new chapter

Today I start my new chapter. I have left my "dream" job in the fashion industry to pursue even more schooling. As much as I love love love fashion, this past year has gotten way too materialistic. After every bag I buy, I magically "need" a new bag. Enough is really enough. I live in NY and closet space is seriously an issue, but this would be an issue I think even if i had a bigger closet. The time has come to step back and really re-evaluate what is important. I need to focus on my studies and my relationships with my boyfriend, family, friends. Material things come and go, there will always be the next "it" bag and new trend every season (even every week). I will miss all the people I worked with - they have taught me so much both professionally and personally. Even though today is Saturday, I woke up with the strangest feeling of freedom to focus on myself.

i found my birthday present!

someone buy me this for my birthday. no really. please? buy it for me here. this is not a paid promotion.

miroslava duma

i've been hiding in my (fashionable) corporate company for the past four months. and one of my cousins (hi alyka!) reminded me dearly that i had something called a blog! I've invested my time in this baby since 2009 and made me realize how much my personal style has changed over the years.

my style icons have changed and evolved as well (long live coddington!) and my current muse of the month is the gorgeous miroslava duma. russia has never looked this good.

i constantly wear solids with a good 50% of my wardrobe black. but miroslava makes me realize that color and pattern might actually be a good thing - just in time for spring!

(images: source & source)

bright future

we survived the mayan calendar, so there is no reason why 2013 can't be my year.

i have many things i want to accomplish this year, not "resolutions" per se... but just want to better myself.

to begin the year, i think i should get mirrored sunglasses because i'm OBSESSED.

gobble gobble

happy thanksgiving y'all. don't overstuff on turkey. or else you might look like one. we all have been warned.

image via pinterest

holiday lust list

i've been MIA yet again. like a boyfriend that promises he will change but never does. but i'm back and you will just have to accept it.

i've been consumed with work. consumed. but i've managed to curate my holiday wish list. what are y'all asking santa for? slash buying for yourself this weekend?

Alexander Wang, Marion Bag, $745

Alexander Wang, Marti Backpack, $850

Rag and Bone, Windsor Coat, $1895

Jennifer Zeuner, Hamsa Pendant, $165

Prada, Saffino Leather Smoking Slipper, $495

3.1 Philip Lim, Devon d'Orsay Flats, $395

all available via Saks.com

more is more

continuing my metallic trend, this post is dedicated to gold. i love anything shiny, but i especially love gold. it's so luxurious, grand and down right classy. it's both modern and traditional.

as the weather in new york is starting to cool down, i'm forced to add more layers to my outfits. thus, i am transferring this same mentality to my jewelry regimen. my tip: place a pretty bowl filled with baubbles next to where you keep your keys. thus, you are always accessorized! no excuses.

(pictures via Pinterest)

check out Gallery Atlantic for some baubble bling! 

trend alert: metallics

metallic, specifically silver is going to be huge this fall. so many silver/metallic jeans are out right now, but i like my metallics more in my accessories. i think more is more when it comes to layering accessories. but then again, i do occasionally do like to look like a disco ball. 

i am one of Gallery Atlantic's new blogger stylist! so happy to be part of the team! below are some of my top picks incorporating the metallic trend. i tend to fluctuate between being really girly and pretending to be hard core. hence the mix of sequins and swords. 

1. sophia silver sword pedant necklace  2. madagascar cuff  3. karina silver dagger earrings

4. egypt three silver ring set  5. sunset boulevard cuff  6. silver antler cuff

(jewelry images via Gallery Atlantic)

NYFW, part 3

Alexander Wang: black, white, glow-in-the-dark. oh, and lots of cutouts. 

Badgley Mischka - I feel like this is what modern-day fairies would wear.

Naeem Khan - perfect for all my black-tie affairs. 

Oscar de la Renta - preppy perfect for the really rich lady who lunches

Vera Wang - structured lace and ballet heels. you know, for the ballerina on the go.

Victoria, Victoria Beckham - perhaps Mel C collaborated with her on this sporty spice looks? you don't need Victoria Beckham's body to fit into these looks. pass the cookies please.

(images via style.com)

Join Copious!

Copious is an online platform (kinda like etsy) where regular people like you and me can shop from other fashionable closets! I recently moved my "shop haute like wasabi" shop to Copious just because you can reach a wide audience in one place. I even managed to score my first sale. cha-ching!

Last week to kick off NYFW, Copious had a blogger event at Elk Studios and I got on the fun snapping these silly pictures with Emma (@EmmaStarks) and Greta (@gretaeagan). 

my personal fav!

i can't resist a photo-op with a mustache. 

follow me on Pinterest! 

need.

i now have dreams about this dress. the color. the fabric. the cut. 

Diane von Furstenberg Spring'13

(image via style.com)

NYFW, part 2

Altuzarra - gorgeous collection. i kept thinking Ralph Lauren/J.Crew goes to bollywood.

Jenni Kayne - California chic. get me some saltwater for my hair asap.

Monique Lhuillier - lots of prints. pretty lines for the pretty girl. 

Nicholas K - i need those glasses and all those luxurious layers. a collection i can really see wearing.

Tadashi Shoji - gorgeous fabrics and refreshing to see color. who would have thought that color for spring is genius? 

Victoria Beckham - she was channeling sporty spice with posh fabrics. winning. 

NYFW, part 1

 here are some of my picks from the first few days of NYFW:

BCBG - loving the harness and lace. it's perfect for those sweet girls with a bad side after midnight.

Erin Fetherston - the hair is to die for. but the clothes are perfect when you want to look effortless without trying too hard.

Honor - luxe fabrics with dreamy silhouettes. swoon. 

Kimberly Ovitz - the typical bad-ass designer produced a gorgeous collection that showed her softer side. there are plenty of unique angles that still make these dresses please your inner tough chick.

Tanya Taylor - the perfect balance between tailored and full skirts. i need to start my crunches now to fit into all those cutouts and midriffs. 

(images via style.com)

back to school

it's september and the weather is finally starting to cool down. september always reminds me of back to school shopping, one of my favorites in the year. its' the promise of learning and organization, at least for a month. this would totes be my "first day of school" outfit if i had class and an unlimited budget.

images and items all available from Shopbop

kotur klutches - resort 2013

(images via moda operandi)

kotur's resort 2013 makes these delightful clutches, ranging from $395-950. these aren't exactly the most practical clutches, but they are a conversation starter. 

get yours at moda operandi, and get me one too.