Friday, May 24, 2013

In The Pink

Happy Friday my loves!  It has seriously been a hectic week but definitely a productive one.  I just couldn't get to everything that I wanted to post which included a Memorial Day weekend look.  I am hoping to get that up for Memorial Day at least.  But I am wrapping up this week with a fun and chic little number that's perfect for going out on a Friday night :)  











Dress (shop similar) Belt, Shoes (shop similar): Forever21/ Bag: C/O F&W Style


Black will always be a go to color for me, but it's fun to throw in a little pop of color especially during the spring and summer months.  It's a great way to brighten up your look a little bit and make it more fun and interesting.  This time I decided to go with this beautiful hot pink shoulder bag from F&W Style's Spring Collection.  It's crafted with rich leather and Aso Oke fabric (hand loomed cloth woven in Africa.) I especially love the gold hardware because it makes the bag stand out even more.  It's also the perfect size bag for going out.  It's such a great color and statement piece.  Make sure to check out the rest of their collection

I added my heart belt to bring the dress together a little more.  I haven't worn it in awhile so I figured that this would be a good time to bring it back out.  I wore this dress once before last year but with a red lip and red heels so this is another example of how to style it up!  I never used to wear the same dress twice, but I've learned that there's definitely ways to make it look different.  

On another note: 
Memorial Day weekend has been rough for me the past 3 years.  It's when my father was diagnosed with cancer.  And even though a lot of time has passed by it still feels like it was yesterday.  It's hard to shake off and it's hard to ignore.  But it's always a great reminder to me of what and who are important in my life.  I'm a strong person and despite my struggles, I am doing well.
 I still don't know yet what I will be doing this weekend, but as I mentioned in the beginning of this post I will still try to do a Memorial Day look.  Whatever your plans are I hope that you all enjoy the weekend! 

XO




Thursday, May 23, 2013

My Visit At Trinity Place

I spent yesterday in the city going to a couple of meetings and my first stop was at
  Trinity Place Department Store.  They were so kind to invite me to come for a little tour and do a little shopping! Trinity Place is such a unique specialty store.  They carry exclusive hand selected pieces, mostly from Europe, for women, men and children and they also sell one-of-a-kind home furnishing pieces.  I loved the vibe as soon as I walked in.  There's such a great aesthetic about the space.  There's 2 floors and all of the styling and set ups were great.  It has a little bit of a vintage feel to it which I absolutely adore! Another thing that I really liked was that everything was spread out giving their customers plenty of room to shop without feeling claustrophobic.  I hate going in to a store when everything seems to be on top of each other.  I guarantee you will love it too!





Loved this display. 


Obsessed with these leather messenger bags. Wish I could get one in every color! 








Jessica was a sweetheart! Thank you for giving me a tour of the store!



The cutest little girl shoes!



Menswear 2nd Floor


Hanging from the ceiling! 


Jessica & Cory.  Loved their prints.





I got to leave with this lovely skirt and I can't wait to wear it.  Thank you Trinity Place! 


They're located in the financial district so if you live in the area you should definitely stop by and check them out! Otherwise, they have online shopping too :)  Make sure to enter their sweepstakes for a chance to win a $500 voucher!  It ends this month so hurry!  You can also LIKE them on Facebook and stay updated on all their new arrivals.  Hope you enjoyed the pics!

What I wore: H&M Dress, Forever21 Shoes, and LolaBlue Necklace. 

<3


*everything in this post are my true and honest opinions




Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Old Navy Fall Collection Preview

I know summer is right around the corner but the fashion industry is always a season ahead.  Last night I had the pleasure of attending Old Navy's Fall Collection Preview at the Gap showroom in NYC with fellow blogger Erika from Lola Blue. The amazing thing was that everything in the showroom was under $55 except for one coat!  It was great to get a first look at the collection before it hits stores and online and now I get to share it with all of you!  I've shopped at Old Navy for years so this was such a great experience for me.  I definitely loved all of the set ups.  The best thing about Old Navy is that there's something for everyone: women, men, children and even maternity.
This will be a long post with photos, so enjoy! :) 







With the lovely Erika.  Love that we both wore nude ankle strap sandals!


Such cute flats.


Prints and coated jeans are big for the Fall.


One of the best accessories for the Fall season.


I love that they're putting embellishments on simple staple pieces like this sweatshirt to add some extra flare.



Such a fab Americana collection!  Denim craze <3






You know I love mustaches! 




One of my favorite coats from the collection.  Loved the faux fur trim.


START LIVING YOUR DREAMS! 



Old Navy gave us some great beach swagg!  We got to choose our own colors & prints too.  Our gift bags included a swim cover up dress, beach bag, sandals, and a beach towel.  Can't wait to use them this summer! 


And now for the outfit details






Top: TJ Maxx/ Skirt: C/O Furor Moda/ Shoes: Love Culture/ Bag: C/O olivia + joy
Necklace: C/O Happy Wrist

I wanted to wear something cute and chic.  I'm loving the pink and yellow combo so this is what I came up with!


Thank you Old Navy!
<3

*everything in this post is my honest opinion.

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