Sweet Nothings

On Emma: Love Stories Bralette / Only Hearts Bikini On Katie: Huit Bra / High Waisted Lace Panties

These sets are for the creme de la femme. For those less endowed, a bralette with dainty details, and for those more endowed, an underwire with a little capsleeve, these bra options are light, lacey, and girly perfection. I love these bras with highwaisted lace for a bit of retro and ultra-flattering shape, or a bikini lace for a little more show. Add a glass of wine and some good, old-fashioned pillow talk to our sweet nothings for a fun and girly evening.

xx e

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Heat Wave

On Emma: Morgan Lane Bra / Cosabella Panties On Katie: Elle McPherson Bra / Free People High Waisted Panties

If you're down for the underwire, I've got two of the sexiest bra's I've ever seen for you this V-Day. The lace is absolute perfection and detailed to a t. Pair either of the bras in the links above with high-waisteds, boyshorts, bikinis or thongs, and you'll be on fire this Valentine's Day.

xx e

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Sugar Pie

Morgan Lane Bodysuit, Crop Top, High Waisted Panties

One of my new favorite lingerie brands, Morgan Lane, always has great combinations of sweet and sexy. This set is a bit more understated but still has that sex appeal with the lace and ruffley detail. Added bonus: super comfy! So if mesh or underwire isn't your thing, then this is a perfect look for your Valentine's Day, sugar pie.

xx e

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Saturday Series: Be Mine

Cosabella Bodysuit (here, here, here) / Victoria's Secret Bodysuit (here, here, here) / H&M Thigh Highs

For a very special edition of my Saturday Series, I brought along my best friend and partner in crime, Katie, for a night full of wine, lingerie, laughs, and a lot of fun. Over the next eight days, you'll get a look at my favorite pieces for this Valentine's Day, both sweet and sexy. We start with, in my opinion, one of the sexiest pieces: the bodysuit. Sheer, lace, piping or none, so many different shapes for different body types make this one of lingerie's hero pieces. Black tights for long and lean legs, natural makeup, and tousled hair keep it real but sexy all in one nice little package. Shop our looks above and keep an eye out for Part II of this Valentine's Day Special.

xx e

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Core Wardrobe

Vintage Coat (here, here, or here ) / LOFT Button Down / Vintage Levi's Denim (here, here, or here ) / Tibi Mules / Fossil Watch / Vintage, Handmade, and Sashi Rings

There are a few classics I believe every woman needs in her wardrobe: camel coat, white button down, high-waisted jeans, pointy heels, metal watch, layering rings. Timeless pieces that have tested time, they are a perfect go-to for those days where nothing seems to look or feel right. You can fill in with statement pieces or wear them together for a clean, Parisian vibe. Shop my pieces above to create a great core wardrobe.

xx e

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Saturday Series: Part XI

 

Calvin Klein Modern Bra and Boyshorts

Lingerie meets loungewear in the CK Underwear Modern Collection. It has the sex appeal of a matching set and comfort of the softest cotton. I have a soft spot for these old school waist bands especially brought famous in the 90s via Kate Moss. Not to mention, one of my favorite trend revival eras and favorite style icons! Combine the two and a bit of sunshine, and I've got the recipe for a perfect afternoon indoors. Happy weekend!

xx e

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Goodwill Hunting

Goodwill Faux Vest (similar) / DKNY Leather Jacket / Asos Tee / A Gold E Skinnies / Asos Boots (similar)/ BumCake Vintage Choker (similar)

Goodwill has gradually become one of my favorite thrift/vintage stores that exists nationwide. In college, it was the home of many "date party" outfits with taffeta and sequins galore. Towards the end of my term, I started reworking its denim into awesome cutoffs. As the years go by, I find myself discovering gems in the back corner of what I used to think only housed tacky outfits. This vest= case in point. Approximately $15, faux, but it pretty good shape! Hands down one of my favorite finds from Goodwill, I love pulling it out of my winter wardrobe. Here, I bumped up this all black look by adding the vest on top. Wearing it over a leather jacket ups the cool factor and keeps you warm while your at it. Moral of the story is to go to your local Goodwill. You never know what you might find!

xx e

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Belt It

Echo Poncho (here or here) / Forever 21 tee / AGoldE Skinnies / Asos Booties / Vintage Levi's Belt / Margaret Elizabeth Ring

When in doubt, belt it. Seen all over the runways and streets, belting just about everything is back in action. High-waisted pants, blazers, cardigans, the belt is adding shape in unexpected places. I decided to throw one on my favorite poncho! It's still a bit oversized and cozy but also adds silhouette and texture. My key tip is to make sure your belt is thicker or detailed with braiding/studs to make it work. Shop my full look above and happy belting!

xx e

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Saturday Series: Part X

Calvin Klein Bra / Gap Leggings (similar)/ Land's End Slippers / Handmade Ring

Nothing like a hot cup of tea and cozy vibes indoors on a cold and wintery day.  Sweater leggings (aka the new long john) and soft slippers are the perfect place to start. Keep it cool and a bit sexy with a CK cotton bra, and top things off with you favorite cup of tea. Wrap it all into one and you've got yourself the perfect, lazy Saturday. Enjoy!

xx e

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Layer It Up

JOA Sweater / Vintage Denim Shirt / Liquid Leggings / Merona Socks / Topshop Sandals (similar)

The key for winter, and a New York winter at that, is layering. I started with this perfect and cozy ivory sweater over a worn-in denim shirt. It's a bit more relaxed than usual preppy combination. I switched it up once more by wearing liquid leggings (which I only suggest with longer tops...leggings do not equal pants). And finally, I threw everybody for a loop with socks and platform sandals. Sock are back on the runways again and having a major moment. These combinations add a fun element to even the simplest outfit. Shop the links above to get the look!

xx e

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The Letterman

 

“Vintage” Letterman Jacket / Mossimo Tee / Joe’s Jeans / Grenson Loafers / Handmade Ring

I have this knack for finding hidden gems in the back of your mom’s, grandma’s, even your boyfriend’s closet. This letterman jacket was “borrowed” from my beau’s closet, and let’s just say it may be a lengthy borrow. Leather, oversized, and a sporty boyish charm... Done deal! I like to keep things really classic when I rock this jacket so I can just let it speak for itself. Here, a simple white tee and skinnies with a platform oxford give it that old school feel with a little smirk of fashion.

xx e

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Rocksbox

Meet the updated jewelry version of sites like StyleMint and Bag Borrow or Steal. Rocksbox has a variety of designer jewelry lines that you can basically "borrow" for as long as you like! Whenever you're ready for a new set, you just simply send back your jewelry (or buy it for 20% off) and a new set arrives to you within the week! They have some of my favorite brands including Gorjana, Jules Smith, and Vanessa Mooney. It's a perfect way to incorporate more jewelry into your look! Use my offer code (emmaxoxo) for your first month free! Sign up now at rocksbox.com

xx e

Saturday Series: Part IX

Second Base Bralette / Victoria's Secret Bikini / Hanes Socks

Writer's Block.

xx e

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Staples. Classics. Normcore.

Vintage Jacket / Lands End Sweater / Old Navy Distressed Denim / Forever 21 Black Skinnies / Birkenstocks  / Converse

With trends and styles constantly evolving, there are a few key pieces I fall back on that never seem to let me down: thick and cozy sweaters, black skinnies, and Converse. Put together or sprinkled in with other pieces "of the moment", these classics have tested time and can be styled in so many different ways. For this post, I wore them all together in a very straight forward but stylish way and then a bit more normcore with distressed/relaxed skinnies, Birks, and a vintage cocoon jacket. No matter which way you go, these are some closet staples that you definitely need!

xx e

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90s Child

Living Doll LA Tee / Vintage Levis / Converse

Born and raised in the nineties, I have this thing for anything vintage from the era. There's some type of rule that if you lived when the the trend first began, you're not supposed to wear it when it returns. But I say to hell with it. Wear what you want. This whole mom jean revival. Totally in. Converse, Keds, and the like. In again. So when I spotted this tee on the Living Doll site, it was a match made in heaven. Like my vibe smack right on the front of a shirt. Put the three pieces together, throw me on a fire escape with some good music, and it's like a scene of Friends or somethin'.

xx e

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