FALL MUST-HAVES

Fall is def my fave season.

With the HOT & HUMID temperature here in NYC lately, I cannot wait till it arrives. With the new seasons I usually tend to do a little shopping to update my wardrobe a bit. I also have the Better Homes & Gardens Stylemaker event to attend the middle of this month, and I still haven't figured out an outfit! I am SO picky that sometimes, I just end up wearing all black to make life easier. I have to say it's def easier to choose an outfit for an event or a night out when I'm blogging about it.... So, with that said, here are 3 I'm looking at right now.

Of course, I also added a new phone case....since my phone is in my hand often. BAD habit, I admit it.

Which do you like?

Have a great weekend!

// all black outfit:  
alexander wang knit top
croc effect leather pencil skirt
jeffrey campbell mesh bootie


// casual outfit:
striped shirt via zara
blank denim distressed jeans
adidas sneakers 


// casual/dress outfit: 
striped shirt 
denim skirt 
lace-up flats top shop

phone case via gigi ny



-post by jen ramos

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Hello Jeans: Charge your phone in your jeans

Have you been out so long that your phone died?

Maybe you were checking your email or skimming through instagram - either way, when our phones runs low on battery, many of us get anxious! I know I do! -  Sometimes it even feels like a dead phone is being disconnected from the world.  Let's face it, many of us live on our phones.  We use it for almost everything.  Every chic & trendy gal wants to have a working phone when she's on the go! So, what happens when your phone is running low on battery? Let me introduce you to #Hello Jeans from Joe's Jeans. 

This newly released jean features new patent-pending pockets for your iPhone & a battery pack connected to a detachable USB cord that plugs directly into your phone.  How cool is that?  You can charge your phone anywhere, anytime without having to stop at those annoyingly packed charger stations! The jean is available is a variety of style & colors, including - gray, distressed, black, indigo and washed indigo. I admit, I'm buying the Mid-rise skinny in Kalia & I'll let you know how I like them.

In the meanwhile, you HAVE to watch how these work. Scroll down and watch the short vid.

-post by jen ramos

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Trend: Ripped Jeans

I remember wearing my first pair of ripped jeans back in 1990.  I felt SO freakin' cool and hip. 

Every musician on Mtv was wearing them, so, of course it was cool.  'Blue jeans' were invented by Jacob Davis & a company called Levi Strauss in 1873.  Believe it or not, they were originally designed for cowboys & miners - then out of nowhere.... greasers in the 1950's started wearing them.  And of course...BAM! .... a new trend was born.  Let's face it, denim is historic & no matter where you go in the world, someone is wearing jeans.

Ok, lets fast forward to 2014.... the popular ripped jean.  This is a trend that comes & goes and I admit, I'm all over it!  Especially in the HOT summer days, when you need some ventilation on those legs.  I HATE wearing tight skinny-jeans when it's boiling hot out,  I mean if I have to wear pants when it's hot.... this is the way to go.

Ripped jeans look great with just about anything & I tend to like the natural-looking tears as opposed to the store-bought rip or the b-a-d DIY job some people do!!  Know those jeans???  Below are a few ways to wear ripped jeans this Summer & of course in the Fall.

Simple guide to ripping your own pair of jeans. 

• Best to start this project with jeans that you've already worn + a more distressed looking jean will give it an overall better look.  For example, stay away from dark washed jeans.
• To start, you can rub sandpaper over the marked areas to make them appear more distressed or you can just go ahead & start the cutting. To cut, use super-sharp small scissors, an x-acto knife, or a box cutter.  Pick the areas you want the holes to appear in & mark them with a pen. I would stick to the knees and the tops of the quad area.  Also decide if you want massive holes, or gentle fraying. Stay away from butt tears....please.
• With your cutting tools, cut horizontal slits where you made your pen marks. 
• Start pulling on any horizontal thread that is white.
• Go ahead & start removing some of the horizontal threads, and then make sure you can pull out all the blue vertical threads. So remember you're going to start with horizontal then vertical.
• Throw them in the wash, the more they're washed, t he more natural looking the tears will look. Which is the way I prefer it!

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FASHION: 3 Ways to Wear

Hi everyone! Sandra from Blasfemmes here & today I'm especially excited to show you one of my absolute favorite items of the Season - Faux Leather Skinny Pants - and also show you their incredible versatility! I was so happy when I found this pair from Blank Denim which is gorgeous and affordable! Below you'll find three styling suggestions and I'd love to know which one is your favorite!
  

One item: Blank Denim Vegan Skinny Pants
 

First Style: 1. Zara Blazer // 2. J. Crew Necklace Striped Tee // 3. Rebecca Minkoff MAB Tote // 4. Sole Society Kella Pump // 5. Prada Sunglasses   Second Style: 1. OTTE Hat // 2. Mango Plaid Shirt // 3. Danielle Nicole Alexa Tote // 4. Collette Lace Top // 5. Rag&Bone Booties   Third Style: Michael Kors Selma Handbag // 2. Equipment White Shirt // 3. Stella McCartney Sunglasses // 4. Oasis Burgundy Coat // 5. Gianvito Rossi Leopard Pumps




 -post by sandra lopes

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Mint Delicious

Is it just me, or is MINT the most amazing color?? 

I love how soft & calming it is, don't you? In my opinion it's best paired with GOLD. Those two colors together really stand out. In fact, we are probably going to launch a Mint + Gold LOVE print soon! What do you think about that?? So excited! 

With all this mint obsession going around, here are 10 minty items I've gathered for you, which is your favorite??

1. opi 'Damone Roberts 1968'

2. macaroons via zoe bakes

3.  Chanel

4. mint denim Revolve Clothing

5. mint spike heels ASOS

6. faux snake clutch ASOS

7. leather portfolio ASOS

8. cocktail ring Social Experiment

9. leather bangle NOLAbead 

10.  platform via Haute & Rebellious

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Colorful Jeans in TREND....

Colored denim has been appearing all over the net as well as on celebrities. Have you seen this trend?!?!?!?

I have to admit, I tried shopping for RED jeans, but for some reason I never came across a pair that was LONG enough at the bottom!! Know what I mean?!? 

Personally, I CAN'T STAND jeans that STOP above my ankles - YUCK... just not for me!  However, I finally found some LONG skinnies at Joe's Jeans & they have a few different colors to choose from...which is nice!

The colored denim T-R-E-N-D is in.... & I'm all for it, except I have yet to sport one of these colors...... 

 Do you have any colored denim in your closet?? If not, would you wear these? What color??






-hot pink denim photo via song of style

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