Memo 250: Fringe Benefits With Lord & Taylor

To: All

From: Me

Date: October 11, 2016

Subject: Lord & Taylor Dress Address Event 

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Photography: Ammar Thompson

Memo 172: Gold Pants Will Make Her Dance

To: All

From: Me

Date: February 17, 2015

Subject: Date Night Fever
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Do you have a upcoming casual date night? No worries, bring out those gold sequin pants and your favorite abstract art printed grey sweatshirt and get to it!

Oh, yeah, Happy belated Valentine's Day to you all! I hope it was everything that it should have been for you and more.  All last week, I was trying to come up with some not-so-typical date night ideas.

Here's what I came up with:

TWP Approved Date Night list

• Take a visit to your favorite local art museum and finish the date with brunch and unlimited mimosas
• Get active with an indoor rock climbing gym experience followed by a scenic lunch
• Get lifted in a hot air balloon and take in the views below
• Take a visit to your local bookstore and share life experiences over coffee
• Cuddle up under the stars while watching an outdoor movie with an impromptu picnic
• Relax your mind and let your conscience be free with joint spa appointments
• Get in the giving spirit with a shared volunteer activity

What say you? Do you have any not-so-typical date night ideas to add to the list? I would love to hear if you did anything particularly interesting for Valentine's Day #SpreadLoveItsTheBrooklynWay

Get the Look:

French Connection Jacket - Similar here

Zara Sweatshirt - Similar here

Zara Sequin Harem Pants - Similar here

Nasty Gal Clutch - No Longer Available

Zara Belt - No Longer Available

J. Crew Belt - Similar here

Burak Uyan Sandals - Similar here

Zara Necklace - Similar here

H&M for Marni Sunglasses - No Longer Available

Baublebar Earrings - Sold here and here

Melody Ehsani North Star Rings - Sold here

ASOS Multi Spike Ring - Sold here

Memo 151: Remixed!

To: All

From: Me

Date: September 23, 2014

Subject: NYFW Look 2
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I was remixing my closet left and right for NYFW this year. The only new pieces that I'm wearing in this look are the Tribal Necklace from BCBG and the Jerome Dreyfus Momo Mini Crossbody.

While, we're talking about this crossbody, the compartments in this bag are a force to be reckoned with.  It's an efficient little sucker. I wish someone was around to time how fast I was able to find things in this bag. Because the way looking for something in my everyday hobo sack irritates my spirit, I should be rocking this mini lifesaver for the rest of life.

And she's pretty.

Get the look:

Asos Jersey Vest - Similar here and here

H&M Top - Similar here and here

H&M Skirt - Similar here

Burak Uyan Sandals - No Longer Available

Jerome Dreyfuss Bag - Similar here and here

BCBG Necklace - Sold here

Bershka Necklace - No Longer Available

Chanel Sunglasses - No Longer Available

Memo 145: Tunic(les) for your Thoughts

To: All

From: Me

Date: August 1, 2014

Subject: Fashion and Father Time
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I won't even address the fact that it is August 1st of 2014. Nope, I won't even mention it. Like, I won't even acknowledge the fact that time waits for no one. Time gives not one care about any of us. The more that I think about it, time is really kind of disrespectful and selfish. Because of that, we should be diligently trying to stay present and thankful for each moment. Most importantly, we should be relentless about living a life that will truly make us happy and getting there now!

Stepping down from my soapbox and on to the look...

This look is about comfort and prints. When it's 115 degrees Fahrenheit outside (yes, it gets that hot in Arizona), no one over here at The Werk! Place is trying to wear anything that doesn't breathe. I want freedom to move and pathways for air to circulate. That's exactly what this look provides. 

Easy, breezy, beautiful, Tunic Girl.

Get the Look:

Zara Dress - Similar here and here

Burak Uyan Sandals - Similar here

Nneka Saran Clutch - Similar here

Bronze Double Cuffs - No Longer Available

ASOS Necklace - Similar here, 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 092: Check You Out!

To: All

From: Me

Date: October 15, 2013

Subject: All Plaid Everything
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So, it looks like plaid is in this season. I've been seeing the tartan print all over the place. Although, I'm not completely a fan of the red patterns (it reminds me of my grade school uniform), I did fall in love with these black, white and tan pieces.

Plaid all in my chain, plaid all in ring, plaid all in my watch. Don't believe me just watch!

Top: ASOS, Skirt: ASOS, Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, Shoes: Burak Uyan

Top: ASOS, Skirt: ASOS, Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, Shoes: Burak Uyan

Top: ASOS, Skirt: ASOS, Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, Shoes: Burak Uyan, Belt: BCBG

Memo 091: Boom Box

To: All

From: Me

Date: October 11, 2013

Subject: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target Boom Sweatshirt - Look 3
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How 80s of me, I know. I couldn't resist. And it was completely by accident. I started with the Armani Exchange denim pageboy hat and the Melody Ehsani Queen of the Jungle Necklace just felt so right. We won't even talk about the skirt. Like, let's not even acknowledge it.

Wait, but the skirt was $20. Ok, I won't mention the skirt again. Hold on, but people left it in the store for WEEKS! Like, no one even wanted it. I'm done talking about it. For real this time, I won't mention the skirt again. 

One last thing, there were a few sequins missing from the front of the skirt BUT a few missing sequins should NEVER stop you from having something fabulous. 

Message: Get a good tailor in your life. Now.

Anyway, check out the video. It's poetry in motion.

Sweatshirt: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, Skirt: H&M, Necklace: Melody Ehsani

Bag: Zara, Shoes: Burak Uyan, Rings: H&M

Memo 084: Color Blocked!

To: All

From: Me

Date: September 20, 2013

Subject: Leather Midi Skirted Off to the Mall
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I have approximately exactly three leather skirts in my closet and I love and need every single one of them.

I bought this one last season and it's just such a good color that can do so many things. Side note: When you're traveling with your leather, try not to roll it up in your suitcase. Leather and extreme wrinkles don't mix very well. I won't charge you for that one. 

Says I to me, what are they doing with this here leather?! Check out this shirt that I bought from Zara here. What are those pockets even saying?!

Cardigan: Zara, Bra Top: ASOS, Skirt: ASOS

Cuffs: Oregon Boutique, Belt: MMM for H&M, Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target

Sweater: Zara, Bra Top: ASOS, Skirt: ASOS

Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target

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 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 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 044: Black and Red and Read All Over

To: All

From: Me

Date: February 28, 2013

Subject: The Perfect Pairing of Black and Red 

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I usually and by usually I kind of mean never wear red and black together. Something about it just feels too harsh. I did see this dress from Zara that was black and red and it wasn't so bad.

However, the red and black (plus all of the other colors) in this dress just werked for me! I saw it and knew that it would be perfect for any occasion; werk, church, brunch, date night, a play, a concert, or wherever . 

B.T. Dubbs...Eye LOVE brunch! I can eat brunch and be at brunch ALL. DAY. LONG. And honey, PLEASE don't let there be unlimited bloody marys and mimosas. I'll never leave. You may as well start calling me Tiffany "I-shut-brunches-down" Battle.

Coat: Burberry, Dress: Muse

Shoes: Burak Uyan, Clutch: H&M

Memo 009: It's Da Bomb!

To: All

From: Me

Date: November 16, 2012

Subject: The Bomber Jacket

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Yep yep to the yep yep! Bomber jackets are back.

I've got mine. You better get yours...

I wanna like do the kid n' play, the butterfly (unh un that's old...), and the humpty dance all at the same damn time!

Ahhh, 90s, welcome back. I've missed you. 

Bomber Jacket: H&M, Top: J. Crew, Trousers: Zara

Shoes: Burak Uyan, Earrings: Melody Ehsani, Cuff: Mango, Ring: Mango 

"You got me shook up, shook down, shook out on your loving..."

Memo 006: A Vicious Circle

To: All

From: Me

Date: November 8, 2012

Subject: The Circle of Life

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Did I ever mention that I LOVE mixed prints? Well, I do...

I didn't recognize the theme initially but the majority of the pieces that I am wearing have...you guessed it...circles. 

AND my pinky ring makes me feel like a old school playa from the Himalayahs! Loves it!

Top: Max Studio, Skirt: Boxing Kitten
Fauxtography Credit: Venroy Porter

Clutch: Nneka Saran, Bracelets: Dillard's, Ring: Forever 21, Necklace: ASOS
Fauxtography Credit: Venroy Porter

Shoes: Burak Uyan

Fauxtography Credit: Venroy Porter