IF THE SHOE FITS

If you read my blog on regular basis, you know what a total shoeaholic I am! Now imagine my excitement when Nine West reached out and offered an opportunity to style one of my favorite shoe-styles ever, i.e. a classic black pump! Why do I love this particular style so much? Well, there are many reasons to love black pumps, but what makes this style truly special for me, is the fact that they work for any occasion and work equally well for day or night! 

Though Nine West certainly has quite a few different black pumps to choose from, I went with the pointy-toe Jackpot pumps in black suede. Aside from being particularly partial to black suede pumps in general, what I like about this pair is the hight of the heel! Perfect for casual pairings, the heel is not too high for the office yet sexy enough to wear with after-hours ensembles. In short, the perfect shoe for day and night and everything in between!

Off-Duty Casual Vibes:

Jeans and blazers are my thing! If I had to chose a single outfit I am most comfortable in, this would be it! A great combination of casual and polished, jeans paired with jackets have an easy, nonchalant vibe without looking too simple! Though one could certainly opt for flats with this look, I am a high-heels girl through and through, so adding a pair of black suede pumps, for me, completes this look like no other shoe can:) Aside from the fact that skinny blue jeans and black suede pumps were made for each other, the reason why the Jackpot pumps work so well for this look is because they add texture and complement the color palette without being too matchy matchy. Love that!

Work-Mode:

This outfit is basically a dressier version of my beloved jeans and blazers combo, courtesy of skinny leather pants and velvet blazer. To create this almost all-black look, I played with deferent textures such as leather, suede and velvet and added a few pups of color with a striped white button-down shirt and a bright red tote! I suppose you can say that I am a bit of a traditionalist because I still love to wear blazers to work, but I think leather pants and a smoking jacket instead of a classic version of a blazer, help to give this look a bit of a modern vibe. Once again, I completed this look with my Jackpot suede pumps for a comfortable lift, polish and sophistication.

Night on the Town:

I love mini skirts! Sexy and girly, mini skirts are one of my favorite pieces to wear for a night on the town! Yet because I am not a fan of overly provocative ensembles, I like to balance the length of the skirt with tailored pieces on top. For this particular look, I opted for a velvet blazer and a simple turtleneck. Once again, to complete this look I went with my Jackpot suede pumps! Love the way the pointy toe elongates the silhouette while the medium heel height balances out the super short skirt and adds a dose of sophistication and polish to this otherwise very sexy look! 

BACK TO BLACK

I first wore this L'Agence maxi number to Harper's Bazaar Icons event in New York this year and became so obsessed with it, I've been wearing it non-stop ever since! So good with strappy sandals and a little black clutch, yet equally relevant with gladiator flats and a cross-body bag for a slightly more relaxed day-time look. Aside from versatility, what I love about it the most, is the semi-sheer, sexy fabric and of course the cut! You know me, I have a soft spot for dresses that move and this one definitely does, in the most graceful of ways! With every step you take, it comes to life floating and dancing around you like a cloud... Naturally, whenever I put it on twirling around is pretty much a must! 

L'AGENCE Penelope tiered maxi dress | CHELSEA PARIS sandals { similar in silver here } | THALE BLANC Morning Dew Deux clutch | RYAN STORER spiral earring 

SHOP VIVALUXURY ON VESTIAIRE COLLECTIVE

So, I have some really exciting news! I've partnered with Vestiaire Collective, a website where you can buy and sell luxury pre-owned fashion, featuring brands like Saint Laurent, Celine, Chanel and Givenchy, to sell a few items from my closet! I've already added 3 designer bags ( Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen & Proenza Schouler ) to my seller's account, so CLICK HERE to check them out!

Today's look is really a combination of all my favorite designers at the moment. Love these Saint Laurent booties! Aside from being obsessed with ankle boots in general, I really can't resist a really good studded option ( the most amazing version from Laurence Dacede here and Isabel Marant here ). For this look, I pared them with a beautiful REDValentino dress ( also dying over this Givenchy version ) to create a rather stark hard & soft contrast. Sure, I could have worn the dress with a pair of really cute strappy sandals, but I think the boots add a nice edgy touch and make this outfit a bit more day-time appropriate. To complete the look, I added a studded Saint Laurent bag ( really cute studded Sonia Rykiel option here ) because A: can you really ever have enough studded pieces in your outfit? and B: because I do love to pair fringe and tulle! 

BTW, I'll be adding more goodies to my sellers account in the nearest future, so stay tuned:)And if you're thinking about selling some of your designer goodies, Vestiaire Collective is a great place to do both, tap luxe brands for less and make some extra $$$ to fund your next purchase:)  

BLACK OUT

In full Fashion Week prep mode, I stopped by one of my favorite stores on Melrose Place, aka Elodie K to find what is probably the most gorgeous dress I've ever laid my eyes on! Though I am a huge fan of Dodo Bar Or in general, this piece in particular left me speechless! I mean, the combination of an easy silhouette, buttery-soft suede and intricate studding on hem and sleeves is just out-of-this world amazing! 

Today, I paired it with a fringed perfection from Paula Cademartori and stunning Elodie K jewelry, but I already have a million ideas about how to wear it next! Ankle boots and a nice cross-body bag, for instance, would look just as nice or if I was going a bit more dressy, I would perhaps pair it with suede strappy sandals and a black clutch! At any rate, the possibilities are endless and of course you know how I feel about that!:)

DODO BAR OR Scarlett dress, PAULA CADEMARTORI bag, ELODIE K. jewelry, ILLESTEVA sunglasses all thanks to ELODIE K. 

FRINGE

Finally found my perfect statement jacket I intend to wear with everything this Fall! So good with jeans and a simple little t-shirt, yet equally impressive over a flowy dress or skirt. Love that! Not a big fan of plain when it comes to outwear, I always look for pieces with special details. And this fringed perfection has them in abundance! The combination of suede, fringe and stitching details definitely gets my hear racing:) Have a feeling you're gonna be seeing quite a bit of it on this site! Hope you don't mind!

ESSENTIEL Fringe suede jacket { in caramel here } | EXPRESS mid-rise black jean leggings | SAINT LAURENT small Monogramme tassel chain bag | CARVELA Gosh black strap heeled sandals via ASOS | ESTELLE DEVE Dawn ring set & Ilona ring set 

NOT SO BASIC BLACK

I've been rethinking my t-shirt and jeans philosophy lately... Normally when wearing those two together, I would go basic top, embellished jacket route to add a bit of complexity to this casual pairing. Yet lately, I find myself forgoing jackets in favor of t-shirt with interesting details I tend to be so fond of. The details vary from cut-outs and embellishments, to chiffon overlays and asymmetrical length, like in case of today's look for example. But whatever those details are, I love they way they  elevate  even the simplest of looks to polished ensembles! Hurray to not so basic basics!:)

ASOS split side top & Ridley skinny ankle grazer jeans in clean black | PRADA retro sunglasses | SAINT LAURENT small Monogramme tassel chain bag | CARVELA Gosh black strap heeled sandals via ASOS | WANDERLUST & CO Trio Stack ring set