Wearing Fur for a Night Out

South Coast Plaza hosted their Live the Look Fall Fashion Show with Rachel Zoe curating the designer looks last week. I wanted to go for a sophisticated, chic 'I'm a fashion editor' look with a hint of glam. I picked up a simple, tan body-hugging midi dress, and added a black fur shawl over it which I belted with a metal gold belt at the waist. I finished the look with black heels and a burgundy clutch to bring in some color. Belting a shawl or scarf over a simple dress or jumper is a great way to change up the look of the garment, and also looks effortless styled. Also try throwing a scarf or shawl over one shoulder and belting at the waist. Photos taken by Vincent

Nude Dress with Turkish jewelry

I found this simple nude dress from Forever 21 which I knew would be perfect for the dusty hues of the Moroccan-inspired surroundings of mine and Renee's boutique hotel in Palm Springs. To add details to the dress, I layered Raptor Jewelry silver necklaces and rings with pops of turquoise which perfectly stood out against the nude dress. To add oomph to a simple dress you have in your closet, play around with layering dainty or chunky necklaces, bracelets & cuffs, earrings and rings. You can also try a statement belt with subtle jewelry. Photos taken by Renee Rogers

Business Chic Style on the Streets of DTLA

Renee and I visited Downtown LA for the Textile Show at the California Market Center so she could scope out new fabric vendors for her label, 16thColony. I've been working on 16thColony's brand management and was so excited to get to be apart of this side of her business. She also just finished her samples for the SS16 collection, and we will be shooting her lookbook this upcoming week (I can barely contain my excitement, and can't wait to share the collection with you).

For a more polished, business oriented (but fashion-forward look), I styled a trendy lace up front top and tucked it into grey skinny jeans. Although depending on your workplace and your bust, you may want to save a lace up front top for a night out or a weekend outfit since it could be risque. You can try a crew or v-neck tee or blouse; or if you want to add more volume up top wear a loose button down blouse and tuck it into your jeans, letting it billow out slightly on top.

A great way to transition into a Fall without wearing heavy, dark denim is with colored skinny jeans in neutral or dark colors. I kept the outfit professional with my hair slick back into a low ponytail, wore simple nude pumps, and threw a trench coat over my shoulders for that 'on-the-go' look. While visiting DTLA, Renee snapped a few street style shots of me, here's what I wore:

Sunglasses, Fossil 
Lace Up Front Top, Sheinside
Low Rise Skinny Jeans, Celebrity Pink Jeans
Trench Coat, Forever 21
Pact Pump in Nude, Charles David Shoes
Clutch, Ann Taylor

Printed Fanny Pack

Yes, you read right, I am absolutely rockin' the fanny pack. It's always a trip to see trends recycle and how they are given a present day twist. I remember growing up with fanny packs in neon colors, or if you wanted a more 'timeless' look, you wore a leather one. Now, with so many trends and style inspirations at our fingertips and surrounding us in mainstream media, styles such as the fanny pack are making a comeback seamlessly. I found this aztec-inspired printed fanny pack from Forever 21 (and it was on sale too, score!). Unfortunately I couldn't find the style online to link to it, but I found this similar style. What trends are you seeing come back around that you're excited to wear again, or try?!

Sunglasses, ZeroUV
Top, Sheinside
Skirt, SheinsideAztec Print Fanny Pack (Similar), Styles for Less
Photos taken by Renee Rogers

Floral Shift Dress in the Heat

Sacramento could have had me fooled for being an Arizonian city because it was unbelievably hot and dry when I visited last month. I'm so very glad I brought this light, floral printed shift dress; which had me feeling like a desert rose. I had also received a druzy lariat necklace from The Two Hand Exchange before leaving for SacTown, and it perfectly complemented my dress. Details on the look below:
Necklace, The Two Hand Exchange
Dress, Elison Rd
Bag, Target
Shoes, Forever 21

Mirrored Sunglasses & Tropical Prints for Summer

On one of these hot summer days, I decided to wear my tropical printed dress from Whitney Eve which I thought to be quite fitting for the season. I also like that it's a bit more understated with the colors of the print and neutral fabric paneling. The neckline give focus to the shoulders, and I wore a multi-stranded necklace from 31 Bits. Had to shade my eyes from the bright sun, so I wore my new ZeroUV sunnies. This dress definitely is one of my go-to pieces this summer, what are some of your go-to pieces? See the outfit details below:

Retro Horn Rimmed Revo Lens Sunglasses, ZeroUV 
Hidden Dress, Whitney Eve
Necklace, 31 Bits
Chelsea Boots, Forever 21

Photos taken by Scott Peter Hammond.