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Not Business, Not Casual

September 15, 2014

I have another NYFW outfit coming atcha today and I especially love that this one’s a combo of business and pleasure — well, the kind of business that only goes down at Fashion Week (or maybe on a street corner). I took a day off from the real 9-to-5 and wore this look to a few showroom visits with some of my favorite brands. It was also the perfect getup to grab drinks later on with my girls Ashley, Ali, Lindsey and Adriana. Work hard, play harder, right? As for actual business meetings … I would probably suggest wearing real pants.

Wear:
Top: Express (similar here)
Shorts: Topshop (similar here and here)
Sunglasses: Karen Walker
Clutch: Clare Vivier (similar here and here)
Ring: Kendra Scott (c/o)
Bracelets: Ann Taylor, Juicy Couture, Sequin (c/o)
Heels: JustFab (c/o) (similar here)

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Photos:
Ashley Nelson

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On the Up and Up

September 9, 2014

There are two ways I usually wear my hair: pin-straight or in a loose curl. As nuts as this might seem, I have never ever worn my hair up on the blog before and I rarely wear it up in real life (with the exception of the gym). So when the team from The Stylisted swung by an NYFW pre-party hosted by Krista for hair and makeup, I figured: no time like the present (which is my grownup way of saying YOLO).

So we indulged in mimosas (lots of them) and hairspray (lots of it) before heading over to the RewardStyle Party on the rooftop of Empire Hotel. I decided on a messy low bun full of braids and enough volume to make my baby Bump-It (circa 2008) jealous. It was the perfect updo to match my jewel-toned cami and floral pencil skirt, making for the kind of look that you wouldn’t expect had one too many cocktails all weekend long. Cheers friends!

Wear:
Top: Express
Skirt: Darling
Necklace: Sequin (c/o) (similar here and here)
Bracelets: Ann Taylor, Juicy Couture, Sequin (c/o)
Ring: Julie Vos (c/o)
Clutch: GiGi New York (c/o)
Shoes: ShoeMint (c/o) (similar here and here)

Hair & Makeup:
The Stylisted

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Photos:
Tracy Davis

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A Flare for Leopard

September 4, 2014

Although my style has changed over the years, there’s one thing that’s in it for the long haul: my love for leopard. I don’t care what form it comes in — top, shoes, bag, underwear (sorry, don’t have a link for that one!) — if it’s spotted, I need it. If it’s a leopard skirt — game over. This flared skirt is the latest addition to my animal printed arsenal. I love it with all-black accessories (top, bag, sunglasses), but I can’t wait to play around with other pairings. Leopard is a neutral after all!