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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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May 9, 2024

Perfect Parirings

Another rainy spring day in New York City… Though I can’t complain, it is pretty walking through Madison Square Park when it’s quiet). **

At any rate, rather than whine about the weather, I thought we could escape on a virtual vacation and bond over a few pretty polishes, open-toe pumps and their perfect outfit pairings.

All of the pieces above are from Zara, yes, but there’s a reason for that… You’ll know if you’ve read this interview, but I’m a woman obsessed and, well, I thought it’d be cheaper to obsess over a few of of-the-moment favorites with you girls rather than to seek actual retail therapy. Thoughts?

*Look 1: Essie Fiji polish, Zara dress and mid-heels | *Look 2: Essie Good as Gold polish, Zara boyfriend jeans
and studded pumps | *Look 3: Essie Geranium polish, Zara floral blazer and ankle-strap sandals

**Editor’s update: Just kidding. I’m complaining.

7 comments

Kayla on May 9, 2024 at 9:40 am

All of it, all of it! SUCH cute picks there!! : )

Kayla
http://www.lovelucygirl.com

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Alyssa on May 9, 2024 at 9:48 am

Sigh…that blazer is per-fec-tion. I love the print!

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Liz on May 9, 2024 at 10:43 am

I LOVE that first pairing! I would have never thought to do a pink dress and green shoes… Damn you Zara and your adorable clothes. p.s. I have some new jewelry that I think you would love!

xoxo
Liz

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Trendy Mondays on May 9, 2024 at 4:35 pm

You are so good to do a post of favorites rather than going shopping. Loving all of your Zara pics. That blazer is so much fun and with the perfect nail lacquer, it’s even better!

Trendy Mondays - your online destination for Indie European designs.

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Stefanie // Life on the Squares on May 10, 2024 at 11:04 am

WOW, love the blazer! I so wish Savannah had a Zara… I miss it from when I lived in Dallas #smalltownproblems

XO, Stefanie
Life on the Squares

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Iris on May 11, 2024 at 12:14 am

So many of those pieces I love. But for gloomy days - no doubt that the blazer trumps the rest. If florals and bright colors don’t cheer you up, then….just give up I guess!

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Alyssa (@ruffleandcurl) on May 14, 2024 at 8:25 am

I am obsessed with those heels in Look 2, but I keep telling myself I don’t NEED them. Sigh..

Alyssa
ruffleandcurl.com

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