Memo 196: Planes, Trains and Fashion Shows

To: All

From: Me

Date: September 16, 2015

Subject: NYFW: Look 1

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Remember how I like feeling like a super hero? I talked about it way back when here. Intro this green cape from Nasty Gal. It catches wind with the best of them.

I wanted to incorporate a 70s vibe by adding the See by Chloe blouse and the striped color blocked skirt from Zara. This season, it's all about a nod to a decade that brought us bell bottoms and Farrah Fawcett feathered hair. Say that three times in a row.

Speaking of hair, I shaved the sides and it has been a LIFE SAVER. This style is super easy to maintain to combat the random torrential downpours and NY humidity.

Get into Look 1 from NYFW!

Photography by: Tyson Adams

Website: www.newhydemedia.com

Instagram: @djtyadams

Get the Look:

Nasty Gal Cape - Sold here and Similar here

See by Chloe Blouse - Similar here and here

Zara Skirt - Similar here and here

Stella McCartney Pumps - Similar here and here

Louis Vuitton Trevi Bag - Sold here

H&M Scarf - Similar 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!

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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 123: Patent Leather Skirt Lover

To: All

From: Me

Date: March 13, 2014

Subject: Keeping It Neutral
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I was at the flagship H&M store in London on Oxford Street when I first saw her. She was hanging out with the others just sitting there maxing and relaxing all cool. When I first laid eyes on her, I was a little bit apprehensive. See the way that my luggage was set up, I didn't know if there would be additional space. So, I left her there with the agreement with myself, that if I wanted her I would return.

I wanted her. So, I returned.

Get in my luggage you, sexy patent leather midi skirt, you. 

Hat: H&M, Trench Cape: H&M, Sweater: COS, Skirt: H&M

Turban: The MCB Shop, Sweater: COS, Skirt: H&M, Necklace: ASOS

Skirt: H&M, Clutch: Zara, Shoes: Stella McCartney

Hat: H&M, Trench Cape: H&M, Sweater: COS, Skirt: H&M

Get the Look:

H&M Hat - Similar here

H&M Trench Cape - Similar here and here

H&M Skirt - Similar here and here

COS Sweater - No Longer Available

The MCB Shop Turban - Sold here

Zara Clutch - No Longer Available

Stella McCartney Shoes - Similar here

ASOS Necklace - Similar here, here, and here

Memo 104: Fall Into Something Amazing

To: All

From: Me

Date: December 11, 2013

Subject: Statement Coat: Look 2
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I just came to the realization that I want to laugh all the time and all day. I'm not completely sure how I'm going to make that happen but I'm definitely going to give it a try. Laughing is just so good for the soul and it burns calories if you laugh hard enough. 

Moving on, this coat just screams FAAAALLLLLL!!!! And you know I love the prints going on in the fabric. For this look, I focused on the green and orange accents in coat to complete the look.

Coat: Moschino, Sweater: H&M, Pants: Zara

Sunglasses: H&M, Clutch: BCBG, Shoes: Stella McCartney

Coat: Moschino, Sweater: H&M, Pants: Zara

Clutch: BCBG, Sunglasses: 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 003: Freedom of Peace

To: All

From: Me

Date: November 1, 2012

Subject: Early Morning Flow
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So, I like to take ALOT of pictures with the peace sign. I don't know. Sometimes, I just don't know what to do with my hands.

I love to mix prints, colors and textures.  Start with a little paisley here, some green and blue stripes there, and throw in a little burnt orange. Somehow, it just werks! 

Fingers: Peace Sign

Cardigan: Marni for H&M, Top: J. Crew, Skirt: J. Crew, Necklace: H&M

Clutch: Kenneth Cole, Ring: Banana Republic, Bracelets: Thrift Store finds, Shoes: Stella McCartney, Belt: BCBG Max Azria