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Tibi Top / Citizens of Humanity Flares (on sale!) / Burton Platforms (similar)

 

IMAGINE BY JOHN LENNON

Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today... Aha-ah...

Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace... You, ..

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one

Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world... You, ..

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one

 

Photography by @j2martinez / jmrtnz.com

 

tags: 70s, style, fashion, peace, tibi, citizens of humanity, vintage
categories: Style, Inspiration, Vintage
Saturday 07.09.16
Posted by Emma Sousa
 

Powersuit Revamp

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Vintage YSL Blazer via The Bargain District / Target Basic Tee / Vintage Levi's Cutoffs / Tibi Slingbacks (similar) / Outlette Necklace and Rings 

Revamp your 80s power suit. This vintage YSL blazer caught my eye immediately with its boxy shape, pinstripe, and pristine tailoring. But when working it into an outfit, I had to take extra care to keep it from looking dated. I tamed the shoulderpad-bearing jacket by pairing it with a simple, white tee and vintage Levi's cutoffs. The more casual vibe of the top and shorts modernize the blazer while letting it be the focal point of the outfit. Pair the whole look with a simple sneaker or fun heel for a more streetstyle look. Shop the links above to get the exact blazer and more :)

xx
e

 

Photography by Becky Siegel

tags: vintage, ysl, levi's, the bargain district, tibi, style, contrast, new york, fashion, blogger
categories: Vintage, Style
Saturday 06.27.15
Posted by Emma Sousa
 

Belt It

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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

Photography by @j2martinez / jmrtnz.com

tags: belt it, belted, fashion, poncho, streetstyle, style, vintage
categories: Style, Vintage
Monday 01.26.15
Posted by Emma Sousa
Comments: 2
 

New Year's Eve Ready

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NYE ready

Zip crop top / River Island v neck crop top/ Topshop blazer / La Diva box pleat skirt / Issa black and white jumpsuit / Emilia Wickstead pink wide leg pants / Mary Portas zip pants / Manolo Blahnik strappy heel shoes / Gianvito Rossi short leather boots / Gianvito Rossi black stiletto pumps / Forever 21 black lace up pumps

Some last minute outfit inspirations to make this New Year's Eve look your best yet. Keep it classy and chic with a black and white color palette, legs long with pointy heels, and outfit updated with various shapes and silhouettes to mix up the usual sequin mini dress. 4 fun outfits in a snap so that you can get back to partying ;)

Happy New Year!

xx e

tags: black and white, crop top, Emilia Wickstead, fashion, forever 21, full skirt, Gianvito Rossi, Issa, jumpsuit, La Diva, Manolo Blahnik, Mary Portas, new year's eve, nyc, nye, outfit, polyvore, River Island, style, suit, Topshop
categories: Inspiration, Outfit Collage, Style
Tuesday 12.30.14
Posted by Emma Sousa
 

DON'T PANIC: GIFTS FOR ALL

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CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR THE FIT
Adidas sweatshirt / Adidas x Mary Katrantzou Womens Shoes/ NIKE gym bag / ADIDAS Climacool Running Leggings / Nike Mens FS Lite Trainer  / JACK & JONES Light Nylon Jacket / Fitbit Flex Wristband / Beats Wireless In-Ear Headphones  / Nike Performance Sports bra / Nike Yoga Mat
CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR THE FOODIE
Phaidon Where Chefs EatBook / Le creuset dutch oven / Bodum french press / Handmade cutting board / Luminarc stemless wine glasses / Food&Wine Magazine / Slate Cheese Board / Laduree Macarons
CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR THE HOMEBODY

GANT cotton throw blanket / Vintage Wine Cart / Arte Italica rectangle tray / Agate coaster / Jayson Home glass sign / Tom Dixon cinnamon candle / Alexandra Ferguson throw pillow / Vintage Airline Travel Poster

It's not too late! Your fit friends, your foodies, and your homebodies. Here's a variety of unique and fun gifts for the holiday season that will be sure to put your present on the top of the list! Spread the cheer and happiness of the season!

xx
e
tags: active, adidas, christmas, fashion, fit, Fitbit, foodie, gifts, holidays, home decor, homebody, Jack & Jones, laduree, Le Creuset, nike, polyvore, style, Tom Dixon, vintage
categories: Inspiration, Outfit Collage, Style, Vintage
Sunday 12.21.14
Posted by Emma Sousa
 

Gifts for your Jetsetter

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CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR THE TRAVELER
Vintage Louis Vuitton bag / Fossil Leather Passport Case / ALPHABET BAGS travel purse / Flight 001 'Pop Icons' Luggage Tags / J Crew cashmere scarf / Karen Walker cateye sunglasses / Brooklyn Herborium Mineral Mist / Beats by Dre Headphones / Jackery Bar  iPhone Charger / NY Times 36 Hours Europe / Swell Water Bottle

Last minute gifting got you stumped? Here are some of my favorite gifts for the jetsetter in your life! From keeping them fashionable, cozy, fully charged, and stepping fresh off the plane, these gems are bound to put a smile on their faces! Stay tuned for gift solutions for your fit friends, foodie family members, and homebodies.

xx e

tags: ALPHABET BAGS, Beats by Dr- Dre, christmas, fashion, Flight 001, fossil, gifts, holiday, j-crew, jetsetter, Karen Walker, Louis Vuitton, polyvore, style, travel
categories: Inspiration, Outfit Collage, Style, Vintage
Tuesday 12.16.14
Posted by Emma Sousa
 

Business Casual

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Forever 21 Blazer Coat (here, here, here) / Men's Mossimo Tee / Madewell Sweatpants (here, here, here) / Converse Chuck Taylors

Ever since Isabel Marant brought sweatpants "back", I've been wanting to incorporate them into my everyday wardrobe. With the recent revival of menswear and normcore, three's company to create my ideal look. By pairing an oversized but structured blazer and basic white tee with my favorite sweatpant/converse combo, I was able to create a perfect "business casual" look, if you will. The key is the keep it simple and tonal, juxtapose shapes to keep it from being too lumpy, and make sure your sweatpants have a nice cuff, too :) Check out some of my favorite options above to work sweats into your look outside the house.

xx e

Photography by @j2martinez / jmrtnz.com

tags: blazers, business casual, Converse, fashion, Madewell, menswear, normcore, style, sweatpants
categories: Style
Monday 12.15.14
Posted by Emma Sousa
Comments: 1
 

Top of My Wishlist

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updated NORMCORE
CLASSIC TURTLENECK: Uniqlo
SHEARLING JACKET: Acne Studios
LIGHT WASH JEANS: J Brand
FLAT POINTY BOOTS: Vince
GOLD CHOKER: Eddie Borgo
OVERSIZED WAYFARERS: Ray Ban
LEOPARD CLUTCH: Clare Vivier
Above are some of my favorites on my holiday wish list! Normcore has always been one of my styling go tos, so I love that these pieces are just that with a bit of a twist. If you're not ready to dive head first into the 90s revival of normcore, these pieces give it a nod while still keeping your look elevated and chic.

xx e

tags: Acne Studios, clare vivier, Eddie Borgo, fashion, holiday, J Brand, normcore, polyvore, Ray-Ban, style, Uniqlo, updated, Vince, wishlist
categories: Inspiration, Outfit Collage, Style, Vintage
Saturday 12.13.14
Posted by Emma Sousa
 

Overall Evolution

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Vintage Sweater (another fav) / Zara Top / Blank NYC Overalls / Alexander Wang Booties / Jules Smith Choker

I love me some overalls. From early workwear to 70s hippie to 90s grunge, they've been around, each time with a bit of tweak in style. Today, combining different shapes, washes, and details have made their comeback that much better. This pair by Blank NYC is one of my favorites. I love to style them either very minimal with a button down or fitted tee, or like above, a bit more cozy, layered, and fall-inspired. No matter which way your look goes, overalls should be on the top of your fall essentials.

xx e

Photography by Caroline Casati

tags: alexander wang, blank nyc, fall, fashion, jules smith, overalls, streetstyle, style, vintage, Zara
categories: Style, Vintage
Monday 10.27.14
Posted by Emma Sousa
Comments: 1
 

J'aime la Vie

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Theory Blazer / Zara Sports Bra / Vintage Tommy Jeans (similar) / Kat Maconie London Sandals (similar)/ Clare Vivier Clutch / Jules Smith Choker / Gorjana, Elizabeth and James, Jennifer Zeuner,  Jacquie Aiche, Vintage Rings

J'aime la vie. I love life. In honor of Paris Fashion Week, I found it fitting to highlight this French phrase that packs a punch. No matter what life swings at me, fashion always brings me back to being me. There's something about going out on a limb and pushing your style to the limits that puts a pep in your step.

This was one of my favorite looks I put together during NYFW: a sporty crop top, classic blazer, "mom" jeans, pop color shoes, and the J'aime la vie clutch. It was just the outfit that gave me that "I love life" fashion feel. It's a conglomeration of many different styles but results in a cool and fun streetstyle look. Check out the links above to shop the look and me jamming in this outfit HERE.

xx e

Photography by Jose Martinez

tags: color, fashion, j'aime la vie, nyfw, sporty, street style, style, vintage
categories: Style, Vintage
Wednesday 09.24.14
Posted by Emma Sousa
Comments: 1
 

White Suit Whip

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Vintage MaxMara Blazer / Forever 21 Top / Addison Shorts / Zara Sandals / Fossil Watch / Vintage Bracelets

One of my favorite things about vintage and thrift is the ability to find clothes that are beautifully constructed out of the best fabrics (designer or not) at a fraction of the price. Whether I'm shopping new or old, the material and construction are some key decision makers for me. If it doesn't feel, fit, stretch the way you want then it's not worth it!

During my last venture to the Hamptons, I found this linen MaxMara blazer at Collette Consignment for $100! The linen is so soft, and I love the slouchiness of the fit. A timeless summer piece, this blazer takes me everywhere from this white suit getup to my favorite cutoffs. Summer isn't over yet so keep those whites, linens, and silkies nearby! And always remember, when in doubt, all white keeps you minimal, chic, and flawless.

xx e

Photography by Jeff Thibodeau

tags: collette consignment, fashion, hamptons, maxmara, style, suit, summer, vintage, white
categories: Style, Vintage
Wednesday 08.20.14
Posted by Emma Sousa
Comments: 5
 

A Little Up, A Little Down

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H&M tee (similar) / SEA skirt (similar) / ZARA pumps/ Fossil watch (similar) / Vintage bracelets

I might be beating a dead horse, but I can never get enough of mixing up my style. I can go full tomboy and full girly, but my favorite place is somewhere in the middle. A little uptown-- pleated "school girlish" skirt and sexy, sky-high pointed pump paired with a little downtown-- oversized, graphic tee and heavy metal watch. The perfect middle ground. Try pairing one of your more casual tops with elevated bottoms or vice versa for a nice mix of girly/tomboy, uptown/downtown.

xx e

Photography by Jeff Thibodeau

tags: downtown, fashion, fossil, girly, H&M, new york, sea, style, tomboy, uptown, vintage, Zara
categories: Style, Vintage
Monday 08.11.14
Posted by Emma Sousa
Comments: 2
 

Seeing in Black and White

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Patricia Field Vintage: Black Tank / Theory Linen Pants / (my own) Tibi Mules

You know the feeling when you try on about 5-10 different outfits, clothes are all over your room, and you think “I have a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear!” On these special days, I always go back to the minimalistic side of myself. White linen pants are my are a summer favorite and paired with a classic (and super soft) black tank, the whole thing comes out clean and elevated. Shop it now in Patricia Field’s vintage section!

Patricia Field
306 Bowery
(between Houston & Bleecker St.)
New York, NY 10012
www.patriciafield.com

 

xx e

Photography by Jeff Thibodeau

tags: bowery, fashion, minimal, new york, nyc, patricia field, style, vintage
categories: Style, Vintage
Tuesday 07.08.14
Posted by Emma Sousa
Comments: 1
 

20s Drop Me

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Shareen Vintage Dress / Prabal Gurung for Target Sandals

Throw on some Frank Sinatra and I'm ready to be in full swing. I loved the very 20s silhouette of this dress with the drop waist and the pleated skirt. I'm a sucker for a shifty "sack dress" if you will, and the little details and impeccable tailoring made it that much better. A great vintage look to take you from work to your favorite speakeasy on the LES.

xx e

Photography by Jeff Thibodeau

tags: 20s, 70s fashion, drop waist, fashion, lower east side, prabal gurung, shareen vintage, shift dress, speakeasy, style, vintage
categories: Style, Vintage
Wednesday 07.02.14
Posted by Emma Sousa
 

4th of July Made Easy

4th of July Made Easy
#1: Topshop sleeveless shirt/ Topshop skirt/ Clare V leather handbag/ Topshop strappy sandals/ Quay retro sunglasses
#2: T By Alexander Wang white shirt/ American Flag Shorts/ Zara bucket bag/ Jil Sander silver shoes/ Ray-Ban sunglasses

#3: Vintage swimwear/ Canvas tote/ Pieces white shoes/ Vince Camuto sunglasses

No matter what your plans this holiday weekend, I've got you covered. Class it up with a full, high-waisted, midi skirt and structured crop. Keep the palette neutral and add a pop of color in your clutch. Festive without the overkill. Or if you're headed to BK, get a little crafty. Make (or buy) these American flag shorts, add your favorite basics, an epic platform, and you're set for a full day of fun. Last but not least, if you are headed for a much needed beach day, bring a 50s vibe with a high-waisted bikini, retro sunnies, and a classic striped tote. Throw on a more modern but simple shoe to keep the whole outfit very "now". Shop it all through the links above and have an amazingly fashionable weekend!

xx e

tags: 4th of july, Clare V-, fashion, Jil Sander, Pieces, polyvore, Quay, Ray-Ban, style, summer style, T By Alexander Wang, Topshop, Vince Camuto
categories: Inspiration, Outfit Collage, Style, Vintage
Tuesday 07.01.14
Posted by Emma Sousa
 
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