Memo 259: Welcome To My Texture Party

To: All

From: Me

Date: November 10, 2016

Subject: Echtego Luca Bomber Jacket

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Photography: Ammar Thomas

Memo 199: The Perfect Time to Wear Sneakers

To: All

From: Me

Date: September 28, 2015

Subject: NYFW: Look 4

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So, I'm just going to keep it funky with you for a second or as Drake would say eight more that 92 with you....100. By the time the Essence Street Style Block Party came around during NYFW, I was consistently fighting off blisters and shoe induced lacerations.

Sometimes, your feet have to matter! I don't believe in suffering through pain for the sake of fashion. Nah, bruh. I have some sneakers (Midwest translation: gym shoes) that are going to look perfect with that look. Any look. Judge your mom. 

Photography by: Tyson Adams

Website: www.newhydemedia.com

Instagram: @djtyadams

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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 148: Excuse Me, Sir...

To: All

From: Me

Date: August 14, 2014

Subject: And Madame!
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Fauxtography by: LaTanya Casillas

I'll say this here and now so that it is forever documented; I'm pretty sure that Chicago wins all of the awards for having the best summer ever. I fell in love with the "Chi" on this last visit with beautiful Lake Michigan views, rooftop bars over looking the Chicago skyline, bargain hunting at the Randolph Street Market and Harold's Chicken. Sign me up for all of it!

ABOUT 

Fauxtography by: LaTanya Casillas

During my visit to Chicago, I had to stop by Sir & Madame in the Ukrainian Village. Fellow HU Alum, Autumn Merritt, along with her husband Brian Merritt established Sir & Madame boutique to bring classic attire with a twist to the Chicago neighborhood.

Fauxtography by: LaTanya Casillas

Get the look:

See By Chloe Blouse - Similar here, here and here

H&M Seersucker Shorts - Similar here, here

Nasty Gal Clutch - Similar here and here

Stella McCartney Shoes - Similar here and good option here

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 121: Ariel Battle

To: All

From: Me

Date: March 6, 2014

Subject: The Little Mermaid Skirt
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You may as well call me Ariel when I wear this skirt. Doesn't it remind you of The Little Mermaid? Side Note: The Little Mermaid happens to be my favorite Disney Movie. There's a quiz later.

This skirt first appeared over at ASOS in a very lovely pink last season and quickly sold out. So, when I saw this yellow version, there was no hesitation about getting it. I saw it, I had to have it, I bought it. Simple.

Sometimes, a girl just knows.

Sweater: Esprit, Skirt: ASOS

Gloves: Zara, Clutch: Nasty Gal, Shoes: YSL

Coat: ASOS, Sweater: Esprit, Skirt: ASOS, Belt: J. Crew

Sweater: Esprit, Skirt: ASOS, Gloves: Zara, Shoes: YSL, Clutch: Nasty Gal

Get the Look:

ASOS Coat - Similar here, here and here

Esprit Sweater - Sold here

ASOS Skirt - Sold here, Similar here and here

Zara Gloves - Similar here

Nasty Gal Clutch - Similar here and here

YSL Shoes - Similar here

J. Crew Belt - Similar here

Memo 105: I Would Like to Make a Statement

To: All

From: Me

Date: December 13, 2013

Subject: Statement Coat: Look 3
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Soooo…

I went absolutely black-and-white print crazy with this look. Like, I lost my mind with it. Sometimes, that's how it is with fashion. You push it a little and it may push back. Keep pushing. Lose your mind a little and come out with something pretty freaking awesome.

There's literally something about black and white right now that's giving my soul life!

Coat: Elie Tahari, Dress worn as top: Oasis, Skirt: French Connection

Ring: Consignment Find, Shoes: Report Signature, Clutch: Nasty Gal

Ring: Consignment Find, Clutch: Nasty Gal

Earrings: H&M for Marni

Memo 102: Feeling a Little Blue

To: All

From: Me

Date: November 15, 2013

Subject: One Dress, Three Ways: Look 3
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For the last look, I am featuring a little monochromatic mixed print with a boost of color. You all know how I feel about cobalt blue.

So, if you were to ask my friends about my arrival time to events, they may or may not say that I can sometimes, not all the time, be a little bit tardy. It's just that I try to do too much before I leave the house. 

For instance, I'll have one hour before I need to arrive somewhere which includes a 30-minute drive to the location. In my mind, I can completely do my hair, paint my nails, fold the laundry, wash the dishes, Facebook surf and get dressed in the remaining 30 minutes. Yes, I'm ambitious and totally wrong!

Check out the video for "Fashionably Late":

Coat: H&M, Dress (worn as shirt): ASOS, Pants: H&M

Clutch: Nasty Gal, Shoes: Vince Camuto

Memo 090: Ms. Boombastic!

To: All

From: Me

Date: October 9, 2013

Subject: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target Boom Sweatshirt - Look 2
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Say me fantastic touch me on the back. He says I'm Ms. Ro...

You know the rest! 

Confession: I had to look up the lyrics. I understood not ONE word of what Shaggy was saying in Mr. Boombastic!

Moving on, I, clearly, love black and white paired with this sweatshirt. It's just so visually pleasing and it doesn't compete with the graphics on the sweatshirt. 

Ms. Roooooo....mantic!

Sweatshirt: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, Skirt: ASOS
Photography: Elton Anderson

Scarf: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, Clutch: Nasty Gal, Boots: Sam Edelman
Photography: Elton Anderson

Photography: Elton Anderson

Memo 089: Here Comes the Boom!

To: All

From: Me

Date: October 7, 2013

Subject: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target Boom Sweatshirt - Look 1
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This Boom sweatshirt from the 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target collaboration was expected to be a pretty big hit. And it was!

Everybody and their mother's 2nd cousin has it. That's cool. I have it, too.

And I'll be featuring it here all week long just to give you some styling options outside of the suggested heather grey sweat pants.

So....here comes the BOOM!

Blazer: Zara, Sweatshirt: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, Jeans: Johnny Handsome

Sweatshirt: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, Jeans: Johnny Handsome,  Clutch: Nasty Gal, Booties: Versace

Jeans: Johnny Handsome, Clutch: Nasty Gal, Booties: Versace

Memo 077: Dream Chaser

To: All

From: Me

Date: August 13, 2013

Subject: Black, White and Gold
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So, I just started re-reading "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho. Good thing I started by myself because I was in my room HOLLERING at the truth that the first 23 pages were speaking over my life! Seriously, if you've never read "The Alchemist" first slap yourself then get your life and get the book! It is life changing...

My favorite quote so far is "People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of".  At any moment, you can go after your dreams. You're not too old. It's not too late. You haven't missed your chance. Ya'll...

I will go to church on this here blog post! Amen? Amen.

Moving on, I've featured a little black, white and gold in this outfit. Black and white on it's on has such a strong presence. Adding gold is just icing on the cake. And yes, I do believe that you can rock a little leather (faux or real) in the summer time and still keep it cool.

Blazer: Tibi, Crop Top: Zara, Skirt: ASOS

Blazer: Tibi, Crop Top: Zara, Skirt: ASOS

Collar Necklace: H&M, Cuff: Armani Exchange, Clutch: Nasty Gal, Shoes: YSL

Memo 070: Get Your Independence!

To: All

From: Me

Date: July 4, 2013

Subject:  Happy Independence Day
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I can bet exactly 13 cents that you were expecting red, white and blue? 

See that's the thing about expectations, they make an "expect" out of "a" and "tions". Wait...

So, what I'm saying is that we put a lot of expectations on each other. Parents to children, teachers to students, siblings to one another, spouses or partners to each other, and so on. At some point you have to live YOUR life according to YOU. I don't mean live a selfish life but live one that is uniquely yours.

Free yourself from the expectations that other people have put on your life. Cut yourself free of the mold. Make your own path. Take the road less traveled. Do something that is against the norm. 

I did! I wore orange, black and white on Independence Day! (Gasp) What will the people think?! Throwing expectations to the wind...

Be free to be YOU! 



Scarf/Turban: Marni for H&M, Swimsuit Top: H&M, Sunglasses: H&M, Lip: Dior Blazing Red

Clutch: Nasty Gal, Sunglasses: H&M

Swimsuit Top: H&M, Sunglasses: H&M, Swimsuit Bottoms: Victoria's Secret, Clutch: Nasty Gal

 Links:

Marni for H&M Scarf - Similar here

H&M Swimsuit Top - Similar here and here

H&M Sunglasses - Available In Stores

Nasty Gal Clutch - Sold out here (keep checking for re-stock)

Victoria's Secret Swimsuit Bottom - Similar here and here

Rouge Dior Blazing Red Lip Stick - Sold here