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Look forward to seeing you all there! xx

Rock the Look: The A Line Skirt

I love the versatility of the A line skirt. It can be taken easily from work to happy hour and beyond. I can barely walk a few blocks without seeing the A line in shop windows and lining magazine pages. It's fairly easy to style for any occasion since the options are endless.

For nights out, play with textures and color to keep it flirty. Pair it with a plain tee or tank and sky high heels to complete the look. Sequins are fun, but if you're feeling adventurous, go for feathers. You'll make a huge statement without looking like you're trying to hard. Loads of jewelry and an oversized envelope clutch would look perfect for an evening out with the girls.

The weekend is more about a casual but chic look for errands, brunches and other day time activities. Rock the monochrome look with a chic striped sweater and bright patent flats for a pop of color. A large clutch or crossbody bag and casual jewelry complement the casual look and make it easy to carry all your weekend essentials.

Some of us have to work for a living, but that doesn't mean you can't wear an A line skirt for a chic, business casual look. After working in corporate America for a few years, I found that lots of women sacrificed style for the sake of being taken seriously by male colleagues. You really don't need to do that. Pair a knee length A line skirt in a muted color with a pussybow blouse and pumps for a stylish, business casual look. All you need is a blazer to make it business formal. A great leather tote rounds everything out.

The one thing to remember with the A line skirt is proportions. Keep your tops fitted as to not make yourself look wider. Shorter lengths are great for the weekend and nights out, but keep it tasteful for work functions!

So what do we think? Would you rock the look?

Stay fab! xx

A Monochrome Midi

I am one lucky girl. As much as my hunny works, he always finds the time to make Valentine's day special for us. After Thursday night's amazing dinner, we continued our celebration into Friday night when we went to see Les Miserables. I never got to see the play, so I was pleased to see it before heading to the movies to catch the film debut. I studied French in school and remember the story pretty well. It was nice to see it played out on stage.

For our second date night out, I opted for a monochrome midi skirt. What can I say? When I get into something, I get INTO it. I blogged about the monochrome trend for spring a couple weeks ago, and decided to go ahead and jump into it. No need to wait officially for spring.  I absolutely adore this skirt. The diamond black and ecru print is a nice alternative to black, and it makes a really bold statement. There isn't much you need to do to style this perfectly. The skirt really says it all.

People don't dress up for the theater like they used to, but that's not going to stop me from keeping it chic. I paired this bold skirt with a simple layering tee from COS, black pumps and silver jewelry for a little glam factor.  The thing about the mid skirt is that the wrong fit can make you look like a dowdy mess, so I went with a bodycon option and pointed toe courts to elongate my legs.

 These Christian Louboutin's are much nicer to my feet, so no need for flats in my purse that night!

I had to add a little sparkle for my date, so I broke out these Nadri bangles I've had for a few years. They worked really well with my Stella & Dot necklace and ring adding just enough sparkle to complete my look. Naturally my big lips clutch added a pop of color to bring everything together. Adore that thing.

Outfit::

Top: COS

Skirt: Asos

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Clutch: Charlotte Olympia

Jewelry: Stella & Dot necklace and ring, Nadri bangles

Stay fab! xx

Brocade for Valentine's Day

I am getting really into midi skirts lately...oh and prints. Brocade is so fun, and I thought it would be lovely for a Valentine's Day celebration with my hunny. I was in for a wonderful surprise on Valentine's Day when I enjoyed one of the best meals I've had since I moved to London. We dined on potted mackerel, steaks and incredible sides at Hawksmoor. I was particularly fond of the Champagne Charlie cocktail which featured champagne, gin and seasonal fruits. The seasonal fruits were beet root and blood oranges which made the cocktail and bright pink...perfect for Valentine's Day. Needless to say, my Valentine's Day was perfect. Give this girl a great steak and you've got my heart.

Thank God I wore a peplum because all that food definitely meant a food baby at the end of the night. The shape was definitely flattering, but more than anything I love the cut outs on this top. I wore a midi skirt on Valentine's day, so the least I could do was so show off a little shoulder.

It's been a while since I've worn this statement necklace, but it was perfect for the occasion.

I tweeted a picture of the end of my night where I was holding my shoes in my hand. I had a pair of flats in my purse because as much as I love these shoes, they hate my feet. Barely 4 blocks in these babies, and I think my feet were bleeding. I guess I'm as big an idiot for wearing these little foot murderers as the guy who made them. Anyway, these are date night shoes. They're meant to be under a dinner table or in the air...let's be real.

Outfit:

Top and skirt: Asos

Belt: H&M 

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Bag: Louis Vuitton

Jewelry: Stella & Dot necklace and bracelet, Frugal finds NYC ring

Stay fab! xx

Pop of Oxblood

"Women Who Wear Black Lead Colorful Lives"

I've been wearing quite a bit of black lately, which I would like to blame it on the weather considering I haven't seen the sun since I left Jamaica. I'll throw some more color into the mix soon, but right now black is having it's moment.

I bought this black jumper from COS a few months ago, and I've worn it easily a hundred times since. It's super comfortable and basic, but it's structured enough to go from shoots to dinner with my hunny. It has batwing sleeves which is a detail I really love . 

Since I did go with an all black palette, I decided to add some texture into the mix. The super lightweight matte leggings add a different dimension to the outfit which I think worked brilliantly with my textured coat. 

My go-to bag at the moment is this Oryany carryall. I love the hardware, but more than anything I adore the multiple pockets inside. I can grab all of my essentials in a flash. Function plus fashion is a win in my book.

Stay fab! xx

Beauty at the Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2013 Show

New York Fashion Week is in full swing, and while so many of us are talking about the clothes, I'm also taking in the beauty. I was going through the images of Diane von Furstenberg's collection, and as much as I LOVED every single look, I couldn't help but notice the 70's glam-rock makeup she had going on. The bright magenta pouts coupled with the muted no-fuss lids was a match made in beauty heaven.

The eyes were created using a champagne color to brighten the corners of the eyes and a rusted red from MAC's upcoming fall palette on the lids. The matte lip is here for another season (YAY!). The lip was created using a magenta pencil for a matte finish. I am absolutely looooving the magenta pouts. I'm looking forward to seeing MAC's new fall shades if this is any indication of what's to come.

One of the trends I've been seeing this week is this light to no mascara look. I don't know how I feel about that since mascara makes your eyes look so much more amazing, but it looks great on the runways coupled with dewey skin and bright pouts. There's something really fresh and glamorous looking about it, so I guess less really is more. For those of us though not blessed with lashes great enough to be worn naked, I would suggest a clear mascara to add some length and definition.

Photo credit: Style.com 

Now all I have to do is figure out if I'll be waiting until the fall to try this look...

Stay fab! xx

All About the Camo

Maybe its the urge to want to blend in from time to time, but I've really been loving camo lately. I wasn't exactly sure how to wear it since I've never considered myself edgy, but every once in a while a girl's got to step out of her comfort zone. I love this camo jumper because it's got to be one of the easiest pieces to style. It's also incredibly warm which is always a wonderful thing.

I paired my camo with an equally "edgy" leather skirt I purchased on ASOS not too long ago. I've never really gone for an A line, but because I'm not particularly hippy I thought I could give it a try. Tights, booties, and aviators completed my look.

My brother bought this necklace for my birthday last year, and it's one of my favorite pieces. It makes just enough of a statement without taking over the look. I love that I can still wear my big hoops without looking like a christmas tree ornament. I think it worked perfectly with the overall look here. The devil is in the details.

I'm currently loving the Dior addict extreme lippies. The shade I'm wearing here is Bellissima.

Outfit::

Jacket, Sweater and Skirt: ASOS

Tights: Nordstrom Rack 

Booties: Kurt Geiger

Sunglasses: Topshop

Stay fab! xx