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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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February 19, 2024

Runway Recap: Siriano Sparkle, Jill Stuart

After yesterday’s brunch (and, to clarify, this is hashtag latergram), I made my way to west Chelsea for Christian Siriano’s collection. This was one of my most anticipated shows of the season, as I’d never been to a runway show outside of Lincoln Center and/or MILK studios.

I stood outside freezing my ass (and fingers) off for awhile, but it was all worth it as I shuffled in from the post-blizzard conditions, greeted by romantically dim lighting and dazzling runway chandeliers.

Opulence, glamour and elegance were on full display. When the first model stepped out from behind that red velvet curtain, we were transported back into the “golden age of Russian opera.” Ashlee Simpson, Miss Jay and a few other Hollywood starlets were front-and-center, lighting up in smiles every time Siriano sent a dose of sparkle down the runway (which was frequently).

And rest easy, peplum lovers. The trend was alive and well in this season’s collection.

Another favorite of the day was Jill Stuart. I loved last season’s collection, and with a fresh seasonal display of textured party dresses, inky capelets and romantic suit seperates tailored to perfection (her signature), this season’s follow-up did all but disappoint.

Lastly, I’m be making a HUGE announcement back here tomorrow morning. (My stomach is twisting in knots as I type this to you.) It’s an extremely significant development in my life and I can’t wait to share the latest with you. Drop back in tomorrow for an update!

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Jessica on February 19, 2024 at 6:30 am

AHHHHHH! Can’t wait for this announcement!!!

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viv on February 19, 2024 at 11:23 am

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Kayla on February 19, 2024 at 1:47 pm

How fun?! Ashlee Simpson & peplums! Woohoo!

Wonder what this announcement could be..?? Exciting!

Kayla
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Alyson on February 19, 2024 at 6:49 pm

Ohhhhhh I cannot wait to see what this announcement is!

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