CHEETAH DRESS & FAUX FUR JACKET IN BROOKLYN

October 27, 2016October 27, 2016Leave a comment

Fall is here! It’s been such a long time since I’ve been on the East Coast during the fall season & I’m so excited about all the pretty leaves changing color & the cooler temperatures here in NYC. I’ve also really been loving the latest new wave/ rock n’ roll/ 80’s MTV inspired collections from Marc Jacobs & Isabel Marant, so when I found this dress on one of my recent vintage shopping adventures I was really excited because it reminded me of these emerging trends. I’ve always been a leopard & cheetah print kinda girl, but I really liked how this dress has bright pops of color in blue and purple to contrast with black.

Even though it’s fall I still like a bit of color to brighten things up. I like to style my unique vintage and thrift shop finds with whatever I’m currently wearing that’s new or on repeat.

I wore this vintage dress with my favorite faux fur jacket. I found this cozy jacket last year from Nasty Gal, but you can find similar ones here & here. I added my new black Sam Edelman suede boots, favorite pink suede Monserat de Luca fringe bag, Prada sunglasses, Topshop velvet choker & Calleen Cordero leather bracelets.

I always love wearing simple boots with dresses and also like the feeling of throwing on a furry & cozy jacket to give the outfit a bit of texture and edge. This is a fun & playful look that will take you from day into night….

XO,

Zoe

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THE LOOK

Jacket/ Nasty Gal (similar here & here)

Dress/ “thrifted”…..but you can find a (similar one here & here)

Boots/ Sam Edelman

Bag/ Monsterat De Lucca

Sunnies/ Prada

Choker/ Top Shop (similar here)

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Rose Bouquet Print Dress & Moto Jacket

October 25, 2016October 26, 2016Leave a comment

I’ve been loving wine, berry & pink tones this season. They are the perfect colors to wear now to brighten up your wardrobe while still feeling like you are dressing for fall. I was so excited to find this printed chiffon dress in exactly the color I was looking for and also love the pretty floral print, ruffles & overall retro vibe. It’s a great dress for layering and would also look good worn over jeans or high boots.

I wore this Band Of Gypsies long sleeve dress with my Zara moto jacket & added my new black Sam Edelman suede boots, pink suede Monserat de Luca fringe bag, Prada sunglasses & a Topshop velvet choker.

I love wearing boots with dresses and these have a great block heel that is really comfortable for stomping around the city and would also look great with either jeans or dresses. I like how the jacket and boots add a bit of toughness to an otherwise feminine look.

XO,

Zoe

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Dress/ Band of Gypsies (also available here)

Jacket/ Zara (similar here & here)

Bag/ Monserat De Lucca

Boots/ Sam Edelman

The Look #12: “Studs n’ Roses”

October 24, 2016January 19, 2017Leave a comment

The romantic look continues for fall 2016, this time adding an edge with washed out & ripped denim, metallic rock studs, leather jackets & lace tops. The classic black Moto jacket & simple denim have been adorned with bold rose print embroidery & silver studs….

For a play on contrasts, combine a ruffled lace blouse with a studded jacket and ripped jeans, or a flowing rose print with a rock n roll jacket. Combining lace with studs takes a sweet feminine look over the edge and into the dark side….

A little bit retro, a little bit 80’s & a little bit rock star….the latest look is “Studs N’ Roses”

THE LOOK: SEXY. CASUAL. COOL

HERE’S SOME OUTFIT INSPIRATION FOR THE LOOK #12….”STUDS N’ ROSES”

LACE TOP/ ALEXIS ROSE PRINT TOP/ TOPSHOP DENIM JACKET/ GRLFRND

VELVET BOOTS/ MADEWELL LEATHER BAG/ CLEOBELLA RIPPED JEANS/ GRLFRND

LEATHER JACKET/ LPA SHOES/ ALEXANDER WANG SLAY CLUTCH/ MILLY

LACE TOP/ BARDOT BOOTS/ ISABEL MARANT JEANS/ ZARA

MOTO JACKET/ NOUR HAMMOUR MAXI DRESS/ NASTY GAL BOOTIES/ RAYE

SKIRT/ BLANK NYC BOMBER JACKET/ TOPSHOP

I just love this fun look for the fall season….go a little retro & rebellious with some 80’s inspired rock n’ roll romantic pieces….

I hope you find some great style inspiration for what to wear this fall!

XO, Zoe

Get inspired by this romantic rock n’ roll trend for Fall Winter 2016…..The Inspiration: “Studs N’ Roses”

October 20, 2016January 19, 2017Leave a comment

The romantic look continues for fall 2016, this time adding an edge with washed out & ripped denim, metallic rock studs, leather & lace. The classic black Moto jacket & simple denim have been adorned with bold rose print embroidery & silver studs….

For a play on contrasts, combine a ruffled chiffon blouse with a studded jacket and ripped jeans, or a flowing rose print dress with a rock n roll jacket. Combining a lace top or dress with studs takes a sweet feminine look over the edge and into the dark side….

A little bit retro, a little bit 80’s & a little bit rock star….the latest look is “Studs N’ Roses”

Get inspired….

THE INSPIRATION: “STUDS N’ ROSES” FW 2016

DETAILS:

LEATHER. LACE. CHIFFON. BLEACHED DENIM. FLORAL PRINTS. FLORAL EMBROIDERIES. ROCK STUDS. GOLD & SILVER DETAILS.

COLORS:

RED. PINK. BLACK. WHITE. GOLD. SILVER

Berry Chiffon Dress and Vintage Suede Boots for Fall

October 12, 2016November 8, 2016Leave a comment

I was excited to find this purple wine-berry colored chiffon dress at Buffalo Exchange just as I was working on the “Bohemian Deluxe” trend for the blog. It just jumped out at me among all the dresses on the rack because of the gorgeous color, long sleeves & ruffle details that perfectly match the Bohemian Deluxe meets Jimi Hendrix inspired trend for FW16. It was even more of a score to find that it was just my size! Gotta love the thrill of the hunt that is “vintage/ consignment” shopping……I love the dress because it’s a bit feminine and girly but not too too girly when paired with my vintage Marc Jacobs boots & favorite rock n roll bohemian Marisa Mason jewelry. I always like the mix of something feminine with something a little bit edgier & cool and I love styling and reworking my favorite things already in my closet and giving them an update with something new (or vintage)…. Just because fashion trends keeps on changing doesn’t mean you have to let go of all your old favorites. Sometimes you just need a few new pieces to pair with your existing favorites to get excited about a new look….

Dress: Buffalo Exchange

Boots & Clutch: vintage Marc Jacobs

Jewelry: Marisa Mason

Accessories: Urban Outfitters

Sunglasses: Prada

Throwback Style Inspiration……….. The Icon: Jimi Hendrix- “Wild Thing”

October 9, 2016October 9, 20161 Comment

One of my favorite style icons from the late 60’s is the ultimate rock star Jimi Hendrix. A true free spirit, he crafted & styled his own unique look filled with billowy shirts, eclectic prints & velvet pants. His outfits exploded with colors & patterns that expressed timeless style and gave us a window into his true essence. His look was part psychedelic, part luxury & part thrift shop style & adding with his electric guitar…he was the ultimate rock star. His music, stage performances and costumes were truly….an Experience.

I love how he mixed rich jewel tone colors like purple with pink & turquoise, copper with brown & gold as well as cool fabric combinations of velvet with silk & satin with brocade. His outfits were stunning, original & unique….

Retro Modern. Bohemian. Luxurious

get inspired…

A lot of styles that are so similar to what Jimi Hendrix wore can be found in clothing boutiques today as well as vintage clothing stores, consignment stores & thrift shops.

Here are 6 items you could wear now to get that cool rock n roll bohemian vibe:

COLORS:

BORDEAUX. BERRY, PINK & GOLD

JACKET/ Roberto Cavalli PANTS/ Etro BOOTS/ Topshop

BLOUSE/ Etro DRESS/ Saloni HANDBAG/ Rebecca Minkoff

Here are 6 more items you could wear now to get that cool rock n roll bohemian vibe:

COLORS:

BLUE, EMERALD GREEN, BLACK & TURQUOISE

VELVET JACKET/ Frame PRINT DRESS/ Gucci BOOTS/ Asos

FRINGE JACKET/ For Love & Lemons PRINT BLOUSE/ Anna Sui HANDBAG/ Gucci

The Look #11- Bohemian Deluxe

October 4, 2016October 4, 2016Leave a comment

The bohemian look gets an update with luxe velvet, rich jewel tone colors and bold floral and paisley prints. Pile it all on together with bold accessories, suede boots and fringe details for a Carnaby Street style meets Jimi Hendrix vibe.

Create your own eclectic look that makes a statement by mixing a floral prints dress with a velvet jacket or a printed ruffle top with a suede skirt.

THE LOOK: GLAMOROUS. SEXY. CASUAL

You’ll be the ultimate “Foxy Lady” in these luxury bohemian looks for fall.

fringe handbag/ REBECCA MINKOFF velvet jacket/ FRAME handbag/ GUCCI

blouse/ LPA booties/ ASOS skirt/ PARKER maxi dess/ LPA off the shoulder top/ WAYF

velvet top/ ZARA embroidered booties/ LAURENCE DACADE handbag/ GUCCI

maxi dress/ THE JETSET DIARIES boots/ ZARA blouse/ ALICE & OLIVIA

boots/ JEFFREY CAMPBELL dress/ NASTY GAL faux fur jacket/ NASTY GAL

handbag/ CHLOE

These are some of my most favorite looks for the fall season….

I just love how the rich colors & fabric textures create an overall feeling of relaxed luxury and bohemian romance. Mix velvet with lace, suede with chiffon & floral prints with floral embroideries for a luxurious yet rebellious fashion statement.