In Spades

Style... in abundance

Bucketfeet

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Zara blazer // J. Crew tee // Forever 21 sunglasses // 
Current/Elliott The Cropped Slouched jeans // Bucketfeet Mesa Sunset shoes by Kristy Gammill

Urban Adventure

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I love how this outfit can transition from day to night and is as functional as it is fashionable.  It was the perfect ensemble for a morning stroll downtown, popping into shops and stopping for an iced coffee.

Berenik jacket and top // Madewell jeans // Zara shoes // Giles & Brother bracelet //
Pianegonda ring

Donna Karan A/W15

Today marks the end of Fashion Month and how better to celebrate it’s closing than with a review of Donna Karan, a designer whose work embodies the very place where it all began: the City of New York.
Long is the love affair between Donna Karan and New York City. Her A/W15 collection was influenced by the architectural landscape of the city skyline at night – dark colors were illuminated with shimmering metallic accents. Silhouettes were lean with clean, geometric lines. Some looks showed us her mastery of asymmetry, others gave a subtle nod to Asian influence with obi belts and floral brocades.
Karan’s ability to juxtapose masculine and feminine is practically unparalleled. Tuxedo jackets, pinstriped trousers and wing-collared shirts were in harmony with bustiers, sheer paneled skirts and organza evening gowns. This sartorial synchronization epitomizes the Donna Karan woman as strong and independent while also incredibly graceful.
I especially loved the asymmetrical folds in her bustier tops and dresses and the rich auburn leather jacket lined in a lush shearling. Each piece glimmered like a beacon guiding you towards an elegance within reach, completely achieving the balance between otherworldly and functional.
Bright lights, big city glamour.
Below are some of my favorite looks from her A/W15 collection. View the full collection here. 
Photos Courtesy of Donna Karan

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The Lob

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I love my new hairstyle. Everything about it feels totally natural. I’m not reaching for hair that isn’t there anymore or freaking out every time I brush it. Even when my hairstylist was midway through cutting it, I knew it was the right fit and felt completely happy. While I’m still experimenting with how to style it and what products still work on my hair and what new ones I need to purchase, I’m enjoying the adventure.  It looks just as good wavy as it does straight and I’m so happy to say goodbye to my old school long hair essential – hot rollers.

COS dress // Fendi heels // Clinique Runway Coral lipstick

A Hair Story: The Lob

My hair has pretty much been the same my entire adult life. Long and straight. I haven’t had bangs since the early 90’s and I’ve only ever dyed my hair once. It was an at home kit I bought at Target that turned my hair orange. Thankfully those orange highlights disappeared anytime I wore my hair in a ponytail.

But in recent months I’ve been contemplating a change. It all started when I tucked my hair into a turtleneck and decided it was cool. It’s not that I’m unhappy with my long hair. I love it. But it’s starting to feel boring. I can predict it’s every move and styling it isn’t really fun anymore. More than a decade of the same hair is grounds for a change, right?
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So I’m going short. Not really short. Lob short. Will I regret chopping my long hair? Possibly. There’s a very powerful psychology attached to a woman’s hair. More than any other feature it seems to signify beauty and provide a sense of security. So does less hair mean less beauty? Less security? I have a feeling it’s actually going to give me a sense of freedom and power.

At the end of the day, it’s just hair. It will grow. And if I’m ever feeling a sense of longing for my old hair I’ll just look at this.

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