Favorite Finds

Vintage Carlisle elephant belt ($13) Mish Mash, Prada perfume (gifted), BCBG Bracelet ($15), Vince Camuto earrings ($13), MAC "Shell" cream color base ($21), Too Faced "Pinch My Petals" blush ($20), Swatch gold watch (gifted), Chi Orbit "Clampless Curler" ($29), Shiseido Face Sun Protection Cream ( $5)

Code Purple

The fashion designer behind Fashion week’s Code Purple Event, Robin Crespo came as a special speaker at a local bridal fashion show this weekend.

Known for his Hood-E design that is helping save lives in third world countries, Crespo is on a mission. The special treated purple linen Hood-E not only repels mosquitoes carrying infectious diseases but also prevents individuals from being initially bit.

“The Hood-E provides mobility to people in the villages. There are bed nets when people sleep, but there is no protection when people walk from school, the market or work, said Crespo.

Good for up to fifty washes, this light-weight Hood-E could potentially save a life.

If you are interested in getting involved, donating or even buying a Hood-E for yourself, be sure to check out the website here. 

Vintage Dior Love

I have always had a passion for good vintage pieces and was excited to add this gorgeous vintage fuchsia Christian Dior open shirt jacket to my wardrobe. At only fifty two dollars, it was a total steal.

Here is how I incorporated it into my outfit today:

Wearing: Oversized vintage Christian Dior pink open shirt jacket ($52 Mish Mash), Fenn Wright Manson shirt ($10), Ralph Lauren skinny blue jeans ($35), Lucky Brand wedged black leather boots ($20), Steve Madden purse ($15), H&M necklace ($5), Betsey Johnson sunglasses ($7) 

Mish Mash, Pastels & Prints

  

Today I went to Mish Mash- a high-end consignment boutique filled with designer names like Alexander Wang, Dior and Kate Spade galore.

I was astounded at how many one of kind designer vintage pieces they had. Most of the items in the store were not only in great shape, but also right on trend. Each room was filled with rows of timeless heels, racks of couture blouses and glass encased statement jewelry.

With a budget in mind I decided to splurge on an over-sized hot pink light-weight Dior blazer, a vintage gold plated elephant belt and a pair of Aztec shaped vintage earrings.

Wearing:  Forever 21 top ($8), Ralph Lauren blue label jacket ($25), Vintage pants ($5), H & M purse ($10), Gianni Bini heels ($30), Miscellaneous Boutique and Vintage jewelry

The Perfect Ankle Boot

In the search of a pair of ankle boots, I walked up and down Fifth Avenue in hopes the shoe gods would come to my rescue.

Just as I was beginning to lose hope, it was as though my prayers had been answered. Right beside me displayed in a Zara store window was exactly what I had been searching for.

The camel tan suede two-inch booties detailed with a gold zipper were calling my name. I rushed into the store and grabbed the last size six available. Eighty dollars later, I was a proud owner of the perfect pair of booties.