiffon blouse: American Apparel, cropped top: Forever 21, faux leather pants: Poof, patent pumps: Zara, farrah rocker bag: c/o Elly Clay, earrings/bracelets: Forever 21, shellac nails: CND in ‘tropix.’
you may recall me mentioning yesterday that my company’s ceo aedhmar completely blew me...
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Want to Wear: The Odd Slipper
last week after attending the Amsale event, the awesome/hilarious jessica chu and i headed down to The Little Shoe Store for the launch of The Odd Slipper, a new line of trend- and classically-styled shoes made for ladies with the tiniest of feet. in fact, they make everything from ballet flats to sky-high heels in sizes as small as 3! of course, the prettiest tiny feet present were those of...
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Wearing: Lavender Lush
wearing: ballet dress (worn as shirt): Forever 21, velvet skirt: boutique in china, booties: vintage via Spiga, leopard belt and bag: Forever 21, necklace: c/o Eloquii, bracelets: Forever 21, vintage, purchased in china, shellac nails: CND ‘tropix,’ makeup: The Balm shady lady shadow in ‘shameless shana,’ Sephora shadow in ‘glittering sand’ and...
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Wearing: My Eighty Twenties
wearing: sweater: Forever 21, pyjama top: Gap, jeans: Forever 21, patent pumps: Zara, billie jean clutch: c/o Elly Clay, bracelets/earrings: vintage, thrifted, Forever 21 and H&M, shellac nails: CND ‘tropix,’ makeup: Sephora lipstick in ‘r09’ and Korres ‘wild rose’ mineral setting powder.
as hard as i try to give my closet’s contents...
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Want to Wear: For My Second Wedding (Amsale)
alright so if you’ve read this blog, you likely know i’m married; married to an amazing and talented husband who actually came up with the entire vintage concept of our wedding. our wedding was beautiful but…. after attending a showroom event this week at Amsale, i’ve made a request to said husband to get married again. the problem, you see, is for as much as i...
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Wearing: Caged Structure
wearing: top: Forever 21, printed pants: Forever 21, combat boots: Dolce Vita for Target, clutch/necklace: c/o Eloquii, earrings: Forever 21, bracelets: c/o Lucky Magazine and Forever 21, turban headband (worn on wrist): Forever 21, shellac nails: CND in ‘tropix,’ makeup: Mally perfect prep lip primer, Sephora lipstick in ‘it girl,’ Clinique blush in...
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Wearing: Layered Knits
wearing: turtleneck: Forever 21, jean button-up: Land’s End, cape sweater: Forever 21, jeans: Levi’s, desert boots: Indigo by Clarks, satchel: purchased in china, earrings: Crossroads, bracelets: H&M and Forever 21, shellac nails: CND in ‘Tropix.’
this weekend i found myself in these very jeans and after a seemingly-endless skirt and dress kick, i was ready to...
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Wearing: Caribe Sense
wearing: blouse: Rory Beca for Forever 21, leather accordian skirt: H&M, tights: American Apparel, patent pumps: Zara, lindsey link clutch: c/o Elly Clay, chunky braided statement necklace: c/o Eloquii, lucite cuff: c/o Lucky Magazine, gun metal studded bracelet and earrings: Forever 21, sunglasses: Ray Ban, shellac nails: CND in ‘tropix.’
it all started with a...
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Wearing: Daytime Blacktie
wearing: dress: boutique in china, tights: American Apparel, pumps: Pema, feather bag: c/o Eloquii, leopard belt: Forever 21, spiked headband: diy (great tutorial here), bracelets/rings: Forever 21 and pearls from china, bow brooch: vintage thrifted, shellac nails: CND in ‘tropix,’ makeup: Elizabeth Arden cream blush in ‘pink’ on cheeks and lips.
this...
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Want to Wear: Antique Adornments
buffalo horn bracelets
hanging necklaces
all’s well, folding ribbon, lightning bolt, vintage diamond dome and cast victorian buttom studs
julia from styleite, sara from farpitz
delicate gold rings and vintage photographs
one of a kind hanging necklaces and curated jewels
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last week i stopped by Erica Weiner’s soho showroom to check out her collection...
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Wearing: Orange Pop
wearing: blouse: H&M, sweater: Zara, pants: Forever 21, belt: Forever 21, patent pumps: Zara, clutch: c/o Eloquii, earrings: vintage, bracelets: vintage/thrifted, H&M and Forever 21, nails: Shellac cnd in ‘tropix,’ makeup: Maybelline eye studio cream shadow in ‘rose revolution,’ Laura Gellar blush-n-brighten in ‘apricot berry.’
currently obsessing...
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Wearing: Icy Boho
wearing: velvet dress: Forever 21, cropped sweater: Forever 21, knee socks: American Apparel, suede pumps: Pema (brooklyn), studded clutch: c/o Lucky Magazine, headwrap: American Apparel, ‘grace’ bracelet: c/o Erica Weiner, necklace: vintage thrifted (upstate).
this particular shade of blue, especially in crushed velvet seems so seasonally relevant for this...
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Wearing: Contrasting
wearing: lace blouse: thrifted from Beacon’s Closet, beaded cape sweater: Forever 21, flare pants: Allen B., patent pumps: Zara, lindsey link clutch: c/o Elly Clay, earrings and bracelet: vintage Ralph Lauren, leopard cuff: Forever 21, rings: Forever 21 and gift from mother in law!, makeup: Mally perfect prep lip primer, Sephora lipstick in ‘it girl,’ Julie Hewett...
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Wearing: Fundamental Classics
wearing: top: from china, accordian skirt: American Apparel, navy tights: American Apparel, two tone pumps: Zara, envelope clutch: unbranded, gift from a friend, belt: VOA thrift from upstate, earrings: thrifted, bracelets: Forever 21, H&M, vintage, thrifted and from china, nails: OPI gel manicure, makeup: Sephora shadow in ‘coffee brown,’ Benefit ooh la lift, Two...
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Wearing: Madeline in Sequins
wearing: dress: boutique in china, tights: American Apparel, patent pumps: Zara, bag: Forever 21, sweater chain: vintage, mickey mouse pin (on purse): thrifted, bracelets: thrifted Ralph Lauren, Forever 21 and from china, sunglasses: Ray Ban, nails: OPI gel manicure.
i’ve never met a peter pan-collared garment i didn’t love and this obsession was fully satisfied...
December 2011
17 posts
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Wearing: 2011 Year In Review
it’s almost the new year and the perfect time to take a stroll down style’s lane and showcase some of my favorite looks over the last year. this was so much fun to do and actually quite insightful. it helped me see clearly what my oft-worn favorite pieces are and just how much i go back and forth between loving certain color palettes and prints. hope you enjoy and have a wonderful new...
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Wearing: Merry Christmas!!
wearing: sweater: Forever 21, skirt: American Apparel, crushed velvet slippers: Steve Madden, envelope clutch: c/o Eloquii, earrings: Forever 21, vintage sweater holder pin: thrifted, bracelets: Forever 21 and H&M, nails: Forever 21 sparkle polish and Sally Hansen stickers.
this is what i wore yesterday for our christmas eve gathering with family. it was so comfortable especially...
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Wearing: Cozy Glam Birthday Jam
wearing: poncho: Forever 21, leather dress: H&M, tee: Forever 21, tights: American Apparel, patent pumps: Zara, farrah rocker bag: c/o Elly Clay, chunky braided statement necklace: c/o Eloquii, bracelets: Forever 21, lips: Sephora ‘it girl,’ nails: Butter London ‘the full monty.’
today is my birthday! i actually decided, especially as i get older and enjoy...
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Wearing: Seasonal Sparkle
wearing: sequin tank: Forever 21, blouse: thrifted, jeans: Forever 21, sparkly socks: J. Crew, pumps: c/o Baby Phat, clutch: thrifted (VOA upstate), necklace/earrings: vintage and thrifted, bracelets: Forever 21 and c/o Taara, nails:Butter London ‘the full monty.’
worn alone, the sequined tank is probably a bit too snazzy for work but with the added blouse layered,...
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Wearing: Hints from Hugh
wearing: top: Gap, jeans: c/o Land’s End Canvas, crushed velvet slipper shoes: Steve Madden, colorblock envelope clutch:c/o Eloquii, bracelets: Forever 21, chunky braided statement necklace:c/o Eloquii.
haven’t been able to kick this complete hugh hefner style obsession lately and its clearly a trend so many of us are into - i mean who doesn’t want to wear...
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Wearing: Shiny Shimmery Little Things
wearing: cotton v-neck: Forever 21, skirt: American Apparel, belt: Asos, tights: American Apparel, desert boots: Indigo by Clarks, hat: Wal-mart, ostrich feather clutch: c/o Eloquii, bracelets: thrifted and Forever 21, multi-chain ribbon tie necklace: c/o Eloquii.
i’m easily excited by anything shiny and sparkly so its easy to see how this buttercream accordion skirt set the...
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Wearing: Easy Arrangement
wearing: blazer: Forever 21, pyjama shirt: Gap, skirt: H&M, belt/bag: Forever 21, tights: H&M, patent pumps: Zara, baubles: thrifted, BaubleBar, Forever 21 and H&M, nails: Sinful Colors ‘queen of beauty,’ lips: Sephora ‘r09.’
not having a moment to post yesterday just felt wrong! truth is, i was a bit too busy coordinating press attendance for mtv...
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Wearing: Take It To The Max(i)
wearing: maxi dress/sweater/purse/accessories: all Forever 21 and thrifted, shoes: Pema, nails: Essie ‘chubby cheeks,’ cheeks/lips: Elizabeth Arden cream blush in ‘pink.’
this morning’s 5:30am wake up call was slightly devastating but it was for an important cause, to launch a new windows phone for my client, nokia. tonight, we’ll also be having a...
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Wearing: Patent x Tie-Dye
wearing: top: c/o Upstate/Of a Kind, blazer: Forever 21, jeans: Forever 21, patent pumps: Zara, clutch: c/o Lucky Mag, necklace: c/o 495DM, bracelets: Forever 21 and c.o BaubleBar, earrings: Forever 21, nails: Essie ‘chubby cheeks,’ lips: Guerlain ‘folie de grenat.’
this week has/will be filled with many businessy events and evening work so i took the one day...
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Wearing: Denim Darling
wearing: denim shirt: Marshalls, striped shirt: H&M, skirt: Forever 21, patent leather wedge pumps: Zara, bag: vintage Coach thrifted from Vice Versa (brooklyn), earrings/necklace/scarf/sunglasses: Forever 21, bracelets: Forever 21 and thrifted, bow brooch: vintage thrifted from upstate, nails: Essie ‘chubby cheeks.’
denim shirts are just about the most...
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Wearing: Striped Sophistication
wearing: dress: H&M, jacket: Forever 21, tights: H&M, patent leather wedge: Zara, belt: Forever 21, bag: Lovcat (thrifted from brooklyn street sale), necklace: Yamak, bracelet: H&M, ring: Forever 21, nails: Sally Hansen ‘commander in chic.’
there’s something so chic to tan and black coordinates that i’m always drawn to the pairing. it’s...
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Wearing: Leopard Obsessed
Wearing: sweater: Urban Behavior, lace top: thrifted from Beacon’s Closet, skirt: Forever 21, shoes: c/o Baby Phat, bag: c/o Elly Clay, jewelry: vintage and Forever 21, headband: DIY.
I may have worn a leopard skirt just yesterday, but that certainly didn’t stop me from wearing another today! This time I was going for more of a downtown feel, which has shifted in its...
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Wearing: Cougar Uniform
Wearing: sweater: H&M, western top: Asos, skirt: Forever 21, shoes: Zara, belt: Asos, bag: c/o Elly Clay, earrings: vintage Ralph Lauren, bracelets: Forever 21 and c/o Bauble Bar, lips: Sephora.
When I think of cougars, I think red and leopard. Even with modest garments, the color/pattern combo has an exciting, young feel I love! Seemed rather appropriate for photos in the dark but...