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STYLE, TRENDING · October 26, 2016

Red Stilettos! A bold classic…

silk blouse: DIANE VON FURSTENBERG

jeans: J BRAND SKINNY

red stilettos: JESSICA SIMPSON

belt: GUCCI

square sunglasses: KATE SPADE

lipstick: URBAN DECAY

RED STILETTOS

Who else loves red stilettos?! Whether you love them or not, it is undeniable that they are a bold classic that will steal the spotlight every time. These red pumps are my ‘it’ shoes of the moment. I have been on the hunt for a pair and hadn’t seen anything that caught my eye until these! When it comes to accessorizing an outfit, shoes can do a lot to brighten it up.

The white and black outfit combination is always a classic, but a pop of red completely changes the black & white game. Black denim is a basic stable, and a white & black top is always easy to find. This type of look is super easy to recreate! I wore this outfit two weeks ago to dinner with friends.

Next time that you run out of ideas of what to wear out with friends, to date-nigh, or just feel like dressing up – match red stilettos with red lipstick, keep the outfit neutral, and all eyes will be on you (guaranteed!). I believe every woman should own a pair of red shoes! I love these BCBG red pumps, and these from Kate Spade. Below you can shop the look.

Five Styling Tips:

(1) avoid wearing red shoes with a red outfit,

(2) match red shoes with neutrals,

(3) match red shoes to clothes with traces of red,

(4) best when paired with black, navy, or white outfits,

(5) stay away from green outfits

Best Outfit Combinations:

(1) all-black outfit + red shoes,

(2) black & white outfit + red shoes,

(3) all-white outfit + red shoes,

(4) printed outfit with traces of red + red shoes,

(5) jeans, white top, red shoes

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STYLE, TRENDING · August 1, 2016

THE SUMMER SERIES: Two Black & White Dresses I Love

DRESS / SHOES / HANDBAG

Two Black & White Dresses I Love

Happy August, everyone! Hope that you all had a wonderful weekend. These past two weeks have been crazy busy for me, during the first one I was searching for a new place to move into, and during the second week I was handling the final arrangements for a networking / fundraiser event that I hosted for a local non-profit organization. Both weeks turned out very well! I will be moving at the end of the month, and over 150 people attended the networker that I began to schedule & organize back in May! If anyone reading this is an “Event Planner & Coordinator” – you have my admiration! The amount of phone-calls, e-mails, and multiple arrangements that I handled were more than I imagined were required. This is my first year as one of the Chairs of the Events Subcommittee for the organization so I have been getting a real taste of what this type of work is like! 🙂

Now let’s talk about these gorgeous dresses. What is the most versatile summer style? Stripes! Today I wanted to share two striped black and white dresses that I love and wear a lot! The knee-length dress I got it for a dinner & recognition event that I attended in June. A fitted black & white dress works wonders at both professional and social occasions. I personally believe that they are perfect for any “modern professional woman” because they are both sophisticated and attractive. The second dress that I am sharing today is also fitted, but shorter. I paired it with nude accessories for a more casual day-look. You can also pair it with sleek black sandals and wear for a night out, the possibilities are endless. Owning any striped dress with a fabulous fit will prove to be your best friend. Both of my dresses are sold out, so I have linked above & below similar ones. The next time you are at the mall, if you spot one, try it on. 🙂 Thanks for reading, lots of love!

STYLE, TRENDING, WORK WEAR · July 13, 2016

A Black & White Classic Look

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Black and white is a classic and timeless combination. I am always looking for pencil skirts to wear on a daily basis to work, and I have loved styling this one each time I wear it. Not only are pencil skirts ultra feminine, they are empowering, and a must-have for girls that like the ‘girl boss’ look. That is one of the main reasons why women wear them to the office so much – a pencil skirt is a style that flatters every woman.

The look I am wearing is simple, minimal yet still glamorous. I kept everything else in the outfit black, to make the pattern of the skirt stand out. You can also pair a black & white skirt with any solid color blouse, give it a try. (I like it with red, fuchsia, bright blue, or white.

And I also wore this skirt with a green blouse for St. Patrick’s Day!). Open toe pumps are a must when wearing a pencil skirt – they complete the look and give it a lady-like edge. If its for work I always prefer these shoes or closed pumps, otherwise heels are okay. By the way, this ZARA top is on sale for $ 19.99!