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 088: First Look

To: All

From: Me

Date: October 3, 2013

Subject: Shoot w/Elton Anderson
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The week before last, my very talented and equally ridiculous photographer friend, Elton Anderson, called me on a Thursday requesting to do a shoot on the following Tuesday. Wait, what?!

I had to repeatedly remind him model, I am not. More importantly, I take my own photos and I'm not used to other people being around when I shoot. "Elton, I take like 250 shots and end up with maybe 12 that actually look okay."

It sent me into a MAJOR internal freak out session as he wanted to shoot 5 - 10 looks! "Elton, that's a MONTH's worth of blog entries!" After a little negotiation, we decided on 3 - 5 looks. This is the first.

Life lesson: Sometimes an opportunity can come along and you may not feel prepared for it. Do it anyway. The point may not be to be comfortable and prepared but to stretch you a little to help you grow.

Check out Elton's other work here: http://eltonanderson.com

Blazer: Parker, Dress: River Island, Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Photography: Elton Anderson

Clutch: H&M
Photography: Elton Anderson

Blazer: Parker, Dress: River Island, Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Photography: Elton Anderson

Memo 087: Allow Me To Re-Introduce My Top Knot!

To: All

From: Me

Date: October 1, 2013

Subject: Hello October!
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Ya'll know I couldn't let go of the top knot. So, I reinvented it for my short hair.

This is the first time I've worn my hair like this but if definitely won't be the last. I love having different hair options.

I've been continuing to shop my closet (*pats self on back*). The only new piece that I'm wearing in this look is the 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target dress. Next to the "Boom" sweatshirt, it was one of my favorite pieces from the collaboration. You'll definitely see this dress a couple of times in the future. 

Trench Cape: H&M, Dress: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, Turtleneck: Zara, Belt: BCBG

Dress: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, Turtleneck: Zara, Belt: BCBG

Clutch: BCBG, Boots: Sam Edelman, Double Cuffs