Memo 153: Floral Transparency

To: All

From: Me

Date: September 30, 2014

Subject: NYFW Look 4
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Well, what do ya' know. Florals are in this season and guess who already had some floral in her closet?

That's why it's so hard for me to "clean" out my closet. These trends come back over and over again!

My rule of thumb for a clothing purge is to only let go of the items that no longer fit and are worn out. Even some worn pieces can be revived. Remember that go to tailor and shoe cobbler that you have on speed dial? Yeah, use them.

Other than that, most things stay in the closet to be loved on just one more time. 

Get the look:

Fumblin' Foe Floral Jacket - Similar here

Brunello Cucinelli Top - Similar here

H&M Bralette - Similar here

H&M Shorts - Similar here

Fendi PVC Sandals - Sold here

Kenneth Cole Clutch - Similar here

Cara Couture Cuff - No Longer Available

Photography: Paul Akinrinlola

Instagram: @paulcreativ

Twitter: @pdesignsmedia

Memo 095: Photo Shopping

To: All

From: Me

Date: October 24, 2013

Subject: Subtle Color Block
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We live in the age of Insta-everything which means we literally need to be ready at the flash of a camera.

Some pieces actually look better in photos than in real life and vice versa. So, it's not a bad idea, especially if you're going somewhere with lots of photo ops (which is almost anywhere), to take a few pics before you head out just to see what the camera sees.

Take this look, for example. It looks good, right (and that's mostly due to the photographer)? Like, it's cool in the pics. It comes together nicely. But see it in person, I promise, it's a different situation. It's so much more luxe in real life. The quality of the fabrics is bananas. It's sheer, lace, silk, wool, and leather heaven.

So, my charge to you today, is take that camera phone out of your bag and snap some pics in the fitting room. 

Stay ready so that you don't have to get ready!

Top: Brunello Cucinelli, Bralette: H&M, Skirt: D&G
Photography: Elton Anderson

Hat: Zara, Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, Boots: Aldo, Gloves: Consignment
Photography: Elton Anderson