Memo 154: Server Simplicity

To: All

From: Me

Date: October 8, 2014

Subject: NYFW Look 5
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Little known fact about me: I was in the restaurant service industry for roughly three years while I was in college and a year after I graduated. So, I have a great appreciation for the dining experience and amazing service. I was pretty good if I may toot my own horn. Toot Toot!

This look is a nod to my serving days. 

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Get the Look:

ASOS Shirt Pencil Dress - Sold here

Sophia Webster Mila Sandals - Sold here

H&M Necklace - Similar here

BCBG Belt - Similar here

ASOS Clutch - Similar here

Armani Exchange Pony Hair Cuff - No Longer Available

Memo 139: Day And Night

To: All

From: Me

Date: June 25, 2014

Subject: Business During the Day, Party at Night
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Have you ever experienced that day that won't stop? After work, there's happy hour with co-workers, of course, dinner with friends and you just have to "stop by" your favorite bar/lounge. I know if I go home, that's pretty much a wrap on the rest of the day! You now know it and my friends know it, too!

That's why this look was pretty spot on for the day that won't quit. Add the H&M blazer for business during the day, take it off for a little party at night.

P.S. Don't forget to vote in the Vanity Fair Users' Choice Challenge here.

Blazer: H&M, Crop Top: H&M, Skirt: ASOS, Shoes: Charlotte Olympia

Belt: BCBG, Clutch: Nasty Gal, Translucent Cuffs

Blazer: H&M, Crop Top: H&M, Skirt: ASOS

Get the Look:

H&M Blazer - Similar here

H&M Striped Crop Top - Similar here and here 

BCBG Max Azria Peplum Belt - Sold here

ASOS Skater Skirt - Similar here and here

Charlotte Olympia Dolly Slingbacks - Similar here

H&M Necklace - Similar here

Translucent Cuffs - Similar here and here

Memo 130: Pop of Orange

To: All

From: Me

Date: May 6, 2014

Subject: Neutral Palette
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The countdown is on! I'm T - 5 days away from the b-day. I think the older I get, the faster they come. It's just a good reminder to be intentional about what you do with your time. Somebody, tell the person in charge of time to slow it down a little, please!

Anyway, the look for today features a nude palette with, of course, a pop of orange. This is probably getting a little predictable but if ain't broke don't fix it or change is good. So, maybe next time, I'll switch it up or not. 

Potato, Potatoe…

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Top: BCBG, Skirt: BCBG

Shoes: Elizabeth & James

Necklace: H&M, Clutch: BCBG, Cuff: Mango

Clutch: BCBG, Cuff: Mango, Shoes: Elizabeth & James

Get the Look:

BCBG Top - Similar here and here

BCBG Skirt - Similar here and here

H&M Necklace - Similar here (so BOMB), here and here

BCBG Clutch - Similar here and here

Elizabeth & James Shoes - Similar here, here, and here 

Mango Cuff - Similar here and here

Memo 072: Hey Friday, I'm Plaid You Came...

To: All

From: Me

Date: July 12, 2013

Subject: Plaid Fridays
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I live and breathe for Fridays. I love Fridays like I love shoes. I spend all week thinking about how I'm going to start my Friday. I often times hope that my non-Fridays could speed up so that I can get back around to Friday. 

And then I read this:

“Instead of wondering when your next vacation (or next Friday) is, maybe you should set up a life you don't need to escape from.” - Seth Godin

Hmmm, Seth, you might be talking about something here...

Dress: Zac Posen

Dress: Zac Posen

Shoes: Nine West, Clutch: BCBG, Harness: ASOS, Necklace: H&M

Memo 052: Double Up

To: All

From: Me

Date: April 3, 2013

Subject: Two Coats and Two Other Things...

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Two things...

Number one, I lost my mind in H&M, recently. Hence, the reason why almost every article of clothing that I am wearing is from H&M.

Number two, I love this hairstyle! Apparently, I like hair on top of my head.

When I saw this coat and jacket, I immediately loved the patterns together. And yes, I used the jacket as my shirt. That actually happened.

Coat: H&M, Pants: J. Crew, Sunglasses: H&M

Jacket: H&M, Necklace: H&M

Clutch: Nneka Saran, Shoes: Stella McCartney

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 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

Memo 007: Top to the Knot

To: All

From: Me

Date: November 12, 2012

Subject: The Top Knot

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Let me explain something to you, I wear top knots. No, you don't understand, I WEAR top knots.

The top knot is good for any occasion and it's ready at a moment's notice. 

Just went swimming, your girl calls and she just landed two tickets for a sold out charity dinner. Top knot.
Haven't had your hair styled since your birthday and your number one boo wants to go on a date. Top knot.
You partied way too hard at the club last night and it's time to go to church. TOP. KNOT.

Whoever thought to bring the top knot into fashion, kudos to you!

Dress: See by Chloe, Blazer: Zara, Earrings: Marni for H&M

Shoes: YSL, Necklace: H&M, Clutch: Zara