Old Hollywood Glamour

Nothing like a leopard print fur coat and a couple of fabulous accessories to make you look and feel like "Old Hollywood Glamour". Anyone who knows me knows that my leopard print fur coat is my absolute favorite piece in my closet. Like I said in my last post "A touch of gold", I must have been from New Jersey in my former life. There have been days where I'm not feeling too good about myself, so I throw this little number on and like magic I feel like new money! I added the turban along with my gold dangled earrings because you know you have those days where you think," Well, if I'm going to be fabulous, I might as well go ALL THE WAY". Or is that just me?
I hope you guys enjoy the rest of your Tuesday. I'll see you again tomorrow when I talk about it being perfectly fine to get completely glammed up without having to go anywhere.

See you soon,
Xoxo

Leopard Fur: F21
Earrings: H and M
Turban: Thrifted

A touch of gold

I'm a believer in ANYTHING GOLD, let me just put that out there right now, LOL!  My mom always tells me when I was younger I was just a gold, sequins, glittery mess. What can I say, I must have been from Jersey in my former life. But, as I've gotten older I've toned down my "Gotti" ways. I like to add little touches of golds or sequins here and there. For intense: my shoes have pops of gold all around them and my jacket and purse's zippers are gold as well. Now, I know my romper has a tribal pattern to it, but I was able to add touches of gold because my thick black stockings broke up the pattern. Maybe to some this is busy and they wouldn't try this, but fashion is meant to be played with and not to be taken so serious. Don't get me wrong, there are days when I want to look "Basic Chic" and be simple. Today wasn't that kind of day, though. It's Monday, let's have some fun out there!!!

Until next time,
Xoxoxo

Tribal print romper: F21
Leather jacket: F21
Thick stockings: Target
Studded booties: F21
Back pack purse: street vendor
Watch: Michael Kors

Working Girl

The hustle and bustle  life of a Visual Merchandiser is what I LIVE for! I get excited to receive new shipment and help bring new concepts to life. Playing with fabric textures and color story pallets are also cool things I get to do. But, when you have long days ahead of you like I do, more than one cup of coffee to stay upbeat is helpful and so is a nice thick read from a good magazine.

My outfit choice for today is a bit more "adult" than I usually go for, but I like to be unpredictable with my choices of wardrobe from time to time. The pin striped woven I'm wearing is functional for my constantly moving arms, and my  high waisted denim jeans are SO comfortable it's ridiculous. Also, my wrists are a little colorful because I didn't want to look completely boring with the monotoned colors from my choice of shirt and pant. Now the heels...? Those will be coming off after a good 3 hours of running around the store. But I'll change them out to my black and gold ankle booties.
Gotta run!!

Until next time,
Xoxo

Striped woven: Banana Republic
High waisted jeans: Thrifted
Watch: Michael Kors
Heels: F21
Purse: Louis Vuitton speedy 35
Belt: F21

Into the wild

This heat wave in Southern California has been quite temperamental, or is that just me with my fashion choices? One day I'm trotting about town in pastels, next I'm playing with vintage lace pieces and now I couldn't help myself but to play with a more wild side for this post. Over the weekend I was thinking about the wild side we all have in ourselves. Not the "go out and get trashed" wild side, but the inner animal in us all. I believe when the weather gets like this we all experience a call from within. For some, maybe your call is to go running and breath in the natural aroma of natures fragrented plants. Others maybe called to center with themselves once again, because we all know the heat tends to make some of us step out of character.

The western print from my chiffon draped buttoned throw paired with my lace nightgown go together nicely on hot days like this. And my accessories compliment the wild vibe. I added my gold panther broach to this look because I love the way the gold POPS off from the dark colors from my outfit, and because I thought the Panther was my spirit animal. I also kept my wrists free from excessive jewelry because #1, it's hot and #2, I don't think you need all of that arm candy in the woods. So I just left it to my two favorite woven bracelets to be my staple accessories. My red clutch is a vintage thrift store find. I know , I know!!! Who the hell would bring a clutch into the woods? ME, Okay!! LOL!! It's old and added a touch of unexpected color into the look. My birkenstock sandals are lightweight and comfortable enough for a journey, and they go well with the overall "Luxe Boho" vibe I was going for.

Until next time,
Xoxoxo

P.S. I said "I thought" the panther was my spirit animal. Turns out the horse is truly the animal I identify with. The peace and calm you see on the outside, but on the inside there's no telling what story I've yet to tell. 

Western print throw:F21

Lace nightgown: vintage

Red clutch: thrift store find

Birkenstock sandals: F21

Panther broach:F21

Bracelets: street vendor

Indian Summer

Wondering how to dress to kill when it's September and hotter than the actual summer months? Easy!! Light layers and simple jewelry are key. My kimono has always come through for me in sticky/hot weather. This piece is so light weight you don't even realize you have it on. It's my "In case of emergency" go to item when I'm feeling doughty and basic. My blue bodysuit and high waist acid wash shorts would have fallen flat together if not for my orange throw-on. My vintage  statement necklace doesn't hurt either. While you're at it; throw on some heeled sandals. Might as well get as much use out of then while you can, right!? In addition to light layers and simple jewelry, you also want your hair and makeup to be as simple as possible. You don't want to look like you're trying too hard in 100°F weather.

Until next time,
Xoxo

Kimono: F21
Bodysuit: H and M
Acid wash shorts: Fourth and Fab
Necklace: F21
Purse: Gucci
Heeled sandals: Michael Kors

Not that innocent

Crop tops  right now are all the rage. They were big in the 90's and made a major come back earlier this year. My favourite are the mock turtle neck crop tops. They're what I like to call two in ones. They give an innocent appeal at first glance but also a little bit of sex appeal once you REALLY look at it, or depending on how you pair it with the rest of your outfit. As for me, I like to be a little subtle about my sex appeal. Which is why I opted for this pink mock turtle neck crop top along with my grey midi body-con skirt. The whole look is a complete double standard but it works. The top's colour plays a big part in making it appear sweet/innocent and so does the soft grey in the skirt. But once you take a good look at the cuts and shapes of the pieces of my outfit, then you'll think twice. It's subtle sex appeal. Much like Britney Spears and all of her music videos from 1999-2002.  After '02 she was letting you know she was having sex, LOL! This look would go perfect for a first date or a dinner and a movie date with your already existing boyfriend/husband.
Until next time ,
Xoxox

Top:F21
Body- con skirt: F21
Floral purse: Thrifted
Strappy Heels: Aldo shoes
Arm cuff: F21
Necklace: F21

Risky Business

Thinking about going out after a long day at the office, but won't have time to swing home and change? No worries! Wear something that can be parallel to both worlds.
Basic top: Check! Statement necklace: Check! Midi pencil skirt: Check! Comfortable Heels: Check!

While everything may seem simple enough for a day at the office, certain pieces have some edge to them.  For instance, the leather midi pencil skirt plays both sides: edgy and sofisticated. The silver feathered statement necklace I'm wearing is stylish enough for both office and play, but it still holds true to the edgy vibe. Now, some offices don't allow backless heels, which isn't fun. But what you can simply do is wear some regular flats for work and store these heels in your oversized bag. What woman doesn't carry an oversized bag these days? If the unfortunate event should happen to where you don't feel like going out after work, at least you got a few admiring stares.

Until next time,
Xoxo

Basic V neck top: F21
Leather midi skirt: F21
Suede heels: Aldo shoes
Purse: Louis Vuitton
Necklace: F21
Watch: Michael Kors
Head band: F21

Falling into Romance

Now that Fall is fast approaching, I couldn't wait to do a post about my love of Fall fashion. To me, the whole idea about this season is about romance. I know some people tend to think of Halloween and Fright Fest when they think of Fall, but I couldn't be any more different. When I see the leaves change colors and feel the air get cooler, not to mention everything being pumpkin spice themed, I can't help but to fall in love with the Autmn season. Around this time, skirts and jackets get longer, color pallets for outfits get a little darker and so does hair color for some. During Fall, I like to play with more vintage pieces due to my romantic state of mind. As I was gearing up for today's post I thought about old romance: Frank Sinatra, catching a train to meet a lover, a time when the world had an innocence to it. I had to translate my romanticized idea into an outfit and photo.

Until next time,
Xoxo

Lace Dress: F21
Trench Coat: Thrifted
Wool Socks: F21
Woven Heeled Sandals: F21
Purse: Thrifted