<title>September 2013

CROP IT WHILE ITS HOT

Monday, September 23, 2013

BB DAKOTA eyelet crop top (last seen here) | RODARTE X TARGET braided denim shorts | COACH penny cross body | SAM EDELMAN gladiator sandals | JENNIFER ZEUNER bar necklace & star lariat necklace | KAREN WALKER number one sunglasses | VITA FEDE titan & omega bracelets | KENZO tiger ring | c/o NORDSTROM BEAUTY SPOT rose petal lip gloss

With temperatures starting to drop, the time for wearing my beloved crop tops is dwindling. As excited as I am about all of the new fall styles, I'm definitely sad to say goodbye to summer. One thing I know will transition seamlessly into fall is my collection of Vita Fede bracelets. Simple timeless jewelry is always a great investment.

*Photography by MAS FASHION for SideSmile Style

LEOPARD SHIFT

Thursday, September 19, 2013

ALICE & OLIVIA leopard shift dress | JEFFREY CAMPBELL solitaire heels | TARGET sunglasses | VITA FEDE titan bracelet stack | PHILLIP LIM pashli satchel

*photography by MAS Fashion

ASOS turtle neck crop | CLUB MONACO pleated maxi skirt | H&M faux leather jacket | CLUB MONACO casey leopard calf hair heels | PRADA saffiano lux tote via FASHIONPHILE

As you may or may not have noticed...I'm a big fan of a crop top. Paired with a highwaisted skirt (or jeans), I think that it can be a great way to show a little bit of skin without getting too scandalous. Asos always has some great options, as does the Nordstrom Savvy department.

I wore this outfit on the way to the Reem Acra and Kaufman Franco shows at Lincoln Center. Both shows had some amazing moments and I am still on a high from getting to see such beautiful designs.

*photography A Little Dash of Darling for SideSmile Style

NYFW Day Four

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

I snapped these pictures on the way into Lincoln Center (with the help of Kristin), before the amazing Mathieu Mirano presentation. By day 4 of fashion week, I was pretty worn out and I chose this look to keep it simple. I went with a teased bun, a red lip, added my favorite Sam Edelman heels, and called it a day.

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*photography by Living in Color Print for SideSmile Style

NYFW Day Three

Monday, September 16, 2013

Who says you can't wear white sequins during the daytime after labor day? Not me.

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*photography by A Little Dash of Darling for SideSmile Style

NYFW Day Two

Sunday, September 15, 2013

ZARA cropped top | NORDSTROM mini skirt*ON SALE FOR $30!! | H&M faux leather jacket | ZARA lace up shooties (similar here & here) | KENZO tiger ring | VITA FEDE titan bracelets | YSL glossy stain | c/o NEUTROGENA micromist airbrush sunless tan

This is probably my favorite outfit that I wore during my trip to New York. I think it is interesting to note that no article of clothing cost more than $100. Even this skirt from Nordstrom Savvy cost a mere $30, proof positive that you don't have to break the bank even during NYFW.

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*Photography by Living in Color Print for SideSmile Style

NYFW Day One

Thursday, September 12, 2013

LEITH metallic crop top**ON SALE! | LIPSY black maxi skirt | JEFFREY CAMPBELL everly bootie | JENNIFER ZEUNER star lariat & bar necklace | PHILLIP LIM pashli satchel | VITA FEDE bracelets | RAY BAN gold aviators | YSL glossy stain in rouge gouache

Lately my mind has been on change, both in my life and in my style. Coming into this Fall season I have been gravitating towards looks with a bit more edge. Key pieces like these Jeffrey Campbell booties and this Asos maxi skirt will be in heavy rotation for me going forward.

I wore this look to a blogger brunch at HK Hell's Kitchen and to the Katya Leonovich and Monique Lhuillier shows. I had a complete fan girl moment when I was stopped by Jennifer Zeuner and team when they noticed that I was wearing two of her designs. I have been a longtime admirer of her designs, so meeting her was definitely one of the highlights of my trip.