FESTIVE FRINGE: DRESSY VS CASUAL

I love fringe! Aside from the fact that fringe adds a beautiful texture and dimension to outfits, I absolutely love how twirl-worthy, playful and fun it is! Another reason I'm so fond of it, is because it's so versatile! I know, I know I talk about versatility a lot, but being able to wear my favorites in a variety of ways is really important to me and fringe happens to be one of those well-loved staples that can be dressed up or down depending on occasion! 

Take today's looks for example! I've had my eye on these beautiful fringe pieces for some time now! Aside from the fact that I’m really partial to this particular shade of cream, I fell in love with the effortless movement they create with every single step you take! Rather than wearing them together, I decided to break these matching separates apart to create two very distinct looks!

The first look has a decidedly dressy appeal perfect for any Holiday party. Since this fringe skirt is such a statement piece, I opted to style it with an understated cotton lace blouse, pale pink bag and nude heels. I also opted for a somewhat monochromatic palette to play up the textures of this outfit, making the skirt the focal point of the look. Plus, playing around with different textures, like fringe and lace in this case, is so much fun!

The second outfit has a much more casual appeal. I wanted to create a really fun, effortless look so I paired my fringe top with ripped denim, a suede Moto jacket, and a pair of cute fringe heels to once again play up the textures! You guys know how much I love combining chic and casual pieces and this look was no exception. There’s just something so versatile about this pairing, because denim helps to downplay the dressiness of the top, making it totally day-time appropriate! 

What about you guys, do you love fringe as much as I do? 

ELLA MOSS Stardust fringe skirt | AQUAZZURA Platform sexy thing suede heels | THALE BLANC Tiffany Micro pearl bag | ELLA MOSS Stardust 3/4 sleeve top | AQUAZZURA Wild Thing fringe sandals | Joe's Jeans Kalia mid rise skinny jeans | THE KOOPLES suede jacket | CHANEL bag | MICHAEL KORS Sawyer silver-tone embossed leather watch

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! 

DREW DIARIES :: VIVALUXURY FOR CHLOE

If I had to choose one designer to wear for the rest of my life, Chloe would be it! There is something incredibly elegant and effortless about Chloe. In essence, a Chloe girl is cool without trying and it is precisely this quality I find so attractive. Naturally, when Chloe invited me to take part in "The Drew Diaries" campaign to style the iconic Drew Bag, I jumped at the chance to create a few looks incorporating one of my favorite Chloe pieces ever!

CHLOE medium Drew bag | FREE PEOPLE Willow dress | KENNETH COLE Neve studded sandals | NIALAYA stingray bracelet & rose gold & matte onyx bracelet 

Look 1: Fresh after a day full of meetings and errands, a walk on Robertson Boulevard in West Hollywood seemed like such a good idea! A little shopping, a little dining but mostly soaking up the sun and enjoying the warm weather...  I wanted to wear something comfortable so I chose a cute little off-the-shoulder dress and strappy gladiators. I completed this look with a few layered bracelets and Chloe Drew bag in black. Though normally, I love playing with color during the warmer months and reserve wearing head-to-toe black for Fall & Winter, lately I have a new appreciation for all black outfits. Maybe it's because I used to wear so much color so wearing black feels refreshing, or maybe it's because black is so incredibly chic... Either way, I am completely addicted!

CHLOE small Drew bag | ETOILE ISABEL MARANT Salvia broderie anglaise cotton top | SEE BY CHLOE Lace-up metallic leather & suede platform sandals | CHLOE Carlina sunglasses  | GORJANA Elea cuff & Bali hand chain

Look 2: Having breakfast at Le Pain Quotidien, or as we like to call it our favorite breakfast, lunch and dinner place! I wore my favorite seventies-inspired denim mini, complete with front pockets and buttons and a cute eyelet blouse. I completed this look with a small Chloe chain-detail Drew bag, a pair of the most comfortable gold cork wedges and a pair of oversized sunnies! This small wonder from Chloe is versatile beyond words! So good with denim in all washes and styles, especially the denim-on-denim looks! I am also completely addicted to pairing it with eyelet, something about this combination captures the spirit of Summer unlike anything else!

CHLOE large Drew bag | VERONICA BEARD dropped-skirt lace dress | CHLOE Carlina sunglasses 

Look 3: Wearing the dreamiest lace and strappy heels at one of my favorite flowers shops in LA! Couldn't resist picking up these pretty sunflowers before going out to dinner... What can I say, flowers are my weakness! I paired this uber feminine lace with thick-heeled sandals and a large Chloe Drew creamy perfection to keep this outfit from looking too dressy and too feminine. Though I am equally partial to Drew bags in all sizes, I find this one is the perfect size for downplaying dressier pieces for day, making even the most ornate lace numbers look effortlessly cool and easy. Love that!

CHLOE large Drew bag | JOE'S JEANS Charlie flare overall | VINCE off the shoulder top 

Look 4: One of those all-of-my-favorites in one kinda moments in Marina Del Rey! Off the shoulder black and white stripes, seriously cool looking seventies-inspired flare denim overalls, almost long enough to hide my sky high platforms and a single splash of color thanks to Chloe Drew in red!