Memo 183: Go Shawty! It was my birthday...

To: All

From: Me

Date: May 13, 2015

Subject: Re-Discovering Phoenix

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Two days later and I'm still recovering from Birthday Weekend 2015. What did I do? Glad you asked. Nothing. Nada. Not a thing. All of thee Above.

Yeah, I really just took a moment to enjoy where I am. I went around Arizona and believe it or not discovered some new places to go and things to do. From the Peach Festival at Schnepf Farms to the celebratory brunch at the Phoenix Public Market Cafe, everything was brand new to me!

For the birthday brunch, I kept it breezy, cute and casual in this H&M striped shirt and Brand of Gypsies shorts from Nordstrom. However, my favorite piece from this look is the Indalo Sling Bag that I picked up Cape Town, South Africa. To think that I was going to leave it behind because I didn't know how I was going to pack it. I shudder at the thought.

A couple of updates and reminders for you!

Real Women Style Awards from Redbook 

• I was selected as one the 25 finalists in the Real Women Style Awards from Redbook Magazine. Whoop Whoop!

• Check out the other finalists and cast your vote here. Voting is easy: Select the photo and click the little heart in the bottom right corner. You can vote everyday until the contest ends on Friday, May 22nd.

Maxed Out! Event in Chandler, AZ

• Do you want to be apart of a fun networking event and get great tips on personal style, beauty and branding? 

• Join myself, Life Style/Natural Hair YouTube sensations Ambrosia Marlborough (@brosiaaa) and pRoy (@askProy) at "Maxed Out!" on Sunday, June 7th at The Living Room in Chandler, AZ. For event details and ticket information, visit: welldressedphx.eventbrite.com.

Yeah, so about my hair, I'm growing it out. Please be patient with me as I experiment. Today's look featured the faux hawk. The sides were flat twisted to give the illusion of shaved sides.

 Get the Look:

H&M Striped Shirt - Similar here

Band of Gypsies Shorts - Sold here

Indalo Sling Bag - Sold here

Pour La Victore Jemmy Oxfords - Similar here

Michael Kors Belt Bag - Similar here and here

H&M for Marni Sunglasses - No Longer Available
BCBG Toggle Bracelet - Similar here and here
Orange Leather Bracelet - Similar here and here
H&M Ring - Similar here
Melody Ehsani ID Bracelet - Sold here, Similar here and here

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 152: An Oxford Kind of Day

To: All

From: Me

Date: September 25, 2014

Subject: NYFW Look 3
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Flat shoes are a must during anybody's fashion week. I was over heels by day two of NYFW. These Pour La Victoire Oxford were a very stylish and comfortable option. 

These little Madewell black lace shorts paired with this J.Crew bib shirt and Zara leather sleeved blazer felt a little, dare I say, naughty. The lace peeking through at the bottom of the shirt are a nice unexpected surprise.

Whenever lingerie inspired pieces are worn in public, there's always an air of sexy and I like it!

Get the look:

Zara Blazer - Similar here

J. Crew Shirt - Similar here and here

Madewell Lace Shorts - Similar here and here

Pour La Victoire Oxfords - Similar here and here

Armani Exchange Pony Hair Cuff - No Longer Available

Marni for H&M Sunglasses - No Longer Available

ASOS Clutch - Similar here

Memo 137: Earn Your Stripes

To: All

From: Me

Date: June 13, 2014

Subject: Friday the 13th!
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So, I just freaked myself out! I'm not even superstitious. Ok, sometimes, I may or may not split poles and it weirds me out a little to see a black cat in my path but today is just like any other Friday, right?

Nah, it's Friday the 13th and that means something…

A new outfit post! 

Today's outfit post is brought to you by summer feelings and good vibes; cleans lines and cool palettes. Get into this Friday feeling and please dress responsibly.

May I request a quick favor before you leave? All I need is three clicks worth of time to CLICK the VF User's Choice Challenge Link here, CLICK the heart in the lower left hand corner of "Goal Digger" and CLICK the heart in the lower left hand corner of "Mixed Up."  Easy Peasy…

Blazer: Parker, Crop Top: H&M, Pants: H&M

Blazer: Parker, Crop Top: H&M, Pants: H&M

Sunglasses: Marni for H&M, Clutch: BCBG, Sandals: Charles David

Get the Look:

Parker Blazer - Similar here

H&M Crop Top - Similar here and here 

H&M Pants - Similar here

BCBG Clutch - Similar here

Marni for H&M Sunglasses - No Longer Available

Charles David Sandals - Similar here and here

Memo 126: Fringe Benefits

To: All

From: Me

Date: April 15, 2014

Subject: I'll Take that Fringe with a Side of Studs!
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This week I'm hyper-focused on prepping for Coachella. I'm T-3 days out from the much anticipated road trip to Palm Springs. I'm a first timer and I'm completely and absolutely not sure of what to expect. More importantly, I have no idea what I'm wearing. I seriously don't have even a little bit of a clue. I'll go sit on the floor of my closet until it comes to me. 

Thanks to Instagram, I've been able to see what people wore last weekend and I've been taking notes. All week, I've been looking at pieces and calling them "so Coachella". Used in a sentence, "These clear sunglasses are so Coachella."

Here's my first attempt at a look that may be "so Coachella" (minus the wedges, of course).

Fringed Kimono: Warehouse, Blouse: H&M, Skirt: H&M

Shoes: L.A.M.B., Bag: Courtesy of Halston Heritage, Sunglasses: Marni for H&M,  Cuff: Mango

Fringed Kimono: Warehouse, Blouse: H&M, Skirt: H&M

Necklaces: Banana Republic and Nordstrom

Get the Look:

Warehouse Fringed Kimono - Similar here,  here, and here

H&M Striped Blouse - Similar here, here, here

H&M Studded Skirt - Similar here and here

L.A.M.B. Sandals - Similar here, here, and here

Hobo Bag Courtesy of Halston Heritage - Sold here 

Marni for H&M Sunglasses - Similar here and here

Mango Cuff - Similar here and here

Banana Republic Necklace - Similar here, here, and here 

Nordstrom "Perfect Match" Necklace - No Longer Available

Memo 122: Sporty Spiciness

To: All

From: Me

Date: March 11, 2014

Subject: Featuring Isabel Marant
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So, I clearly just bought my first pair of Isabel Marant sneakers and I've been wearing them out. The designer herself doesn't even wear them anymore because they've been copied by nearly every other designer that exists. They're such a good casual option.

I've worn them here. See, casual spiciness.

One more thing, I've entered a couple of looks into the Vanity Fair International Best Dressed Challenge here. If you like what you see, please click the little heart in the bottom left hand corner of the image. 

Thank you!

Jacket: ASOS, Top: Isabel Marant for H&M, Jeans: Isabel Marant for H&M

Jacket: ASOS, Top: Isabel Marant for H&M, Jeans: Isabel Marant for H&M

Bag: Kenneth Cole, Jeans: Isabel Marant for H&M, Sneakers: Isabel Marant

Jacket: ASOS, Top: Isabel Marant for H&M, Jeans: Isabel Marant for H&M

Get the Look:

ASOS Jacket - Similar here and here

Isabel Marant for H&M Top - Sold here and Similar here

Isabel Marant for H&M Jeans - Sold here and Similar here and here

Kenneth Cole Clutch - Similar here and here

Isabel Marant Sneakers - Similar here and here

Marni for H&M Sunglasses - Similar here and here

Zara Necklace - Similar here and here

BCBG Bracelet - Similar here, here, here and here

ASOS Bracelets - Similar here

H&M Rings - Similar here and here

ASOS Rings - Sold here and here

Memo 117: New York State of Mind

To: All

From: Me

Date: February 10, 2014

Subject: Times Squared
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So, if you're following me on Instagram, you already know that I'm in New York for Fashion Week. And let me tell you, this week so far has been an experience. I can't even keep up with myself! I need to put myself in the corner and go reflect on everything that is going on. You guys know I stay putting myself in the corner!

So, I definitely had to play tourist in between the shows. I went to Times Square to be amazed by the flashing lights! On this day, I doubled up my coats, focused on structural black and white and added a pop of color.

Singing "Concrete jungle where dreams are made of..."

Coats: Zara, Top: ASOS, Skirt: Julie Haus
Fauxtography: Lana Herbert

Shoes: Christian Louboutin, Clutch: ASOS, Gloves: Zara, Belt: BCBG
Fauxtography: Lana Herbert

Coats: Zara, Top: ASOS, Skirt: Julie Haus
Fauxtography: Lana Herbert

Fauxtography: Lana Herbert

 Get the Look:

Zara Coat 1 - Similar here and here

Zara Coat 2 - Similar here and here

ASOS Top - No Longer Available

Julie Haus Skirt - Similar here, here and here

Christian Louboutin Shoes - No Longer Available

ASOS Clutch - Sold here 

Zara Gloves - Similar here and here

Marni for H&M Sunglasses - Similar here and here

Memo 115: Give Me the Green Light

To: All

From: Me

Date: January 27, 2014

Subject: Onesie Flow
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And you all say that I don't do casual. Uh, yes I do! I am the queen of comfortable…sometimes.

When you feel like you need just a touch of color, a bright accessory like this clutch can be just what the doctor ordered.

Jacket: French Connection, Jumpsuit: French Connection

Clutch: H&M, Shoes: Isabel Marant, Gloves: Zara

Jacket: French Connection, Jumpsuit: French Connection, Sunglasses: Marni for H&M

Get the Look:

French Connection Mika Jacket - Sold here, here and here

French Connection Jumpsuit - Sold here

H&M Clutch - Similar here, here and here

Isabel Marant Sneakers - Similar here and here

Marni for H&M Sunglasses - Similar here and here

Tiffany & Co. Necklaces - Sold here and Similar here

Zara Gloves -  Similar here

Memo 110: So Icy

To: All

From: Me

Date: December 27, 2013

Subject: Cooler than a Polar Bear's Toe Nails
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Hello, my name is Tiffany and I'm addicted to designer collaborations. 
Hi Tiffany…

Back in November, November 14th to be exact, I waited in line for the Isabel Marant for H&M designer release. I previously owned not one Isabel Marant item (not even the wedge sneakers!) and this H&M collabo was my chance.

If you follow me on Instagram, you saw that I walked out with a couple of very cute bags filled with goodies from the collection. But truth be told, after my bank account and I had a really long heart felt conversation with each other, I was only left with four items: the silk scarf which I've worn here, the metal scarf, and the top and jeans worn in this look.

When I saw the look book, this top and these jeans were all that I wanted. Obviously, I loved the prints. However, when I threw this snow white coat from Zara on top of those prints, a cool so icy was achieved that even I wasn't ready.

Please excuse the breeze...

Coat: Zara, Top: Isabel Marant for H&M, Jeans: Isabel Marant for H&M

Gloves: Zara, Clutch: BCBG, Shoes: Vince Camuto, Sunglasses: Marni for H&M

Clutch: BCBG

Memo 101: Truck Stop

To: All

From: Me

Date: November 13, 2013

Subject: One Dress, Three Ways: Look 2
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For look 2, I'm wearing the ASOS shirt dress as a (drum roll, please) dress! I bet you didn't see that one coming.

I like to keep it fresh here at The Werk! Place. You know, keep you on your toes…

Blazer: Zara, Dress: ASOS, Belt: Massimo Dutti, Sunglasses: Marni for H&M

Blazer: Zara, Dress: ASOS, Belt: Massimo Dutti, Sunglasses: Marni for H&M

Booties: Versace, Clutch: H&M, Bracelet: BCBG, Ring: ASOS

Blazer: Zara, Dress: ASOS, Sunglasses: Marni for H&M

Memo 097: I Pity the Fool!

To: All

From: Me

Date: November 1, 2013

Subject: HUHC Outfit Recap: The Tailgate
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Oh hey, November! Seriously? I can't even handle it.

So, to say that I may have overpacked for Howard University's homecoming last weekend is an understatement. I had more luggage for three days in DC than I did for 10 days in Europe! But I'm serious.

I wore this look on Saturday to the official HU Homecoming tailgate. I know what you're thinking. There were no less than 3,000 people at this tailgate. Just take my word for it. It was a complete spectacle. 

There's a lot of standing and walking at the tailgate, so flat shoes were a must and I brought my favorite (read: only) pair of comfy Hunter boots!

This look has an air of Mr. T. swag to it and I like it!

Coat: Zara, Dress: River Island, Tights: Forever 21, Boots: Hunter

Necklaces: Melody Ehsani and ASOS, Rings: H&M and ASOS, Bracelets: BCBG, ASOS and H&M, Sunglasses: Marni for H&M

Coat: Zara, Dress: River Island, Tights: Forever 21, Boots: Hunter

Memo 094: Quilted Softness

To: All

From: Me

Date: October 22, 2013

Subject: Constrained
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I don't know if I'm the only one but every time I get dressed, I want to create a new look. Now, I'm not here for the wear it once lifestyle but I do want to take familiar pieces and create something new.

Under time constraints, this can sometimes cause delays in the schedule. When I'm getting dressed my room looks exactly like someone invited twelve rambunctious children to have their way with my closet.

Anywho, this look came together in one of those time constrained situations. I love the way the textures complimented each other. The leather against the quilted pattern in the top...such a good idea.

Jacket: Blank NYC, Top: ASOS, Skirt: ASOS

Jacket: Blank NYC, Top: ASOS, Skirt: ASOS

Sunglasses: Marni for H&M, Belt: Zara, Clutch: Zara