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Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Cuffed

The other night while dining at a little local tapas restaurant {which was beautifully decorated by my friend Kate's interior design firm}, my friend Amelia was rocking the prettiest cuff with an all black ensemble. It was so simple and so effortlessly chic. The added little sparkle she put on her wrist instantly had me rethinking of my boycott on the cuff bracelet. I have always felt like this style was a little too punk or claustrophobic on me but nowadays this bracelet has had a serious feminine makeover and I am loving them all adorned with crystals and studs. So while the statement necklace is my first love, I am thinking of cheating on it with a bold bracelet like the ones below.

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Saturday, December 14, 2013

Weekend Wear - Day to Play

I am a girl who loves high heels through and through. If I am out and about during the day but know I have plans at night I usually have a pair of pumps in my purse or in the trunk of my car for an easy swap as my plans go from day to night. However this isn't always easy when living in the city and you have to carry around everything with you all day. That is where those fabulous boots below come into play. I live in mine. They are so comfortable and while they are flat, I always feel a little more dressed up in them then the typical riding boot. I love to pair mine with tights and a skirt for a look that can easily be transformed into a nighttime ensemble with a swap out of an earring and a purse.

Joe Fresh Sweater // J.Crew Mini // J.Crew Tights // Stuart Weitzman 50/50 Boot // Clare Vivier Croc Printed Clutch // Dannijo Barney Earrings

Saturday, June 29, 2013

Weekend Wear - Wedding Season

Yesterday after a stay with my sister for my nieces birthday I had some time to kill before I picked up my husband at the airport. Naturally I went shopping and had such a nice afternoon all to myself strolling the village of Greenwich, CT. I stopped at one of my favorite stores Intermix to try on this dress that I saw in the window {didn't work because of the tear drop in the front, way too much cleavage for a chesty gal like myself}. What did work was the black and white stunner below. I absolutely fell in love and was almost out of the store with the beauty in tow when I realized I do not have any weddings to wear it too! I wish I could hop in the delorean and go back in time to the summer of 2008 where I had eight weddings in a three month span and had so many fun new dresses to wear. However when you hit your mid thirties the wave of weddings does slow down, so till I have a fabulous event to don such a gown, I will be dreaming of this lovely dress.

Parker Dress // Tory Burch Sunglasses // Zara Sandals // Kayu Clutch {more colors available} // Nars Satin Lip Pencil // Dannijo Lovisa Earrings

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Day to Date - Part Two - The Ensemble

So most work environments I know of or have been a part of do not allow a lot of fun fashion in the office. So what is a gal to do??? I thought about it and figured if you can grab one or two extra pieces on your way out the door you can easily transition a day time look into a night time with little effort. A swap of the blazer for an embellished vest and a tote for a clutch or even changing up your shoes to something with a little more life can make your base outfit really stand out. You could even layer the vest under the blazer and just remove the jacket after hours!

blazer // pearls // pumps // blouse // pants // vest // necklace // clutch // sandals

Thursday, August 2, 2012

splurge vs. steal

There are so many great sources for finding your favorite designer goodies for less. I recently spotted a few fab "fakes" that are total fist pumps for the good old bank account - check them out below - can you tell which is more expensive???

rainbow bib // neon green bib

skull cuff // skull cuff

fuchsia bubble necklace // purple & pink bib

spike bracelet // spike bracelet

Friday, April 20, 2012

collars for humans

I have to admit when the collar trend came out I wasn't jumping up and down with excitement. It sort of reminded me of the turtleneck bibs from the 80's called "dickies" a la Christmas vacation that cousin Eddie so famously wore in forest green. I also felt that there was no need for the uncomfortable sensation of something tight across the neck. Just thinking about clasping a collar on has a enormous feeling of claustrophobia setting in on me. I mean most men I know will take off a tie and unbutton the collar of their shirt they the second they can, so why do we as women want to create yet another fashion that is uncomfortable, why do we consistently make things harder for ourselves??? Thankfully the trend has taken a turn and it's not just about the detachable stiff collar but more about the collar necklace which I believe falls into my beloved statement necklace category. I am adoring the longer looser and crystal varieties. Is this look for you or would you be giving the Heisman to anything with a collar???