I gushed about my undying love for this Laundry by Shelli Segal coat back in January in my Airing the Laundry post. This time I decided to mix it up with an old top that I normally reserve for spring/summer months, and a few new accessories.
The green top adds a pop of color. It's hard sometimes to break out of the dark neutrals that this great city is known for.
I did a silver arm party this time around, including my favorite cuff and my old school nameplate bracelet. Flashback to my high school days...
I wore my Kelsi Dagger 'Acalia' wedges (purchase here) that I scored from a Rue La La sale last year.
And I topped off the look with my new favorite faux leather bag from Zara. I scored this at the Zara sale for only $20! *hits my dougie*
One of the few things I like about winter is the ability to wear a statement coat. Nothing like a luxe fur collar to make you feel chic.
Now bring on the spring weather! I can't wait to wear mini skirts and flirty tanks.
Coat: Laundry by Shelli Segal | Top: Forever 21 | Pants: Old Navy (available for $44.94 here) | Boots: Kelsi Dagger (available here) | Bag: Zara | Bangles: Street Vendor
Sadly, summer is coming to a close. In honor of these last few fancy-free moments, I decided to let my hair down (more like...out) and snap as many pics in the sizzling sun as I could squeeze in. These outfit posts I'm releasing over the next few days pretty much sum up my summer. Fun, crazy, hectic but overall...beautiful. This is my summer wrap up...what's yours?
This summer I moved to historic Harlem. Huge for me since it's my first apartment in NYC, and ironically, I live only a block away from the building my mom grew up in. All things come full circle I guess. I don't live in this beautiful Strivers Row brownstone I'm posing in front of. I'm not too far away though...
I really love my neighborhood. One of the great things about summer is the fact that there's no excuse to stay inside.
I did alot of walking this season, strolling through my neighborhood, trying out new restaurants, discovering new shops, etc. I learned alot.
There's an old saying that goes something like "You have to know where you've been to know where you're going..." It's something to that effect. Anyway I got a tattoo this summer of an Adinkra symbol called Sankofa which essentially means "Learning from your past to build for your future". The entire summer was filled with life lessons. Anyway, the "past" piece is super important to me. Might be why I like vintage so much. Like this bag, something that's old and worn and has been through alot (despite popular belief) can be the most beautiful.
But of course we all love "new" stuff too. This little trinket was probably my favorite accessory this summer. Got it from this street vendor in Soho. His name is "G" and I passed by him everyday on my lunch hour. I don't think he knows how much he's touched my life. Another important lesson from this summer.|
Top: Forever 21, Shorts:H&M, Jesus Piece: Forever 21, Double Finger Ring: Street Vendor, Silver Cuff: Street Vendor, Bag: Vintage, Shoes: Kelsi Dagger
So the inspiration for this outfit came from a challenge given by my dear friends at Kelsi Dagger. I did a video on how to rock the same Kelsi Dagger Karina shoe two different ways. I've never posted to Youtube before so this is all very new to me (and scary...yikes!), so show me some love and spread it if you like. And stay tuned for Summer Wrap Ups Part 2 & 3...
Happy summer lovelies! I trust everyone kicked off the official beginning to the spring season with an amazing Memorial Day weekend. My weekend was spent between children's birthday parties (my nephew just turned 1), 5 flights of stairs (just moved into a new apartment on the 5th floor of a walk up) and Memorial Day BBQ's. It was a full and entertaining weekend for sure. Because of all the craziness of the past few weeks, I haven't been able to post religiously per usual. But it's June now, it's officially summer and your girl is back in action! This week's giveaway is once again courtesy one of my fave brands Kelsi Dagger!
Seriously guys, if you haven't checked out their summer lineup, you're in for a treat. Last time around I gave away a lovely pair of the Karinas to Bethany S. This time, I'm giving away these Grace stilettos...
I paired them with one of my absolute favorite vintage pieces of all time. I purchased this lace button down dress at least 6 years ago, while in high school. It's been a mainstay in my summer wardrobe ever since. I figured what better romantic pairing than a lace dress and these sparkly cinderella-gone-edgy heels from Kelsi Dagger...
Thanks so much everyone for commenting. Just a heads up, I'll have another Kelsi Dagger Giveaway running at the end of the month, so keep your eyes peeled. The next pair I'm giving away are ah-ma-zing!
This past weekend I had a chance to sport these lovely Kelsi Dagger Karina shoes I've been raving about. They sent me a pair in the pewter color and I'm in love...
I decided to pair them up with one of my fave spring outfits. Plain black skirt and top, jean jacket, white fedora and gold accessories. Surprisingly, pewter isn't such a hard color to match up. It's an unexpected neutral, but it works!
I always have so much fun with this hat...it attracts so much attention on the street!
You guys have heard me rave about Pour La Victoire's brand and their amazing shoes right? Well get a load of their younger, hip and more affordable shoe line - Kelsi Dagger. They have some amazing styles at really great prices.
"In a world full of sensory overload, Kelsi Dagger is the voice for all that is fresh, young and totally hip"
I'm especially in love with the Karina style...
You know I have an insane obsession with wedges, so when I saw these, I gagged. It comes in 3 different color ways- black, pewter and an off pink nude color...
The wooden wedge heel of course is in for the spring season. And I love the caged effect and the gold hardware detailing. Stay tuned, I'll have pics up next week from my style shoot with these babies on.
Guess what? Surprise! I'm giving away a pair of the Kelsi Dagger Karinas! To be qualified you must:
