The Fashionably Late Holiday Gift Guide

December 13, 2016December 17, 2016Leave a comment

For all you last minute shoppers, I’ve put together a list of girly holiday gift ideas for all the fashionistas in your life. Everything is fun & fashion inspired for your stylish friends, family & co-workers ….all in chic shades of white, pink, black & gold…..and the best thing is that everything is under $50.

With so much going on in our day to day and so many things to juggle, it can be hard to get a grip on gift giving….but like I always say “better late than never”, so here goes…..

My holiday faves….for 2016:

1.EMOJI CUP/ SPARROW & WREN 2.CAPTURE YOUR STYLE 3.LIPSTICK/ SEPHORA 4.CHEETAH CLUTCH/ ASOS 5.ROSE GOLD CANDLE/ CAPRI BLUE 6.PHONE CASE/ REBECCA MINKOFF 7.TEXTING GLOVES/ CAROLINA AMATO 8.CHAMPAGNE GLASS/ OOH LA LA FLUTE 9.SLIPPERS/ASOS / similar HERE 10.MONTHLY PLANNER/ BAN.DO 11.SEQUIN TOTE BAG/ TOPSHOP 12.HARDWIRED EYESHADOW/ NARS 13.HAIR BAND/ MARC JACOBS 14.CALENDER/ BAN.DO 15. HEART TRINKET TRAY/ SHOPBOP 16.MAKEUP BAG/ SEPHORA 17.VELVET CLUTCH/ TOPSHOP / similar HERE 18.COFFEE GO CUP/ BAN.DO 19.BAIES SCENTED CANDLE/ DIPTYQUE 20.EARRINGS/ REBECCA MINKOFF

Happy Holidays! XO, Zoe

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Winter White, Lace & Ripped Denim

December 1, 2016December 5, 2016Leave a comment

What are your favorite go-to looks?

Lately, I’ve been wearing different faux-fur jackets with ripped denim skinny jeans, a feminine blouse (hopefully with lots of ruffles) & booties. It’s becoming a sort of winter uniform for my casual days here in NYC. But now that winter is here it can be a challenge not to wear too much black clothing all the time. It’s fun to mix things up in the colder months with some pops of color or something unexpected like a white coat.

I wore this vintage Juicy Couture faux fur jacket with a Style Mafia lace trim off the shoulder top, J Brand ripped denim & black suede booties & the handbag is from Betsey Johnson.

Stepping into December & twinning with my sweet doggie Louise! Have been getting excited about the holidays, some new projects I’ve been working on and all that’s to come in 2017.

XO,

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THE LOOK

FAUX FUR JACKET/ VINTAGE JUICY COUTURE (similar here)

BLOUSE/ STYLE MAFIA

DENIM/ J BRAND (similar here)

BOOTIES/ SAM EDELMAN (similar here)

HANDBAG/ BETSEY JOHNSON (similar here)

FAUX FUR IN THE CITY

November 23, 2016November 24, 2016Leave a comment

It’s gotten super chilly here in New York City!

The winter weather is finally here just in time for the holidays, so it seems like the perfect time to bundle up in cute faux fur coats, sweaters & boots. I’m wearing one of my favorite fall pieces, which is this Zara faux fur jacket that I got last year. I love the copper color and also that it’s super cozy and easy to wear. I’ve been wearing vintage faux fur coats for as long as I can remember, but now there are tons of new versions that you can find in the stores that fit perfectly and are so cute & affordable too.

I love to add pops of color to my winter wardrobe to play against neutral denim & dresses. I think bright colors always improve my mood especially when it’s cold or a bit dreary outside.

I wore this Vintage cheetah print top with my H & M zipper jeans, Zara faux fur jacket & added my new favorite wine colored booties from Lulu’s. The handbag is from Betsey Johnson & sunglasses are Prada.

It’s a fun & cozy look to pair cute boots with denim and a great coat for stomping around the city. I’m also so happy to be back in New York City ! I hope you have a great holiday….

XO,

Zoe

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Cheetah Top/ (vintage) similar here

Jeans/ H & M similar here

Faux Fur Jacket / Zara (similar here & here & here & here)

Boots/ Lulu’s

Handbag / Betsey Johnson (similar here)

Sunnies / Prada

THE LOOK #14-My Favorite Holiday Dresses

November 22, 2016January 19, 2017Leave a comment

It’s party time !….The HOLIDAYS are here and it’s time to start planning for all your fun events… Here are some of my favorite holiday dresses that are the perfect party looks for the season….Everything is metallic now as far as the Fall/ Winter 16 Trends go, and I’m loving all the pink, gold, silver metallics & sequins that shine as well as all the latest pink, berry, fuschia and wine tones too. These are the looks will take you from that office party to your New Year’s Eve celebrations….

Here are the ultimate party dresses for the fall trends “Disco Days” & “Very Berry”

Think ruffles, glitter & glam

Pair with a faux fur jacket & ankle boots to give your look an edge!

HERE ARE SOME OF MY FAVORITE HOLIDAY DRESSES FOR THE LOOK #14….

DISCO DAYS

SEQUIN DRESS/ PARKER SEQUIN FRILL DRESS/ ASOS

SILVER RUFFLE MINI DRESS/ ASOS LAME WRAP FRONT ROMPER (under $100!)/ TOPSHOP

SEQUIN BODY-CON DRESS (under $100!)/ TOPSHOP

AND HERE ARE SOME MORE OF MY FAVORITE HOLIDAY DRESSES FOR THE LOOK #14….

VERY BERRY

LACE DRESS/ SAYLOR VELVET MINI DRESS (under $100!) / ENDLESS ROSE

VELVET MAXI DRESS/ MISA LOS ANGELES RUFFLE DRESS/ MILLY

I hope you find some inspiration for this party season!

Xo,

Zoe

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The Look #13- Retro Glam

November 12, 2016November 12, 2016Leave a comment

The holiday season is upon us….and it’s time to start thinking about all those fun events and parties & what you’ll be wearing this season….I’ve been loving all the 80’s inspired styles that are in the stores right now as well as some of the “New Wave” inspired collections that are coming soon for Resort 2017. These fun, over the top and truly optimistic styles provide just the escape we need right now. Pile on the glitsy glam and bring out the bling….then go out and have some fun!

I’m loving this dressed up Glam look that’s mixed with edgy embellished leather, ripped denim, metallic rock studs, sleek metallics and cool animal prints. For a play on contrasts, combine a ruffled blouse with a studded jacket and leather jeans, or a sexy metallic dress with a velvet jacket. Combine different fabrics, textures & prints for a retro-modern look. These looks are party perfect for all of your end of the year events. Get the latest….. “Retro Glam”

THE LOOK: SEXY. RETRO. COOL

HERE’S SOME OUTFIT INSPIRATION FOR THE LOOK #13….”RETRO GLAM”

THE LOOK (clockwise from top)

DRESS/ ISABEL MARANT LEATHER JACKET/ TOPSHOP MESH TOP/ STORETS

CROSSBODY BAG/ STELLA MCCARTNEY

FAUX FUR COAT/ TOPSHOP HEELS/ ALICE & OLIVIA METALLIC BLOUSE/ TOPSHOP

LEATHER SKIRT/ ISABEL MARANT (more affordable version HERE)

METALLIC DRESS/ BA&SH

METALLIC HANDBAG/ MIU MIU BOOTS/ ISABEL MARANT

LEATHER PANTS/ ISABEL MARANT (more affordable version HERE)

PRINT BLOUSE/ TOPSHOP (similar HERE) FLATS/ ISABEL MARANT (similar HERE)

I hope you find some great style inspiration for this party season!

XO, Zoe

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Go Retro This Holiday Season With This 80’s Inspired Trend…The Inspiration: “80’s New Wave”

November 10, 2016November 10, 2016Leave a comment

Bring on the bling in a fearless combination of bold animal prints, metallic fabrics & embellished leather.

The 80’s are back for Resort 2017….get a jump start on this trend with some wild & retro pieces that will carry you from the holiday season into spring.

Have fun with this optimistic & party inspired trend by piling on the bling and mixing metallic pants & dresses with bright colored animal prints, mesh tops, embellished leather & excessive jewelry. Get inspired by Madonna in the iconic movie Desperately Seeking Susan, turn back time to Boy George from The Culture Club, tap into New Romantic style like Adam Ant & feel powerful like Grace Jones.

Combine mixed prints with leather outerwear & layer distressed denim with concert tees & mesh tops. Add a handful of bold jewelry, pointy buckled boots and a neon colored handbag for fun, unexpected & cool-girl look.

Go retro this holiday season with this 80’s inspired trend….

The latest look is “80’s New Wave”

Get inspired….

THE INSPIRATION: 80’s NEW WAVE STYLE- HOLIDAY/RESORT 2017

DETAILS:

METALLICS. VELVET. ANIMAL PRINTS. LEATHER. RUFFLES. MESH. SILVER HARDWARE. BOLD PRINTS

COLORS:

BLACK. WHITE. RED. HOT PINK. GOLD. SILVER.

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Vintage Sweatshirt & Denim in Brooklyn

November 7, 2016November 7, 2016Leave a comment

I always seem to sway between romantic & rock n’ roll inspired looks, sometimes mixing the two depending on my mood. But There’s something about waking up in New York City that makes you want to dress up a little bit tougher and today I was feeling in that kinda mood. I stepped out in this vintage outfit for coffee and a casual day walking around Brooklyn….

I wore this vintage Def Leppard sweatshirt layered over a Splendid tee with my Zara splattered skinny jeans & Nasty Gal faux fur jacket & added black suede Sam Edelman boots, my hot pink suede Monserat de Luca fringe bag and Prada sunnies.

I can never seem to get enough of denim, boots & faux fur jackets this fall season and I like how these can be either dressed up or down depending on your mood or occasion.

I hope you had a great weekend!

XO,

Zoe

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THE LOOK

Rock Band shirt/ (vintage) similar here, here & here

T-shirt / Splendid similar here

Jeans / Zara similar here

Faux fur jacket/ Nasty Gal similar here

Boots/ Sam Edelman (similar here)

Handbag / Monserat de Lucca

Sunnies / Prada

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Dark Florals & Sunny Days

November 2, 2016November 3, 2016Leave a comment

Happy November!

This is that crazy time of year where every day the weather seems completely different and you never know what to wear until that morning when you see how the weather actually is on that day and not what your weather app was predicting the night before…

I had actually planned on wearing my cozy faux fur coats this past weekend but we had an unexpected heat wave which was actually so nice and reminded me of California days…
I’ve been loving Dark Floral Prints paired with denim, boots and leather this season….Also still cannot get enough of off the shoulder tops and flared sleeves for fall, so it was fun to wear this new top I found from Nasty Gal. It’s so pretty and I love how the print looks with jeans & gold accessories. It would also look great with a skirt and over the knee boots.

I wore this ruffly Nasty Gal top with my ripped J Brand jeans, black Dolce Vita boots, favorite Marisa Mason & Calleen Cordero jewelry that’s always on repeat & Prada sunglasses.

It was a beautiful & sunny day & I’m really trying to enjoy all of these last days of good weather before the cold sets in here in NYC….

XO,
Zoe

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THE LOOK

Top / Nasty Gal

Jeans/ J Brand (similar here)

Boots/ Dolce Vita (similar here ) & here

Sunnies/ Prada

Jewelry / Marisa Mason

Leather Wrap Cuff/ Calleen Cordero

Crossbody Bag/ Matt & Nat (sold out, but similar one here)

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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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