Memo 120: Houndstooth Fairy

To: All

From: Me

Date: March 4, 2014

Subject: Black and White Excellence
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Hello.

Welcome to March 2014. 

Is your time flying by just as fast as mine? I was literally just kidnapped by New York for an additional four days after fashion week (due to the snow of course) and now it's March. What the what? 

Moving on, this is one of the many looks that I wore during NYFW. This time, I switched out my black coat for this oldie but goodie houndstooth number. This was my go to coat a couple of years ago and it's looking to make a comeback.

Coat: Zara, Top: See by Chloe, Skirt: D&G

Top: See by Chloe, Skirt: D&G, Sunglasses: H&M, Tights: Forever 21

Clutch: ASOS, Gloves: H&M

Shoes: Chanel

 Get the Look:

Zara Coat - Similar here and here

See by Chloe Top - Sold here

D&G Skirt - Similar here

H&M Sunglasses - Similar here

ASOS Clutch - Similar here

H&M Gloves - Similar here and here 

Chanel Shoes - Similar here and here

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