COLOR BLOCK STYLE

Dress: Franchesas (borrowed) - Similar Here - $24   //   Nude Pumps: F21 - Similar Here - $60   //   Earrings - Kore Luxe - Similar Here - $12   //   Rose Gold Fuelband: Nike - Same Here - $169   //    Rose Gold Watch: Kennith Cole - Same Here - $125   //   Kate Spade Tote: Kate Spade - Similar Here & Here- $200

Last night I had a rare opportunity to catch up with one of my oldest friends (& of course her closet.) This adorable piece is from Francesa's  and while currently out of season it's also year-round adorable. I knew this would look stellar with my Kate Spade bag and had to borrow it. Closet swaps are such a fun way to take styles for a test drive. While this piece is so me, this particular bestie always pushes my fashion boundaries (she's been trying to get me into a romper for years!) Testing out trends & styles that you wouldn't normally buy yourself are a great way to get the most out of an exchange. Then, of course, swap out a few goodies that are right up your alley & can't wait to style!

Have you done a closet swap lately?

BACK FROM THE FUTURE: Burgundy & Black

 

Sheer Black Blouse: F21 (Similar Here-$30)

Burgundy Denim Pants: LC by Lauren Conrad Kohls (Similar Here-$24)

Black Peep Toe Heels: F21 (Similar Here & Here & Here -$30-$50)

Necklace: Kore Luxe (coming soon) $22)

Hey lovely readers, long time no read. I know. I was being the fabulous jet-setter 

that I am and traveling the world. Well, not really- just to New York- 

but Manhattan could be it's own country.

I had a wonderful trip and look forward to posting my "Week in Instagram" tomorrow 

and hopefully some great looks now that i'll be back to my routine.

I wanted to thank my loyal readers for sticking through my vanishing act and I 

pinky promise that one of my New Years resolutions will be to post regularly.

I have some exciting ideas lined up including a few gift guides for holiday shopping. 

Of course I will do a for him & for her (& for all budgets) but I'm open to other suggestions.
 For the Novelist? For the Gadget Guru? Shoot me some of your hardest shoppers 
and i'll try to work my magic!

I hope you liked the look of today. A few weeks ago I did a post on Maroon 5, and 

posted that Maroon would be a big player in fall fashion. I stick to my prediction and 

came up with this simple look to show how versatile maroon/burgundy can be. 

Stay tuned to see me pair these pants with all types of neutrals (white, black, gray)

 and maybe even a cheetah print. Here's a little more black & burgundy inspiration:

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DAY & NIGHT - One Outfit Two Looks

DAY

NIGHT

  

WHITE TOP: A&F (SIMILAR HERE)

WHITE BLAZER: F21 (SIMILAR HERE)

BLACK JEGGINGS: A&E (SIMILAR HERE)

BLACK PUMPS: GUESS (SIMILAR HERE)

GOLD NECKLACE: KORE LUXE (COMING SOON) 

Happy Thursday everyone! Seems like this week is dwindling by, however 

I have a busy weekend planned. The look above was inspired by the life 

of a suburban Atlantan. Our days are busy with meetings and events, which 

don't leave room for a stop home to change. This is why keeping an extra pair 

of shoes and a blazer essential to make a swift change of wardrobe and have 

you ready to dazzle. Wouldn't you agree?

Now onto my weekend extravaganza: for starters, the wonderful folks over 

at Lady Foot Locker have invited me to an exclusive preview TRAINING C.A.M.P. 

Workout tomorrow with creator and celebrity trainer Curtis Williams. While I will 

be attending the bloggers exclusive- this event will be open to the public on Saturday, 

October 20th at 11:00 A.M.  To participate, sign up to be a Lady Foot Locker VIP 

(www.ladyfootlocker.com/myvip) and then register at https://www.simon.com/mall/

Events.aspx?ID=207. 

(free t-shirts will be provided!)

On Saturday, I will be preparing to host and emcee the 15th annual Chopstix 

for Charity Gala hosted by the Atlanta Chapter of the National Association 

of Asian American Professionals. NAAAP Atlanta’s Chopstix for Charity was 

founded 15 years ago, in 1997,as an annual fundraising event. CFC supports 

small, non-profit organizations that promote cultural awareness, education, 

or provide social services for the Atlanta Asian Pacific Islander community. This is 

a wonderful honor and I am happy to in such wonderful company for a worthy cause. 

I'll be sure to do a weekend round up, but if you can make it out to the Lady Foot 

Locker Training Camp workout- it looks like it's going to be a ton of fun!

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BLUE COWBOY: FALL RIDING BOOTS

Top: Borrowed (thanks Sis!), Pants: Love21, Boots: DSW, Earrings: c/o Kore Luxe

Have you ever had a challenge that you really wanted to try, but are almost 

positive that you would fail miserably? The prize may be meager or it may be

 marvelous, but the real satisfaction is proving to yourself that you can do it. 

I seem to have a list of these lining up and while New Year's seems to be the 

most realistic timeframe to start a new challenge, I want to try it sooner. 

Let's call it, the "End of the year Resolution" the "EOTYR." 

(that's not going to catch on, is it?) 

My EOTYR is to attempt the 30x30 Remix. The remix challenge was started by 

the fabulous blogger Kendi Everyday. The rules are simple – 30 items of clothing 

(including shoes, not including accessories), 30 distinct outfits, 30 days, and 

to add insult to injury: no shopping. The challenge is part of a bigger goal, to 

create a “Working Closet” that fits your life and helps you cut back on impulse 

buys, encourage creativity, and stop emotional shopping binges 

-- you know, my weakness.

I'm aiming for November. 

What's your EOTYR?

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