Memo 122: Sporty Spiciness

To: All

From: Me

Date: March 11, 2014

Subject: Featuring Isabel Marant
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So, I clearly just bought my first pair of Isabel Marant sneakers and I've been wearing them out. The designer herself doesn't even wear them anymore because they've been copied by nearly every other designer that exists. They're such a good casual option.

I've worn them here. See, casual spiciness.

One more thing, I've entered a couple of looks into the Vanity Fair International Best Dressed Challenge here. If you like what you see, please click the little heart in the bottom left hand corner of the image. 

Thank you!

Jacket: ASOS, Top: Isabel Marant for H&M, Jeans: Isabel Marant for H&M

Jacket: ASOS, Top: Isabel Marant for H&M, Jeans: Isabel Marant for H&M

Bag: Kenneth Cole, Jeans: Isabel Marant for H&M, Sneakers: Isabel Marant

Jacket: ASOS, Top: Isabel Marant for H&M, Jeans: Isabel Marant for H&M

Get the Look:

ASOS Jacket - Similar here and here

Isabel Marant for H&M Top - Sold here and Similar here

Isabel Marant for H&M Jeans - Sold here and Similar here and here

Kenneth Cole Clutch - Similar here and here

Isabel Marant Sneakers - Similar here and here

Marni for H&M Sunglasses - Similar here and here

Zara Necklace - Similar here and here

BCBG Bracelet - Similar here, here, here and here

ASOS Bracelets - Similar here

H&M Rings - Similar here and here

ASOS Rings - Sold here and here

Memo 101: Truck Stop

To: All

From: Me

Date: November 13, 2013

Subject: One Dress, Three Ways: Look 2
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For look 2, I'm wearing the ASOS shirt dress as a (drum roll, please) dress! I bet you didn't see that one coming.

I like to keep it fresh here at The Werk! Place. You know, keep you on your toes…

Blazer: Zara, Dress: ASOS, Belt: Massimo Dutti, Sunglasses: Marni for H&M

Blazer: Zara, Dress: ASOS, Belt: Massimo Dutti, Sunglasses: Marni for H&M

Booties: Versace, Clutch: H&M, Bracelet: BCBG, Ring: ASOS

Blazer: Zara, Dress: ASOS, Sunglasses: Marni for H&M

Memo 097: I Pity the Fool!

To: All

From: Me

Date: November 1, 2013

Subject: HUHC Outfit Recap: The Tailgate
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Oh hey, November! Seriously? I can't even handle it.

So, to say that I may have overpacked for Howard University's homecoming last weekend is an understatement. I had more luggage for three days in DC than I did for 10 days in Europe! But I'm serious.

I wore this look on Saturday to the official HU Homecoming tailgate. I know what you're thinking. There were no less than 3,000 people at this tailgate. Just take my word for it. It was a complete spectacle. 

There's a lot of standing and walking at the tailgate, so flat shoes were a must and I brought my favorite (read: only) pair of comfy Hunter boots!

This look has an air of Mr. T. swag to it and I like it!

Coat: Zara, Dress: River Island, Tights: Forever 21, Boots: Hunter

Necklaces: Melody Ehsani and ASOS, Rings: H&M and ASOS, Bracelets: BCBG, ASOS and H&M, Sunglasses: Marni for H&M

Coat: Zara, Dress: River Island, Tights: Forever 21, Boots: Hunter

Memo 090: Ms. Boombastic!

To: All

From: Me

Date: October 9, 2013

Subject: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target Boom Sweatshirt - Look 2
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Say me fantastic touch me on the back. He says I'm Ms. Ro...

You know the rest! 

Confession: I had to look up the lyrics. I understood not ONE word of what Shaggy was saying in Mr. Boombastic!

Moving on, I, clearly, love black and white paired with this sweatshirt. It's just so visually pleasing and it doesn't compete with the graphics on the sweatshirt. 

Ms. Roooooo....mantic!

Sweatshirt: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, Skirt: ASOS
Photography: Elton Anderson

Scarf: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, Clutch: Nasty Gal, Boots: Sam Edelman
Photography: Elton Anderson

Photography: Elton Anderson

Memo 045: I Almost Blue It!

To: All

From: Me

Date: March 5, 2013

Subject: Beautiful Blue

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Remember when I was talking about this Crosby Sutton Marc Jacobs bag on Instagram? The one that I fantasized about? The one that I couldn't live my life without? Yeah, that one. Tag! I bought it!

AND, I bought these Pierre Hardy shoes and almost returned them because I just couldn't figure out how to style them. Crazy right? But when I introduced the shoes to the bag it was a match made in beautiful blue heaven!

Coat: Zara

Sweatshirt: Zara, Skirt: ASOS, Belt: H&M

Shoes: Pierre Hardy, Arm Candy: BCBG, ASOS, Maison Martin Margiela for H&M, Bag: Marc Jacobs, Ring: Forever 21

Memo 030: Fifty Shades of Grey

To: All

From: Me

Date: January 18, 2013

Subject: Hobo Chic

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I'm having a personal love affair with this hat. I like LOVE it and I wear it all the time!

I showed up to a joyous 60 minute social gathering amongst friends (read: Happy Hour) with the hat on and people may or may not have thought that I was a little bit homeless. True story. They laughed (at me). I laughed and I continued to rock the hat. Confidence killed the cat and satisfaction brought it back to life after it died...or something.

I don't know. 

*kanye shrug*

The point is I WEAR this hat!

Coat: Young Fabulous & Broke, Dress: H&M, Hat: The North Face 

Bracelets: BCBG, ASOS, BCBG Girls, Sweatshirt: Hearts & Bows, Cuff: Mango

Boots: Hunter, Tights: Forever 21

Memo 027: Walking on Cloud 9

To: All

From: Me

Date: January 8, 2013

Subject: The Most Excellently Comfortable Boots

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In the land of stilettos and platforms, poor little innocent feet are constantly put into uncomfortable situations. Red bottoms, nude bottoms, high bottoms...oh my!

And then came along the Sperry Top Sider Shearwater Navy Boots to save the day. I believe they have been lined with little clouds and angel wings. Hmph, I wonder how they did that...

Coat: Burberry, Top: Rodarte for Target, Pants: J. Crew
Fauxtography Credit: Natesha Sanchez

Scarf: H&M, Sun Glasses: Marni for H&M
Fauxtography Credit: Natesha Sanchez

Bracelets: ASOS & BCBG, Watch: Kenneth Cole, Boots: Sperry Top Sider, Bag: Louis Vuitton
Fauxtography Credit: Natesha Sanchez