Memo 134: One Last Look

To: All

From: Me

Date: May 27, 2014

Subject: These Shoes
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I have literally had the shoes in this look for almost two years without wearing them. I was all set to return them and then I gave them one last look. See, it's not unusual for me to see things at the moment of purchase that seem completely amazing yet when they arrive in the safety of my closet, they may or may not make it out to see the light of day. 

So, I squinted my eyes and tilted my head and saw them in a different light. When paired with these printed Whit shorts, nothing about me could return these beauties. So, they have finally been worn and saved from the tragedy of return.

Cardigan: Zara, Bra Top: ASOS, Shorts: Whit

Hat: BCBG, Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, Bracelets: Dillard's and Consignment Store Find

Cardigan: Zara, Shorts: Whit, Shoes: Chinese Laundry

Get the Look:

Zara Cardigan - Sold here

ASOS Bra Top - No Longer Available

Whit Shorts - Similar here,  here, here

BCBG Straw Hat - Similar here, here and here

3.1 Phillip Lim for Target Bag - Similar here and here

Chinese Laundry Shoes - Sold here and Similar here

Dillard Bracelet - Similar here

YSL Arty Ring - Similar here 

Target Ring - Similar here

Memo 051: April Jewel's Day!

To: All

From: Me

Date: April 1, 2013

Subject: Gemstone Flow

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Very serious question, WHO is stealing time? I need answers now!

My brain can't even comprehend April 2013. Like, what do you even mean!?
I guess I just have to get used to my life moving at warp speed...

This past weekend I was so honored and fortunate to be able to conduct my very first media coverage for the MIM Fashion Rocks Fashion Show here in Phoenix. 

So, what's a personal style blogger providing media coverage to wear to a fashion show? A simple dress by Sister Jane and her most comfortable pair of BCBG gold shoes.

Dress: Sister Jane

Shoes: BCBG, Clutch: ASOS

Rings: Consignment Store Find, BCBG, Banana Republic, Bracelet: Dillard's, Necklace: H&M

Memo 049: The Wonder Bra Top

To: All

From: Me

Date: March 26, 2013

Subject: ASOS Bra Top

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There are some pieces that hang quietly in my closet for months sometimes years before they reveal themselves. That was the story for this ASOS bra top. I knew when I saw it that I had to have it but when I got it I didn't know what to do with it. Have you ever been there?

Well, she revealed herself on this day paired with my Boxing Kitten skirt and it just werked!

Coat: Fumblin' Foe

Bra Top: ASOS, Skirt: Boxing Kitten, Belt: BCBG

Shoes: Sam Edelman, Clutch: Nneka Saran, Cuff: Mango, Bracelet: Dillard's, Ring: Mango

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 022: Tonight is the Night!

To: All

From: Me

Date: December 24, 2012

Subject: Merry Christmas Eve!

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Christmas Eve used to be my favorite day right there next to my birthday. It was the excitement of it all. You couldn't tell me that right around 9PM every Christmas Eve I didn't hear the faint sound of Santa's sleigh bells. I not only went but I FLEW into that bed for fear that he would skip over our house because I was still awake!

Oh, to be young and to believe again...

Here's my final ode to the Christmas holiday season and what better way than to pay homage in green! It is after all the "it" color of the season.

Remember the reason for the season (I love cliches...*insert sarcastic tone here*), be a gift to someone else and remember to tap into that younger you that used to believe.

Merry Christmas to you all and to all a good night!

Coat: H&M

Sweater: H&M, Skirt: ASOS

Belt: Banana Republic, Shoes: YSL, Clutch: BCBG, Necklace: H&M for Marni, Bracelet: Dillard's