My Favorites from the Met Gala

6.         Blake Lively in Gucci Premiere  If you follow my blog you know that I have a borderline creepy obsession with Blake Lively, and I am not the least bit ashamed.  I love her.  That is all.

5.         Olivia Wilde in Calvin Klein  I am all about the rib-drift.  It's the mid-drift's extremely stylish and way classier older sister.

4.         Anja Rubik in Anthony Vaccarello  Ummm...holy legs.  She kind of looks like a vampire and I kind of love it.

3.         Miranda Kerr in Michael Kors  Less is clearly more.

2.         Rooney Mara in Givenchy  Seriously, can this be my wedding dress one day?

1.         Cara Delevigne in Burberry  ...and I'm speechless.

Gilt City Miami Warehouse Sale



If you’re reading this blog, I’m guna go out on a limb and say that you’re probably intimately familiar with the phenomenon known as the online flash sale…annnddd, as such, probably a huge fan of Gilt.com.  Sure, online flash sales are impulse buying at its finest, but we all know there’s nothing quite like the feeling of finding those perfect Prada shoes, that you absolutely want need, for like, 50 percent off. 

This weekend, the geniuses at Gilt are taking the online flash sale to whole other level and are holding a Warehouse Sale at the Miami Iron Side.  The sale will feature designers like Zac Posen, Helmut Lang, Brian Atwood, Carolina Herrera and Badgley Mischka, all discounted up to 90%.

That being said, all of you reading this from South Florida, put your mouse down and step away from the computer.  Yes, I know it says the sale starts in 00:00:32, but I promise, sitting there hitting refresh over and over, trying to time your next mouse click so that it perfectly coincides with the sale start time of 12:00 EST is no way to go through life (BTW, I’m totally not judging, we’ve all been there).  Instead, head out to the Miami Iron side this Friday or Saturday, and shop your favorite Gilt merchandise in person, and, you know, like, actually try stuff on. 

The Warehouse Sale will be held on Friday, February 8th from 9:30-11:30 pm and Saturday February 9th, from 9 am-5 pm at the Miami Iron Side, 7610 NE 4th Court, Miami, FL 33138.   Tickets are available for purchase at: www.giltcity.com/miami/miamiwarehouse2013.  Tickets include complimentary refreshments by AQUAhydrate and CocoCafe, an onsite bar sponsored by La Marca Prosecco, music by a live DJ, and a complimentary garment bag with purchase.

Also, attendees are invited to Tweet and Instagram photos of their purchases using hashtag #RaidtheWarehouse for a chance to win a $100 Gilt Credit.

I will be covering the event via Instagram, so be sure to follow me @erikah318.

Golden Girl

 

Sweater:          Club Monaco (old, but similar here)

Jeans:               DL1961

Shoes:              Michael Kors (old, bur similar here)

Clutch:              JCrew

Watch:             Michael Kors 

 

Happy 2013!  Sorry for the brief hiatus from blogging.  I had a very hectic end of the year but got to spend the holidays with my family in Marco Island, Florida, and now feel thoroughly rejuvenated. 

 

I want to start the New Year by saying that I think I need to retract my previous statement that “I'm not a particularly sparkly kind of girl.”  Why? Because this sweater has changed my life.  Seriously, though.  This sweater makes me want to be a sparkly kind of girl every single day of the week.  It’s amazing—so soft and comfy, and so versatile, I have already thought of a million ways to wear it. 

 

I also finally bought the leopard Crew clutch that I’ve been online stalking for a good two years.  It was 30% off so I couldn’t resist.  #merrychristmastome.  I hope you all are having a wonderful start to 2013!

 

P.S.  New Year, New List (check it out).  Also, I finally caught up with modern times and joined Instagram.  Follow me @erikah318.



'Tis the Season for Sequins

If you’ve been reading my blog, you know that my style is pretty plain and that I’m not a particularly sparkly kind of girl.  But like clockwork, every year around this time, the holiday spirit takes over and I get the urge to wear sequins.  I must admit that I’ve never actually given in to my annual “omg-it’s-the-holidays-I-NEED-to-wear-sequins” compulsion.  Mostly because wearing sequins just never felt like me.  This year, though, I’ve come up with a few ways I plan on incorporating sequins into my holiday season attire, so I thought I’d share.

 

 

I love the combination of classic high-waisted, wide-leg black trousers with a long sleeve sequin top. This outfit is perfect for an office holiday party because it is modern (without being overly trendy) and grown-up (without being overly stuffy). In my opinion, anything that is super trendy or too revealing is just inappropriate for an office function. Even after work hours it is important to give the appearance of being mature and professional. I would pair this outfit with basic black accessories and a chunky gold watch. I would also style it up a bit by doing a half tuck and pushing up the sleeves.

I just bought these sequin shorts from Madewell and I can't wait to wear them.  I plan on wearing them with a cozy ivory sweater and silver pumps.  The silver sequins and shoes paired with soft, neutral colors looks festive and pretty without being in-your-face, which is perfect for a get together at a family member's house. 

This outfit is an upgraded version of the simple "jeans and a t-shirt" look, that is perfect for a date.  I would pair the sequin t-shirt with dark skinny jeans and nude pumps.  By keeping the rest of the outfit simple, the sequins don't come off as high maintenance.  Top it off with a cool leather jacket and  a leopard clutch and you are good to go.

I never actually considered wearing sequin pants before, until I spotted this pair by Free People.  I still think sequin leggings are a no-no,  but sequin trousers could work for me if styled correctly.  On top I would wear a plain silk tank.  I would add a menswear inspired jacket and watch to prevent the sequins from looking to girly.  I would also keep the color scheme basic in black and white and use fun shoes to add a pop of color. 

 

How do you plan on wearing sequins this holiday season?

 

P.S.  I am officially obsessed with Polyvore.  It's like an adult version of the old school Barbie Fashion Designer computer game (I know you all know what I am talking about).

Carolina Benoit's Blogger Tea Party

Last week I attended a Blogger Tea Party hosted by Miami designer Carolina Benoit.  Carolina invited local bloggers, photographers and other fashionistas for a night of fun and fashion at her studio.  This was my first blogger’s event, and I must say I had a blast!  I got the chance to meet and mingle with so many wonderful ladies.  We sipped champagne, snacked on goodies and had the opportunity to shop Carolina’s beautiful collection.  I got a gorgeous gold cuff that I’m sure you’ll be seeing in my future posts.  You can buy pieces from Carolina’s collection online at her Etsy Store.

 

 

                                                                                          

                                                                                      {Carolina's studio}

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                        {Carolina and her girls}

                                                                                  {Unique silver bracelets}

                                                                               {Some pieces from Carolina's collection}

                                                                                {Beautiful stone bracelets}

 

                                                                                                     {Love}

 

                                                                                     {The wall of the dressing room}

Day to Night

 

Blazer:         Topshop   

Shirt:            Gap (old)   
Skirt:            The Limited (old, but similar here   
Shoes:          Tahari (on sale for $35!)  
Watch:         Michael Kors  

Last Thursday, the lovely, Miami-based designer Carolina Benoit hosted a Blogger’s Tea Party at her studio.  This is what I wore.  Since I knew I would be going to the party straight from work, I had to wear something that was work appropriate, but that would transition easily into the night.  I chose this outfit because I thought it was the perfect mix of classic silhouettes (pencil skirt and blazer), which make the outfit professional, and fun colors, which make the outfit party-worthy. To spice it up a little more, I switched out the nude pumps that I wore to work with these snakeskin sandals.  Stay tuned for pictures from the tea party!

The List (Part II)

Happy Monday!! In my very first post on this blog I told you guys about "The List."  Since the List is ever changing, I decided to make it a permanent part of my blog.  Now, by clicking here, you can stay up to date on all the things I’m craving at the moment.  Hope you like it :)