Meet Mia the LEO // Pandora Star Sign Essence Collection

Meet Mia Colona….one of my very good friends, and oh did I mention BIRTHDAY GIRL?! I’m so ready to sing Happy Birthday to this major BABE! She’s 26! And being a Leo, born on 8/8/88 (talk about a lucky number!) I shot her in her own stacked Pandora Sign Star Essence Collection bracelets. It was so easy to photograph this beauty in her favorite jewels by her home in the West Village. She just oozes cool, and she never ceases to amaze me with her whimsical, long wavy locks, and eclectic style. Her bohemian roots show through and through with just a flip of her hair. With her Leo bracelets, she designed it with her Leo star sign charm along with the confidence and courage charms. Both defining her to a T. Confident in that she can wear whatever she wants and lives by her own rules. She’s the happy-go-lucky girl that’s always smiling, and can easily make you her best friend. The boys always swooning without her even noticing. Courageous in that she’s a risk taker. Always one to take a chance, hop in a helicopter for a joy ride, or make a last minute weekend trip across country. She’s an individual, and one of the sweetest girls I know. I love you Mia. Happy Birthday!

// all photos by me  //

GIVEAWAY: Today I’m also giving one reader a chance to win a Pandora Essence Collection Bracelet with a star sign charm and 2 charms with matching values.
Contest begins today and runs for 1 week! Until September 9th!
To enter:

1. Simply comment below with you star sign
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PRINT PLAY // Covet Fashion

This is one super eclectic and colorful look I put together with the brands from the Covet Fashion app!

With the app, you style your model for whatever mood you may be in…creating a look for an occassion you’ll eventually take into real life. Then, you can shop the items in the outfit you create! I went with this gorgeous Cynthia Rowley sweater and skirt twinset. Talk about a luxe and playful set. The print really POPS and so I went with more subtle handbag that I can wear every single day… this beautiful suede Zimmermann bucket bag. It’s with statement jewelry that I like to go crazy with! Last minute, I grabbed some Lionette earrings and bracelets, for a bit of edgy shine. With the app, I get to play with the new pieces from the designers I love, and discover new brands that I can shop. Who said florals and polka-dots weren’t a combo? I’m diggin’ the quirky cool looks come fall.

// Cynthia Rowley sweater and skirt, Zimmermann bucket bag, Lionette by Noa Sade earrings and bracelets (the “caspi” bracelet and “solange microphone glove” bracelet) // 

HELLO THERE SWEDEN // Stockholm Fashion Week

Why hello there SWEDEN! I am BEYOND excited to be here in Stockholm for the very first time, covering all the shows for Stockholm Fashion Week. There’s something I just love about the air here in Scandinvia. The air so crisp, even better on a rainy day! It really already feels like fall here, and so I’m already living in a coat and boots. I’ll be covering all the shows with my sister Dylana and VIDEOFYME, an video app here in Sweden that I’ve used for years. They have brilliant filters to make short films, and it’s so easy to cut and paste. I’m a die-hard fan. I’m so excited to re-unite with the team, SWEDISH STYLE.
Speaking of which, I’ve always adored the fashion here in Stockholm. The focus on clean lines, and structured and beautiful quality pieces. They are masters of MINIMALISM. I love how they can make a total statement without the use of prints, but with textures, neutrals, and shapes. My style is absolutely eclectic and I love my wacky prints and bohemian layers, but those simplistic necessities are definitely in my closet. Did I say VEDA?! I packed a ton this time… like this plaid structured coat, and leather pale pink tank. Divine.
// VEDA coat and leather camisole, SIWY Denim ripped jeans (similar), Vintage boots, GUCCI bamboo tote, H&M hat, SABRINASL hand cuff, Lizzie Fornutado necklace //

Make sure to follow all of my VIDEOFYME videos, and of course, create an account and get started babes. You’ll be hooked.
Now take a peek at yesterday’s show, FILIPPA K. I love discovering these prominent Swedish labels. I was taken to heaven during this presentation. The water fountain, the model’s glows, and knits to wear for a lifetime.
 
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BYE BYE SUMMER CAMP

Now that I look back, our roadtrips out East felt a whole lot like SUMMER CAMP. I always kept the keys to our abode on my wrist, it jingling as I bike down to the ocean. Mosquito bites attacking my ankles on those drunken summer nights, living in a hammock, and becomming one with the caterpillars. You’d easily spot me at the bocce court in the mid-drift exposed rashguard, and my trusty vintage Levi’s (yes, this is my only pair, I couldn’t find a more perfect one). I’m currently enjoying these last few posts of laidback sunshine before the storm of FASHION WEEK. Bring on the crazy outfits everyone! New York City always has me insanely busy, and I’m always dashing around town. There’s always SOMEWHERE I have to be…rarely do I find a moment to just sit back and kick off my shoes. But believe me, I thrive off of craziness. So yes, next up is a flight to SWEDEN. I’m excited to once again put my foot into new territory, use a MAP, and have limited wifi.  It’s going to feel extra refreshing. I can’t wait for you to join me.
// VITAMIN A rashguard //
// VEDA leather vest, Dorothy Perkins pool slides, DIOR sunglasses //

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