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Friday, November 30, 2012

Joan for Vogue Turkey


This girl can do no wrong. She is the most popular model of the moment, and has been my personal favorite for a few years. Joan Smalls graces the cover of Vogue Turkey for their December issue wearing Dolce & Gabana. Joan was photographed by Cüneyt Akeroglu with styling by Ece Sukan and looks absolutley fab!

I would like to more than ever...

New York will always have my heart. Happy Friday everyone!

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Weekly Fashion Inspiration!











"The difference between style and fashion is quality."
-Giorgio Armani

Monday, November 26, 2012

Wedding Chic: Miami Style!






Peplum Dress: Banana Republic
Teal Earrings: Banana Republic
Cheetah Heels: W Shoes
This past weekend, I attended my beautiful cousins wedding at The Palm Hotel in Miami! It was a gorgeous celebration full of family, friends and amazing food. And the decor of her wedding was perfect for our South Florida weather. 
Now about my outfit! When I went shopping, I had not planned anything in my mind that I wanted to buy. We all know that when you envision an outfit in your head and then get to the store, they never have exactly what you had envisioned, which can be such a dilemma. So I went to the mall with an opened mind and not a clue of what to buy. 
My last stop was Banana Republic, and thank goodness because I was not having luck at any other store. I saw this black peplum dress right when I walked in a knew I needed to try it on. It is from their new collection and looked extremely versatile; something that I always look for in an outfit. After trying it on, I knew this dress was great for an occasion like a wedding, but also has the ability to be dressed down for a more casual look for work, while still being extremely chic! 
Once I tried on the dress, I had "envisioned" a green pair of chandelier earrings, and lucky for me, Banana Republic has this STUNNING pair displayed in their jewelry section. Oh and the best part, everything in the store was 30% off so I was definitely purchasing both the dress and earrings. For my shoes, I opted for a cheetah heel that I wore with the dress seen in this post from my trip to Puerto Rico (sorry, I did not photograph them before). 
All in all, I think this look came together perfectly. I am extremely happy with my purchases and I was very comfortable during the wedding. Now I have a beautiful peplum "LBD" that is multi-functional and great for many different affairs; plus a striking pair of teal earrings that I know I will get a lot of use out of. 



Sunday, November 25, 2012

Thanksgiving Outfit Of The Night!



Leather Skirt: Vivienne Tam from Stein Mart
Taupe Tank Top: Anne Taylor Loft
Statement Necklace: Francesca's
Heels: Zara
*Please excuse the background of my photos. It is a bit messy*
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving spent with the people you love most!

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Weekly Fashion Inspiration!












“And now, I'm just trying to change the world, one sequin at a time.”
-Lady Gaga
I hope everyone has a beautiful Thanksgiving spent with family, friends and the one's you love most!

Monday, November 19, 2012

DIY: Collage On A Budget!

Before
After
The Final Product!

I wanted to find a way to personalize my bedroom, but I was on a budget so I had to get creative. I had taken so many beautiful photos from when I studied abroad in Bordeaux and Paris, so I thought, why not put these photos to good use and display them! I went to Ross and purchased various frames in all different colors and sizes. Each frame cost me about $5, which was a great bargain! Then I went to Home Depot and bought white spray paint to make all the frames look more uniform. I then had all my photos printed at Walgreens and ta-da! A beautiful new collage that is personal and reminiscent of my time abroad. This project cost me about $60 total, and I love the outcome!

DIY: Reinvent A Side Table!

Before
After
To add a bit more storage space to my room, I purchased this small side table at Ross for $25 a few months ago. I thought that the piece had some potential, so I channeled my inner Martha Stewart and gave this side table a mini makeover! A little spray paint did the trick and now I have a cute piece of furniture to display all my magazines on top of and three draws that store more makeup and random items. This DIY only cost about $35 total, which I think is a great deal!

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Pretty in Peplum!



Navy Peplum Top: Macy's - TEE by Big Star
Ox blood colored denim: Stein Mart- Calvin Klein
Congac Flats: Steve Madden
Michael Kors handbag and watch
Lately, I have a serious obsession with peplum everything and odds are that you will be seeing many more outfit of the day/night with peplum tops or dresses from me. What I like most about the peplum structure is that they are extremely flattering, and I can eat as much as I want, and not have to worry about something clinging to me... yes, I am a food addict!
I hope everyone had a nice weekend and is ready for Thanksgiving!


2012 American Music Awards!


















The 40th Anniversary for the American Music Awards was held at the Nokia Theatre in L.A. on November 18th.