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FAQ // LOCATION: New York, New York • BY WAY OF: The Midwest (Cleveland/Chicago) • HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? Attainable, trendy and fun. I’m constantly wearing unexpected pairings – like statement pumps and a graphic tee. • FAVORITE ITEM IN YOUR CLOSET? The vintage Gucci clutch I thrifted for $40. • ANY OBSESSIONS? I like my coffee black, my heels high and my martinis dirty. • GUILTY PLEASURES? Complex carbohydrates and shoe shopping -- both in excess. (And SoulCycle, as a result.)

ARE YOU A FULL-TIME BLOGGER? No, I work as a Development Manager and Contributing Editor at Glam.com. • WHY DID YOU START YOUR BLOG? I've spent nearly seven years on the corporate grind, where sartorial humor and an expertly crafted color-block can get lost in the boardroom. As a result, I decided to create a blog -- a space where I’d hoped my writing, styling and excessive shoe collection would be better comprehended. • WHAT’S IT ABOUT? Living stylish and spontaneously in New York City – and beyond. I aim to inspire others to have fun with fashion and to live lightheartedly • HOW’D YOU THINK OF THE NAME? To be honest, the name just came to me. I’m a big color-blocker and a sucker for alliteration in writing. It just fit. • WHAT’S THE CORRECT WAY TO WRITE IT? corals + cognacs.

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October 10, 2023

Target Style Series: Menswear Inspired Style

In our first and second posts for the Target Style series, we talked what to wear to work this fall and how to take your look from day to night. Today, we’re borrowing from the boys. Using the Target Merona collection, as my canvas, here’s three of my favorite menswear-inspired looks for fall.

Often times, for me, it’s as simple as a neutral color palette and high-heeled platform pump. How ’bout you, any style tricks to share?

Check out the Target Merona collection to shop these looks — if there’s a specific piece you’re looking for, comment below and I’ll help you find it!

*Note: Compensation for this series was provided by Target via Glam Media; however, each look was personally styled and all the opinions written are that of my own, not indicative of Target.

13 comments

Taylor (The Wearist) on October 10, 2023 at 9:51 am

I love the idea of a dark green puffy vest. Consider me inspired (and now on the hunt).

xo Taylor
The Wearist
http://www.thewearist.blogspot.com

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Liz @ Southern Charm on October 10, 2023 at 11:17 am

LOVE your outfit ideas … especially the first one! Never thought to try men’s pieces!

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Lauren on October 10, 2023 at 11:18 am

I’m in love with the puffy vest! pair that with a pair of boots and leather “chap” inspired pants and you have an outdoor equestrian look!

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Lia ~ Smart n Snazzy on October 10, 2023 at 11:41 am

Love all these outfits, I think I need all the pieces!
xx
Lia
Smart n Snazzy

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Liz on October 10, 2023 at 3:03 pm

Neutral with a pop of color is totally my thing. Awesome post Hallie!

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Erin @ Loop Looks on October 10, 2023 at 3:09 pm

The last look is my favorite! Which pants are those?

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- corals + cognacs on October 10, 2023 at 3:16 pm
  
  Here they are, Erin. On sale for $17! http://www.target.com/p/mossimo-women-s-ponte-legging-w-front-pockets-assorted-colors/-/A-14139051?ref=tgt_adv_xasd0001&AFID=Performics_ShopStyle.com_0004caa59148ba630a42de432d006a60&LNM=Primary
  
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Jackie Giardina on October 10, 2023 at 5:24 pm

I’ve been on the search for a perfect white button up without spending a lot. never thought of looking at target!

xo Jackie
…livingaftermidnite

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Glam Slam! on October 11, 2023 at 4:53 pm

Great looks going on here! I have yet to try the menswear inspired trend,but I’ve been giving it some serious thought. I love you’ve taken simple pieces and styled them up with great accessories! Adding those hot leather gloves to the first look was genius! Well done my dear, well done!

xoxo, Stephanie
http://glamslamblog.com

P.S. - Your Photoshop skills are sick! Awesome job!

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mrshassan5785 on October 15, 2023 at 12:15 pm

neutral with a pop of color has always been my thing and i love that your pop of color is a bold paint makes the look that much stronger.

love the passport to style team

http://kristin-hassan.myshopify.com/

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Natasha on December 11, 2023 at 3:20 am

I love everything that is shown . It has given me that confidence to go and make myself sexy and elegant by going out there and buy clothes that make me who I am not the ones that I ahve copied from someone else love it .I will be watching every thing from now on…………..Being fabulous is really the best revenge ever- if I may say myself.

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Natasha on December 11, 2023 at 3:22 am

love everything about fashion. I must really pick myself up and do something with regards to boosting my confidence because I have non- what so ever.

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