Monthly Archives: October 2013

NITTY GRITTY

(MUUBAA suede coat, Karl Lagerfeld at Net-A-Porter plaid shift dress, Chloe handbag, Gold & Gray tassel bracelet, Modern Vice booties)
So much has been going on this past week, that it’s literally been so hard to find time to just sit down, write, and even just check my emails. I woke up earlier today (slightly hungover) just so I could catch up over in this department. I’ve had my parents with me through all of the week and weekend’s adventures, and that for sure can get you a bit party pooped! I love them to death! Even my boyfriend can’t seem to get out of bed at the moment. I think we all need a detox. Anyways, besides big family dinners, they came with me to work…just like the good ol’ days! TOPSHOP, Nordstrom….even stopping to my shoot yesterday with the incredible W Concept. They love being there, snapping up pictures like the adorable mom and pops that they are. Best part? Running into a group of girls from Chile during the shoot, who’ve been following and just wanted to stop and say “hi” in the middle of our shoot. I seem to run into everyone in DUMBO, Brooklyn, my old home. Anyways, it’s been COLD, COLD, COLD. For running around the city, a good coat all I need at the moment, and some hardy stockings that won’t rip the moment I take them for a walk. Here, I’ve got on a stunning Muubaa suede coat. So thick, that I can just wear a tiny plaid shift underneath and some stripes. My favorite combination. 

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NORDSTROM LOVES TOPSHOP// LAUNCH EVENT

(TOPSHOP x Nordstrom bomber jacket, fuzzy sweater, pleated skirt, buckle heel shoes (similar), and headband)
I had the best time hosting the TOPSHOP at NORDSTROM launch event at their Paramus, NJ Nordstrom store location. So many cotton candied colored coats, and perfectly cropped fuzzy knit sweaters. Everything I’ve only dreamt of for fall. What’s super amazing, is how TOPSHOP has made it’s way to the States bigger than ever…and in Nordstrom stores. Growing up, all I wanted was some real UK lovin’ and now we can get it just about anywhere here! Before the event, I went through the whole section (it’s huge!) and styled up the new collection on display. Mixing shine with loads of grunge. A metallic fit n’ flare dress with a slouchy black beanie. A perfect retro lace dress with a shearling moto jacket. And one of my favorites….a shiny black vinyl miniskirt, sparkly tank, and Russian fur hat (the next piece on my wish list.) For the night, I went with this amazing baby blue bomber jacket, the super soft lime yellow sweater, pleated skirt, and perfect buckled heels. It was Halloween weekend, so I had to throw on the little bunny eared velvet headband. It’s so so good. Thank you Nordstrom Grand State Plaza for having me for the evening. I grew up being a total mall rat…us Los Angeles girls have crawled mall sincwe birth! Dying to go back to the other Nordstrom stores and take a peek at the killer TOPSHOP selection. 


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IRIDESCENT SKY

(H&M x Minju Kim coat, Stylestalker black dress, Karen London necklace, H&M hat, Pedro Garcia heels, MILLY clutch)
I’m all about that iridescent glow for night. These are one pair heels that I’m totally A-OK with any night of the week. A slim heel, pointed toe, and slim ankle. I love this sleek beauty with some dainty white socks, and of course, this new yellow beauty that just entered my closet: the H&M x Minju Kim cacoon coat. Another sick collaboration I haven’t been able to take my eyes off of. The speckled yellow, turqoise blue, and blush pink. A combination worth lusting over. It’s so big, I could curl up into a ball inside it. With killer detail down the back, you feel like you can conquer the world in this coat. Like a really chic samourai in training! Oh, minus that henna tattoo you see peering out! The metallic MILLY clutch, straight off the runway, is just one other piece to really spruce up the LITTLE BLACK DRESS. Now this is how we do when you’ve got to layer up on a chilly NYC night!
And a side note// Tomorrow evening, October 25th, I’ll be out in New Jersey (and for the very first time!) to host the TOPSHOP launch event at NORDSTROM (Garden State Plaza in Paramus, NJ)! Super exciting, as the UK label just bleeds COOL. I’m excited to get dressed up for the evening and work with styling the collections in-store. See you there east coast babettes!
What: TOPSHOP x NORDSTROM launch event
Where: Nordstrom (Garden State Plaza) Paramus, NJ
When: 6pm

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PINK PLAID

(Paul & Joe wool coat and pleated miniskirt (similar), Shop CAMP sweater, Cleobella handbag, Stolen Girlfriends Club sunglasses, Modern Vice “Carly” Boots)

This look reminds me of my first day of school. The jitterbugs. The extra heavy backpack filled with super clean notebooks, stencils, and fresh markers. How do I miss that “shopping for school” excitement?! That perfect uniform for every single day. Though I was that total tomboy at school. The denim on denim and high ponytail ensemble my best friend, I slowly got into skirts, letting my hair down, and being a girl. This pink plaid beauty and perfectly cut navy blue winter coat is so charming, I’d wear them forever. And I love them paired with something so different. A casual CAMP, sweater. You know, from when summer camp was totally cool and all you and your pals looked forward to at the beginning of June. Thank you SHOP CAMP for takin’ me back to that time. So there you have it. Why I’m missing getting dressed for those old school days. And why I’m now pulling out my extra thick stockings to gear up for winter.


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