Posts tagged ‘style blogger’
Priceless Excursions
As I mentioned before, I’ve teamed up with Glamour and MasterCard to take Mastercard cardholders on a shopping excursion throughout Soho. This past weekend was the official kickoff and it did not disappoint! Starting at Ground Support, a Soho coffee shop which boasts some seriously good coffee and homemade peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that I can’t stop craving, I met my first few shoppers for a brief style consultation before we hit the frosty pavements to get our shop on. With a total of three stores on our itinerary – Flying A, Patina, and AvaMaria, all of which I will highlight in the next couple of days – my shoppers and I turned into serious scavengers as we scoured the racks trying on colorful trousers, vintage statement jewelry, and discounted designer shoes that make my toes wiggle with delight.
I’ll be doing this for the next few weekends and can’t wait to meet my next set of shoppers!
Is this something you guys would be interested in? I feel like I should do it again once it’s warmer…
//Photo by Brittany Peoples
Cabernet Sauvignon
We all know how much I love me some monochromatic looks, so naturally when I purchased this pair of Current/Elliott jeans I knew it was only a matter of time before I dabbled in the burgundy/red mash up (*note: this could also be because I’m not drinking this month and am admittedly having some red wine withdrawls).
I threw this outfit together in the very last minute before a brunch with some friends on Sunday and have to say, I’m quite pleased with the results (which is a rarity when I just throw a few pieces together without so much as a glance in the mirror). Now I know what you’re all thinking, “Sonia, you need to stop wearing those Acne boots, it’s getting old,” and I hear you, I really do. But here’s the thing, I CAN’T STOP! They are hands down the best shoes I have ever owned and it’s a daily struggle not to wear them all the time, even though it already seems like I do. They’re like the black skinny jeans of shoes in my wardrobe – just when I think I’m ready to move on, I slip them on and poof! my outfit is 1,323,252,313 times better than it was before.
Do you have something like that in your closet? Please share so that perhaps I can move on from my current addiction.
{ H&M jacket and sweater, Current Elliot Jeans, Acne Boots, Coach Bag c/o, American Apparel Hat }
//Photos by Emily Malan
SIDEWALK ▲ CAFES
I don’t know why but something about this outfit makes me think of traveling to Europe with friends and eating/drinking at sidewalk cafes. I think it’s because all of the pieces by American Living are versatile and comfortable (crucial when packing) and yet a pop of raspberry red lips, a bright flower and a classic pair of heels make them slightly more sophisticated.
One of my favorite things about traveling with friends is the process of getting ready for a night out on the town. Everyone’s rummaging in each other’s suitcases, the frequent question is “does this look ok?” and by the end of an hour spent getting ready, everyone is wearing each others clothes and usually far dressier than they need to be.
Although I don’t have any travel plans in the near future, I’m definitely making a mental note of this outfit for the next time I jet off to a fun place with friends.
{ gifted American Living jacket & cargo pants, H&M shirt, vintage Louis Vuitton heels, YSL Muse Bag }
Psst! Check out my fellow bloggers, Think Thru Fashion, Like Fresh Laundry, The Concrete Catwalk, SugarLaws, Blonde Bedhead, and Kansas Couture rocking their American Living looks!
*this is a post sponsored by American Living – all of the ideas and outfit selections are my own.
»· All Wrapped Up ·«
A flowy white pleated skirt has been on my shopping list for quite awhile, so I was thrilled when this SuperTrash number arrived on my doorstep last week. Between its lightweight fabric and modest hemline I have a feeling this skirt is going to be on heavy rotation in my wardrobe.
When I was first putting this outfit together, I had this skirt paired with a blue and white breton stripe shirt and a thinner belt, but the whole thing felt too preppy for my style. While standing around debating my outfit I saw this colorful scarf out of the corner of my eye and immediately knew I wanted to incorporate it into my look. It’s much too hot for a scarf around your neck these days, so instead I wrapped it around my upper body, turning it into a surprisingly comfortable tube-y top top. While this would normally feel scandalous and a bit too bare for my taste, the modest hemline of the skirt was a perfect juxtaposition to my naked shoulders.
{ Old Navy denim jacket (also worn here), Tibetan scarf worn as shirt, gifted SuperTrash skirt, Schutz heels, Ray Ban aviators }
{ In case you hadn’t noticed, Finn has a tendency to walk through my pictures. He just loves that spotlight }
»· Hopelessly Devoted ·«
Oh, this dress…
I saw this Marc by Marc Jacobs dress on the runway and immediately added it to my wishlist. However, I wasn’t fast enough at buying it and it sold out in what seemed like mere seconds. Equivalent to that of a major blockbuster hit, this dress was out of stock before the model walked off the runway, a total worldwide obsession. So, like any true, hopelessly devoted fan, I got on a waitlist.
Thinking my dreams of galavanting around in this stripey silk number were officially over, I started to take interest in…brace yourselves…imitation designs that I’d seen hanging in multiple NYC boutique windows. I know, I know, very unlike me, but I was determined to own this dress, or at least something like it. But! like most (Disney influenced) fairytales, my wish upon a star came true and I awoke one morning to find an email in my inbox letting me know that this dress, in my size, was now available. Zippidy do da! 1-2-3 click and it was mine! In just a couple of weeks my perfect, colorful, flouncy dress arrived on my doorstep all the way from Germany.
Being everything I thought it would be and more, I’ve already planned out a variety of different outfits with this dress (boots and a leather jacket anyone?), so you’ll probably see it on here more often than not. Wishes really do come true!
{ Marc by Marc Jacobs dress, Schutz heels, Ray Ban sunglasses }
