Memo 137: Earn Your Stripes

To: All

From: Me

Date: June 13, 2014

Subject: Friday the 13th!
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So, I just freaked myself out! I'm not even superstitious. Ok, sometimes, I may or may not split poles and it weirds me out a little to see a black cat in my path but today is just like any other Friday, right?

Nah, it's Friday the 13th and that means something…

A new outfit post! 

Today's outfit post is brought to you by summer feelings and good vibes; cleans lines and cool palettes. Get into this Friday feeling and please dress responsibly.

May I request a quick favor before you leave? All I need is three clicks worth of time to CLICK the VF User's Choice Challenge Link here, CLICK the heart in the lower left hand corner of "Goal Digger" and CLICK the heart in the lower left hand corner of "Mixed Up."  Easy Peasy…

Blazer: Parker, Crop Top: H&M, Pants: H&M

Blazer: Parker, Crop Top: H&M, Pants: H&M

Sunglasses: Marni for H&M, Clutch: BCBG, Sandals: Charles David

Get the Look:

Parker Blazer - Similar here

H&M Crop Top - Similar here and here 

H&M Pants - Similar here

BCBG Clutch - Similar here

Marni for H&M Sunglasses - No Longer Available

Charles David Sandals - Similar here and here

Memo 133: Play your Cardigans Right

To: All

From: Me

Date: May 16, 2014

Subject: It's a Cinch
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Two words: Cinched Waist.

Remember how I always talk about this. When I say always, I mean like two times. Here you have this simple Southwestern Forever 21 Cardigan. Add this BCBG Peplum Belt to cinch the waist and it takes the cardigan from 21 to twenty-wonderful in ten seconds flat!

Ok, it may take you a little more than ten seconds to zip the zipper on the belt but you get the point. 

For those summer nights when you want to get into a little trouble; cinch the waist, show a little leg and J-Lo them with the cleavage. 

Cardigan: Forever 21, Shorts: Madewell Broadway & Broome 

Belt: BCBG, Clutch: BCBG, Cuff: Armani Exchange

Cardigan: Forever 21, Belt: BCBG, Clutch: BCBG

Cardigan: Forever 21, Shorts: Madewell Broadway & Broome 

Get the Look:

Forever 21 Cardigan - Sold here

Broadway & Broome Lace Shorts - Similar here and here

BCBG Peplum Belt - Sold here

BCBG Oversized Clutch - Similar here, here and here

Armani Exchange Pony Hair Cuff - Similar here and here

Burak Uyan Sandals - Similar here and here (these would 100% werk!)

Memo 132: White Out

To: All

From: Me

Date: May 12, 2014

Subject: The Day After...
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A day past THEE day and I'm feeling pretty….(hungover) much the same as I did two days ago before THEE day. I'm not sure why we (women) get so bent out of shape about a little ol' birthday. We're not doing anything but getting older, wiser and better with time!

So, cheers to another year here in this crazy life of mine. It's about to get really bananas. Just wait for it.

Big thanks to the editors at Vanity Fair for choosing "Memo 110: So Icy" as one of the Editor's Picks for the week of May 9th. Check out the Editor's Picks here.

Dress: Alexander Wang, Sneakers: Sam Edelman

Leather Wrap: H&M, Sunglasses: H&M, Clutch: BCBG

Clutch: BCBG, Watch: Kenneth Cole, Bracelets: ASOS and H&M

Dress: Alexander Wang

 Get the Look:

Alexander Wang Dress - Similar  here, here (tie a sweatshirt around the shoulders), and here

H&M Leather Wrap - Similar here, here and here

H&M Sunglasses - Similar here and here

BCBG Clutch - Similar here, here and here

Kenneth Cole Watch - Similar here and here

ASOS Silver Bracelets - Similar here, here, here, and here

H&M ID Bracelet - Similar here and here

Sam Edelman Sneakers - Similar here, here, and here

Memo 130: Pop of Orange

To: All

From: Me

Date: May 6, 2014

Subject: Neutral Palette
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The countdown is on! I'm T - 5 days away from the b-day. I think the older I get, the faster they come. It's just a good reminder to be intentional about what you do with your time. Somebody, tell the person in charge of time to slow it down a little, please!

Anyway, the look for today features a nude palette with, of course, a pop of orange. This is probably getting a little predictable but if ain't broke don't fix it or change is good. So, maybe next time, I'll switch it up or not. 

Potato, Potatoe…

A few reminders before you go:

• Check out the top editor's picks in the Vanity Fair International Best Dressed Challenge here. While you're at it, check out my profile here and, if you're in the mood, click a heart or two.
• If you or anyone you know has an amazing product that they would like to advertise on The Werk! Place, please visit TWP's Ad Store for available ad space.

Top: BCBG, Skirt: BCBG

Shoes: Elizabeth & James

Necklace: H&M, Clutch: BCBG, Cuff: Mango

Clutch: BCBG, Cuff: Mango, Shoes: Elizabeth & James

Get the Look:

BCBG Top - Similar here and here

BCBG Skirt - Similar here and here

H&M Necklace - Similar here (so BOMB), here and here

BCBG Clutch - Similar here and here

Elizabeth & James Shoes - Similar here, here, and here 

Mango Cuff - Similar here and here

Memo 125: Son of a Beach!

To: All

From: Me

Date: April 4, 2014

Subject: Venice Beach Flow
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If it's still snowing where you live, I'm really so very sorry to do this to you but…you should move. Ok, maybe not move but you should leave for a little while. And by "little while", I mean all of the winter months! There are places in the world that are warm and have been warm for a while now.

As a former Michiganian, I know how brutal the winter ("fall" and "spring") months can be. And guess what? I moved. Yeah, I'm definitely a weather snob!

Anyway, during a little weekend getaway to LA, the girls and I spent a nice breezy morning riding bikes, running people over and taking names on Venice Beach. And I honestly didn't coordinate this clash of chevron-polka dot-ruffled-striped sweetness with the bicycle. However, sometimes, when you're not even paying attention, things just werk out!

Cardigan: Marni for H&M, Bikini Top: H&M, Skirt: French Connection
Fauxtography: LaTanya Casillas

Hat: River Island, Sandals: H&M, Clutch: BCBG
Fauxtography: LaTanya Casillas

Cardigan: Marni for H&M, Bikini Top: H&M, Skirt: French Connection
Fauxtography: LaTanya Casillas

Get the Look:

Marni for H&M Cardigan - Similar here and here

H&M Bikini Top - Similar here

French Connection Skirt - Similar here and here

River Island Hat - Similar here

BCBG Clutch - Similar here, here and here

H&M Sandals - Similar here, here and here

Memo 110: So Icy

To: All

From: Me

Date: December 27, 2013

Subject: Cooler than a Polar Bear's Toe Nails
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Hello, my name is Tiffany and I'm addicted to designer collaborations. 
Hi Tiffany…

Back in November, November 14th to be exact, I waited in line for the Isabel Marant for H&M designer release. I previously owned not one Isabel Marant item (not even the wedge sneakers!) and this H&M collabo was my chance.

If you follow me on Instagram, you saw that I walked out with a couple of very cute bags filled with goodies from the collection. But truth be told, after my bank account and I had a really long heart felt conversation with each other, I was only left with four items: the silk scarf which I've worn here, the metal scarf, and the top and jeans worn in this look.

When I saw the look book, this top and these jeans were all that I wanted. Obviously, I loved the prints. However, when I threw this snow white coat from Zara on top of those prints, a cool so icy was achieved that even I wasn't ready.

Please excuse the breeze...

Coat: Zara, Top: Isabel Marant for H&M, Jeans: Isabel Marant for H&M

Gloves: Zara, Clutch: BCBG, Shoes: Vince Camuto, Sunglasses: Marni for H&M

Clutch: BCBG

Memo 104: Fall Into Something Amazing

To: All

From: Me

Date: December 11, 2013

Subject: Statement Coat: Look 2
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I just came to the realization that I want to laugh all the time and all day. I'm not completely sure how I'm going to make that happen but I'm definitely going to give it a try. Laughing is just so good for the soul and it burns calories if you laugh hard enough. 

Moving on, this coat just screams FAAAALLLLLL!!!! And you know I love the prints going on in the fabric. For this look, I focused on the green and orange accents in coat to complete the look.

Coat: Moschino, Sweater: H&M, Pants: Zara

Sunglasses: H&M, Clutch: BCBG, Shoes: Stella McCartney

Coat: Moschino, Sweater: H&M, Pants: Zara

Clutch: BCBG, Sunglasses: H&M

Memo 087: Allow Me To Re-Introduce My Top Knot!

To: All

From: Me

Date: October 1, 2013

Subject: Hello October!
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Ya'll know I couldn't let go of the top knot. So, I reinvented it for my short hair.

This is the first time I've worn my hair like this but if definitely won't be the last. I love having different hair options.

I've been continuing to shop my closet (*pats self on back*). The only new piece that I'm wearing in this look is the 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target dress. Next to the "Boom" sweatshirt, it was one of my favorite pieces from the collaboration. You'll definitely see this dress a couple of times in the future. 

Trench Cape: H&M, Dress: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, Turtleneck: Zara, Belt: BCBG

Dress: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, Turtleneck: Zara, Belt: BCBG

Clutch: BCBG, Boots: Sam Edelman, Double Cuffs

Memo 073: Inspire Yourself

To: All

From: Me

Date: July 15, 2013

Subject: Hats Off to You!
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A couple of days ago, StyledOn.com featured me in their Community Round Up here (yay!) and the outfit that they chose as the main picture is from Memo 012: I Fedora Michael. 

There are so many times that we look to other people and other things to motivate and inspire us. That's totally not a bad thing. However, sometimes you can look over the things that you have already done, the tests that are already testimonies and inspire yourself.

When I perused the look from Memo 012, I was completely inspired and it birthed the look for today. 

Skipping and singing Donald Lawrence's "Sometimes you have to encourage yourself..."

Shirt: Club Monaco, Pants: Corey Lynn Calter

Shirt: Club Monaco, Pants: Corey Lynn Calter

Shoes: Burak Uyan, Clutch: BCBG, Belt: French Connection, Hat: BCBG

Memo 072: Hey Friday, I'm Plaid You Came...

To: All

From: Me

Date: July 12, 2013

Subject: Plaid Fridays
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I live and breathe for Fridays. I love Fridays like I love shoes. I spend all week thinking about how I'm going to start my Friday. I often times hope that my non-Fridays could speed up so that I can get back around to Friday. 

And then I read this:

“Instead of wondering when your next vacation (or next Friday) is, maybe you should set up a life you don't need to escape from.” - Seth Godin

Hmmm, Seth, you might be talking about something here...

Dress: Zac Posen

Dress: Zac Posen

Shoes: Nine West, Clutch: BCBG, Harness: ASOS, Necklace: H&M

Memo 067: Home is Where the Heart (and My Furniture) Is...

To: All

From: Me

Date: June 25, 2013

Subject:  Home Sweet Home
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Two Things: Number one, I moved. Number two, moving sucks!

Now, that that is out of the way. There are a couple of life lessons that I have learned from this moving "experience":

1. Sometimes you have to leave something that you love in order to fully appreciate it. If you're lucky, you get the opportunity to get it back.
2. There are only a few times in life where you get a do-over, use it wisely.
3. Once you let someone into something that you value (heart, home, etc.), you're extremely fortunate if they leave it better than the way they found it.

Cardigan: Marni for H&M, Top: J. Crew, Shorts: Whit

Cardigan: Marni for H&M, Top: J. Crew, Shorts: Whit

Necklace: David Aubrey, Clutch: BCBG, Shoes: Burak Uyan, Ring: YSL, Bracelets: Marni for H&M and Angie Gooderham

Cardigan: Marni for H&M, Top: J. Crew, Shorts: Whit

Memo 062: Printed Principle

To: All

From: Me

Date: May 21, 2013

Subject: Matching Prints

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I've been wanting to do this all my life. Ok, not ALL of my life but for a little while now.

You guys should know by now that I love a little mixed prints but matching prints, well that's something that I just have not done...well, until today.

Singing "Printed principles uh oh oh uh uh ohhhh"

It's the principle of prints! 

Coat: Zara

Top: Madewell, Pants: Madewell

Necklace: c/o Alexis Bittar, Clutch: BCBG, Shoes: Marni

Memo 056: Making a Small Spectacle of Myself

To: All

From: Me

Date: April 18, 2013

Subject: Mini Glasses Necklace

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I love a dash of novelty here and there. Accessories that spell words or have fun shapes are a winner in my book.

I bought this Tatty Devine Glasses Necklace along with an Eye Chart T-shirt which I have yet to wear. Anyway, I wanted to had a little silly to this almost serious outfit.

I mean the necklace is a little pair of glasses that no one can wear! What a spectacle!

Blazer: Maison Martin Margiela for H&M, Dress: LaROK 

Shoes: Burak Uyan

Necklace: Tatty Devine, Clutch: BCBG, Belt: Maison Martin Margiela for H&M

Memo 050: It's A Celebration!

To: All

From: Me

Date: March 28, 2013

Subject: 50th Post!

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My friends and I will celebrate anything. 

New Job? We're celebrating.
Bought a house? We're celebrating!
It's Thursday?! WE ARE CELEBRATING!

So, it's my 50th post. It took a lot of sacrifice, diligence, blood, sweat and tears to get here. So, in life, however big or small the accomplishment, we must celebrate!

In the words of the Honorable Juaquin "Whacka Flocka Flame" Malphurs, "It's a party, It's a party, It's a PAR-TAY!"

Trench Cape: H&M, Dress: Aqua

Shoes: Zara, Clutch: BCBG, Ring: YSL

Belt: Zara