Lavender Accordion

Blazer: Kumikyoku

Handbag: Marc Jacobs

Tank: Old

Accordion Skirt: Vintage

Boots: Vintage

Earrings: Vintage

Hair and Makeup: Amy Velazquez @ Salon Pop

Photography: Franz Swantko

Hello!  Hope you are off to a great start to a new week.  I came back on the blog today with a few new things I wanted to try out. The first thing I wanted to try out was '60's inspired makeup.  I've seen this type of eye makeup worn in a few runway shows and I wanted to have some fun and experiment with some dramatic makeup.  How do you feel about wearing dramatic makeup?  Amy at Salon Pop did an amazing job!  She used Aveda products and I was extremely impressed.  The Aveda moisturizing cream feels wonderful and is super hydrating.  I would definitely go back to buy that.  She also styled my hair just the way I like it.  What do you think?

It's still gloomy and windy every few days over here, so I can wear boots if I want to:)  Hence, the boots in May.  What do you think about wearing midi skirts and accordion skirts?  This skirt has it all.  I stumbled upon it one day thrifting for vintage finds and never thought I would fall in love with a midi.  To be quite honest, I feel they make me look even shorter than I already am.  However, this skirt isn't your typical midi, it has a zig zag accordion design.  And it was in navy, who doesn't love navy?

One of my favorite colors is gray.  This blazer is so versatile (even though it's velvet) because it is in a lighter color and can transition more easily.  It gives an outfit a more luxe feel when paired with a flowy white sun dress or white jeans.  I especially love wearing this neutral as an alternative to black in the spring and summer months.  It goes well with pastels like you see here paired with this lovely lavender Marc Jacobs bag and compliments brighter summer palettes like tangerine as well.

Hope you liked this one.  Make it a great Monday!

  

Spring Berries

Sweater: Old

Jeans: Paige Denim

Boots: Donald and Lisa Signature

Handbag: Moschino

Hair: Drybar

Makeup: Elizabeth Jones

Photography: Franz Swantko

Hello and Happy Wednesday to you!  How is your week going?  Since spring is here, I decided to pair these berry tones together.  I was thinking of strawberries and raspberries when I styled this look.  When it comes to pie, strawberry is my absolute favorite with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top....mmm.  However, peach, blueberry, raspberry, and olallieberry are very close behind.  What is your favorite kind of pie?

As you can see, I have a thing for ruffles:)  When I think of spring, I think of anything feminine...the color pink, florals, ruffles, and bows.  I'm making a very slow transition to spring clothing this year.  Today, I thought I'd pair a lighter pastel piece with this neutral pair of Paige gray denim (my favorite jeans at the moment) and a few heavier textures left over from winter.  I bought this velvet berry Moschino bag years ago and usually wear it during winter months.  One of my favorite ways to transition into spring attire is by adding different layers of textures to give spring looks more depth and edge.  This is my little style tip for transitioning into spring looks.  How are you transitioning into spring looks this year?  I'd love to hear from you in the comments below.

Stay Stylish!

Joanna

Animal Print and Ruffles

Glasses: Tom Ford

Jacket: H&M

Blouse: Talbots

Denim: Paige 

Boots: Donald J. Pliner

Bag: Vintage

Makeup: Elizabeth Jones

Hair: Drybar

Photography: Franz Swantko

Hello!  How are you?  Do you ever get bored and want to try something new? Try mixing something up completely the opposite of what you'd normally wear.  For example, you can try mixing two really unusual color tones together to see what you come up with.  Red and green are complete opposites, but somehow pairing these two just seemed to go together just right.  What do you think?  The real trick here is balancing these two colors with the right amount of black and this neutral pair of gray Paige denim.  

Do you own any vintage bags?  I am seriously obsessed with this black vintage bag.  The unique flap on this bag is so sharp and balances out the feminine ruffles in this outfit.  It's the perfect size to carry around as a clutch, but also as a shoulder bag because it has a hidden strap inside.  I always look for hidden straps on clutches to make it easier to carry for extended periods of time.  

How do you feel about ruffle collar blouses?  Ruffle collar blouses are my favorite kind of blouses next to bow collar blouses.  They are so feminine and add the perfect balance to a more structured blazer.  

What do you think about wearing colorful animal prints?  Yes or No?  I say "yes" to colorful animal print patterns.  You can never go wrong with brown, but I really like to mix it up and have some fun with olive, red, and blue animal prints.  It can take some time to get comfortable with the idea.  A lot of us would never be seen wearing colorful animal print patterns, but I think it shows confidence and a fun personality to the world.  They are bold pieces to wear, but can add a lot of interest to an otherwise very basic outfit.  

Hope you are having a great week:)

Stay Stylish!

Joanna

Vintage Shopping at A Current Affair

Hello!  How was your weekend?  This weekend was particularly fun because I was able to do a little pop up vintage shopping at an event in downtown Los Angeles called A Current Affair at the Cooper Design Space.  


This event featured the "best of the best vintage and stylishly dressed fashionistas under one roof".  There were over 60 vintage shops in attendance.  Some of the shops there included: Recess, Scout, Just Say Native, and Mixed Business.

It was my first time attending this one of a kind shopping experience.  I saw some of the most unique pieces of jewelry, accessories, and clothing from the past.  Also, the exhibitors impressed me with their boundless knowledge of the history behind each piece they carried.  That day, I also learned something else. Women's clothing was a lot more feminine in the past, and each piece was made of high quality materials and sewn with great care.  When you purchase a vintage piece, you purchase a unique, high quality item and a piece of history as well.  Love this!

 Another highlight of this event was that it was hosted by Jane Aldridge from Sea of Shoes, whose style I completely adore.  It was really nice meeting her and seeing several vintage outfits she styled for the event.  She is so stylish and sweet!


Additionally, they served light refreshments with music by DJ Marion from KCRW.  I love music from KCRW, especially music from the show Morning Becomes Eclectic.  Have you heard music from this radio show?

Highly Embellished 3-D Sequin Florals

Classic Black and White Chanel Suit

These Outfits Styled by Jane Aldridge from Sea of Shoes

Christian Dior Lace Dress

Crystals, Beading, and Embroidery

Butterfly Wings

Brocade Coat Dress

Beads and Lace

Pretty Polka Dots and Ruffles

Feminine Pearl and Ribbon Trim

Sequins and Accordian Dresses

More Sequins

Lace and Floral Applique

Spider Manish

Lovely Lanvin

This was one of the most unique pieces!

I hope you enjoyed this post as much as I enjoyed putting it together.  If you haven't experienced vintage shopping at A Current Affair events, I would definitely recommend it.    A Current Affair takes place three times a year in Los Angeles and twice a year in New York.  Maybe I'll see you there next time.

Hope you are having a Stylishly Sensational Week!

Harry Potter Inspired Outfit

Dress: Blu Pepper

Blazer: Armani Exchange

OTK Boots: Donald and Lisa Signature

Bag: Michael Kors

Hair: Drybar

Makeup: Elizabeth Jones

Photography: Franz Swantko

Happy Thursday to You!  How are you?  Are you ready for some pastels for spring?  I know spring has sprung, but I am not quite ready to give up my boots just yet.  I am going to be wearing these boots until it seems...well, odd.  See, I love boots and since we don't get that much cold weather here, I hang on to the winter styles as long as possible.

This winter, I was looking for a specific type of boot. These boots were to act like a pair of pants/ leggings, but also as shoes.  I was looking for a way to stay warm and still wear dresses at the same time.  So, the OTK chunk heel Donald and Lisa Signature boot seemed like the obvious choice.  Luckily, I purchased these on sale (I had been eyeing them for months).  I looked around a lot at boots from all over the place on the web, but still came back to these for two reasons: they were both stylish and comfortable.  I wear these boots to work and walk around in them all day at least three times a week.

This blazer from Armani Exhange is one of my favorites, and I have been wearing it a couple times a week.  If you have ever owned a jacket from Armani Exhange, you probably know that the fit of these jackets are impeccable.  Great jackets are some of the most loved pieces in my wardrobe.  I always feel so much more polished with a well-fitting blazer.  How about you?

This hobo handbag from Michael Kors was a gift from my boyfriend for Christmas.  He let me pick it out.  What a smart man:)  I picked this neutral bag because I wanted to be able to wear it all year long with many outfits.  This bag is soft and slouchy, yet sturdy and big enough to hold just about everything I need.  It even has pockets inside for organization.  Love that!

Recently, I was talking with someone and they randomly mentioned Harry Potter in conversation.  I was wearing this specific outfit combo, so I figured it was definitely a subconscious slip.  So,  for this post I thought I'd go with it.  Here it is, my Harry Potter inspired outfit.  They even have a new Harry Potter ride that just opened up at Universal Studios.  Neato!  I love those movies.  Science Fiction and Fantasy movies are definitely my favorite genre.  What is yours?

Hope you're having a wonderful week:)

Accessorizing with Donald and Ralph

Bag: Ralph Lauren (Similar)

Boots: Donald J. Pliner (Similar)

Glasses:  Gucci (Similar)

Necklace: Sweet Romance Similar

Coat: Bosch (Similar) 

Denim: Paige Verdugo Ultra Skinny 

Turtleneck: (Similar)

Makeup: Elizabeth Jones

Hair: Drybar

Photography: Franz Swantko

Brrr!  Lately, it has been rainy, windy, and chilly over here in California.  I'm not a huge fan of cold weather however, the rain is nice because we are in a severe drought right now.  How about you?  Do you like the rain or detest it?  Personally, I love the sound of rain falling on my window when I go to sleep.  It's so relaxing.  

One of the benefits of cold weather as a fashionista, is breaking out those warm winter boots and cozy coats.  This camel coat is super warm and meshes with just about everything.  Some of my favorite winter boots with heels are made by Donald J. Pliner.  The boots featured here are a pair of his black stretchy elastic pointy toe boots with heels from about eight years back.  He has similar ones online.  I also ordered them in brown a few years back in a stretch suede like material as well because they fit my calves and they were comfortable enough to wear to work for eight hours.  To this day, I am still ecstatic about these boots!  I visit his website often because I am a huge fan of his styles, design, level of comfort, and quality.  This year, I bought a pair of Donald and Lisa Signature OTK boots to keep my legs warm that I will be showcasing in a future post.  Can't wait!

Do you have a stylish work tote or satchel?  What colors do you prefer?  This pretty burgundy satchel from Ralph Lauren is one of my favorite carryalls.  I also have this equestrian embossed satchel in red and black because I love this design so much!  It's the perfect size to carry your work items in or a small laptop or iPad for blogging.  It's also definitely a sleek and stylish statement piece if you are going to a work meeting or work luncheon.  Ralph Lauren is definitely one of my all time favorite designers because of the classic sophistication of  his designs.

Hope you have a wonderful week and remember to Make it a Marvelous Monday okay:)

XO Joanna