When boohoo reached out and asked me to choose some items from their site, I immediately set my eyes on this ‘Illest’ sweater. For one, I love clothes with messages and as a huge lover of rap and hip-hop, the word is a favorite of mine. (Remember this lyric: “Biggie Smalls is the illest. Your style is played out, like Arnold with that “What you talkin bout Willis?” – The What). Add to that the fact that I’ve been seriously wanting one of those ‘Ill’ T-shirts to rep my hometown of Philly, and I thought this top came pretty close. Have you checked...  Read More..

What I’m Wearing: Ray-Ban aviators Tahari velvet moto jacket (similar here & here) Forever 21 grid print top Kenneth Jay Lane belt Random cheetah print pencil skirt (similar here & here) MaxStudio booties (similar here & here) I love seeing mixed prints on others (hello, Solange!) but never really tried the trend it myself. So I decided to give it a go with a grid print top and animal print skirt. Since the colors in each piece were complementary, I think it worked well. Plus, I matched the wooded area in the background. How do you rock mixed prints? Get more What’s...  Read More..

What do you wear in the event of a tornado? There was a tornado watch in NYC last weekend, but I didn’t believe it at first. Every time I looked outside, there was nothing but sunshine. It was sunny all day, so color me surprised when I went shopping at the mall and came out 30 minutes later to dark skies and extreme gusts of wind! My topknot barely survived! A torrential downpour (and tornado!) followed, but I was able to get some pics just before it began. I found these jeans that I purchased in the spring but forgot I had, and I’d never even worn them! Do you ever do that? Buy something...  Read More..

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Forever 21 has always been our go-to place for cheap & chic costume jewelry, and now the selections are looking even better from their collaboration with jewelry line, Alex & Chloe. You may be familiar with Alex & Chloe‘s edgy brand – it’s full of rocker-chic and punk-inspired jewelry like thorned spike rings, claw and horn necklaces, two-finger studded rings and gunmetal cross bracelets. The Alex and Chloe for Forever 21 mirrors the feel of their designer collection, with cool studded arm cuffs and geometrically shaped studded bangles, cross details on earrings,...  Read More..

How cool is this? Yesterday, Forever 21 produced a 7-minute 3-D fashion show featuring hologram models strutting down a ‘cosmic runway‘ filled with starbursts and invisible light up staircases. The event was produced in conjunction with space150 and unfortunately there were only two chances to see it ‘live’: yesterday in NYC at the Daryl Roth Theatre in Union Square (home of Fuerza Bruta) and last week in Los Angeles at The Grove. Missed it? Don’t worry – you can check out some of the photos taken at the Hologram Fashion Show, below. Get more What’s Haute...  Read More..

Gloomy days call for a pop of color, don’tcha think? In college, I used to be that girl that would always wear all black. Not sure what I had against color, since my high school wardrobe was PRETTY COLORFUL. Thank goodness there are few photos. But throughout college, I donned all black, pretty much all the time. Black is still the color I fall back on but I see myself opening up to more and more brightly colored pieces.  Depending on your figure, bright pants can sometimes be a scary thing but I found these flame-colored J. Crew Minnie stretch twill pants to be very figure-flattering. On...  Read More..

I received a surprise anniversary gift from my hubby – tickets to see Jill Scott in concert! She’s been my favorite female artist ever since she came out with her first album (and I’m not biased just because she’s a Philly girl like me) – she’s one super talented singer and any chance I can get to see her perform live, I’ll take it! Since it was her ‘Summer Block Party‘ an outdoor concert at Jones Beach Theater, I decided to wear this summery corset dress I bought last year from Victoria’s Secret catalog. I’ve been buying from their...  Read More..

Haute Girl: Kumyko Hometown: Japan Style summary: Any style with an ethnic influence. We recently spotted Kumyko on the streets of TriBeCa and immediately were drawn to her boho-chic style. Her easy, breezy look consisted of a white sharkbite hem T-shirt paired with an ethnic, purple and orange paisley-print maxi skirt. She accessorized her bohemian outfit with the perfect fringed bag – the CC Skye The Rich Gypsy hobo (as seen on Halle Berry), and colorful flat sandals. Her look is perfect for a casual day strolling around shopping in New York City. Wanna get her haute look? Check out the...  Read More..

Everyone who knows me knows that I love large handbags. I love to look at cute clutches but they just can’t fit all of my stuff. So when I saw tons of my favorite fashion & style bloggers carrying this American Apparel pouch, I was jealous because I loved the look of it but just knew it wouldn’t work for me. So I recently headed into the store to pick up some of their limited-edition neon nail polishes, saw the Medium Leather Pouch, sized it up and quickly snagged one. It’s the perfect size, and not only does it fit all of my stuff (without looking ‘stuffed’),...  Read More..

This Bagatelle ruffled leather jacket sold out the first time it was on ideelibut the next time it came around, I snapped one up! I loved the tough, moto style with the girly ruffles down the front. I love to play with contrasts. The jacket makes a statement on its own but I thought it would be cute with this sweater I picked up from Forever 21. I don’t shop there as much as I used to, but the ones in NYC have some great finds if you happen to go on the right day. The Alexander Wang Rocco Duffel is one of my favorite bags. It’s heavy, especially when full, but it has the perfect amount...  Read More..

Shop online sample sales for Friday 2/5/10 at Gilt, Gilt Fuse, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Enviius, Gomatta Girls, Lucky Chic, One King’s Lane, Reverse by Revolve, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, Estile, DD Push, The Top Secret, The Skinny, Juxzy, GlamList and Rent the Runway. Just click on the links to sign up and start shopping! Beyond the Rack: Coach, Donald J. Trump, George, Gina & Lucy, Linea Pelle, Love Shop, Blee Inara, and enter to win the Movado his and hers watch giveaway! Billion Dollar Babes: Carol Malony, Underglam DD...  Read More..

Shop online sample sales for Tuesday 2/2/10 at Gilt, Gilt Fuse, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Enviius, Gomatta Girls, Lucky Chic, One King’s Lane, Reverse by Revolve, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, Estile, DD Push, The Top Secret, The Skinny, Juxzy, GlamList and Rent the Runway. Just click on the links to sign up and start shopping! Beyond the Rack: BCBGeneration, Yansi Fugel, My Jewelry Box, Charlotte Tarantola, Body + Soul, and Bejeweled Billion Dollar Babes: Last Chance Blowout Sale, coolchange, SNT Workshop and TAT2 Designs DD...  Read More..

Shop online sample sales for Monday 1/25/10 at Gilt, Gilt Fuse, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Enviius, Gomatta Girls, Lucky Chic, One King’s Lane, Reverse by Revolve, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, Estile, DD Push, The Top Secret, The Skinny, Juxzy, GlamList and Rent the Runway. Just click on the links to sign up and start shopping! Beyond the Rack: Chinese Laundry, Domino Jeans, Industry, Erica Anenberg, Doucette Duvall Billion Dollar Babes: Blake Standard, Baby Star, Paige Lauren Baby DD Push is an exclusive online sample sale...  Read More..

Tomorrow (October 28), Forever 21 is launching its next capsule collection. Part of the brand’s Twist line, this particular capsule consists of all ballet-themed pieces. Channel your inner dancer with tulle tutu-style skirts, scoop neck tees with printed images of toe shoes, ruffle details, floral prints, and lace tights. Although the inspiration is childlike and playful, don’t worry – the looks are still wearable enough for the adult woman. Ballet slippers not included. View the looks below:  Read More → Read More..

Giant embellished floral rings add a new, feminine dimension to chunky jewelry. And there’s one for every woman, at every price range. On the left we have the Leigh Lacquer Flower Ring with lacquer-colored and rhinestone encrusted petals. On the right we have the 2 Petal Flower Ring with rock crystal stone. Can you guess which ring goes for $216 and which one retails for only $4.80? The answers are here and here.  Read More → Read More..

Sales, sales, sales! This is a common thing people are on the look out for this year – even the Upper Eastsiders, who once occupied designer, luxury department stores, are looking for the best deals. With summer right around the corner, you can expect to see fashionistas, budgetistas and now “beachistas” predicting the “haute-est” outfits that you can get without spending your whole paycheck. So how do we wear this summer’s trends without spending more than $150 that will let you frolic on the sand at the beach and then let you become a lady of the evening? “Looks...  Read More..