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Why I’m Honest About not Having a Five Year Plan

Why I’m Honest About not Having a Five Year Plan

Top: Scotch & Soda | Denim: J Brand, similar new style here | Shoes: Dior, similar here for only $160! | Bag: Chanel | Belt: Hermes | Shoes: Prada | Arrow Ring: Mosette Jewelry | Watch: Daniel WellingtonToday I’m going to tell you why I’m honest about not having a five year plan. Yes, the $100 dollar interview question that you should always have an answer for. Yet I don’t have an answer. Well, actually, I have an answer but it’s far from typical. Kind of crazy, huh? At first I thought it was. But let me tell you, lying…

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Daydreaming: Why You Should Never Stop

Daydreaming: Why You Should Never Stop

“If you want to know where your heart is, look where your mind goes when it wanders.” Unknown Top: New Look | Denim: J Brand | Shoes: Gucci | Bag: Chanel Today I’m breaking down daydreaming and why you should never stop. Yes, daydreaming, the thing you were constantly deterred from doing in elementary school. Because my blog is part inspirational and part fashion, I’m going to relate the two to create the larger picture for you. When you really want something, be it a new handbag, shoes, sunglasses, I find that: 1. Constructive Daydreaming (ie. starting the thought process…

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Key Investments: Shoes and Handbags

Key Investments: Shoes and Handbags

Top: Band of Gypsies, similar here | Skirt: ASOS, grey velvet style here (perf for Fall!) | Bag: Chanel woc, similar vintage here | Sunglasses: Kate Spade, similar here | Shoes: Stuart Weitzman Some of the best advice I can give to you is to always invest in your shoes and handbags. These key investments will keep you looking like a million bucks while also allowing you to keep your money in the bank (crazy I know, I’ll explain). Silk blouses, designer skirts and cashmere knits are great – there’s no debating that – but the best items to invest…

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A Western Element

A Western Element

Bodysuit: American Apparel, similar here and here | Skirt: old, similar here, steal here | Shoes: Via Spiga (on sale for $65!!) | Bag: Chanel | Belt: Asos | Watch: Daniel Wellington (use simplybysimone for 15% off your order!) An easy way to upgrade your style is to incorporate a western element. I’m not saying traditional cowboy boots, I’m talking belts! I truly appreciate the detail in any item that’s western inspired. This detail stems from the 19th century American west or frontier. This was a time of exploration, discovery, taking risks and a search for new opportunities. The fashion…

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Splurge vs Steal: Platform Creepers Styled

Splurge vs Steal: Platform Creepers Styled

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 It’s no secret Stella McCartney put platform creepers on the map, but at a high fashion placing it’s not always easy to find that perfect steal. I always try to keep my accessories (shoes, handbags and jewelry in particular) high end. So my main goal for these Splurge vs. Steal posts is to stay true to something I would actually purchase in lieu of these very high end pieces. Which brings me to why I love Stuart Weitzman’s all black version…

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Summer Approved Stripes

Summer Approved Stripes

Top: H&M similar HERE | Denim: 7 For all Mankind (On sale!) | Shoes: Tony Bianco | Bag: Saint Laurent, on sale (60% off!!) HERE and affordable HERE | Sunglasses: Betsey Johnson, similar HERE Say hello to my Summer approved stripes! Anyone who has a general knowledge of fashion knows stripes are a year round basic. You’ve got to have a striped top! What I love most about this H&M off the shoulder top, is the off the shoulder piece. It’s great to own basic striped shirts, but off the shoulder screams Summer. This top also has shoulder ties that…

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