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Merry Christmas

December 24, 2016December 24, 20163 Comments

Dress: JLUXLABLE| Shoes: Steve Madden

Merry Christmas!! So excited to be starting new traditions this holiday season with my family. One including an annual formal dinner on Christmas Eve. For our first annual Christmas Eve dinner we gathered at my grandparents suburban residence. On the menu: Root Vegetable Gratin, Maple Roasted Carrot Salad, Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken, and Apple Pie Bars 😋 The decor matched the food, simply fabulous. For the special occasion we were instructed to come dressed in formal attire so I sprung for this JLuxLable Dress that I found for $29 over the summer. JLuxLable is an Instagram boutique that typically has inexpensive party attire. Check them out here.

*Another freezing cold shoot 😩

Happy Holidays

December 18, 2016December 18, 2016Leave a comment

Taking a serious risk and mixing stripes with leopard print and I love it! I had my eye on this JCrew dress since the summer and scored it on Black Friday on sale with an extra 40% off! Glad I waited…I can pair this dress with a shirt underneath for colder months and just wear it sleeveless in warmer weather. I’ve been loving Nars Cruella as my go to red lip but I came across my old faithful, Ruby Woo just in time for the holidays.

It is becoming increasingly difficult to blog in these colder months so bare with me! I froze my tootsies off for these optics 😉

Blush Leather

November 27, 2016November 27, 20163 Comments

Dress: Zara| Shoes: Steve Madden| Earrings: JCrew| Coat: Forever21 similar here| Bag: LV

Thanksgiving weekend was definitely good to me. Thursday was different but I made it through! Friday and Saturday I spent in Philadelphia with my family taking advantage of tax free clothing and Black Friday Weekend super sales. I found a few items that I’ll be sharing soon! This faux leather dress I purchased about a week ago and I was so sick that it was 30% off on Friday. Anyway, the dress is gorge and probably one of my better Zara finds. I wish my boots were grey but these black old faithfuls worked well for me today.

The Perfect Little Black Dress

November 13, 2016November 14, 20161 Comment

Dress: Zara| Shoes: Aldo similar here| Bracelets: Nadri| Watch: Michael Kors| Sunglasses: Similar here

So by now I’m sure you all can tell that I am a frequent Zara shopper. Definitely guaranteed to be on trend if you shop there but BEWARE. Zara’s clothing is certainly cute but you really have to be selective about the pieces you purchase. Their price point tends to be higher than the H&M’s and Forever21’s but the quality is pretty much the same if not worse than the aforementioned stores. This dress happened to be $39.90 which I think is a decent price for the wear that I’ll get out of it. It’s another versatile piece that I can dress up or throw on some cute sneakers and cross body bag to dress down. The midi length of this dress is perfect and flatters my shape (or lack thereof LOL) and height. Sooo cute.

I also would like to take this time to shout out all of my creative directors and photographers…you know who you are!

Faux Leather Grunge

November 12, 2016November 14, 2016Leave a comment

These faux leather overalls have been sitting in my closet for over a year now and I can count on one hand the amount of times I’ve worn them. Dinner with my family was the perfect time to break them back out. To keep things casual, I paired my overalls with a grunge graphic tee and cutout booties. These overalls are amazing because they can be dressed up or down. I’ve worn these with both heels and sneakers and love both looks. The versatility makes the overalls a staple in my closet. Although these particular overalls are sold out, black denim in a similar style will still get the job done making this look #DateNightApproved

Also, I don’t know if you’ve heard but Nasty Gal has curated vintage designer items available now on their website…it’s pretty life changing…check it out here

Choir Attire

November 6, 2016November 14, 2016Leave a comment

Top: Zara| Skirt: Forever 21 (sold out) similar here| Booties: Nordstrom BP (sold out) similar here| Jacket: BlankNYC

If you grew up in church like I did, you know why I call this “Choir Attire.” Ole faithful black and white is a go to combo for choirs everywhere because everyone owns a black bottom and a white top, right? Well whether you’re singing on the choir or not, a classic white shirt and black skirt are closet must haves. I like this particular top because the zipper gives modern edge to a classic look. I opted for this faux leather black skirt because well, leather is always on trend. There’s so much you can do with these versatile pieces! Also, don’t judge me but I just HAD to throw back on my statement suede jacket.

*If you’re thinking your skirt is too short, follow the fingertip rule*

Statement Suede

November 5, 2016November 14, 20162 Comments

I fell in love with this burgundy moto jacket because it matches the Gucci Blooms bag I’ve been obsessing over. I figured if I bought the jacket, the bag would come next…anyway I love the idea of graphic tees and distressed denim as an everyday look but this statement jacket takes it up a few notches. I do wish my boots were black, I have my eye on a pair of black Chelsea boots but for now these will do.

I love the message of the Lokai bracelet. I purchased around this time last year for myself and a friend. The bracelet is made with water from Mount Everest and sand from the Dead Sea, these are the highest and lowest points on earth. The bracelet serves as reminder to stay humble in the highs of life and to stay hopeful in the lows, I wear it everyday.

Monochromatic Moment

October 30, 2016November 14, 2016Leave a comment

Top: Zara | Pants: Zara | Shoes: Christian Louboutin | Bracelets: Nadri Nadri | Sunglasses: Dior

As I listen to “Cranes in the Sky” get into this Solange inspired look!

Current Cravings

October 27, 2016October 27, 2016Leave a comment

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“You expensive, you know that? I’m high maintenance a little bit but not in a negative way, I just like extremely expensive things.” These Drake lyrics do not characterize me at all, however, my current cravings may cause you to disagree. Herein lies my fall wish list. These are items I’ve been gushing over for months/weeks on end. Clearly I’m in love with the new Gucci and that accounts for the bag, belt, and loafers on my wishlist…Christmas is around the corner. I also need a new laptop and the rose gold Macbook is a beauty. Stuart Weitzman Lowland boots are a staple in any fashionista’s closet, but that price point though! I fell in love with Marc Jacobs Decadence a few weeks ago but ended up purchasing the YSL Black Opium instead. I see myself going back to pick this fragrance up in the near future. Capping off my list with a gorgeous sweater dress from Zara and the MAC Cleansing Oil, I’ve heard great reviews! What are you obsessing over this season?

Selah, Crys ♥

BONUS: The day I fell in love

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	nina webb on Poplin and Platforms
	expertamateurstylist on Canadian Tuxedo 🇨🇦
	Joy on Canadian Tuxedo 🇨🇦
	Sun on Merry Christmas
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