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Pardon my Pastel

Pardon my Pastel

So it’s no secret that the Pantone’s for Spring are calling all “natural” pastels for the color trend. Although it’s still very much winter in New York, I thought it would be nice to start thinking about spring. Following the natural pastel trend I came up with this look that mixed neutral organic colors with these fun pastel pink jeans. Let’s take a look..   Coat: Glamorous | Blouse: H&M | Sweater: Joe Fresh, similar | Denim: Paige, similar | Shoes: Gucci I don’t consider myself trend obsessed, but I always try to know what’s “in” and mix in my…

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Causal Wednesday: Just a little Effort

Causal Wednesday: Just a little Effort

What do you wear when you have no idea what to wear? A bright color + a neutral color. It’s the easiest way to look like you’re wearing a well thought out outfit, with little actual effort (fave). Today look is a fun outfit for hanging out with friends, grabbing lunch or running errands. Let’s take a look..   Coat: Victoria’s Secret, similar | Sweater: C by Bloomingdale’s | Denim: J Brand | Hat: Gap, similar | Boots & Bag: Chanel Love bright pink! In the gloomy winter days it brightens up your winter skin (for me that’s practically translucent skin)…

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Casual Wednesday: Mustard Yellow

Casual Wednesday: Mustard Yellow

Wine shades of the world, beware. Mustard yellow is quickly becoming a fall staple that’s here to stay. As much as I love deep red tones in the Fall/Winter, I still find myself searching for other season appropriate colors. I love wearing this muddied yellow color as it’s bright and alive but clearly not something you pulled out of your Summer wardrobe. Let’s take a look.. Cardigan: Aqua, similar | Blouse: Loft | Denim: JBRAND | Booties: Steve Madden | Bag: Chloe, similar I wore this to my cousin’s 6th birthday party last weekend. As I’ve said before with these booties,…

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Casual Wednesday: Coping with the Weather

Casual Wednesday: Coping with the Weather

The not so fun part about Fall, is always the weather. Is it going to be hot, bitterly cold, raining or snowing? The answer: Who knows?! Certainly, sometimes I don’t think Mother Nature even knows what it’s doing. Today, I’ve dedicated this post’s style to rain boots! Let’s take a look.. Top: Splendid | Vest: Athleta, similar | Denim: Seven for all Mankind, similar | Rain Boots: Stuart Weitzman | Hat: Burberry  I’m so happy that in recent years, rain boots have become a lot more fashionable, with designers adding new prints and styles by just getting inventive with rubber/plastic.…

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Casual Chic

Casual Chic

So I do realize many people don’t go out in heels everyday or are really just looking for a casual look that’s appropriate for the supermarket and for a casual lunch on the weekend. So I bring so you something casual but also lunch appropriate. Lets take a look.. Sweater: Joe Fresh (old), similar | Tied Shirt: Forever 21, similar | Denim: JBRAND | Boots: Chanel, similar | Photographer: Amanda Elle  I love combat boots, so when I saw these by Chanel in February 2013 I HAD to have them. Of course they quickly went out of stock and I wasn’t…

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