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Footwear

metallic sandals

Metallic sandals should be a closet mainstay for warm weather! It’s summer. It’s warm. It’s all about fun. I am sharing footwear options that are metallic because they create instant *pop* and elevate even the most casual look. Simple, flat sandals (gold) Jewel-encrusted flats (gold, silver, sea green) Gold-tone Birken-esque sandal Rhinestone-encrusted slide (gold, bronze) Fun, block heel sandal (silver) Lace-up, high heel sandal with feathers (silver) Let’s get a look at them below…

2023/06/19

Bottoms

sequin pants

Who knows when you’ll need them but better to have them and be prepared, right?! If there’s ONE thing I learned during my conversation with @NicoleRichmond of Making A Stylish Exit, it’s that sequins are always appropriate! And with the holidays approaching, you’re going to need some sparkle especially after the year we’ve all had!! Add this sparkle while it’s still available! Here…. And if you didn’t catch it, here’s our podcast together where we dish on what to wear

2020/11/19

Style

Re-building My T-shirt Collection

I’m continuing to build my t-shirt collection and I happened upon this cool one from Zara – it’s dark grey with super cool quilting on the sleeves! Don’t look too long because they’re going fast – and yes, I’ll be sporting mine during my upcoming private shopping event at Kit & Ace at The Shay. Fingers crossed that instead of my planned dressy skirt, I’ll be able to scoop the famous mulberry pants (I want the navy but perhaps a

2016/12/15

Bottoms

Holiday Party Attire: Metallic Skirt

This is an essential/must-have: an easy holiday-ready bottom that can work multiple events on your behalf! This Sandro metallic midi skirt is my choice (along with this sequinned midi skirt) to be ready for the holiday parties – and I’m not even that social! Think about your social calendar and find those one or two essentials – and use TheOutnet because, right now, they’re having a nice sale. I’ll be hosting a private shopping event at Kit & Ace at

2016/12/05

Footwear

A Fabulous Fall Flats Closet

Are you looking for some fab flats for fall? Here are 11 pairs of fall flats sure to add flavor and polish to any look you put together (starting from the upper left and moving in a circle to the right): Riley leopard print flat, $100 – get extra 10% off if it’s your first visit Suede ballerina with embroidery, $160 – only a few left Baylee Louise et Cie tweed flat, $129 – an easy way to amp up

2015/10/05

Stores & Sites to See

How Much Should I Spend on Clothes?

Have you ever had a more loaded question?! But the answer is apparently pretty simple…. Accordingly to financial planner Peter Dunn, 5% of your monthly budget should be allocated to clothing. BOOM! Done! Seriously, the translation on that is If your salary is under $30K then Zara, Mango and ASOS If you’re around $75K then Outnet, Nordstrom and Madewell For those $100K and over then Shopbop, Anthropologie, and go brand-specific As a wardrobe stylist, this may be a difficult number

2015/04/20

closed brands, Kate Spade Saturday, C. Wonder, Piperlime

Trends

They’re Going The Way of The Samurai

Piperlime. C. Wonder. Kate Spade Saturday.These are just a few of the popular clothing and accessory brands that are shuttering their proverbial doors in 2015. They are going the way of the samurai…but why? I’m sure the analysis has been done that says they weren’t generating enough revenue to cover expenses, or the profit margins were declining incrementally with no end in sight. I’ll go with any/all of those explanations ~ along with my own. In a time of shorten

2015/02/10

Accessories

Holiday Fun: Zara Plaid Scarf

Oh the holidays aren’t truly the holidays without sporting something plaid. And since I receive Glitter (from fellow style blogger Lexi), I found [and purchased] my one plaid item to rock the entire holiday season…. Zara checked soft scarf (comes in blue as well), $30 Check out how festive Lexi’s looks sporting hers…..

2013/11/25

Outfits/Complete Looks

Spring Look {With White}

White is clean and fresh. White is a sure signal of warm weather. White looks chic. This look from Zara is spring {& summer} ready… Style note: she’s rocking a navy blue blazer with black heels…and it still looks great! Get the look: BLAZER WITH BOX SHOULDER – WHITE TWILL TROUSERS –HIGH HEEL VAMP SHOE

2013/05/01

Accessories

A Hat Trick Revealed

I’m ready for the ‘big reveal’….indeed, I’ve been keeping a secret from most of you and I’m now ready to fess up – across the last couple of years, most of my hats have come from an online store called Hats in the Belfry. I’ve always had a love for hats but it was mostly baseball caps until recently. I now have a fairly robust collection of soft-sided caps, fedoras, straw hats, and trilbys. In fact, the hat that will

2012/10/25

Beauty

Preparing for Paris

It’s been almost two years since I’ve been to the “City of Lights” but, I think of it often not only because as a stylist, it’s the holy grail but because the energy of city and its inhabitants is infectious! Here’s a style secret: when you travel, a lot of what you wear is determined by the outerwear…. in this case, I’ll be rocking the Zara zipped camouflage jacket because it has sparklies on either breast pocket; the fit is perfect

2012/10/20

Fall Trends

Zara’s Fall 2012 Top Looks

Zara’s fall 2012 lookbook reads like a mix between demure, ladylike essence and roadside, biker chick – LOVE it! They had 21 looks in total ~ we found seven or eight looks that we think you’ll fall in love with. Note: Zara’s European sizing typically requires you to go up one size on top and up to two sizes on the bottom (if you’ve been blessed with ample hips and butt). Read all about Zara’s U.S. sizing conundrum. Next up,

2012/08/27

Accessories

Pumped About This Pump

I get lots of emails and when I saw two other blogs featuring this shoe, I had to get in on the game. It’s the Carly canvas platform pump by Ann Taylor ($115) and I’m loving it: espadrille-inspired sturdy heel leather sole (very important for comfort!) rounded toe And look how we styled it ~ Ann Taylor Carly pump, $114.99 Zara printed dress with gold piece, $29.99 Rochas two-tone leather pouch, $645 Topshop rose gold, large aviator sunglasses, $24

2012/07/13

Stores & Sites to See

$300 at Zara, Uniqlo & Barneys

Racked recently did a store comparison of Zara, Uniqlo and Barneys; and shared what $300 could get you at each store. I loved the post so much that I scooped the entire thing but, I did want to add a few style notes to the purchases: Zara ~ they showed six pieces with two pieces being items you’ll have for years to come (necklace, hat); the necklace dresses up any look and the hat — we all love/need the oversized floppy

2012/07/02

Stores & Sites to See

Boho For Zara

I’ve been deeply in love with Zara for years. They also have a section called TRF (here is their May lookbook) which, to me, represents the younger, West coast boho aesthetic. It’s not me but I can appreciate that several pieces are basically fabulous and worth a skim through the book.

2012/05/14

Accessories

Trade In Your Boots

For beautiful spring shoes. Here’s what will make your shoe shopping more fun (& fruitful): Opt for shoes with multiple colors (they’ll coordinate with more) Choose a shoe that has some metallic (you’ll be able to dress them up easier) Get something that has a “colorful” neutral (greens and blues work) Wear black with another color (make it more summery) Great options…

2012/03/08

Outerwear

Styling Tip: Boyfriend Coat

Jenna Lyons {J Crew Creative Director} does this right. The relaxed fit of Lyons’ oversized Celine overcoat is simple and clean yet polished, and the result is a professional yet stylish ensemble. To rock this look, grab Zara‘s Male Vigore Coat ($100), Acne‘s Smith Honey Wool Coat ($519), or Isabella Oliver‘s Satin Detail City Coat ($225)!

2012/03/05

Bottoms

Three Spring Steals For The Fellas

I love the dressiness of this boot, but it can just as easily work for a Saturday night out with the fellas… This is a cool jersey by itself…under a blazer or sweater…over a tee ~ easy These are a no-brainer ~ whether is casual Friday, early morning Saturday, or everyday errands! and these sneakers are very similar to Lanvins just without the price tag (these last-minute add on’s come from a subscriber who, of course, already scooped them!)…oops that’s

2012/02/03

Accessories

Zara Sale Boot – NOW!

2012/01/31

Mark Your Calendars

September 7th ♥ Zara’s e-store launches ♥ expect great things!

2011/08/29

6 Things We Want to Share This Week

The Lanvin Spring/Summer 2011 Runway collection is now available at Kirna Zabete in SOHO (New York) or online here. The collection has some great items—from dresses and suits to fabulous wedges and ballet flats. The orange Pop Power Suit (which we love!) is already sold out; so hurry up and go check this collection out! Looking for celebrity red-carpet inspiration on how to be fabulous? Check out Mr. Blasberg’s Best-Dressed List: The Cannes Edition. Promise you will enjoy! Prabal Gurung has a

2011/05/21

Ladies Top Stylish Must-Haves for the Holidays

While every item may not sit atop your personal must-have list because you have it already or perhaps can’t quite swing it, collectively this list of items should be printed out, posted or tucked away in a safe place, and reviewed regularly because it’s the list of those items that working women need to survive the Holidays in style and on budget! This list will affect everyone’s budget differently so the items are roughly in the mid-range — meaning you can

2009/12/14

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metallic sandals

sequin pants

Re-building My T-shirt Collection

Holiday Party Attire: Metallic Skirt

A Fabulous Fall Flats Closet

How Much Should I Spend on Clothes?

They’re Going The Way of The Samurai

Holiday Fun: Zara Plaid Scarf

Spring Look {With White}

A Hat Trick Revealed

Preparing for Paris

Zara’s Fall 2012 Top Looks

Pumped About This Pump

$300 at Zara, Uniqlo & Barneys

Boho For Zara

Trade In Your Boots

Styling Tip: Boyfriend Coat

Three Spring Steals For The Fellas

Zara Sale Boot – NOW!

Mark Your Calendars

6 Things We Want to Share This Week

Ladies Top Stylish Must-Haves for the Holidays

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