Boy Meets Girl (and a bun)

Do you know what happens when it rains for 2 days and then the sun comes up? A humidity so intense that any rational person with troubled hair must simply give up and go for a bun. I didn't expect this situation to happen the day I go for a boyish look but I am thinking the heels serve as a friendly reminder that I am a girl wearing a men-inspired look? 

 In any case, here's some food for thought... When you try to pull of a boyish look, it is extremely necessary to use as many girly things as possible. In my case, I think the only girly thing in my outfit is the pink and the rhinestones (because I was expecting wavy hair in my shoulders) but next time, I will be sure to measure the humidity level before stepping out of the apartment. I have to admit, I am having a serious trouble getting over my lack of hair, cleavage and leg show-off, is that terrible? What do you think? How do you best pull off this look?

Top: H&M, Jeans: Hudson, Shoes: Tinley Road, Necklace: India, Ring: Mexico, Bracelets: J.Crew, Handbag: Ann Taylor, Sunglasses: BCBG

Shopping the Closet

Some people say there's nothing better than shopping your closet. That sense of satisfaction you get when you find something you haven't worn in a long time, that perfectly matches the season and the trend you had in mind, and at no cost. I don't know if I would go as far as to say that it's the best feeling in the world, the feeling I get when I eat a perfectly baked chocolate chip cookie might trump this... but that's just me. I will say that it is a close second. Definitely a bit better than the bittersweet feeling of buying something new but dreading the bill! 

In any case, I wanna thank Givenchy, Peter Som, Richard Chai, Stella and any designer who thought of using oversized florals in their designs. And with that said, why not thank the clairvoyant folks at Arden B. for creating this dress two years ago. Because of all of you, I had amazing feeling this morning when dressing up, a much needed one...

Hope you all have an amazing Mother's Day weekend! I know I will be pretty busy showing my mother what New York is really like ( I am not sure if I am excited or scared!!)

Dress- Arden B., Vest- F21, Shoes- Nine West, Handbag- Cambridge Satchel, Bracelets- Peru, David Yurman, Charriol, Watch- Omega, Sunglasses- Tom Ford

Summer Mojo

 I’ve always been a bit of a conservative when it comes to my look. Some of my close friends wouldn't necesarily agree but I always remind them, it could be way worse! Now, when I mean conservative I don’t mean trousers and a button-up cotton blouse, I simply mean, I never take my fashion sense to extremes… I keep it as normal as I can with a splash of edgy. This is why color blocking might become my summer mojo. It's a simple way of dressing that simply requires an eye for the perfect color combinations to create a successful ensemble. It's complexity can be untangled by a fifth grader if you asked me...

When I pair one of these outfits I always go back to my kindergarten years when my mom used to talk to me about the rule of three's: wear three and only three colors in one entire outfit, more would be committing a fashion crime. I adore my mom and she's someone who can put an outfit correctly but I have never been a huge fan of her style, however I gotta hand it to her, she got something right. When it comes to this trend, I suggest to follow the rule of three’s and put together 3 pieces that are basic but different colors. Be bold! Create combinations you had never thought of, think outside the box. The main point is that when somebody looks at you they see a variety of colors in a uniform way that simply work, and don’t worry if people keep staring… you are supposed to stand out, not go unnoticed. Leave the latter to the boring people!

Blouse- H&M (old), Sweater- GAP, Skirt- ASOS (old), Necklace- BCBG & Jewelmint, Bracelets- H&M, F21, Charriol, David Yurman, Vintage, Ring- BCBG, Watch- Omega, Sunglasses- BCBG

Overaccessorizing

It's  been a pretty busy week at the office setting up for market week.... I like the sound of that ... let me try it again...
It's been a pretty busy week at the office setting up for market week so this girl had to make lemons out of lemonade (yea.. I can do that!) and produce something worthy of sharing with you by myself. This time, let's talk accessories. As you know by now, I am obsessed with them. More than I am with clothes which should really leave you wondering the extent. I collect jewelry like its my business– who knows. maybe one day it will be– and for me, there is nothing better than over accessorizing every once in a while. So when I paired the most colorful look I've worn since my last color blocking post, I decided that its jewelry complement would be even more out there. Even though a look like this can be easily worn with small accessories and work, sometimes its just necessary to be bold, hence the arm festival and necklace. And trust me, at the pace these New Yorkers walk, this might just be what you need to get some heads turning!!

Top and Blazer- H&M, Pants- Zara, Shoes- Zara, Necklace- Bloomingdales (brand n/a), Bracelets- David Yurman, J.Crew, H&M, Watch- Michael Kors

Spring-ing!

Gotta love a beautiful Spring afternoon that entails  good company, good food and wine all the way till 9 pm. A glass of wine can make my day just as much as a new pair of shoes. Only difference is the durability of each, I guess.

 When it comes to spring wardrobe, it's safe to say that a shearling vest might not be the answer but since the weather has been kinda tricky lately, I've had to improvise on ways to keep myself warm. After a few weather surprises on my way to work, I had to unpack my winter coats again just until things get settled. I guess so much for being too positive! In any case, I am obsessing over pastels this season and you will soon discover what I have been accumulating for you all these past months. As I've said so many times before, when I like something... I reaaaalllyyyy like it, so its safe to say that my closet has definitely transitioned into a different group of shades. Give me a pink pastel blouse and I'll throw you a party... figuratively and maybe even literally. What are you obsessing over? 

Blouse- Pookie&Sebastian, Vest- F21, Pants- Zara, Shoes- F21, Handbag- F21, Necklace- BCBG, Ring- House of Harlow 1960, Bracelets- Free People, F21, Kenneth Jay Lane, Sunglasses- Alexander McQueen

Necklace- All Saints

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