Skinny Cargos

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I'm crazy about these pants myself....the perfect alternative to denim

GHD Hair Straightener

I have super straight hair and sometimes, I just wanna have the wavy, beachy, victoria's secret hair. As you may have also noticed, I am currently obsessed with Olivia Palermo. She has the most amazing hair. I read somewhere that she uses the GHD hair straightener to achieve her perfect waves. It's kinda pricey but all the rave reviews and cult-like following make it seem like a wise investment. But....wait a minute?! Hair straightener for waves? ! Trust me! There IS a way!! The GHD makes it look so effortless. Check out the video below to see how. Available at Sephora for $185.00


Aargh! Darn you Olivia with your perfect hair, perfect skin, and perfect wardrobe!

Olivia Palermo's new Birkin

I'm not a big fan of Olivia P. on The City but I gotta give it to her though. Girl's got style. Great shoes, great bag, great hair.

Tees by James Perse
Athletic Shoes by Lanvin

Cocktail Rings

I have been obsessing about everything Olivia Palermo's been wearing lately. One thing I noticed that she wears a lot are statement rings. Ginormous cocktail rings! I want.

Rings by Alexander McQueen
Rings by Kenneth Jay Lane

J Brand Skinny Cargo Pants

Tanks by Splendid
Sandals by Tory Burch

Another one of my celebrity-inspired looks. This time I'm substituting Rachel's boyfriend jeans with J Brand's uber-popular skinny cargo pants. I don't have access to J Brand but I did find a pretty close knockoff at Mango....I haven't had any good experience with J Brand jeans in the past cuz they don't seem to work on my body - specifically my legs. I find the leg opening on the skinny jeans a little too skinny. They seem to accentuate my calves in an unflattering way. Each body type is different though so make sure you still give this a try cuz some peeps swear by them!

Breton Stripe

Tees by Alice + Olivia
Flats by Lanvin

I just can't get enough of Breton Stripe tops! They exude a certain je ne sais quois. Here's another take on the Alice + Olivia top. I think I have this whole outfit in my closet - must try this stat! I will be living in this top for awhile. I'm thinking of pairing this with a pair of Jbrand knockoff-skinny cargoes that I got at Mango. LOVE LOVE LOVE

LBD

Black Dresses by Black Halo
Sandals by Miu Miu

I'll be going to a wedding this weekend. The only dressy thing I have in my closet is this one Black Halo dress. I have a hard time spending on "dressy" formal outfits that I only see myself wearing once. So I'm gonna stick to a simple LBD and just accessorize......Make it work!

Olivia Palermo

Tees by Alice + Olivia
Platforms by Prada

Must try to rock this.

I think I have these in my closet.

Here are the important elements:

1. Proenza Schouler PS1 bag. I like the large version better. The medium seems to be an odd size even for my petite frame. Available at Barneys for $1995.00

2. Striped top from Alice + Olivia $385 at Shopbop. Jcrew has something similar for a fraction of the cost at $72.00. I love the sequins on this but I'm sure there are cheaper ones out there.

3. Shorts - I like the fit of Paige jeans. These ones are available at Shopbop for $129.00

4. Military Jacket - I love this. Jcrew for $98.00

5. Prada belt available at Yoox for $225.00

6. Bond No. 9 The Scent of Peace - I got a whiff of this at the airport and I just had to have it. Buy from Saks at $210.00

7. Star Earrings - These are just adorbs. Marc by Marc Jacobs $58.00

8. Ray-ban Wayfarers - Classic. Available for $120.00 at Saks

9. Shoes - I would seriously rob a bank for these Pradas. Available at Bluefly $556.00

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra

During our trip to Spain, one of the cities we visited was Seville. I've always enjoyed architecture, and Seville definitely delivered. The place that left the biggest impression was the Alcazar with its Moorish aesthetic.
This is very similar to the Alhambra that can be found in Granada...
which from what I know, is the inspiration for Van Cleef & Arpels' Alhambra collection.
I know, I know, this necklace is eons of seasons ago but i still LOVE it! It's a classic and will never be out of style. Unfortunately, it is also ridiculously expensive. I think the one Reese is wearing retails somewhere upwards of $6k. I so need to have this.

On a side note, Heidi Klum for Mouawad used to have a collection quite similar to VC&A at a more reasonable price. It was also available at QVC at one point. However, VC&A has since sued them for copyright infringement. So I guess, we'll just have to opt for the real deal.

Skinny Boyfriend Jeans

I am seriously obsessed with this look. I just love the rolled cuff! It makes boyfriend jeans a lot easier to wear for shorter gals like me. I also think it makes for a more flattering cut all around. I would pair this with a skinny neon belt, grandma sweater, and a statement necklace for a quintessential jcrew look! Buy from jcrew $78.

Here's another thing I really need from jcrew's sister store (which I love even more). Gotta get a neon belt. It'll definitely add the extra oomph to any outfit. Available at Madewell for $32.00
On another note, during my trip to Spain, I noticed that harem jeans were really in.

I must've tried on over a dozen pairs but I couldn't for the life of me make this work. Unfortunately, my short stature hinders me from being more fashion forward. I just like these cuz they're cut so differently. Oh well, I guess I won't be channelling MC Hammer anytime soon.....