Hello, Sunshine

 J Crew Jeans, Elizabeth & James Top c/o of Shop It To Me, Loeffler Randall Shoes, HRH Collection Necklace, Elizabeth & James Sunglasses, Balenciaga Bag. Bracelets: Alex & Ani, Amrita Singh, Hermes. Marc by Marc Jacobs Watch.
Yesterday I arrived in LA (along with Christine, for both work & play) and I'm still having a hard time believing we're in the middle of January and it's 80 degrees. The craziest part is that I left my sleeping bag coat (which is not cute at all), gloves and hat behind to put on this particular outfit and actually felt pretty hot for most of the day. I'd totally be lying if I said I wasn't enjoying it. 

**Special shout out to Vanessa, who is amazing enough to let us stay at her incredibly beautiful apartment. **

Dressing Up & Down with StyleMint.

Outfit #1: StyleMint T,  J Brand Velvet Leggings, Louboutin Shoes, Vintage Chanel, H&M Blazer, Karen Walker Sunglasses, ASOS Faux Fur Snood, Bracelets: J Crew, Hermes, McQueen.
Outfit #2: StyleMint T, ASOS Skirt, HRH Collection Necklace, Bracelets: Amrita Singh & Alex & Ani. Lipstick: MAC Impassioned.
Outfit #3: StyleMint T, Paige Jeans c/o, Madewell Shoes, Volcom Parka, Shawlsmith London Scarf, Karen Walker Sunglasses.
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Disclosure: Although this is a sponsored post, I would never (ever) partner with a brand I didn't stand behind. 

Fruit Stripe

ASOS Dress, Madewell Pumps, ASOS Coat (last year), Express Tights, Vintage Chanel Bag, Karen Walker Sunglasses, Gloves via Macy's. Jewelry: Poshlocket, Hermes, J Crew. Lipstick: MAC Impassioned. 

I've always said that January is one of my least favorite months of the year, with everything being quite grey and dreary on the East Coast and the temperatures making it almost impossible to want to (or even care to) look even remotely fashionable.
After being sick with the stomach flu + a cold for over a week (and living in pajamas),  I was itching to dress up a little for a get together with some friends. I went all out in the color department, although I promise, I did wear snow boots while trekking along the snow outside.
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On a completely different subject, recently I worked on an amazing project with Lancome, which I'll share with you all in a few weeks. In the meantime, here's a little teaser.

Strappy & Suede

I've been wanting these strappy YSL shoes ever since they came out (2 years ago?) yet didn't want to pay full price (then again, who does?) A few weeks ago while browsing eBay, I spotted them for a great price and after a bit of negotiating with the seller, I finally made them mine!
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Happy Friday!

Sealed with a Bow + a Giveaway

J Crew Coat, ASOS Pussy Bow Shirt, Zara Jeans (old), Loeffler Randall Shoes, Brahmin Handbag c/o, Bracelets: Jennifer Zeuner c/o, Poshlocket Bamboo Bracelets c/o, Bauble Bar, Vintage Belt.

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Soft Sweep

Zara Dress (recent), Dolce Vita Leather Jacket, Madison Harding Booties, GAP Sunglasses, Amrita Singh Bangles, MAC Pink Nouveau Lipstick.
In spirit of award show season (which is one of my favorite times of year), I wore this flowy Zara dress. Wanting to dress it down a bit, I paired it with my grey leather jacket and lace up booties. 

Touch of Sequin

Dallin Chase Leather Jacket, Bebe Sequin Bodysuit (sold out online), Alice + Olivia Pants, Lodis Clutch c/o, Marc by MJ Watch, Bracelets: Alexander McQueen, Hermes. Karen Walker Sunglasses.
Nothing like a little sequins to jazz up a work-type outfit. This is actually a body suit that my best friend, Susy, gave to me for my birthday several months ago. Since then, I've worn it on New Years Eve, dressed up a pair of boyfriend jeans and now wearing it like this.