tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21980299016443856992024-02-18T23:58:22.243-05:00Black.White.Blonde. | A Miami Fashion BlogUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198029901644385699.post-21187785323389207592013-08-09T09:45:00.000-04:002013-08-09T09:45:05.308-04:00Beach Style<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Sandals:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/lauren-ralph-lauren-albany-light-clove?zfcTest=fcl%3A0" target="_blank">LAUREN Ralph Lauren</a> (on sale) </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Swimsuit:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> <a href="http://www.revolveclothing.com/DisplayProduct.jsp?product=ZINK-WX19&c=zinke" target="_blank">Zinke</a> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Sunglasses:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> <a href="http://www.ray-ban.com/usa/sunglasses/rb3044/l0207" target="_blank">Ray Ban</a> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">Bag: Gap (in other colors <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=65189&vid=1&pid=246237132" target="_blank">here</a> on sale)</span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">This past weekend I was in
Montauk, New York for my best friend’s bachelorette party.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For those of you who haven’t been, Montauk is
a great little surf/beach town all the way out on the end of Long Island.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first day we got there the weather wasn’t
so hot, but the next two days were perfect, possibly the best beach days of the
year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">When I ordered this dress from
Zara I knew I wanted to use it as a swimsuit cover-up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I thought the pattern and bell sleeves were
perfect for that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When the dress came
though, it was down to my knees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not
flattering for a cover-up, so I had it hemmed to this length.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes its worth paying a little extra to
have an item tailored so that it fits just the way you want it to.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198029901644385699.post-39161001022599752622013-07-31T23:13:00.000-04:002013-07-31T23:13:12.190-04:00MBFWSwim: What I Wore<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Shoes:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> Jimmy Choo (no longer available, but similar <a href="http://us.jimmychoo.com/en/us/bello/invt/247belloggfa" target="_blank">here</a>)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Bag:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/rebecca-minkoff-mini-m-a-c-crossbody-bag/3573228?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=rebecca_minkoff_'mini_m.a.c.'_crossbody_bag:936642_1&cm_pla=bags:women:handbag&cm_ven=Froogle,Google_Product_Ads&mr:referralID=84e0dfc7-fa55-11e2-a969-001b2166c2c0" target="_blank">Rebecca Minkoff</a> (on sale)</span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Earrings:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> Ippolita (no longer available, but similar <a href="http://www.ippolita.com/sterling-silver-rock-candy-2-4-stone-hoops-in-turquoise.html" target="_blank">here</a>)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Rings:<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/139155983?ref=fb2_tnx_title" target="_blank">Violetfly on Etsy</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/129275201?ref=fb2_tnx_title" target="_blank">AmyOHandmade on Etsy</a> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">As soon as I
found out I was going to a show at MBFWSwim, I immediately knew I wanted to
wear something bright.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I originally
planned on wearing a multicolored, silk Alexis maxi-dress, but with the
unpredictable weather and the heat, I decided against it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead I went with this purple Zara wrap
dress that I’ve had in my closet for over three years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This dress is one of my favorites.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The color is bright and beautiful, the shape
is flattering, and the material is perfectly drapey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I did my hair in a combo french-fishtail braid, which is surprisingly easy to do and great for the Miami humidity. </span>You can read more about the shows I attended
at MBFWSwim <a href="http://www.blackwhiteblonde.blogspot.com/2013/07/mercedes-benz-fashion-week-swim-suboo.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.blackwhiteblonde.blogspot.com/2013/07/mercedes-benz-fashion-week-swim-dolores.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Jeans:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/skinny-jeans-rag-bone-jean/vp/v=1/845524441913439.htm?folderID=2534374302169322&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall&colorId=11892" target="_blank">Rag & Bone</a> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Shoes:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/nike-dunk-sky-hi-wedge-sneaker-women/3543574?origin=keywordsearch" target="_blank">Nike</a> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Watch:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> <a href="http://www.michaelkors.com/p/Michael-Kors-Michael-Kors-Oversized-Two-Tone-Stainless-Steel-Everest-Chronograph-Watch-VIEW-ALL-WATCHES/prod22290069_cat7502_cat35701_/?index=24&cmCat=cat000000cat145cat35701cat7502&isEditorial=false" target="_blank">Michael Kors</a> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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that I have to dress up in a skirt and heels every day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, when I’m not at work I try to keep it
pretty comfortable and casual.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even
though I kind of feel like a boy in this outfit, it’s pretty much my
ideal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A soft tank top, stretchy jeans
and comfy shoes… doesn’t get better than that!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I held off on the wedge sneaker
trend for a while.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I couldn’t bring
myself to drop $600+ on the Isabel Marant’s, and I’m not one for knock-offs, so
I waited and waited.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Finally, Nike came
out with the Sky Hi wedge version of their classic Dunks, and at only a little over $100, I couldn’t
resist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I thought the color of this pair
was a little out there, but I liked that. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I figured if I was going to go for it, I might
as well go all the way; and despite the crazy color I actually wear them a
lot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So much so that I think I’m going
to buy the all black ones for the fall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">So even
though I was only invited to the Dolores Cortes show originally, thanks to my
boyfriend’s irresistible charm we were able to see a second show—<a href="http://www.suboo.com.au/" target="_blank">SUBOO</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>SUBOO is an Australian brand by designer Sue
Di Chio.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was SUBOO’s second year
showing at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim in Miami, and, let me tell you, it
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The SUBOO
show was held in a tent on the beach behind the Raleigh.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There was something about being on the sand
that made this show feel a little more “Miami.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The models were superrrrr tall, and all sported slicked back hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To me, the overall vibe of the show was sleek
and sexy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everything had a geometric
feel, from the patterns of the fabric and the shapes of the suits to the
strategically placed cut-outs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Personally, I really love long-line bikini tops, so this collection was
right up my alley.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could see myself
wearing a lot of the pieces, but my favorite is the black and goldish suit in
the second picture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check out my
Instagram for a video of the show’s finale @ERIKAH318.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">This past
Friday night I had the pleasure of attending the <a href="http://www.dolores-cortes.com/en/" target="_blank">Dolores Cortes</a> show at
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim held at the Raleigh Hotel in South Beach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was my first fashion show <u>ever</u>,
so as you can imagine, I was beyond excited.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Dolores Cortes is a Spanish designer and was the only European designer
invited to show at MBFWSwim this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cortes
described her 2014 collection—which combines bright colors like blue, pink, yellow
and green, with metallic spikes and studs—as fusion of jungle and punk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I absolutely loved it.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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walked into the tent where the show was going to take place I felt like a little
kid in a candy store.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I couldn’t stop
looking around.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was trying to play it
cool but inside I was kind of freaking out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It looked just like I pictured it would—the lights, the cameras,
everything… but still, it was a lot to take in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Then they lowered the lights, turned on the music and the models started
walking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It. Was. Awesome.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The models were all bronzed to perfection
with punk rock hairstyles and make-up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The swimsuits and cover-ups were bright and colorful, adorned with edgy metallic
details. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Very youthful and modern.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
loved the unique cuts of the swimsuits and all of the different floral patterns.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My favorite though, was the gold spiked
bikini top… I mean, just bad ass.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I didn’t
post any of the pictures I took because silly me decided not to bring my big
camera and to use my iPhone instead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
thought it would be annoying to lug my big heavy camera around, and figured
that the quality of the iPhone pictures would be good enough. Welllllllll I was
wrong.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The lighting from the runway and
the iPhone did not mix well and you can’t see the swimsuits clearly (you live,
you learn I guess).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But if you want to
check those pictures out you can find them on my Instagram @ERIKAH318.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Stay tuned
for my next post on the Suboo show.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Today marks
the start of Miami Swim Week, otherwise known as <a href="http://miami.mbfashionweek.com/schedule" target="_blank">Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What better place to host a
fashion week dedicated entirely to swimwear than Miami—the land of the teeny bikini?
This year MBFWSwim is being held at the <a href="http://www.raleighhotel.com/" target="_blank">Raleigh Hotel</a> and will feature top
swimwear designers like Mara Hoffman, Vix, L*Space, and Luli Fama.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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basically a native Miamian now (after being here for almost 9 years), I thought
I would put together some outfit ideas for anyone headed to Miami for this year’s
Swim Week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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loose tank and some wedge sneakers (to keep your feet warm on the plane).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t forget a big tote bag to hold all the
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bright bikini (here it’s the smaller, the better) and a stack of bracelets
(yea, people here wear jewelry to the beach, weird right?). That’s all you’ll
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silk maxi, colorful clutch, bold earrings and a gold cuff.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I plan on wearing something like this to the
Delores Cortes show on Friday night (follow me on instagram @erikah318 for
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post High-Low not only because of the shirt I’m wearing, but because when
picking out my outfits, one of my favorite things to do is mix high-end and
low-end items.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In this outfit, I kept my
jeans and top pretty basic but added designer accessories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I find that I do this often, because usually,
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deciding whether or not to splurge on a designer item, my main concern is
whether it will withstand the test of time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Is it an investment piece? Will it go out of style quickly? Will it hold
up well? Will I get a lot of use out of it?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That being said, I usually gravitate to classic or very unique designer
accessories that I know will go with lots of stuff I have in my closet, and
will not be easily damaged or hard to care for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Take these
shoes for example.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even though they are
not “classic,” I wouldn’t consider them “trendy” either.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To me they are a unique statement piece that
you don’t see every day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was drawn to
the fact that these shoes have a chunkier heel, making them appropriate for both
day and night. Also, the chunky heel minimizes the risk that they will be
destroyed by one slip of the heel into a sidewalk crack (we all know that
horrible that feeling). The black and white color also makes them super
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comes to my clothes though, I’m on the opposite end of the spectrum. I usually
stay away from high-end designers, and like to stick to stores like Zara or
H&M, where you can get fashion forward items for a good price.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This allows me to try out trends without the
guilt of spending a ton of money on something that is just going to go out of
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high-end accessories with lower-end items is a great way to give an outfit an “expensive”
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Pants:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> Ark & Co (similar <a href="http://us.topshop.com/en/tsus/product/clothing-70483/pants-70502/zig-zag-wide-leg-trousers-1803746?bi=1&ps=200" target="_blank">here</a>)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Bag:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/handbags/PRDOVR~36561/36561.jsp" target="_blank">J Crew</a></span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Rings:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/116015301/delicate-14k-gold-filled-pinch-rings-set?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">Violetfly on Etsy</a></span></span><br />
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wearing this one from American Apparel non-stop since I bought it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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hemmed short so that I could wear them with flat sandals for a more casual
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198029901644385699.post-20048175946275844222013-05-07T15:41:00.000-04:002013-05-07T15:41:13.117-04:00My Favorites from the Met Gala<br />
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reading this blog, I’m guna go out on a limb and say that you’re probably intimately
familiar with the phenomenon known as the online flash sale…annnddd, as such,
probably a huge fan of Gilt.com. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sure,
online flash sales are impulse buying at its finest, but we all know there’s
nothing quite like the feeling of finding those perfect Prada shoes, that you
absolutely <s>want</s> need, for like, 50 percent off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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weekend, the geniuses at Gilt are taking the online flash sale to whole other
level and are holding a Warehouse Sale at the Miami Iron Side.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The sale will feature designers like Zac
Posen, Helmut Lang, Brian Atwood, Carolina Herrera and Badgley Mischka, all discounted
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">That being
said, all of you reading this from South Florida, put your mouse down and step
away from the computer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, I know it
says the sale starts in 00:00:32, but I promise, sitting there hitting refresh over
and over, trying to time your next mouse click so that it perfectly coincides
with the sale start time of 12:00 EST is no way to go through life (BTW, I’m totally
not judging, we’ve all been there). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead,
head out to the Miami Iron side this Friday or Saturday, and shop your favorite
Gilt merchandise <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">in person</i>, and, you
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Warehouse Sale will be held on Friday, February 8th from 9:30-11:30 pm and
Saturday February 9th, from 9 am-5 pm at the Miami Iron Side, 7610 NE 4th
Court, Miami, FL 33138.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tickets are available for purchase at: <a href="http://www.giltcity.com/miami/miamiwarehouse2013"><span style="color: blue;">www.giltcity.com/miami/miamiwarehouse2013</span></a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tickets include complimentary refreshments by
AQUAhydrate and CocoCafe, an onsite bar sponsored by La Marca Prosecco, music
by a live DJ, and a complimentary garment bag with purchase.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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attendees are invited to Tweet and Instagram photos of their purchases using
hashtag #RaidtheWarehouse for a chance to win a $100 Gilt Credit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Watch:<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/sport-watch-michael-kors/vp/v=1/845524441850543.htm?folderID=2534374302163495&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize-viewall&colorId=11739" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b08500;">Michael Kors</span></a> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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2013!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sorry for the brief hiatus from
blogging.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had a very hectic end of the
year but got to spend the holidays with my family in Marco Island, Florida, and
now feel thoroughly rejuvenated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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start the New Year by saying that I think I need to retract my previous
statement that “I'm not a particularly sparkly kind of girl.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why? Because this sweater has changed my life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Seriously, though.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This sweater makes me want to be a sparkly
kind of girl every single day of the week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It’s amazing—so soft and comfy, and so versatile, I have already thought
of a million ways to wear it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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finally bought the leopard Crew clutch that I’ve been online stalking for a
good two years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was 30% off so I couldn’t
resist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>#merrychristmastome.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hope you all are having a wonderful start
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reading my blog, you know that my style is pretty plain and that I’m not a
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like clockwork, every year around this time, the holiday spirit takes over and
I get the urge to wear sequins.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I must
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I love the combination of classic high-waisted, wide-leg black trousers with a long sleeve sequin top. This outfit is perfect for an office holiday party because it is modern (without being overly trendy) and grown-up (without being overly stuffy). In my opinion, anything that is super trendy or too revealing is just inappropriate for an office function. Even after work hours it is important to give the appearance of being mature and professional. I would pair this outfit with basic black accessories and a chunky gold watch. I would also style it up a bit by doing a half tuck and pushing up the sleeves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I just bought these sequin shorts from Madewell and I can't wait to wear them. I plan on wearing them with a cozy ivory sweater and silver pumps. The silver sequins and shoes paired with soft, neutral colors looks festive and pretty without being in-your-face, which is perfect for a get together at a family member's house. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This outfit is an upgraded version of the simple "jeans and a t-shirt" look, that is perfect for a date. I would pair the sequin t-shirt with dark skinny jeans and nude pumps. By keeping the rest of the outfit simple, the sequins don't come off as high maintenance. Top it off with a cool leather jacket and a leopard clutch and you are good to go.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I never actually considered wearing sequin pants before, until I spotted <a href="http://www.freepeople.com/clothes-pants/sequin-party-pant/" target="_blank">this pair</a> by Free People. I still think sequin leggings are a no-no, but sequin <em>trousers </em>could work for me if styled correctly. On top I would wear a plain silk tank. I would add a menswear inspired jacket and watch to prevent the sequins from looking to girly. I would also keep the color scheme basic in black and white and use fun shoes to add a pop of color. </span></div>
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attended a Blogger Tea Party hosted by Miami designer <a href="http://carolinabenoit.com/" target="_blank">Carolina Benoit</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Carolina invited local bloggers,
photographers and other fashionistas for a night of fun and fashion at her
studio.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was my first blogger’s
event, and I must say I had a blast!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
got the chance to meet and mingle with so many wonderful ladies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We sipped champagne, snacked on goodies and had
the opportunity to shop Carolina’s beautiful collection.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I got a gorgeous gold cuff that I’m sure you’ll
be seeing in my future posts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can
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Thursday, the lovely, Miami-based designer <a href="http://carolinabenoit.com/" target="_blank">Carolina Benoit</a> hosted a Blogger’s
Tea Party at her studio.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is what I
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the perfect mix of classic silhouettes (pencil skirt and blazer), which make
the outfit professional, and fun colors, which make the outfit party-worthy. To
spice it up a little more, I switched out the nude pumps that I wore to work
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Happy Monday!! In my very first post on this blog I told you guys about <a href="http://www.blackwhiteblonde.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-list.html" target="_blank">"The List."</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since the List is ever changing,
I decided to make it a permanent part of my blog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, by clicking <a href="http://www.blackwhiteblonde.blogspot.com/p/the-list.html" target="_blank">here</a>, you can stay up to
date on all the things I’m craving at the moment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hope you like it :)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198029901644385699.post-19778841002464808032012-11-13T22:03:00.000-05:002012-11-13T22:30:09.103-05:00Coated Skinnies<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Sweater:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> <a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/us/en/zara-us-W2012/269189/967523/TURTLE%20NECK%20CAPE%20T-SHIRT" target="_blank">Zara</a> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Jeans:<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/rocket-leatherette-denim-citizens-humanity/vp/v=1/845524441944886.htm?folderID=2534374302023720&s_kwcid=PTC%7Cpla%7C%7C%7C40863167417%7Cg%7C%7C15557953577&extid=SE_froogle_SC_usa-CITIZ4014612867" target="_blank">Citizens of Humanity</a> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Shoes:<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> <a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=444736002" target="_blank">MIA</a> (on sale for $39.99)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Watch: <a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/michele-deco-silver-diamond-accented-watch-16mm?ID=588490&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results" target="_blank">Michele</a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Bracelets: <a href="http://www.davidyurman.com/shoponline/subcategory.aspx?folderId=/women/bracelets#/?page=0" target="_blank">David Yurman</a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I have been
searching for the perfect coated black skinny jeans for a while.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had my heart set on <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/legging-jeans-ag-adriano-goldschmied/vp/v=1/845524441915629.htm?folderID=2534374302023682&s_kwcid=PTC%7Cpla%7C%7C%7C40769188097%7Cg%7C%7C15557953577&extid=SE_froogle_SC_usa-AGJEA4007136512" target="_blank">this pair by AG</a>—but unfortunately,
they just weren’t meant to be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I stalked
them online for a good few months and planned to buy them when Bloomingdales
had their <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Denim Days</i> sale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I went to the store, and they were just as
beautiful in person as they were online.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The coating is really leather-like, not just shiny like most of the
other coated jeans out there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They just
look so rocker and cool… on the hanger, that is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">On me? Now,
that's a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">wwhhhooollleee</i> other
story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Something about the coating on
the jeans rippled when I put them on and literally made my legs look like
sausages about to burst out of the casing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was horrible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not pretty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I wanted those jeans so bad that I even tried two sizes up from my usual
size (if that’s not a sign of desperation, I don’t know what is).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Still sausage-y.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No good.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Since, the
AG’s were a no go, I decided on the Citizens of Humanity pair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The coating isn’t as nice as the AG pair but
they are still pretty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also really
like the fit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are super stretchy
(no sausage effect), and slightly high-waisted, so they are very
comfortable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Definitely a good
alternative to leather skinnies which are often very constricting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Moral of the
story:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>if you are blessed with long skinny
legs try out the AG’s because they are beautiful, if you're less fortunate like me, the Citizens are a
good second option.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">P.S.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For all my fellow Miamians, just a reminder
that the Mason Martin Margiela With H&M Collection will be available at the
Lincoln Road store starting Thursday, November 15th at 8am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the grand opening of the store was any
indication, it’s probably going to mob scene.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I personally did not fall in love with any of the pieces in the
collection, so I won’t be camping out or anything crazy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What do you think of <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/maisonmartinmargiela" target="_blank">the collection</a>? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198029901644385699.post-50207522311172784652012-11-12T22:33:00.000-05:002012-11-13T09:58:06.114-05:00Bell Bottoms and Aviators<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Shirt:<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> <a href="http://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/TEESANDMORE/shortsleeve/PRDOVR~27040/27040.jsp" target="_blank">Madewell</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Jeans:<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Level-99-Womens-Storm-Trouser/dp/B005CMNA9E" target="_blank">Level 99</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Belt:<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Forever 21 (old, but similar <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beige-Braided-Elastic-Stretch-Large/dp/B002QR9G4Q" target="_blank">here</a><o:p>)</o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Sunglasses:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> <a href="http://www.ray-ban.com/usa/sunglasses/rb3044/l0207" target="_blank">Ray Ban</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Sorry if you
guys are getting sick of this jacket already, but I really love it—so you
better get used to it </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Apparently army green goes with everything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Who knew?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>For those of you who haven’t been following along, and are seeing it for
the first time, you can check out the other ways I have worn it <a href="http://www.blackwhiteblonde.blogspot.com/2012/10/for-love-of-scarves.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.blackwhiteblonde.blogspot.com/2012/10/coral.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">This outfit,
(like <a href="http://www.blackwhiteblonde.blogspot.com/2012/11/chilly.html" target="_blank">this one</a>) is a pretty good example
of my typical off-duty outfit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because I’ve
been working like a crazy person lately, my weekends have been pretty low key, and
therefore, so have my outfits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The bell
bottoms and aviators give this one a 70’s feel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198029901644385699.post-83924962029652052712012-11-05T21:35:00.001-05:002012-11-06T13:38:21.755-05:00An Ode to the Forever 21 Gods<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Skirt:<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> Forever 21 (old, but similar <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=25102211&parentid=W_BOTTOMS" target="_blank">here</a>) </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Shoes: <a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=444736002" target="_blank">MIA</a><o:p> (on sale for $39.99!! last seen <a href="http://www.blackwhiteblonde.blogspot.com/2012/09/all-about-leather_7841.html" target="_blank">here</a>)</o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Bracelets:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> <a href="http://www.davidyurman.com/shoponline/suite.aspx?itemid=-20NN&folderid=/women/bracelets" target="_blank">David Yurman</a> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">You know that
feeling when your friend calls you at work on a Friday inviting you to go out
and you almost say no because <s>even though your closet is full</s> you have <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">absolutely nothing</i> to wear?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead of saying no you make a quick stop at
Forever 21 on your way home because at this point <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">anything</i> is better than wearing something you already have?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then… just as you’re about to surrender, you find
a diamond in the rough?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A dress so
perfect that it just makes you want to run over and hug the random lady going
through the rack next to you?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Or what
about that feeling when you’ve been at the mall all day and haven’t found a
thing?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Exhausted, you almost walk right
past Forever 21, thinking to yourself …“I just can’t right now”? But then, in a
last ditch effort to buy <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">something</i>
you go in? And as you’re reluctantly making your way through the chaos, you
spot <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">it</i>?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A garment so perfect it could not possibly
cost $19.80?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A piece of clothing so
special you wish there was someone you could thank for creating such a
masterpiece? A Forever 21 god, perhaps?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">No? Well, maybe
I’m crazy… but this happens to me <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>all
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Take this faux
leather skirt for example.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A few weeks
ago I was on a business trip in Houston, TX.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When I got to my hotel, of course my room wasn’t ready.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, I asked the girl at the front desk if
there was a place I could walk to while I waited.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She said (completely seriously), “have you
ever heard of Forever 21?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While the
sarcastic, overly tired, pissed that my room wasn’t ready, voice in my head
thought “No, ma’am, actually I haven’t,” I put on my prettiest fake smile and said, “of course!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She gave me a map and I was on my way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">As I was
taking my sweet time, going through each and every rack, I found this amazing skirt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Its faux leather (or “vegan leather” as I
prefer to call it) and only cost $19.80.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Seriously.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The “leather” is really
soft, and feels and looks just like the real thing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The fit is perfect (not too tight/long/short), and the
seaming gives it a more expensive look.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They also had it in a cognac brown color (which was even nicer than the
black one), but of course they didn’t have it in my size.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I haven’t seen this skirt available on the
Forever 21 website but if you come across it in the store, buy it in both
colors! I’m telling you, you won’t be disappointed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Jeans:<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/avedon-skinny-jean-citizens-humanity/vp/v=1/845524441943383.htm?folderID=2534374302023720&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize-viewall&colorId=45574">Citizens of Humanity</a> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Scarf:<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> Unknown brand (but similar, <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/design-house-stockholm-pleece-infinity-scarf/3374254?origin=category&cm_ven=Linkshare&cm_cat=partner&cm_pla=10&cm_ite=1&siteId=J84DHJLQkR4-SWv6.C00_Y17fSKyQ.nn2g" target="_blank">here</a>) </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Sunglasses:<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> <a href="http://www.ray-ban.com/usa/sunglasses/rb3044/l0207" target="_blank">Ray Ban</a> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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I was finally able to break out my sweaters and boots </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think this outfit
really sums up my everyday style—casual and comfortable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m a lazy girl at heart, so I wear my hair
in a bun about 90% of the time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On my
days off, I almost always wear jeans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
love the wash on this pair from Citizens of Humanity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The sweater I recently bought at Zara (for
only $25). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To achieve the over-sized
look, I bought it two sizes up from my usual size.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wanted it to be baggy for a more laid back
feel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The booties… my favorite part of
this outfit and my favorite new purchase.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I have to admit that Amazon sort of conned me into impulse buying these See
by Chloe Wallabee booties (you know when the
website displays that there are only 3 left in stock, but then after you
purchase yours, it still says there are three left in stock….hmmmm…<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">very </i>interesting).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anyway, impulse buy or not, I am really happy
I got them and I know they will get a lot of use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve already worn them two times this week!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the East Coast who have been effected by hurricane Sandy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I encourage everyone to help out in any way
they can.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Long Island <3.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198029901644385699.post-81687887775929135552012-11-01T10:21:00.001-04:002012-11-01T19:53:05.840-04:00H&M Opens Flagship Location on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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finally being filled—H&M is opening a flagship store in Miami!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To say I am a big fan of H&M is an
understatement (you can check out a few of my pieces from H&M <a href="http://www.blackwhiteblonde.blogspot.com/2012/10/inspired.html" target="_blank">here</a> and
<a href="http://www.blackwhiteblonde.blogspot.com/2012/08/stripes-and-spanish-moss.html" target="_blank">here</a>).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I remember when I first moved to
Florida, and I found out that the closest H&M was over two hours away… I was
confused, to say the least.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Coming from
New York, where there is an H&M on almost every corner, you can probably
understand why.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What? No H&M? What
kind of place <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">is</i> this?? To make matters worse, I remembered that H&M doesn’t offer
online shopping in the US [someone grab the defibrillator].<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not guna lie, I contemplated packing up my
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deco Lincoln Theatre on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>The first 500 people in line at the grand opening will receive
H&M <em><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Access
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Lincoln Road will offer collections for the whole family including ladies, men,
young ladies and young men.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This unique
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Sweden.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, H&M has more than 2,000
locations worldwide.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Over the years, H&M has collaborated with
noted fashion designers like: Stella McCartney, Viktor & Rolf, Madonna,
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198029901644385699.post-91584836822866450732012-10-23T22:00:00.001-04:002012-11-03T11:56:46.449-04:00For the Love of Scarves<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Jacket:<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Zara (old, but similar <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=74688&vid=1&pid=251864042" target="_blank">here</a>)<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Scarf:<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Zara (old, but similar <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/topshop-ombre-scarf/3404665?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=topshop_ombre_scarf:627294&cm_pla=scarves/wraps/ponchos:women:scarves&cm_ven=Google_Product_Ads&mr:ad=13566440033&mr:adType=pla&mr:filter=42353731793&mr:keyword={keyword}&mr:match={matchtype}&mr:referralID=NA&mr:trackingCode=1BE08553-F90F-E211-9A4A-90E2BA0278A8&origin=pla&pprd=0" target="_blank">here</a>)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Jeans:<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=24202483" target="_blank">Level 99</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Booties:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Nine West (old, but similar <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0084AGSRW/ref=asc_df_B0084AGSRW2228452?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&linkCode=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B0084AGSRW&tag=wwwshopstylec-20&ascsubtag=570007767" target="_blank">here</a>)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">One thing I
really love about dressing for the cold weather is being able to wear
scarves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To me, scarves are one of the greatest
accessories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are a million
different options to choose from—all different colors, patterns, shapes, sizes,
textures, and price ranges—and they instantly make any outfit look chic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Feeling blah about your outfit? Like it’s
missing something?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add a scarf and I
guarantee you will be impressed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you
don’t believe me, just take a look at the queen of all scarf-wearers <a href="http://www.posh24.com/jessica_alba/top_10_the_many_scarves_of_jessica_alba" target="_blank">Jessica Alba</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She always looks super cool in a scarf and
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few of the scarves I’m lusting after this season:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=8799&vid=1&pid=246158002" target="_blank">Gap</a><o:p> - <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/allover-fringe-braid-scarf-theodora/vp/v=1/845524441954518.htm?folderID=2534374302062834&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall&colorId=44547" target="_blank">Theodora & Callum</a> - <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/missoni-ruffle-scarf/3362642?origin=category&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=8435" target="_blank">Missoni</a> - <a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/us/en/zara-us-W2012/271013/928504/CHUNKY%20KNIT%20SCARF" target="_blank">Zara</a> - <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/knotted-tassel-scarf-love-quotes/vp/v=1/845524441945072.htm?folderID=2534374302079677&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize-viewall&colorId=12894" target="_blank">Love Quotes</a></o:p></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198029901644385699.post-21558810692138319402012-10-22T21:58:00.001-04:002012-11-03T11:57:14.570-04:00Faux Fur<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Sweater:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/sweaters/vnecksandhenleys/PRDOVR~95622/95622.jsp" target="_blank">J Crew</a></span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Jeans:<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ag-jeans-stilt-skinny-ankle-jeans-super-black-sateen/3142607?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=ag_jeans_'stilt'_skinny_ankle_jeans_(super_black_sateen):330254&cm_pla=bottoms:women:pant&cm_ven=Google_Product_Ads&mr:ad=21209805833&mr:adType=pla&mr:filter=48778019993&mr:keyword={keyword}&mr:match={matchtype}&mr:referralID=NA&mr:trackingCode=13817CB5-D1D5-E111-8EBE-90E2BA0278A8&origin=pla&pprd=0" target="_blank">AG Adriano Goldschmeid</a></span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Booties:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> Nine West (old, but similar <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0084AGSRW/ref=asc_df_B0084AGSRW2228452?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&linkCode=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B0084AGSRW&tag=wwwshopstylec-20&ascsubtag=570007767" target="_blank">here)</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I went to
Boston this weekend and was finally able to wear some real fall clothing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This faux fur vest by Quiksilver is one of
my favorite purchases from last year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">For a long
time I steered clear of the faux fur trend, mainly because most of what I saw
in stores more closely resembled road kill than something I would consider
wearing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To me, faux fur never quite
looked or felt as good as the real thing (sorry PETA, but I grew up in NY with
an Italian mother who has an affinity for mink coats, what do you expect?).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then I saw this vest by Quiksilver in a magazine
and my opinion changed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only does it
look more like the furs I remember seeing in my mom’s closet, but it feels very
luxurious, and only cost about $120.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
really like <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/6-Shoreroad-Reversible-Faux-Fur-Vest-6-Shoreroad/prod150960163___/?icid=&searchType=MAIN&rte=%252Fsearch.jsp%253FN%253D0%2526Ntt%253D6%252BShoreroad%2526_requestid%253D77798&eItemId=prod150010037&cmCat=search" target="_blank">6 Shoreroad's version</a> also (especially because of the hood).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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looking for the real thing but don’t want to shell out the bucks, check
out<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <a href="http://www.shopgoodwill.com/search/SearchKey.asp?itemTitle=fur&catid=154&sellerID=all&closed=no&minPrice=&maxPrice=&sortBy=itemEndTime&SortOrder=a&showthumbs=on" target="_blank">shopgoodwill.com</a></span>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
always have a large selection of pre-owned furs for super cheap.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198029901644385699.post-358770597418351032012-10-17T18:22:00.001-04:002012-11-03T11:57:40.457-04:00Pop of Green<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Belt:<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> <a href="http://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/ACCESSORIES/belts/PRDOVR~16318/16318.jsp" target="_blank">Madewell</a></span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Shoes:<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> <a href="http://www.lyst.com/shoes/ash-strap-sandal-green/" target="_blank">Ash</a></span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Necklace:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> <a href="http://www.dogeared.com/good-luck-reminder-necklace-with-gold-dipped-elephant" target="_blank">Dogeared</a></span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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summer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I saw them featured on the
ShopBop home page I had to have them. Despite the bright color, they are very
versatile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Colored shoes and accessories
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198029901644385699.post-65964929987104059262012-10-15T22:45:00.002-04:002012-11-03T11:57:59.690-04:00Inspired<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> <a href="http://www.dsw.com/shoe/tahari+dayna+reptile+sandal?prodId=239959&brand=dsw12brand15900006&activeCats=women,dsw12brand15900006&isBrand=y&categoryName=women" target="_blank">Tahari</a></span></span></div>
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me, then you know that I have a <s>slight</s> unhealthy obsession with Blake
Lively.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you know Blake Lively, then
you know that no one, and I mean no one, can rock a pant suit like she can
(case in point <a href="http://www.popsugar.com/Blake-Lively-Red-Suit-Good-Morning-America-Pictures-23745085" target="_blank">Blake Lively in a red Michael Kors suit and Louboutin heels at Good Morning America</a>).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Beyond perfection. </span>I usually try to avoid
pant suits at all costs, but when I saw this one at </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">H & M in
New York City, the cut of it totally reminded me of the Michael Kors suit Blake
Lively wore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was inspired, so I bought
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even though I’m not sold on the
color, I really like the modern style and fit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Shirt:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/frenchi-high-low-racerback-tank-juniors/3307111?origin=category&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Grey-+Cloud&resultback=529&pprd=0" target="_blank">Frenchi</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Pants:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Zara (old, but similar <a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/us/en/zara-us-W2012/269187/827558/PRINTED%20TROUSERS" target="_blank">here</a><o:p>)</o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p>Watch: <a href="http://www.michaelkors.com/p/Michael-Kors-Michael-Kors-Midsized-Chronograph-Watch-Golden-GOLDEN/prod2090006_cat20403_cat35701_/?index=4&cmCat=cat000000cat145cat35701cat20403&isEditorial=false" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b08500;">Michael Kors</span></a></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p>Bracelet: Unknown brand (but, similar <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/double-wrap-logo-bracelet-tory/vp/v=1/845524441920249.htm?folderID=2534374302117793&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize-viewall&colorId=11409" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b08500;">here</span></a>) </o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p><o:p></o:p><br /></o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">If you
couldn’t tell from my prior posts, I’m kind of obsessed with wide leg pants
(see<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <a href="http://www.blackwhiteblonde.blogspot.com/2012/10/fishtail.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.blackwhiteblonde.blogspot.com/2012/08/a-little-leopard.html" target="_blank">here</a> </span>).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I like to pair my wide leg pants with super high heels, and I like them
to be long enough to touch the ground.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Since I’m pretty short, this has the effect of lengthening my legs (which
is always a good thing).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Somewhere in
the tons of fashion related materials that I read, I came across a discussion
on the “pajama” pants trend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t
remember where I read it, but the tip was not to pair “pajama” style pants with
a loose top because it would look too -- for lack of a better word -- pajama-ish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tend to disagree with this because I like the
way the loose top gives the pants a more casual vibe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If these pants were still available I would
consider getting another pair and shortening them so that I could wear them
with flat sandals- it would be cute for the beach.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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