Style-Delights: October 2013

October 29, 2013

Lookbook: Plaid, Stripes And A Pretty Hat

Messy hair, don't care - because I have a pretty hat:-) This boiled wool hat from Scala (Available at hartfordyork.com) is my new favorite headgear these days! The color, fit and style - it all speaks to my style. These hats are made by California based Dorfman Pacific, which is one of the largest full-line, in-stock headwear companies in the world. The eco-friendly process of altering the material eliminates the usage of harsh chemicals while effectively shrinking the wool to make stylish, warm and well fitting hats and winter accessories. BTW, if you didn't know how to determine your hat size (seriously I didn't know, and always bought hats by trying them on, thus missing out on online deals) you gotta watch this video! I measured my head and got the perfect size for my hat!

Coat - Nicole Miller (VERY old!), Similar Here

Boots - Style&Co (old), Similar Pair Here

Bag - 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target , Similar Here

Sweater - Target

Skirt - Old Navy, Similar Here

1- Target Mossimo Women's Shortsleeve Sweater - Plaid

2- White House Black Market Striped Skirt (On Sale NOW!)

3- DKNY Coat - Boucle Collarless Coat (On Sale NOW!)

4- Scala Wool Cadet Hat

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October 28, 2013

Tuxedo Inspired

Diane Keaton did it long before everyone else. And now for past couple seasons, I have been noticing a lot of menswear inspired looks - from Fashion Week street style to glossy magazine editorials! Even though my style is more feminine, I have to say there is something really chic about a tailored tuxedo on a woman. These tuxedo jeans from Coldwater Creek (first styled here) are a perfect pair to build a chic tux-inspired polished style. I wore this with my Mango smoking blazer and a white blouse, but it would look really good with a button front and an oversized silk bow too! *Note to self - remember this for future outfit posts!;-)

Shoes - Zara (Spring 2013), Similar Here

Jacket - Mango (old) Similar Here / Splurge Here

Clutch - TJMaxx (Splurge Here)

1 - IRO Alessia brushed-crepe blazer

2 - Coldwater Creek Tuxedo slim-leg jeans (Take 30% off)

3 - Sondra Roberts Ikat Print Clutch

4 - KAMALIKULTURE 'Zelda' Pump

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October 24, 2013

Smell Like A Star On Every Day Budget: My Pick - Wonderstruck!

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Among all our senses, the sense of smell is the one we most strongly associate emotions with. Our olfactory sense can take us to a walk down the memory lane and it can also capture small moments in time that become the foundation of our future memories. I still feel like I am enveloped in the warm hug of my mom when I smell calamine lotion! I am not a big makeup person - I try to stick to my tried and tested skincare products as I have problem skin - for me, perfumes are my beauty essentials. Just a whiff of my favorite notes - from floral to vanilla to musk to fruits - and I feel better! A good perfume can make you feel sexier, more confident, happier and can lift up the spirits. I love big name perfumes because I can trust them to do their research and develop fragrances that are truly long lasting and amazing. But I hate to pay designer prices for them. I am regular Walmart shopper for my groceries and I have to say I never realized that they have great brands and celebrity perfumes in their beauty isle and the prices the lowest anywhere!! The other day I decided to check out their perfume isle and was so impressed by the selection and prices! I picked out Wonderstruck by Taylor Swift - the 1 oz bottle cost me less than $30!

This is an amazing fragrance that lasts whole day. The scent is floral with sparkling fruity tones on a wooden background. Top notes are raspberry, dewberry, green tea, freesia and apple blossom. The heart features sweet vanilla with honeysuckle and white hibiscus. Base notes of golden amber, musk, sandalwood and peach. The first spritz is very strong, but it mellows down after a little while and at least for me, the reaction with my skin was wonderful. I had put just a spritz on my wrists and on my neck and when I hugged my daughter, she said she want to snuggle with me for loooooooooooong time because I smell so good!' (What my husband said is not suitable to mention here as it is family friendly blog!;)

If you are looking for a new perfume, I suggest you try Wonderstruck by Taylor Swift. Walmart has a variety of big brands designer and celebrity perfumes on a really good budget that could be great options for Christmas gift ideas! Make your own pretty gift basket with a perfume bottle paired with your choice of hand and body creams!

What is your favorite fragrance note? Have you tried Wonderstruck by Taylor Swift?

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October 22, 2013

Lookbook: Basic Instincts

Sometimes all you need are basics. In life and in style. Like my outfit today. It is the answer for my 'I-am-not-sure-what-to-wear-today' question. A simple pair of basic blue skinnies (these Liverpool Jeans Co pair is my wardrobe workhorse!) and a white shirt with micro polka dots are my updated basics. Splash of bright yellow via a belt and not-so-plain pumps in basic black and white, I now know what to wear. Absolutely!

Shoes - Zara (Spring 2013), VERY similar from C Label (**On Sale Now!**)

Bag - 3.1 Phillip Lim For Target (similar from Ann Taylor)

Belt - Steve Madden via TJMaxx, Similar from Banana Republic

1- Liverpool 'Abby' Skinny Jeans

2- Mango Metallic Polka Dot Blouse

3- Banana Republic Croc Embossed Belt

4- C-Label Luxe-13 Pump ( **Now on Sale for just $29.99!)

5- Ann Taylor 'Gallery' Tote

What is your 'not-sure-what-to-wear-today' outfit?

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October 21, 2013

Børn To Be Fabulous: Favorite Boots By Børn Shoes

When comfort meets style - great fashion is born! One step in the Børn shoes, you would understand what I am talking about. As a quality brand, for more than a decade, Børn has been redefining casual footwear for both women and men. These Børn boots (style Lecia, color- Whiskey) I am wearing today are a testament to the fact that style doesn't have to be uncomfortable, or out of reach! I am loving the lace up style, oh-so-supple leather and extraordinary comfort of these boots and the craftsmanship is just amazing. I await for Fall every year not only for the beautiful foliage and anticipation of Holiday Season, but for a chance to wear my stylish fall/winter boots. We all know that boots are a wardrobe essential for most women, whatever their lifestyle may be and investing in a good pair is a wise idea. After all, we use them season after season. I promise you, once you own a pair of Børn boots, you would get why there is a loyal fan following for this brand!

The combination of handcrafted styles, premium leathers and fine details have attracted an intensely loyal following for Børn. They have styles and colors to suit everybody and the comfort level of the boots is just out of this world! I really can't praise them enough for their soft cushion, arch support and over all feel of being encased in luxury! Here are some of my favorite styles that will last you for seasons to come!

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Take a step in Børn shoes, follow them on Twitter at @BornShoes, be a fan on Facebook and never compromise on style, quality and comfort! Because we are born to be fabulous:-)

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October 18, 2013

Fall Trends: Mixed Material & How To Create Your Own Mixed Media Look

Is it just me, or this year, Fall so far has been pretty mild, at least in New York/New Jersey area? I don't want to jinx it, but we are having some really bright, mildly cool days that don't require heavy jackets yet they are crisp enough to feel like Fall! For days like that I like to layer light pieces to keep my cozy! I am loving the mixed material trend, and decided to create the mixed media look by mixing the pieces I already have in my wardrobe. I layered this textured pullover from Target with a faux leather vest from Zara for my very own mixed media sweater!

I made this cowl scarf last year (Tutorial Here - I cast 79 instead of 49 stitches on 16' circular needles, to make the cowl fit more loosely around my neck)