Memo 098: Quality Find

To: All

From: Me

Date: November 5, 2013

Subject: Quality and Quantity
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Sweet Jesus, H&M, you just speak to my soul sometimes.

Two words: This. SKIRT.

Sometimes, when you get into the habit of shopping fast fashion retailers you may need a little reminder of what a quality piece looks like. I usually hop over to the luxury retailers pretty often just to make sure I keep my eye for it.

Ya'll, this skirt was handcrafted with unicorn wings and fairy dust. No, seriously.

Blazer: Tibi, Blouse: Sandro, Skirt: H&M
Photography: Elton Anderson

Blouse: Sandro, Skirt: H&M
Photography: Elton Anderson

Blouse: Sandro, Skirt: H&M, Cuff: Scott Lyall Boutique
Photography: Elton Anderson

Memo 079: Sandro Express Silk Crepe Blouse

To: All

From: Me

Date: August 21, 2013

Subject: I Wear This Blouse!
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I have never been nor will I ever be a believer in the "wear it once" lifestyle. When I buy something, especially something a little pricey, I want to wear the wear out of it!

I want to wear it until the seams fall apart, take it to my seamstress, and wear it all over again! 

Check out the four different ways that I styled this Sandro Express Silk Crepe Blouse:

Sandro Silk Blouse: Four Ways

Sandro Silk Blouse: Four Ways

Which one did you like the best?

Memo 078: Goal Digger

To: All

From: Me

Date: August 15, 2013

Subject: Ugly Cuteness
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Now, I ain't saying she's a gold digger 'cause she turned into a goal digger! Get down, girl, go 'head, get down...

I rap on the side. 

According to the Urban Dictionary, a goal digger is a person who desires wealth in all areas of life, who seeks the secrets of the millionaire mind and has the smarts, optimism, integrity, and passion to do it themselves. 

Hmph. Well, don't mind if I do!

When I saw this Sandro Paisley blouse, I was definitely positive that it was ugly. Like, an ugly kind of cute or a gaudy kind of fabulous.  You know what I mean? To take it even further to the next level, I paired the blouse with these gold H&M shorts that are a 70's kind of 2013. Right? Right...

Blouse: Sandro, Shorts: H&M

Blouse: Sandro, Shorts: H&M

Clutch: Diane von Furstenberg

Memo 048: Feeling a Little Clueless

To: All

From: Me

Date: March 14, 2013

Subject: Flashback to the 90s

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When I put this outfit on I immediately had two thoughts: My catholic school uniform and Cher from Clueless.

Granted my uniform consisted of a nasty plaid skirt and black and white Buster Brown shoes, this still made me feel a little nostalgic. 

Can you imagine the same outfit EVERY day?! Way harsh, Tai...

Vest: Zara, Shirt: Sandro, Skirt: ASOS

Clutch: Diane von Furstenberg

Memo 029: It's the Remix

To: All

From: Me

Date: January 15, 2013

Subject: Recyclables

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I am a firm believer in recycling. I'm not talking paper and plastic, folks. It's more like blazers and skirts. I, by no means, have the funds to support the wear it once life style. I wanna wear my clothes until the seams come apart!

The Tibi Tuxedo blazer has been worn here and here.

The Herve Leger skirt has been worn here.

And the Sandro Express Silk Crepe blouse has been worn here.

Let's continue to go green with this fashion thing!

Blazer: Tibi, Blouse: Sandro, Skirt: Herve Leger

Clutch: Diane Von Furstenberg, Shoes: Christian Louboutin 

Memo 001: Bienvenue!

To: All 
From: Me
Date: October 30, 2012
Subject: Welcome to The Werk! Place
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The Werk! Place is where high end meets low end and a little in between.  As a self-proclaimed mix master, my key strengths are combining patterns, colors and various textures. My style can range from mixed print maven to classic funk cutie.

I created The Werk! Place as an avenue to express myself through my clothes. One of my favorite quotes and one that I live by is: “Your body is a werk of art. Dress to be on display.” I've added "Why would you walk out of the house any other way?"

My goal is to inspire you to wake up every morning and at least try; Try to be better, try to be smarter, and try to look your very best!

"Ain't nobody fresher than my clique!"
Fauxtography Credit: Soley Gonzales

Sunglasses: Marni for H&M, Top: Sandro, Pants: H&M, Shoes: Zara, Earrings: Marni for H&M

Fauxtography Credit: Soley Gonzales

Shoes: Zara Pony Hair loafers