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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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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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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Get inspired by the most luxurious trend for Fall Winter 16…..The Inspiration: Bohemian Deluxe

September 30, 2016October 2, 20161 Comment

The bohemian look continues for fall 2016, getting an update from deluxe velvet jackets, dresses & pants, dark jewel tone colors, bold floral embroideries and retro geometric prints. Pile it all on together with bold accessories, Chelsea boots and fringe details for a Carnaby Street style meets Jimi Hendrix vibe……

You’ll feel like a rock star by mixing printed dresses with velvet outerwear & chic embroideries with leopard prints. Add some chunky gold jewelry, over the knee boots and an embellished bag for unexpected yet luxurious look.

THE INSPIRATION: BOHEMIAN DELUXE FW 2016

DETAILS:

VELVET. DARK FLORAL PRINTS. EMBROIDERIES. ANIMAL PRINTS. FRINGE. GOLD DETAILS. LACE TRIM

COLORS:

ELECTRIC BLUE. TEAL GREEN. NAVY. BURGUNDY. COPPER. RED. PURPLE. GOLD

GUCCI ready to wear FALL WINTER 2016

THE LOOK #10- Pretty Edgy-Rockin’ Romance

September 26, 2016September 28, 2016Leave a comment

Fall always seems like a good time to get a little tougher with what you are wearing…..think boots, leather jackets & heavy metal details on your accessories. But there’s another side to this fall season that’s just simply romantic. If you are like me and still holding on to that summer mood, you might want to make that transition to an autumn look filled with feminine details, ruffled blouses, lace fabrics and long flowing dresses……

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1.LEATHER JACKET/ LPA 2. DRESS/ REBECCA MINKOFF 3.HANDBAG/ YSL 4.BOOTS/ TOPSHOP 5.HANDBAG/ MULBERRY 6. JEANS/ RAG & BONE (SIMILAR HERE) 7.BALLET FLATS/ ZARA 8.BLOUSE/ ENDLESS ROSE

These are the perfect looks to mix with some tougher pieces you probably already have in your closet. Go pretty and edgy by mixing a ruffled blouse with a motorcyle jacket, ripped jeans and boots. Or pair a long flowing dress with a studded jacket. Think leather and lace……and spiked metal with pink…….

I love this romantic but rock n roll feeling for creating an effortless personal style for the fall season.

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1. DRESS/ FOR LOVE & LEMONS 2.EARRINGS/ (SIMILAR HERE) 3.HANDBAG/ REBECCA MINKOFF 4. BLOUSE/ TOPSHOP 5.SKIRT / LPA 6.BOOTS/ DR. MARTINS (SIMILAR HERE) 7.OFF SHOULDER BLOUSE/ ALICE AND OLIVIA 8. BLOUSE/ TOPSHOP 9.HANDBAG/ CHLOE 10. BOOTS/ TOPSHOP

I’m so looking forward to wearing silver studs, motorcycle jackets & washed out denim this fall. Also loving the look of dreamy flowing chiffon print dresses & tops with motorcycle boots.

I hope you like this outfit inspiration for a Romantic Rock n Roll inspired look for the Fall season…………..

XO, Zoe

ALL THE INSPIRATION YOU NEED FOR YOUR 90’S STYLE WARDROBE- THE INSPIRATION #6-“Like Teen Spirit”

September 21, 2016September 22, 2016Leave a comment

So….that 90’s feeling has been in the air lately….you see in on television, in music and in fashion. From 90’s Icon Winona Ryder starring in the hit sci-fi Netflix show “Stranger Things”….

Winona Ryder in Nylon Magazine

…to Courtney Love delving into her fashion archives & collaborating on a fashion line with Nasty Gal…..

Courtney Love in the 90’s

And continuing with some of the current street style pics from NY Fashion Week, I think it’s safe to say….the 90’s are back!

Street style shots from NY Fashion Week 2016

Some people hated the style of the 90’s and some people loved it, but from Grunge to Glam to Baby doll Rock n Roll, there’s a fun & modern way to bring back the style of the & keep it looking cool & fresh……

There’s nothing like the grey sky and cool air of fall to get you in the mood for something a little bit darker, tougher & stronger…..& to channel the vibes from the Pacific Northwest, where some of the most well known grunge bands originated.

I also love the whole 90’s baby doll rock n’ roll look of Courtney Love from Hole & the way she mixed a little dress with fishnets, dark lipstick, smudged eyeliner and a cool guitar.

Here’s some images to get inspired for the new look: Modern 90’s

GRUNGE

Marc Jacobs Perry Ellis collection

Kirt Cobain from Nirvana

Some of the best 90’s bands

Marc Jacobs collection 1992

Winona Ryder in the 90’s

BABY DOLL

Kate Moss for Anna Sui 90’s collection

Drew Barrymore

Naomi Campbell for Anna Sui 1993 collection

Hole “Live Through This” album cover

Courtney Love

All images found on Pinterest. Check out my 90’s board for more inspiration…..

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XO, Zoe

The Look # 9- Grunge Meets Glam

September 9, 2016September 9, 2016Leave a comment

The fall season is upon us & I’m looking forward to cooler temperatures. I’m loving a lot of the fall 2016 fashion trends, but I’m especially excited about the 90’s trend that’s been emerging lately. One of my favorite time periods in fashion history is the early 90’s when Anna Sui had her first runway show, Marc Jacobs creating his “Grunge” collection for Perry Ellis and a young Kate Moss burst onto the scene.

I loved Kate Moss’s effortless personal style & feminine but rock and roll spirit. I also loved the rich colors, fabrics, prints & jewelry of the early 90’s that are just as inspirational today as they were back then.

I’m so looking forward to wearing animal prints, velvet, plaid & washed out denim this fall. Also love the look of dreamy flowing chiffon print dresses & tops with motorcycle boots.

Here’s some outfit inspiration for a 90’s inspired look for this Fall season…………..

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lace trim camisole/ FREE PEOPLE

studded kiss lipstick/ KAT VON D

T-shirt/ CURRENT/ELLIOTT

coat/ ALICE & OLIVIA

leopard print boots/ TOP SHOP

plaid skirt/ BB DAKOTA

velvet choker/ DOGEARED

slip dress/ LUCY PARIS

lace-up boots/ SCHUTZ

ripped Mom jeans/ ZARA

Check out my 90’s Style Inspiration Board on Pinterest.

Happy Fall ! XO, Zoe

BLOGGER STYLE: Last Days of Summer

September 1, 2016September 20, 20162 Comments

All summer I couldn’t get enough of wearing off the shoulder tops & dresses while exploring my new hometown : New York City ! Here is one of my favorite looks from this summer season that I posted on Instagram.

I wore this outfit in Brooklyn at Afro Punk Fest. It was a super hot & sunny day at the outdoor music festival but a day filled with great music, inspiring people and loving, creative energy!

I cant seem to get enough of the off the shoulder look and this top was no exception. I like the simple styling with a pop of bold color & the crochet lace fabric.

I love the vibe and details of this off the shoulder top and the way it works well with simple denim cutoffs & a red lip & manicure. I can’t wait to wear it again this fall with black jeans & boots.

Top: Line & Dot

Shorts: J Brand / similar HERE

Jewelry: Marisa Mason

Handbag: Betsey Johnson / similar one HERE

XO, Zoe

THE ICON #7 KATE MOSS- 90’S Style Icon

August 25, 2016September 7, 2016Leave a comment

Even though I’m sad that summer is finally coming to an end, there are new things to be excited about once the weather gets colder, and that’s new fall clothing of course! As the season begins to change and the leaves start to fall, it’s time to get into that back to school feeling and start planning your new wardrobe…..

This is my first fall on the East coast after a long time of living in California & I’m excited to experience a real shift in seasons again. I’m loving all the fall 2016 style trends and looking forward to wearing animal prints, velvet, faux leather & suede as well as dreamy flowing chiffon dresses & tops with boots.

The first fashion icon I thought of to follow for Fall 2016 is the always stylish & forever timeless Kate Moss. I love her effortless personal style & feminine but rock and roll spirit. But, I also remember her 90’s look from her early modeling days that feels so inspiring for this current season. The rich colors, plush fabrics, bold prints & jewelry of the early 90’s are just as inspirational today as they were back then. Here’s to you, Kate Moss- one of the most iconic models of all time!

“Never complain, never explain.” Kate Moss

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For the fall season, I’m looking forward to wearing animal prints, bold red & burgundy, rich floral prints, flowing chiffon dresses & tops, shades of blue, velvet & suede, cold shoulder styles & 90’s chokers with lace……

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The Look #8-Toffee & Bordeaux

August 9, 2016August 9, 2016Leave a comment

The fall season is right around the corner & even though it’s no fun to think that the sun filled summer days are coming to an end, it IS exciting to think about what we’ll want to wear this fall! So far, I’m loving all the rich Toffee & Bordeaux colors that remind me off rich coffee, caramels & glasses of red wine.

Here are some of the current styles I’m crushing on for Fall 2016

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HANDBAG/ REBECCA MINKOFF 2.SUNGLASSES/ COCO & BREEZY

3.STUD MOTO JACKET/ LINE & DOT 4.OFF SHOULDER TOP/ MAVEN WEST

5.BOOTIES/ VINCE CAMUTO 6. SKIRT/ LINE & DOT 7.LACE-UP TOP/ JACK BY BB DAKOTA

8. SANDALS / PRADA 9. DRESS/ AMUSE SOCIETY

The Look #7 Summer Getaway

June 30, 2016June 30, 2016Leave a comment

So excited for summer! Now that the weather is warm and school is out, it’s time to start planning for those weekend getaways and summer vaycays…..here is some style inspiration for your summer days & summer nights by the pool & beach. I’m loving neutral black & white combined with pops of color & bold tropical prints & bohemian accessories.

1) bathing suit/ Motel 2) beach bag/ Cleobella 3) cover up/ PilyQ

4) night out maxi dress Mara Hoffman 5) heels/ Topshop 6) clutch/ Cleobella

7) pool float/ Shop Bop 8) print bikini/ Mara Hoffman 9) flat sandals/ Soludos

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