Memo 193: To Keep Them or Not to Keep Them

To: All

From: Me

Date: August 11, 2015

Subject: That is the Question

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Going to a day party or out for a little happy hour? I have the perfect outfit for you! Of course, the look is featuring my go to peplum shorts for the season! A couple of months ago, I had to make a really tough decision between the Cameo Collective 'It's Time' Peplum Shorts featured in this look and the Mink Pink 'Summer Time' Shadows Shorts that are linked in the "Get the Look" section.

I literally had them both side-by-side and tried to rationalize keeping both of them. They're so similar but they're not. I finally just closed my eyes, spun around the room, landed on the Cameo Collective pair and bid the Mink Pink pair adieu.

I'm pretty sure that I still need them. Things people with a shopping addiction say.

Fauxtography: Courtney Dunn

Get the Look:

Zara Blazer - No Longer Available

Zara Crop Top - Similar here and here

Cameo Collective Shorts - Similar here and here

Sophia Webster "Mila" Sandals - Sold here

ASOS Clutch - Similar here and here

ASOS Collar Necklace - Similar here

Sunglasses - Similar here, here and 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 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 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 082: Cactus Rose

To: All

From: Me

Date: September 12, 2013

Subject: #TBT
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Remember when my hair was longer?

Me, too. I kind of miss it, especially when I want to wear a ponytail and there's no tail for my pony.

Anyway, I used to wear this outfit often. I love the mix of feminine floral with the studded black blazer. It has a concrete or better yet cactus rose flow going on.

And I may or may not have been playing a little game of hide and seek behind the cacti. Judge not lest ye be judged...

Blazer: Zara, Dress: Rodarte for Target

Cuff: Alexis Bittar, Ring: Mango, Clutch: Zara, Belt: Maison Martin Margiela for H&M

Memo 068: Overalls for Dinner

To: All

From: Me

Date: June 27, 2013

Subject:  Overall, the overalls are back in...
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Yes, I got sucked into this overall trend. One day within 24 hours, I had no less than 43 people (ok, it was only like three people) ask me where to get a cute pair of overalls. Overalls? Really?! My mind immediately transported me back into the 90s. At some point during the 90s, I was ten and owned a pair of overalls. 

Listen, I am not trying to look ten! So, I bought these overall shorts with the intent of still looking like a grown up. I think I achieved it. 

I present overalls that you could rock to dinner!

Blazer: Zara, Vest: ASOS, Overalls: ASOS, T-shirt: H&M

Vest: ASOS, Overalls: ASOS, T-shirt: H&M

Clutch: H&M, Necklace: Tatty Devine, Shoes: Versace

Memo 066: Peek-A-Boo, I See You!

To: All

From: Me

Date: June 6, 2013

Subject: A Lace Bra and Gold Accents 
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When the Peter Pan collars first made their way into the fashion scene a season or two ago, I was not all that thrilled about them. I mean I wore Peter Pan collared shirts with my catholic school uniform. Trust me, it was completely unsexy.

But I am 100% in love with the gold Peter Pan collared necklace worn in this look. Paired with the gold accents in the blazer, clutch and shoes; it brings the entire look together.

It dawned on me that I'm practically fully covered. Well, except for my peek-a-boo lace top paired with a navy blue lace bra. This is a great way to add a little sexy without looking overexposed. 

Blazer: Zara, Trousers: H&M, Top: Madewell

Collar Necklace: H&M, Bra: H&M, Cummerbund: Urban Outfitters

Clutch: H&M, Cuff: Mango, Skinny Belt: Armani Exchange

Memo 059: Turban Fever

To: All

From: Me

Date: May 7, 2013

Subject: Headpiece of the Summer

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By golly, I've figured it out!

I'm declaring here and now that, all summer, I'm wearing turbans! It's so perfect. It's my top knot for the summer, ready at a moment's notice!

This turban here is from The MCB Shop. The best thing about it other than that it's super fabulous is that I didn't have to sit in front of my computer for seven hours watching You Tube tutorials to learn how to tie it. I just put it on!

Literally, what more can you ask for in life?!

Blazer: Zara, Top: ASOS, Pants: Zara

Cuff: Mango, Clutch: DVF

Turban: c/o The MCB Shop

Lip: Dior Mysterious Mauve

Memo 010: K.I.S.C

To: All

From: Me

Date: November 2012

Subject: Simple Comforts

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K.I.S.C. = Keeping It Simple and Comfortable. Sometimes (read: all of the time), a chick just wants to be comfortable. 

Sweater... comfortable
Blazer...comfortable
SWEAT PANTS...COMF.TA.BULL!!!

Let's be clear, a chick does NOT want to be comfortable and a mess, comfortable and raggedy, or comfortable and look comfortable. Comfortable and cute is the key. Add some jewelry, a pair of heels, a fly clutch and elevate your comfortable game.

You mean to tell me I can be comfortable AND cute?! Sign me up...

Blazer: Zara, Sweater: Gap, Sweat Pants: H&M 

Shoes: Charles Jourdan, Watch: Kenneth Cole, Bracelets: CC Skye and ASOS, Ring: Forever 21, Clutch: H&M Maison Martin Margiela

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