Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Shirt: Gap, Shorts: American Apparel, Shoes: Aldo old (try this), Scarf: Theodora & Callum c/o W Magazine, Sunglasses: AJ Morgan Cat Eye Shade, Belt: vintage (try this), Earrings: KISMET vintage, Necklace: handed down from Mom (try this), Rings: H&M/KISMET (available end of June), Nails: Sally Hansen Garter Toss

TIP: Call this a New Yorker’s uniform but when dressed in head to toe black, adding a colorful printed scarf can add instant chic and allure to an otherwise ordinary outfit!

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Sweatshirt: vintage (try this), Skirt: American Apparel, Shoes: Vince Camuto old (try this), Hat: Urban Outfitters, Sunglasses: old (try this), Bracelets: vintage/flea market/House of Harlow, Rings: vintage/flea market/ASOS sold out (try this), Nails: Sally Hansen Garter Toss 

TIP: Add a chiffon skirt to your wardrobe. It will always come in handy whether you need to dress it up with heels or dress it down (like I did here with a sweatshirt). It can be worn from season to season and is a timeless basic you can hold onto for years to come!

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Dress: H&M recent (also try this), Socks: American Apparel (Citadel colorway), Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell, Neon Laces: Sof Sole, Sunglasses: old (try this), Necklace: H&M (also try this), Bracelets: KISMET vintage and LotusStone, Rings: vintage/ASOS sold out (try this), Lips: MAC Morange, Nails: Sally Hansen Duchesse Lace

TIP: Update basic shoes with contrast color shoelaces. Academy offers really cheap laces in great neon colors (link above)!

Monday, April 23, 2012

Tank: H&M (also try this), Skirt: Man selling dresses on beach of Dominican Republic (try this or this), Hat: Urban Outfitters old (try this), Sunglasses: old (try this), Necklace: KISMET vintage (try this), Bracelets: vintage/flea market/Marc Jacobs/House of Harlow/Urban Outfitters, Rings: vintage/flea market, Shoes: Dollhouse old (try this), Bag: KISMET (try this), Nails: Sally Hansen Garter Toss

TIP: Try wearing a maxi dress with an elastic or smocked top as a skirt (as seen here)!

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Shirt: Target old (try this or this), Pants: H&M recent (also try this or this), Shoes: Steve Madden old (try this), Sunglasses: AJ Morgan old (try this), Rings: vintage/flea market/ASOS sold out (try this), Lips: Stila Foundation, Nails: Sally Hansen Garter Toss

TIP: I’m loving cropped pants because they really showcase the fabulous shoes you can pair them with. Buy a cheap pair of faux leather (or real leather) pants and take them to your local tailor to have them hemmed and taken in for a great tailored, cropped pant (like I did here)!

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

T-shirt: American Apparel, Vest: J.Crew old (try this), Floral Shorts: Brandy Melville, Shoes: Steve Madden old (try this), Sunglasses: old (try this), Necklace: gift, Bracelets: vintage/flea market/House of Harlow/Marc Jacobs/Urban Outfitters, Rings: vintage/flea market/LF Boutique, Nails: Sally Hansen Silver Sweep

TIP: Floral prints are everywhere this season. Whether ditsy or oversized, floral printed shorts add instant Springtime to any ordinary ensemble. And if it’s still too cold to whip those shorts out or your legs are feeling a little too pale, just layer shorts over a sheer pair of black or colored tights!