(gloves-Urban Outfitters, glitter clutch-J.Crew, pastel bracelets-Urban Outfitters, jacket-Threadsence, button down- J.Crew, sweater-Zara, scarf-H&M)
Happy Almost New Year!
Wallflower
(skirt-c/o D.ra, blouse-Zara, coat-Vintage, boots-c/o Matt Bernson, bracelets-Jcrew, Konstantino, sunnies-YSL, belt-Asos)
Playing around with a wallpaper inspired look. Playing dress up is the best part about having a personal style blog.
neon loves black
(dress-Zara, shoes-Zara, necklace-c/o Lauren Elan, bracelets-c/o Konstantino, Urban Outfitters, wallet-c/o Tory Burch, sunglasses- YSL, ring-Forever 21)
Wore neon and black for a recent pre-NYE party.
I have the most beautiful New Years Eve dress. I've been planning to wear it to my friend's party for months. I love NYE. It means friends, confetti, and champagne. What else do you really need?
traditions
(shorts-Diane Von Furstenberg, sweater-Asos, shoes- Kat Marconi, bracelets- Ruche, Urban Outfitters, vintage, necklace-J.Crew, sunglasses-Yves Saint Laurent)
One of my favorite holiday traditions is escaping into the Malibu canyons for a quiet picnic of leftovers coupled with breathtaking views. Sam and I have a secret spot where
the entire LA sprawl, from Ventura all the way to Orange County, is visible to the naked eye. It's the perfect place for a a nap in the sun, and a little self-reflection.
caught my eye
(via Fashion Gone Rogue, Studded Hearts, Tumblr, That Inspirtional Girl, Glitter Guide)
Instant Moments
Follow me on Instgram (Webstgram if you don't have the app.) for a behind the scenes look at my life as I work and play.
Be back to regular programming soon. Taking a tiny break from outfit posts for a few days.
Leather and Lace
(dress- Threadsence, lace top- Zara, boots- Rachel Comey c/o Need Supply, necklace-H&M, sunnies-House of Harlow)
Wore this leather and lace number to our company holiday party. I love the idea of dressing down a party dress with boots and messy hair.
Happy Friday!
layering with pastels
(pants-Madewell, sweater-Tibi via Shop It To Me, blouse-c/o American Apparel, hat-Threadsence, bag-c/o Pour La Victoire, shoes- Loeffler Randall, necklace-J.Crew, bracelets-Threadsence, J.crew, sunglasses- House of Harlow)
Nothing like some pastel layers to get you through a gloomy day.
Happy Wednesday and thanks for stopping by!
holiday express
Rememeber that shopping trip I took to TJMaxx? We'll here's the Zac Posen bag I snapped up for my impossible to shop for mom.
Is your mom hard to shop for? Go to my Facebook and tell me what you buy for the mom who has everything. I'll pick one lucky winner to win a shopping trip to T.J. Maxx/Marshalls.
This year I decided to get a little festive with my wrapping by hand painting my own wrapping paper and using bits of lace, yarn and ornaments to finish off my gifts.
On my way out of the store I snagged a few nail polishes and free-handed some festive designs.
Hint: You can also use strips of tape to create cleaner lines for the candy cane affect below. And yes, I'm terrible at painting nails, so don't judge me.
So what's my take away from my shopping trip at T.J. Maxx/Marshalls?
That they have on-trend and in-season designer items at up to 60% off and thousands of goodies for you and everyone on your list.
a vintage feeling
(dress, coat, & jewelry- vintage via The Fine Art of Design, shoes- Daaperr by Steve Madden, sunglasses-Karen Walker c/o Need Supply)
For my last Steve Brings It post I slipped on my favorite vintage dress and coat for a relaxed dinner party look.
I love throwing low key dinner parties. They're stress free and always a good time.
Here are my 5 tips for throwing an irresistible dinner party.
1. Always have a great playlist.
2. A homemade cocktail is the perfect way to start the night. I like Mojitos in the summer and Sangria for fall.
3. Don't forget the dessert.
4. Scatter vintage glass bottles filled with fresh flowers around the table for a deconstructed center piece.
5. I like to end the nights with coffee on our roof.
Check out what fellow fashion bloggers are doing for the Steve Brings it Campaign and see all of my looks here. Use the code LateAfternoon15 to get 15% SteveMadden.com with free shipping, sale excluded.
holiday shopping
(pants-Madewell, boots-Rachel Comey c/o Need Supply, coat-bcbgmaxazria, scarf-vintage, bag-J.Crew, bracelets-vintage, J.Crew, Threadsence)
This holiday season TJ Maxx & Marshalls asked me to find a better way to Christmas shop by finding the perfect gift for my mom at one of their stores. At first I was skeptical. My mom is impossible to shop for as it is, so being limited to one store seemed daunting. To my pleasant surprise, I found more than a few of my mom's favorite designers like Coach, Theory and Givenchy at a great price. I put together a little video of my trip, and I'll reveal more about my finds tomorrow.
surrender
(cape-Zara, button up-Equipment, sweater-random, shorts-Asos, boots-Zara, socks-American Apparel, sunglasses-Karen Walker c/o Need Supply, bracelet-J.Crew, ring-Tiffany & Co, belt-Bally)
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Win $150 to Lulu's!
Win $150 to Lulu's!
Let's celebrate almost Friday, aka Thursday, with a little giveaway!
Lulu's is offering a $150 gift card to one lucky Late Afternoon reader.
To Enter:
1. Comment on this post with your favorite item from Lulus & why you love it
2. Follow me on Instagram - LateAfternoon (if you have an IPhone)
3. Winner chosen at random
4. Open to U.S. and Canada
5. Contest Ends next Thursday, December 15th
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