Posted on June 30, 2014 in NYC, Outfits
It’s not every night you can dress up in all white, bring your own tablescape to the park and revel under the summer sky with a few thousand people. Suffice it to say, this past weekend was one for the books.
This past Saturday, I got together with my partner-in-crime Roxy and our respective loves for PopUp Dinner Brooklyn. The rules were simple: dress up in all white, bring your own food, drinks and table décor and let the magic unfold.
So … maybe it was easier said than done considering how much we had to transport from Manhattan to Brooklyn. After a morning of outfit, food and décor preparations, we ended up bringing a multi-course meal, homemade sangria assembled on site and a spectacular tablescape that included Roxy’s wedding china (would you expect anything less?). All that was missing was one of her signature bar carts — but hey, there’s always next year!
Once we settled in and sangria’ed up, the evening was ours for the making. We wined, we dined and we danced to a guest performance by Ben Folds. I couldn’t have created a better evening if I tried. It’s unexpected, awe-inspiring, over-the-top moments like this that make summer in the city truly spectacular.
WEAR
Dress: Tobi (similar here and here)
Necklace: Ann Taylor
Bracelets: Greenbeads by Emily & Ashley (c/o); Sequin (c/o)
Shoes: Target
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James Colvin & Roxy Owens
Posted on November 9, 2013 in Life
This week, I …
• Hung out with Mayor Giuliani at an event that I organized for work. NBD … okay, big freaking deal!
• Create a fall/winter wishlist on Pinterest. So many cute things, so little closet space.
• Splurged on this herringbone moto jacket, making my winter wardrobe instantly cooler.
• Just about died over the Real Life Instagram. Can someone bring this to New York please?
• Hit 300 likes on the Skirt The Rules Facebook Page. It’s a small milestone, but I’m still proud! Have you liked it yet?
• Am hankering to make this cider bourbon cocktail by Caitlin.
• Started bookmarking my favorite finds from Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale! Expect a roundup post soon!
Today, I’m back in Arizona for Homecoming Weekend! It’s been nearly a year since I’ve been back, but Tucson still feels like home and that feeling, my friends, is priceless. It’s going to be a quick trip, but I’ll be spending this weekend hanging out with my best friends and indulging in the best Mexican food before hopping on a red eye back to NYC tomorrow night. Cheers!
Posted on September 9, 2013 in Outfits
I can’t believe I’m admitting this, but I’m starting to switch my wardrobe from summer to fall. The first things to go into hibernation: bright pastels and overtly spring-ish floral prints.
While I was saying farewell to a few of my seasonal faves, I found this coral dress that I hadn’t worn since last June. I couldn’t bear the thought of waiting another year to wear it again, so I mixed it in with a few of my fall staples for one last floral hurrah.
Wanna give your summer frock a little bit more longevity? There’s nothing a military jacket, tortoise/leopard jewelry, and one amazing cognac tote bag can’t fix!
WEAR
Jacket: Gap (similar here and here)
Dress: Full Tilt (similar)
Necklace: C. Wonder (similar here and here)
Bracelet: C. Wonder (similar)
Belt: J.Crew
Bag: Gigi New York (c/o)
Shoes: Sam Edelman (on sale!)
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James Colvin