Memo 176: Sweating the Denim Trend

To: All

From: Me

Date: March 3, 2015

Subject: Denim + Sweats

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Guess who's loving the denim trend this season? Me!

Let me explain. Denim can look good whether your pieces are from H&M or Gucci especially with the help of a good tailor. It's pretty amazing on tons of different body types and there are so many ways to incorporate the trend with all of the denim pieces that are available. 

I paired my denim pieces with a pair of H&M sweatpants and neutral accessories. I initially wanted to go for a completely all denim look but the color of my denim pieces neither complimented nor coordinated with each other. They just didn't get along! 

Trend Tip: Pay attention to your denim colors when opting for an all denim look.

Photography by: Dorrell Edwards

Website: Always Timeless Productions

Instagram: @alwaystimeless

Get the Look:

Guess Denim Coat - Similar here
Tory Burch Denim Tunic - Similar here
H&M Jersey Knit Pants - Similar here
H&M Scarf - Similar here
Coach Handbag - Similar here
Armani Exchange Denim Cap - Similar here
Charlotte Olympia Dolly Slingbacks - Sold here

Memo 119: Tweed, Please!

To: All

From: Me

Date: February 14, 2014

Subject: Bryant Park + New York Public Library = Tourist Flow
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So, I have an addiction to H&M. The first step is recognizing that you have a problem. Four pieces from this look are from H&M. FOUR! I'm going to make myself shop other places. This is absurd.

Even though the weather in New York has been beyond crazy, I have still been gallivanting around the city like a tourist in between shows. Of course, I had to visit the New York Public Library where Carrie Bradshaw was set to marry the infamous Mr. Big and Bryant Park was right across the street.

I know what you're thinking. Shorts?! In New York? In February? I was actually pretty warm. The tights and over-the-knee socks definitely helped. I was holding off on wearing this tweed short suit until one of the warmer (meaning a little over 30 degrees) NY days. But it never "warmed" up!

Over this past week, I've been falling a little more in love with monochromatic and suited looks. You'll definitely be seeing more of that over the next couple of seasons. However, I still love a pop of color and added the orange H&M top to this heavily neutral look.

Coat: Zara, Blazer: H&M, Shorts: H&M, Top: H&M
Fauxtography by Lana Herbert

Hat: H&M, Gloves: Zara, Belt: French Connection
Fauxtography by Lana Herbert

Bag: Coach, Boots: Michael Kors, Socks: Hue
Fauxtography by Lana Herbert

Fauxtography by Lana Herbert

 Get the Look:

Zara Coat - Similar here, here, and here

H&M Tweed Blazer - Similar here

H&M Tweed Shorts - Similar here

H&M Top - Similar here and here

H&M Hat - Similar here

Zara Gloves - Similar here and here

French Connection Belt - Similar here and  here

Coach Bag - Similar here and here

Michael Kors Boots - Similar here and here 

Hue Over-the-knee Socks - Similar here and here 

Memo 108: The Mountain Top

To: All

From: Me

Date: December 23, 2013

Subject: Neutral Texture Clash
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So…Christmas is in two days. Are you ready?

Yeah, me either. 

This past weekend, the girls and I went on a 24-hour trip to Sedona. To say that we had a bawl; that it was beautiful, amazing, breathtaking, and wonderful would be an understatement. During the holidays (and mostly any other time of the year), I like to celebrate my relationships. The memories created with friends and family last more than any gift in my opinion.

On to the look...

Lately, I've been feeling very neutral. For this look, I went on a texture frenzy. A little leather here, some faux fur there, topped off with a quilted cherry on top. It was perfect for the cooler Sedona temperatures!

Coat: Zara, Faux Fur Vest: Rebecca Taylor, Leather Shorts: tba, Turtleneck: Zara
Fauxtography: Maya Monitto-Webber

Faux Fur Vest: Rebecca Taylor, Leather Shorts: tba, Turtleneck: Zara
Fauxtography: Maya Monitto-Webber

Bag: Coach
Fauxtography: Maya Monitto-Webber

Sunglasses: H&M
Fauxtography: Maya Monitto-Webber

Memo 107: Little Gold Riding Hood

To: All

From: Me

Date: December 19, 2013

Subject: Double Cape
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Gold all in my cape…

This Hugo Boss short cape has been hanging patiently in my closet for YEARS waiting for the chance to make an appearance. Well, doll, here's your chance! You know how you love a piece when you see it and it must come home with you but you haven't been able to find the right moment to debut it? Yeah, me either.

AND I absolutely love the whimsy that the t-shirt from Global Couture provides to this look. I'm pretty sure I'm in love with the red lips the most.

Also, I just joined Bloglovin' this morning. So, if you haven't already, Follow my blog with Bloglovin

Short Cape: Hugo Boss, Trench Cape: H&M, Pants: Zara

Bag: Coach

Short Cape: Hugo Boss, Trench Cape: H&M, T-shirt: Global Couture,  Pants: Zara

Bag: Coach, Shoes: Yves Saint Laurent, Double Cuff: Oregon Boutique

Memo 041: Two for One Special

To: All

From: Me

Date: February 20, 2013

Subject: Styling Block, Layered Dresses and Adventures in Arizona... 

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Since I've started this blog WAAAAYYY back in October 2012, I've learned so much not only about myself but I've been rediscovering Phoenix, as well. To find these visually interesting backgrounds, I've had to step outside of the neighborhoods that have been familiar to me to discover something new. Message! What an awesome little journey! I can't wait to see what other little gems I uncover.

So, I have to be honest some outfits come together a little easier than others. I could compare this to writer's block. I guess I'll call it styling block. Sometimes, I'll just sit in my closet. Literally, I'll be sitting indian style on the floor of my closet just staring into the abyss. Then, I'll pick up the one item to start the catalyst. So, this day I started with the boots and the coat. I knew I wanted to wear them and I wanted to wear them together. And the rest is dress on dress history...

Coat: Zara, Pussy Bow Dress: H&M, Aztec Dress: ASOS

Bracelet: Dillard's, Rings: Banana Republic,  Bag: Coach,  Boots: Sam Edelman

Memo 040: Cut the Check!

To: All

From: Me

Date: February 18, 2013

Subject: Check (Print), Please!

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Check up on it, Beyonce...

Checks on checks on checks!

Either way you slice it, I'm keeping it all in check. Check print that is!

I paired this Zara Check Print Dress (sold on ebay here) with neutrals and black. This is perfect for transitioning from work to after work to church to brunch to...well everywhere. Check and check mate!

Coat: Zara, Dress: Zara, Sunglasses: Ray-Ban
Fauxtography Credt: Rhonda Battle

Fauxtography Credt: Alesha Bradshaw

Bag: Coach, Shoes: Christian Louboutin, Cuff: Oregon Boutique

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

Memo 013: Riding in Coach

To: All

From: Me

Date: November 28, 2012

Subject: Back to the Beloved Coach Bag

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"Pink gators, my Detroit Players..." - Notorious B.I.G.

Just so that we are clear, I'm not from Detroit. I'm from Michigan. But I do know a thing or two about Detroit fashion.

Detroiters like to coordinate. Coach bag, matched the Coach belt, matched the Cartier glasses, matched the Guess jeans, matched the Coogi dress, matched the gators. I can't make this up.

I was a player in this fashion game.

All I wanted for my birthday was a big new Coach bag! That was no less than 15 years ago (Jesus, help me, I just said 15 years ago). Since then, I have retired the Coach bag for a few other bags...rhymes with Schucci and Pouie Baton.

However, a couple of years ago, on one of many shopping trips, I spotted this little beauty in the window. It called my name and I answered.

Hello, new Coach bag!

Coat: Zara, Blouse: Meadow Rue (Anthropologie), Pants: Mango

Shoes: Charlotte Olympia, Necklace: H&M, Cuffs: Oregon Boutique, Bag: Coach, Rings: Banana Republic, Lip: Dior Blazing Red