wearing: top: Rory Beca for Forever 21, pants: H&M, Luichiny ‘jayne’ flatform: c/o Wild Pair, faux snakeskin handbag: c/o Olivia + Joy, necklaces: c/o Eloquii and Forever 21, earrings: Forever 21, bracelets: Forever 21, c/o BaubleBar, ring: gift (from mother in law!), gel nails: Gelish in ‘seafoam,’ makeup: The Balm shady lady shadow in ‘shameless shana,’ Smashbox fusion soft lights in ‘baked starlight’ and c/o NARS pure matte lipstick in ‘carthage.’
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i bit of sparkle is an almost requirement for me and my daily dressing. typically it comes from a top or accessory but today, my platinum pants - they practically look like jewelry. anyways, we had a long drive home from upstate yesterday and by time we arrived home and i finished stocking up my wal-mart (a huge cupboard filled with tons and tons of stuff we buy upstate for half what we’d pay in the city) and tested out my new vacuum (i know, i’m crazy) i was super tired and didn’t have the energy to put together something to wear today. that’s why having something that’s pretty spectacular on its own, in this instance, these pants, works out so well. even when you’re not trying that hard, it still gives the effect you are! now you know all my secrets!
ok now for some fun news - the winner of the Kenneth Cole signed ‘Awearness’ book is…lindsay brown! congrats, lindsay. i’ll email you shortly! xoxo.
photo credit: dinah a.
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 pair of leather leggings and i was hooked with the way the color and texture of leather easily adds a bit of toughness, even when paired with more feminine things. next was a black mini skirt and then a black leather dress. after having the basic shapes down and with an H&M giftcard from christmas burning a hole in my pocket, i eyed and immediately fell in love with this pleated skirt over the weekend. like my leather dress, i find that H&M consistently carries a really nice variety of leather bottoms and they’re now my go-to resource when i’m in the market. it’s shorter than is probably appropriate, but with thick tights looks less so. tiny gunmetal buttons on the front and armcuff buttons of this bright carribean-esque blouse are the perfect coordinating detail!
headed to two things tonight - first, an event with Amsale and while known for their stunning bridal pieces, i’m taken, so more interested in their ‘little white dress’ collection and really want to find out if the age-old rule against guests wearing white to a wedding still applies. cause if not, i want to wear the ‘lucy’ this summer! afterwards, heading to The Odd Slipper event put on by the lovelies over at small girls pr and honoring the precious (little) feet of my good friend sara among others. stay tuned on twitter/instagram for live pics and thoughts and a post in the coming days! xoxo.
photo credit: dinah a.
