wearing: top: thrifted (beacon’s Closet), pants: Forever 21, ‘jayne’ Luichiny flatform: c/o Wild Pair, mid-city tote: c/o Foley + Corinna, corn earrings: brooklyn street vendor, bracelets: Forever 21, nails: Sally Hansen in lively lilac,’ makeup: c/o NARS in ‘carthage’ and Lancome blush subtil in ‘shimmer tamarind.’
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i think this may be my favorite outfit of late. something about the pattern mixing and effortless flow of the fabrics just feels so cool. i purchased these pants over the weekend for under $20 at Forever 21 and would totally encourage everyone to buy a pair. the print is an updated more neutral-looking leopard that has me excited to match them with every patterned top i own this spring. definitely more versatile than i initially thought. plus, the fit is actually amazing - surprising as i’ve tried on tons of these pyjama-meets-flares and they’ve looked terrible. anyways, i’m really impressed with the pants!
did you hear i’m giving away a copy of Kenneth Cole’s ‘awareness’ book signed by the designer himself? all you have to do to enter is click back to the original post here, enter your name and email. i’ll pick a winner on march 30th. good luck! xoxo.
photo credit: dinah a.
wearing: polka-dot blouse: from china, jean shirt: Land’s End, knit capelet: H&M, jeans: H&M, clogs: Olof Daughters, clutch: from china, hat: Target, earrings/bracelets: vintage/thrifted, nails: OPI in ‘nicole alert!,’ makeup: Laura Geller blush-n-brighten in ‘apricot berry’ and c/o NARS pure matte lipstick in ‘carthage.’
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this outfit is so comfortable i can’t even explain. alone, some drawstring jeans and clogs are a bit motherly, but i love how the structure of this knitted capelet and some bright lips instantly make the whole thing more young looking. i’ve had these H&M jeans for a couple years and while the spandex ankles and drawstring waist do make them less versatile than a normal pair, i also love the bit of flair they add to what would otherwise be just plan jeans.
also guess what?? another giveaway!! this time the lovelies at Kenneth Cole are helping me to give one of you fine readers a copy of Cole’s Awearness book (below) signed by the designer himself!! this is serious coffee table material ohh la la! to enter, leave your name in the comment or disqus box below plus your email. i’ll pick a winner randomly on march 30th and have the book sent out right away!! xoxo.
photo credit: allie m.
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 ‘roach’ and NYX pin-up tease mascara.
there’s actually a really pretty flower patterned skirt portion of this dress attached to the striped top but i love how it can also function alone with a separate skirt layered over. i love finding ways to extend the wearing possibilities with long and short dresses; its like discovering clothes you never knew you had!
i’m hosting a fun mixology event for my client nokia tonight with press at a j bird lounge on the west side and needed to look a bit more profesh than usual. i hate seeing women wear these terrible suits and such when hosting events. it seems so uncomfortable when already in a bit of an odd scenario, trying ti impress clients and media, so why add to it with clothing? i’m all for upping my working woman game while injecting my personal style in for events like these. should be fun! xoxo.
photo credit: dinah a.
