Florida Fashion: Lauren Miley

January 8, 2016January 8, 2016Leave a comment

Every state has a different take on winter style. As a Florida born gal, (why did I just say gal?) growing up in the *freezing* 50 degree winters, I thought I knew how to dress for the cold.

I moved to Boston 18 years later, and basically froze (my heart- jk lol, my hair, you name it, I froze it). But for those of you reading this blog in Florida, I thought, hey I have friends who are cute and keep it fresh down here below the Mason Dixon Line, where our cold fronts consist of a shivery 55 degrees.

Enter my friend Lauren, a 22-year-old senior at Florida Southern College, nicknamed ‘Smilez’ because of her last name… and her, well, smiling.

While Lauren was born in Illinois, she’s lived in the Sunshine State for the last six years. After Lauren raked in some Christmas clothing goodies, we decided a photo shoot was in order.

Please sit back with some hot coco if you’re up North, and some sunscreen if you’re in Florida, and enjoy these sunny pics I took of one of my best friends at Mandarin Park in good old Jacksonville, Florida.

And no, we did not intend this photo shoot to be a Ray Ban add, just a happy bonus.

Jacket: Stein Mart

Jeans: Target

Tank: J Crew

Booties & Necklace: Express

Sunnies: Ray Ban

Smiles for days

Hope you enjoyed this post and random array of pics.

Stay classy, sassy and beautiful people!

Falling into Fashion

November 19, 2015December 22, 2015Leave a comment

I want to take a minute to say that I hope every reader is safe and sound reading from their homes right now, surrounded by the ones you love, and for those who have lost so much, I hope you find peace.

In the wake of all that is happening out there in the big bad world, I thought i’d lighten things up with a post on fall fashion- specifically my favorite pieces this season. I know what you’re thinking: winter is coming, why is this chick talking about fall? Answer: because many of this season’s key pieces can transition into the next season. Also, better late than never, amiright?

As usual, my paparazzi aka the amazing Cara Difabio took all of these pictures pro bono so throwing some major love her way.

If you’ve seen me around campus during the oddly warm Boston weather these past few weeks, odds are that I was wearing the below vest, courtesy of Nordstrom Rack. It’s soft, warm and definitely worth the purchase. Don’t worry haters, it’s faux.

It’s magic

I’m really into neutrals this season, because I tend to go for a bold lip and texture-patterned sweater to spice things up a bit. The pattern derives form the different textures of the sweater, so it’s not overpowering with the vest.

The jeans are dark wash from Joe Fresh, beanie Forever 21, sweater H&M (i think?) Hair: magic. This photo is either evidence of my powers to levitate, or Cara’s latest use of a new high-powered lens. You decide.

The look goes from day to night with this Forever 21 leather jacket.

This sweater may give me no shape, but lately I’m super into shopping in the Men’s section for the whole sweater life. This particular snugg sweater can be found at Urban Outfitters.

No shame, this is real this is me. It’s soft, extra large and completely warm. In the colder days I’ll throw this sweater on over my fleece-lined leggings and snow boots with my snow jacket. Boom, just made that a winter outfit! Take that. These boots are actually from an impromptu stop at Kohl’s during a road-trip to visit the twin.

Throw a leather jacket over it to give it a little shape and ‘tude. Sometimes I like to pretend I’m badass. El oh el.

These pieces themselves might not be too fall, but with the addition of the maroon beanie and lipstick, these outfits constitute some of my fall essential looks.

Anywho, hope you enjoyed this fall fashion update. Special thanks again to Cara for being an awesome photog and an even better friend.

Check out more pics below.

Stay warm classy and sassy beautiful people and have a Happy Thanksgiving for those Americans reading!

XOXO

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Fashionable Friend of the Month: Ariella

January 2, 2015December 15, 20151 Comment

Hi guys!

This month’s fashionable friend is one of my oldest (besties for 15 years!) and sassiest friends, Ariella. Laughing one of the highest pitch laughs, making fun of everyone (herself included), being feisty and fashionable constitute just a few of her favorite things. She also enjoys all things pugs and Kate Spade.

I hope you enjoy scrolling through her outfits and getting a glimpse of what I have to deal with all of the time–just kidding she’s a gem and I adore her.

Her fashion sense (in my so humble opinion) stems from an Audrey Hepburn meets Blaire Waldorf type of style, which just so happen to be two of my favorite fashion icons (yes I just said Blaire Waldorf is a fashion icon–judge me…#haterzgunnahate).

Anyways, I’m sending love and warm thoughts from sunny Florida, until I head over to London a week from tomorrow! AH!

Much love and stay warm!

XOXO

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Fashionable Friend of the Month: Sarah Buechler

September 12, 2014December 15, 2015Leave a comment

I hope all is well with all of you lovely peeps. Sorry it’s been a while since the last post, with the school year underway and my internship, I’ve been uber busy. But enough about me.

This post centers on one of my most fashionable friends. Now that I’m back in the Bean, i’m reminded of my friends’ amazing fashion sense. This time, the Fashionable Friend of the Month is none other than the queen herself, Sarah Buechler. With her sassy stance and equally sass-tastic hair, Sarah seemed an obvious choice. Also, she’s one of my favorite people in the world.

Her hobbies include: Singing HSM songs with me while doing our Tyra super-model stomp down Comm Ave., all things fashion, watching Shaq youtube videos (I’m not kidding) and just being beautiful. Oh she’s smart too.

Sarah put together these 2 ensembles, from day to night, from casual to work, from work to the bar, she’s got ya covered.

“I get my fashion inspiration from different ‘looks’. I love choosing a style and basing an entire outfit around it. One day I may be ultra-feminine, the next day professional looking, the next a casual laid back style. There are so many different ways to dress, I can’t choose just one! My go-to would probably be described as old-fashioned girly with dresses and flats. But it all depends on what vibe I’m channeling!”

Girl, we are deff feeling those vibes. ‘Twerk it.

All items purchased from Madewell.

But that smile is all her.

Feel free to comment with any post suggestions.

XOXO Stay Classy

Wanna Be Like the Cool Kidz

August 27, 2014December 31, 2014Leave a comment

Howdy y’all. So as the summer sun begins to set on these long hot days, I thought, why not share some of my favorite summer outfits? After a summer in the concrete jungle, I needed some cool clothes to cool off back home in this Florida heat. A gem of a friend, Jessica, took these pictures for me (some of which you may recognize from last week’s post). She’s totes talented and y’all should check her out for your next life event (bat-mitzvah, wedding, twister photo-shoot?). Here are some of my favorite outfits from my adventurous summer.

PSA: The tan legs seen later on are clearly not mine. You might want to wear sunglasses because it’s about to get bright up in hur- My family’s Eastern European give me a break.

Sunglasses: Free People