Memo 121: Ariel Battle

To: All

From: Me

Date: March 6, 2014

Subject: The Little Mermaid Skirt
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You may as well call me Ariel when I wear this skirt. Doesn't it remind you of The Little Mermaid? Side Note: The Little Mermaid happens to be my favorite Disney Movie. There's a quiz later.

This skirt first appeared over at ASOS in a very lovely pink last season and quickly sold out. So, when I saw this yellow version, there was no hesitation about getting it. I saw it, I had to have it, I bought it. Simple.

Sometimes, a girl just knows.

Sweater: Esprit, Skirt: ASOS

Gloves: Zara, Clutch: Nasty Gal, Shoes: YSL

Coat: ASOS, Sweater: Esprit, Skirt: ASOS, Belt: J. Crew

Sweater: Esprit, Skirt: ASOS, Gloves: Zara, Shoes: YSL, Clutch: Nasty Gal

Get the Look:

ASOS Coat - Similar here, here and here

Esprit Sweater - Sold here

ASOS Skirt - Sold here, Similar here and here

Zara Gloves - Similar here

Nasty Gal Clutch - Similar here and here

YSL Shoes - Similar here

J. Crew Belt - Similar here

Memo 103: Let Me Take You to School

To: All

From: Me

Date: December 9, 2013

Subject: Statement Coat: Look 1
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Let's talk about statement coats. As the temperature turns down (the opposite of turn up), the outer layer becomes increasingly important. I like to make a statement as each layer is removed but I have to start from the one that you'll likely see in these upcoming winter months. Let your coat do all of the talking!

And please, a moment of silence for the scarf. 

*silence*

Amen. 

Coat: ASOS, Pants: Zara, Sweater: ASOS

Coat: ASOS, Pants: Zara, Sweater: ASOS, Scarf: Isabel Marant for H&M, Hat: Armani Exchange

Clutch: ASOS

Memo 100: Cafe, Oh Hey!

To: All

From: Me

Date: November 11, 2013

Subject: One Dress, Three Ways: Look 1
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ONE HUNDRED MEMOS!!!

Seriously, I cannot believe it. What a journey this blog has been. I think about the first memo often and finally forcing myself to click "publish". I had to leave the house. No one even knew I existed at the time but I was "out there". 

My heart, my spirit, my art was on display for all to see (which was no one at the time but you get it). If you've ever had something personal to you put on display you know the feeling. 

Within two weeks, I've celebrated my one year blogaversary and reached my 100th Memo and I'm just so thankful. Thank you for continuing to follow a sista!

On to the look, when I saw this ASOS Shirt Dress, I knew that there were many possibilities for it which makes it the perfect purchase. Here's the first look.

Coat: ASOS, Dress (worn as a shirt): ASOS,  Skirt: Zara
Photography: Brent Gates

Bag: Marc Jacobs
Photography: Brent Gates

Coat: ASOS, Dress (worn as a shirt): ASOS,  Skirt: Zara, Bag: Marc Jacobs, Shoes: Charlotte Olympia
Photography: Brent Gates

Memo 063: Enjoy Life!

To: All

From: Me

Date: May 23, 2013

Subject: And Wear Floral...

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As usual, I'm forever rediscovering Phoenix. While driving around downtown, I spotted the cutest little corner which houses several restaurants. Outside of one of the restaurants, there were signs that caused me to have a little conversation with myself: 

Sign: "eat" 

Me: Yup 

Sign: "drink"

Me: You know it! 

Sign: "laugh"

Me: I do that 

Sign: "enjoy life"

Me: Well, you've got that right!

I try my best to enjoy life. Especially as of late, I really just want to do what makes me happy. It's simple. If not, what is the point?

Wearing florals makes me really happy. I feel light, airy and fresh in florals. In this outfit, I paired florals and neon accessories and they definitely sent my florals into electric shock!

Message for today: Do what makes you happy. Wear what makes you happy.  Most importantly, enjoy life!

Coat: ASOS

Dress: Zara

Shoes: Christian Louboutin, Bag: Marc Jacobs

Memo 047: Laced

To: All

From: Me

Date: March 11, 2013

Subject: My Green Lace Dress

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When they announced emerald green as the color of the year, I thought "Really, Pantone? Green?!"

How do we make green the color of an entire year? 

But they may be on to something...

Coat: ASOS, Dress: Gemma Crus

Necklace: David Aubrey, Belt: Amanda Smith

Shoes: Charlotte Olympia, Clutch: BCBG

Memo 033: The End (of the month) is Near

To: All

From: Me

Date: January 29, 2013

Subject: It's Almost February 2013 (WHO is stealing time?!)

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This past Sunday, the girls and I got together for our annual Vision Board Party. I love Vision Boards! Mine is up in my kitchen and it gives me a visual reminder of the goals that I set for myself this year.

Now, I'm not one for "resolutions" but I'm all about a good plan...a good SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely) plan. One of my girlfriends and I even started a weekly meeting to hold ourselves accountable to the goals that we set for ourselves.

We're about that achieving goals, aspirations, and dreams life!

For this outfit, I started with this J. Crew Dot Brocade pencil skirt. I told you guys that I'm obsessed with circles. The See by Chloe blouse (sold out) and the ASOS coat (similar here) just kind of fell into mixed print place...

Coat: ASOS, Blouse: See By Chloe, Skirt: J. Crew

Shoe: Chanel, Brooch: H&M, Bag: Coach