Archive for December, 2013

I kind of have this personal tradition where every year come Christmas time I get a new coat. Sometimes they are gifts from loved ones, sometimes I splurge on myself. I think it’s a great way to build up a quality outerwear collection. The best thing about a good coat is that it can give you a pulled together look even if you’re slumming it underneath. I’ve always been drawn to J.Crew’s outerwear collection and a good majority of my coats wear that label. Their thinsulate wool is luxurious without costing an arm and a leg like some brands.

 

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J.Crew wool coat (very similar here), J.Crew tissue turtleneck (on sale), J.Brand jeans

loren hope maya necklace, fossil bag ℅, buckle strap boots (similar), bauble bar cone cuff ℅ 

 

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I love how this leopard Fossil bag adds a little pattern to my otherwise all black outfit. Plus it can be carried on the shoulder or as a top handle. And if you look real closely down there you’ll see the Bauble Bar cone bracelet I instagramed recently. It comes in a few colors and is really good quality with a nice weight to it.

 

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And this Loren Hope crystal necklace is one of my new favorite pieces – as you can imagine I can throw it on with pretty much everything.

 

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I took the liberty of searching around for more coats (20 to be exact) worthy of wrapping up in… So many good ones in here. I especially love the hooded topper coat and the cocoon coat.

 

 

Photography by Gray Benko.

Chassity

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Date: Dec 10 2013

Filed Under: Fashion

Eyes everywhere glisten with happiness and hearts are filled. Why? Well, because of Shopbop’s up to 70% off Fall Collections sale, of course. Have you perused? So many good deals.

 

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dkny dolman cardigan sweater

phillip lim shearling clutch

alexander wang snakeskin pumps

 soft joie drawstring dress

malene birger draped sweater coat

wouters & hendrix spike necklace

d.ra oversized lapel jacket

lizzie fortunato safari clutch

loeffler randall studded loafers

torn stripe dress with ruffle hem

 

Just a few of my easy to wear picks. And if you’re looking for a good party dress this Parker dress is 70% off and adorable, and I love this little James Perse sweatshirt dress for everyday. Need a great black heel? Check out these Marais USA pumps.

Chassity

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I had SO much fun at the InStyle/LLL/White House Black Market event last week in Orlando. A big huge amazing thanks to InStyle and WHBM for an amazing time, and an extra big thank you to all of you who came to the event! The newly renovated WHBM in the Mall at Millenia is incredible and the women working in there are so much fun.

 

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Amy up there with InStyle (who is the cutest, sweetest gal around) handed out goodie bags to the first 25 ladies to come in. You can peek me down below strolling by in my pleated taffeta skirt and patent leather bow heels – both perfect for party season!

 

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The food was amazing, the crowd was fun, and we had a dj as well as a photo booth that was well attended. Of course plenty of shopping happened, too.

 

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In addition to the 25 goodie bags with gift cards, at the end of the night I got to pull the winner of one of WHBM’s crystal necklaces. You can see it peeking out behind me here.

 

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It was really a fun time had by all. Be sure to check out White House Black Market’s new holiday collection online or in a store near you! And congrats to my Orlando gals on the successful re-opening!

 

Photography by Julie Fletcher Photography.

 

This post was brought to you by Time Inc. All opinions, as always, are my own.

 

Chassity

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Date: Dec 9 2013

Filed Under: Fashion

A few of my most favorite recent finds… Y’all know how much I love a good sweater coat, how amazing is this grey cardigan sweater? I love the lines of it.

 

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lizzie fortunato petal necklacedannijo earringsgarbe luxe cardigan sweaterrochas wrinkled leather bag

tibi structured dressalice + olivia heart flatssplendid stripe cardigan

loeffler randall scalloped pumpsmarysia swim leopard one piecemarc jacobs top handle satchel

 

I’m just beside myself over the LF petal necklace collection. Remember that I dressed my model in one at the NYFW runway show? I think they’re perfection. And that navy Tibi dress is such a classic, it comes in a really pretty pink, too. Also, not pictured above – you need to lay  your eyes on this white tuxedo dress. I think it would be amazing for NYE and am really close to pulling the trigger on it.

 

Check out more of my new favorites here in the LLL Boutique or here on Keep!

Chassity

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Date: Dec 9 2013

Filed Under: Family, Fashion

Mornin’! Have a nice weekend? Ours was great. But I had intended to start some Christmas shopping and STILL haven’t. I need to get on it. I’ve been collecting a lot of ideas though. If you have any kids on your list I’m hoping this guide makes things a little bit easier on you. These are some great stand alone gifts and/or stocking stuffers. You could even use the adorable lunch boxes by Lulie Wallace as gift boxes. Plus it’s absolutely worth noting that for each lunch box purchased Lulie donates one lunch to Backpack Buddies, a group that provides weekend lunches to school kids in need. Isn’t that spectacular??! I love a gift that gives back – another good one like that is Toms Shoes. My kids love their Toms!

 

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Kid’s Canvas Duffel BagThe Day The Crayons Quit BookCorded Gem Cluster Bracelets

Chambray Zip SackPom Pom GlovesJess Brown Rag Doll

Glow in the Dark Ceiling StarsFurry Hooded Puffer Coat

Duck Feet Book + Slipper SetBuffalo Check Bow TieMustaches KitCone Baby Leggings

Finkelstein’s Creature Plush Dolls

 

We either already have everything in this gift guide or have it on our list. Michelle’s Fink doll creations are definitely a favorite around here. You may remember our mermaid even made it into our kids’ rooms makeover story in the Land of Nod catalog. A few more of our favorite toys that are tried and true favorites but not shown above are the kids’ razor scooters, the wearable shark and flamingo, our teepee, Lilly’s dollhouse, Fletcher’s workbench, and our kitchen set (how freaking amazing is THIS one?).

 

Happy shopping!

Chassity

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Okay, gun to your head… if you had to choose one brand and one brand only to wear for the next 10 years what would it be? It’s an easy enough question for me… the answer is obviously J.Crew.

 

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I can’t get the ankle tie heels out of my mind… And that blue pebbled satchel is exquisite.

 

What brand would you pick?

Chassity

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