(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. 

Shop TOPSHOP x NORDSTROM here!

(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

(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.

(10th Tribe tee, Rebecca Taylor leather/denim moto jacket (similar), AG JEANS high waisted jeans, Cleobella handbag, Kamryn Dame gold cuffs, Ax + Apple spike ring, Vans Girls sunglasses, Vanessa Mooney rings, “Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice” STUDDED JETT boots)

There are those mornings where I accidentally snooze my alarm, and literally have about 10 minutes to get dressed. That’s when I go to my all time favorite look. The white & black combo. The very female JAMES DEAN version of my style. Retro sunglasses, the perfect crew tee-shirt (but with some added dots), a white leather moto jacket, and some killer pair of high waisted super-skinny skinny jeans. My true OFF DUTY days. But when i’m in the dusty Modern Vice shoe factory, I’m trying super hard not to get my clothes dirty, and stay put in the design lab. Our STUDDED JETT still remains a personal favorite next to our simpler styles. We’ve been working hard…but it’s a rewarding feeling, getting to see our creations in our all-time favorite retailers. This week, my parents will be joining in on all the fun. I’m so so excited to see them two, they’re so darn cute! Can’t wait to take them with me on gigs, and a big photoshoot coming up next week. For 8 years already, they’ve been following me for work, always waiting on set. It’s exciting they can now join me in NYC for just a few days!

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