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My apartment building had a holiday party at a nearby restaurant. It's always a struggle to dress warm enough for the weather but light enough for the temperature of the restaurant. I always dress on the lighter side. I figure, I can always put on my jacket if I get cold but I definitely don't want to be in the restaurant sweating, stripping off layers!

Shirt- Elizabeth and James

Pants- Zara

Shoes- Boutique 9

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This weekend I went to Pinehurst, North Carolina with my family for a great relaxing holiday getaway! While the men in my fam played golf, my mom, sister-in-law and I reveled in the full day of shopping in the village shops. Aside from a few treats, (black truffle olive oil and honey ginger balsamic) my favorite purchase was from a small consignment shop called Dazzle. I was in HEAVEN! After 3 trips to the dressing room, with nothing but success, I had to make some crucial decisions. Hermes scarf? Ralph Lauren Trench? Ostrich Jacket? (sigh) Sadly, I ended up walking away from all of those items :( 

I walked away though, with the most perfect pair of vintage Louboutins.   :)

Dress- Zara

Shoes- Christian Louboutin

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Another photo from the archives, taken for Lola's portfolio. What goes better together than Leather and Lace!

Leather Jacket- William Rast

Dress- Forever 21

Shoes- Bakers

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Another day of Christmas Shopping so I need to be comfortable! Leggings are an obvious choice for comfort, trade in the college hoodie for an embellished knit sweater, choose calf high boots instead of Uggs...same comfort level, more polished look. Happy Shopping!

Jacket- Gap 

Scarf- Mom's Closet

Sweater- Michael Kors

Leggings- Zara

Boots- Lucky Brand

Bracelet- Lucky Brand

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This is an old picture that was used in my friend Lola's portfolio. I love how it's blurry and unfocused. Anyone who lives in Charlotte knows about Breakfast Club and has their own opinion about it. My opinion is, the building makes for a good picture :)

Dress- Eight Sixty

Lace Tights- Forever 21

Shoes- Jessica Simpson

Men, Whatever Shoe You Thought You Should Wear With A Suit, Don't!

Too many times have men put on their nicest suit to go to work, a party, a semi formal function or a formal gala only to ruin it by wearing the wrong shoes! Church Shoes, Work Shoes, ROTC Shoes, Club Shoes and Penny Loafers do not work with a suit and some just don't work. Follow this guide and you'll get it right every time...trust me, women are definitely looking at your shoes :)

DON'T WEAR THESE SHOES TO A PARTY, CLUB, FORMAL, SEMI FORMAL... 
(I refuse to put the websites or any other info for these shoes, for fear that someone might try to buy them!)


1. Church Shoes- Please let the gators and crocs live...not that I'm an animal rights advocate, I just need any reason for people to not buy these shoes!



2. Work Shoes- If you wear these shoes to work, you should stop...you should also stop wearing them with a suit to have drinks after 5.


3. ROTC Shoes- Unless you are preparing for military combat or walking a construction site, these steel toe shoes should be left on the shelf.


4. Club Shoes- (sigh) I can't even describe why these elf shoes are wrong...but the fact that they resemble elf wear should be enough.


5. Penny Loafers- I love penny loafers BUT they are a casual shoe and shouldn't be worn with a suit. Wear them with khakis or cuffed jeans for a preppy look.





Do Wear These Shoes With A Suit Wherever You're Going!


1. Oxford
You can never go wrong with a great pair of oxfords.

Calvin Klein Gareth II Oxford



2. Wingtip Oxford
I love to see men wearing wingtips at work.

 Magnanni 'Bruno' Wingtip Oxford



3. Derby Shoes
Similar to oxfords but they have open lacing.

Christian Dior Calfskin Derby Shoes

 4. Loafers

If you are going to wear a casual suit or you're going to a daytime function, loafers are appropriate.

Bruno Magli 'Raging' Slip-On

5. Patent Leather 

These shoes should only be worn at formal events with a tuxedo!

Gucci Patent Leather Dress Oxfords

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I'm always super happy to hang out with my family...especially my nephews! I know I'll be playing lots of hide and seek and tag so jeans are definitely the best option. These C&C jeans are basically jeggings...they're great under boots because they'll never look baggy and the stretch fabric is flexible enough for crawling around with nephews :)

Shirt- Marc by Marc Jacobs

Cardigan- Zara

Jeans- C&C California

Boots- Fergie

Belt- GAP

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I was so happy that all of my friends came to my place for a holiday party!

Knit dresses are super comfy and awfully cute ;)

Dress- Madewell

Belt- Madewell

Shoes- Jessica Simpson

Loving Leather Jackets

When the weather is unpredictable, you need to wear a coat, you don't want something huge and bulky...reach for your favorite little leather. Warm enough for chilly winter days, perfect over dresses or with slacks. Add accessories galore and of course a hat, scarf and gloves and hit the town!


1. Nanette Lepore

"Hush Hush" Black Leather Jacket

2. Theory

"Marani" Black Leather and Silk Jacket

3. LA Made

Anja Leather Jacket

4. My Tribe

Leather Blazer

5. Michael Mechael Kors

Leather Zip Front Motocross Jacket

6. K&C

Leather Zig Zag Bomber

7. McQ

Leather Motorcycle Jacket

8. Diane Von Furstenberg

'Alphie' Leather Jacket

9. J. Jill

Modern Leather Jacket

10. See by Chloe

Belted Leather Jacket

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I love leather motorcycle jackets...makes any normal outfit look badass!

Blouse- Wilfred

Jeans- Joe's

Jacket- GAP

Shoes- L.A.M.B.