Memo 215: Peek-A-Boo, I See You!

To: All

From: Me

Date: December 23, 2015

Subject: NYE Outfit Inspiration: Part II

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What is this like Christmas Eve to the second power? Christmas Eve Eve? Either way, we're two days away. 

I remember being in Catholic School (yes, I went to Catholic School) and learning all about the advent wreath and story of Jesus's birth. I miss religious studies classes. I liked feeling knowledgeable about what was actually going on while I tore through my pile o' Christmas gifts. 

Or was everything just better and more exciting as a child? The magic was still in it. I guess it's a little different when you finally figure out what's up and you're old enough to just get what you want.

I digress.

For this second New Year's Eve look, I partnered up some oldies but goodies from my own personal boutique. I always preach to shop your closet first. The sequin pencil skirt in this look just does it for me along with the Nasty Gal peek-a-boo sweatshirt. This top is like being kind of covered and showing some serious skin at the same time! Just like the look from Memo 214, it's not your traditional (read: typical) NYE attire.

I just want to let you know that you have some options on how to shimmy your way into the New Year.

Photography by: Dorrell Edwards

Website: Always Timeless Productions

Instagram: @alwaystimeless

Memo 184: Little Blue Riding Hood

To: All

From: Me

Date: May 19, 2015

Subject: A Pop of Color

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Yup, I sure did dust this H&M cobalt blue coat off and wear it again. Look at how rich the color is against this black and white Club Monaco dress! I'm pretty much cobalt blue slaying on the way to grandmother's house.

I still love a look with a good pop of color. It adds a little drama that can take a look from ordinary to extraordinary. Pops can be added with simple accessories like a nice piece of arm candy all the way down to a bold statement making shoe.

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Photography by: Dorrell Edwards

Website: Always Timeless Productions

Instagram: @alwaystimeless

Get the look:

H&M Coat - Similar here

Club Monaco Dress - Similar here and here

Gucci Bag - Similar here and here

Vince Camuto Shoes - Similar here 

Zara Gloves - Similar here

H&M Necklace - Similar here

Banana Republic Hat - No Longer Available

Memo 124: Casual Tuesday

To: All

From: Me

Date: March 18, 2014

Subject: Featuring Peter Pilotto for Target
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Oh, it's casual Tuesday, baby!

I pulled out my favorite pieces from the Peter Pilotto for Target collection. I'm almost guaranteed to get the sweatshirt from every designer collaboration. They're so CAYUTE!

I paired this one with some comfy Madewell denim and the Peter Pilotto for Target shoes. I added some accessories to make it look like I cared, because I do.

Make it a great day, folks!

Sweatshirt: Peter Pilotto for Target, Jeans: Madewell

Hat: Armani Exchange, Scarf: H&M, Shoes: Peter Pilotto for Target, Clutch: Nneka Saran, Gloves: Zara

Shoes: Peter Pilotto for Target, Clutch: Nneka Saran, Gloves: Zara, Jeans: Madewell

Sweatshirt: Peter Pilotto for Target, Jeans: Madewell

Get the Look:

Peter Pilotto for Target Sweatshirt (On Sale) - Sold here

Madewell Jeans - Similar (On Sale) here and here

Armani Exchange Denim Hat - Similar here

H&M Scarf - Similar here and here

Peter Pilotto for Target Shoes (On Sale) - Sold here

Nneka Saran Clutch - More options here 

Zara Gloves - 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 119: Tweed, Please!

To: All

From: Me

Date: February 14, 2014

Subject: Bryant Park + New York Public Library = Tourist Flow
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So, I have an addiction to H&M. The first step is recognizing that you have a problem. Four pieces from this look are from H&M. FOUR! I'm going to make myself shop other places. This is absurd.

Even though the weather in New York has been beyond crazy, I have still been gallivanting around the city like a tourist in between shows. Of course, I had to visit the New York Public Library where Carrie Bradshaw was set to marry the infamous Mr. Big and Bryant Park was right across the street.

I know what you're thinking. Shorts?! In New York? In February? I was actually pretty warm. The tights and over-the-knee socks definitely helped. I was holding off on wearing this tweed short suit until one of the warmer (meaning a little over 30 degrees) NY days. But it never "warmed" up!

Over this past week, I've been falling a little more in love with monochromatic and suited looks. You'll definitely be seeing more of that over the next couple of seasons. However, I still love a pop of color and added the orange H&M top to this heavily neutral look.

Coat: Zara, Blazer: H&M, Shorts: H&M, Top: H&M
Fauxtography by Lana Herbert

Hat: H&M, Gloves: Zara, Belt: French Connection
Fauxtography by Lana Herbert

Bag: Coach, Boots: Michael Kors, Socks: Hue
Fauxtography by Lana Herbert

Fauxtography by Lana Herbert

 Get the Look:

Zara Coat - Similar here, here, and here

H&M Tweed Blazer - Similar here

H&M Tweed Shorts - Similar here

H&M Top - Similar here and here

H&M Hat - Similar here

Zara Gloves - Similar here and here

French Connection Belt - Similar here and  here

Coach Bag - Similar here and here

Michael Kors Boots - Similar here and here 

Hue Over-the-knee Socks - Similar here and here 

Memo 117: New York State of Mind

To: All

From: Me

Date: February 10, 2014

Subject: Times Squared
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So, if you're following me on Instagram, you already know that I'm in New York for Fashion Week. And let me tell you, this week so far has been an experience. I can't even keep up with myself! I need to put myself in the corner and go reflect on everything that is going on. You guys know I stay putting myself in the corner!

So, I definitely had to play tourist in between the shows. I went to Times Square to be amazed by the flashing lights! On this day, I doubled up my coats, focused on structural black and white and added a pop of color.

Singing "Concrete jungle where dreams are made of..."

Coats: Zara, Top: ASOS, Skirt: Julie Haus
Fauxtography: Lana Herbert

Shoes: Christian Louboutin, Clutch: ASOS, Gloves: Zara, Belt: BCBG
Fauxtography: Lana Herbert

Coats: Zara, Top: ASOS, Skirt: Julie Haus
Fauxtography: Lana Herbert

Fauxtography: Lana Herbert

 Get the Look:

Zara Coat 1 - Similar here and here

Zara Coat 2 - Similar here and here

ASOS Top - No Longer Available

Julie Haus Skirt - Similar here, here and here

Christian Louboutin Shoes - No Longer Available

ASOS Clutch - Sold here 

Zara Gloves - Similar here and here

Marni for H&M Sunglasses - Similar here and here

Memo 115: Give Me the Green Light

To: All

From: Me

Date: January 27, 2014

Subject: Onesie Flow
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And you all say that I don't do casual. Uh, yes I do! I am the queen of comfortable…sometimes.

When you feel like you need just a touch of color, a bright accessory like this clutch can be just what the doctor ordered.

Jacket: French Connection, Jumpsuit: French Connection

Clutch: H&M, Shoes: Isabel Marant, Gloves: Zara

Jacket: French Connection, Jumpsuit: French Connection, Sunglasses: Marni for H&M

Get the Look:

French Connection Mika Jacket - Sold here, here and here

French Connection Jumpsuit - Sold here

H&M Clutch - Similar here, here and here

Isabel Marant Sneakers - Similar here and here

Marni for H&M Sunglasses - Similar here and here

Tiffany & Co. Necklaces - Sold here and Similar here

Zara Gloves -  Similar here

Memo 114: Home Away from Home

To: All

From: Me

Date: January 16, 2014

Subject: London Flat
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We lived in the cutest little flat located about 45 minutes outside of Central London. I say lived because I feel like if you've been anywhere for longer than a week, you live there! 

Can we please have a moment of appreciation for the wallpaper and exposed brick? So cute. If you follow me on Twitter, you know that I went a little crazy in the wallpaper section at B&Q which is London's version of Home Depot. The local stores here got rid of their wallpaper section back in the early 90s like wallpaper isn't still fly.

They were wrong.

Top: Zara, Leggings: Maison Martin Margiela for H&M
Fauxtography by: LaTanya Casillas

Top: Zara, Leggings: Maison Martin Margiela for H&M, Cuff: Mango, Bracelets: ASOS
Fauxtography by: LaTanya Casillas

Clutch: Zara, Shoes: YSL

Cuff: Mango
Fauxtography by: LaTanya Casillas

Memo 110: So Icy

To: All

From: Me

Date: December 27, 2013

Subject: Cooler than a Polar Bear's Toe Nails
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Hello, my name is Tiffany and I'm addicted to designer collaborations. 
Hi Tiffany…

Back in November, November 14th to be exact, I waited in line for the Isabel Marant for H&M designer release. I previously owned not one Isabel Marant item (not even the wedge sneakers!) and this H&M collabo was my chance.

If you follow me on Instagram, you saw that I walked out with a couple of very cute bags filled with goodies from the collection. But truth be told, after my bank account and I had a really long heart felt conversation with each other, I was only left with four items: the silk scarf which I've worn here, the metal scarf, and the top and jeans worn in this look.

When I saw the look book, this top and these jeans were all that I wanted. Obviously, I loved the prints. However, when I threw this snow white coat from Zara on top of those prints, a cool so icy was achieved that even I wasn't ready.

Please excuse the breeze...

Coat: Zara, Top: Isabel Marant for H&M, Jeans: Isabel Marant for H&M

Gloves: Zara, Clutch: BCBG, Shoes: Vince Camuto, Sunglasses: Marni for H&M

Clutch: BCBG

Memo 019: Decisions, Decisions...

To: All

From: Me

Date: December 14, 2012

Subject: Let Them Clothes Fight!

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Same pants, jacket and shoes.
Different top, accessories and lip color. 

It's the battle of the Armani Exchange hoodie versus the Gap sweater.

What say you?

Blazer: Tibi, Hoodie: Armani Exchange, Pants: Maison Martin Margiela for H&M, Sunglasses: Marni for H&M

Do the Naomi Campbell walk, Naomi Campbell walk
Walk across the room like Naomi Campbell...

Clutch: Maison Martin Margiela for H&M, Gloves: Zara, Necklace: Tiffany & Co., Shoes: YSL

Necklace: Ben Amun, Belt: H&M, Bracelets: CC Skye, ASOS, Watch: Kenneth Cole