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Thursday, March 22, 2018

3/22/18 Pink

3/22/18 Pink

3/22/18 White Neutrals

3/22/18 White Neutrals

3/22/18

3/22/18

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Zimmermann

Zimmermann

3/21/18

3/21/18

3/21/18 NYC

3/21/18 NYC

3/21/18 Flashy

3/21/18 Flashy

3/21/18 🌸

3/21/18 🌸

3/21/18

3/21/18

Saturday, March 17, 2018

3/17/18 Inspired

3/17/18 Inspired

3/17/18 Bedroom

3/17/18 Bedroom

3/17/18 Gazelle

3/17/18 Gazelle

3/17/18

3/17/18

Monday, March 12, 2018

3/13/18 Apartment Inspo

3/13/18 Apartment Inspo

3/13/18 First Week of Work

3/13/18 First Week of Work

Friday, March 2, 2018

5 Outfits I Would Wear On My Guest Appearance On Law and Order: SVU

Every day that passes is one day closer to the day I have a guest appearance alongside of Mariska Hargitay and Ice T on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. I've grown up watching marathons of the show on days off of school and now I catch up with the series every chance I get on Hulu. My dream has always been to be an extra on the show, so just in case that day is coming up soon, I sat down and thought about what potential roles I would play. Whether I'm just an extra in a scene or I'm highly sought after by the casting director for my celebrity guest appearance, I know I'll be ready to perform. Since the show takes place in NYC, it's very easy for me to imagine what kind of outfits I'd wear. Here are the 5 roles and outfits I would wear if I was on an episode:

1. Role: French Tourist Witness Who Identifies Suspect In Lineup At The Precinct. 
I'll set the scene. I'm a French tourist who was minding her own business in Central Park and snapping some pics when I witness the bad guy run out of the woods. After he has been caught, Ice T catches up with me and realizes that I would be a great eye-witness. Even though I have to catch a flight back to Marseille, I reluctantly agree to drop by the precinct to identify the suspect.
2. Role: Former Best Friend Of The Missing Girl
When my ex-best friend went missing after school, the detectives discovered that we had a dramatic falling out on social media days before. This is the outfit I'd be wearing when Olivia Benson knocks on the door of my parent's apartment to question our sudden arguments.
Outfit Link: https://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=235565416
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3. Role: Pop Star Who Doesn't Think The Rules Apply To Her
Playing a pop star who is infamous for breaking the law, this is the outfit I'd wear on the talk show to tell the media that I'm dedicated to change my ways. The SVU Squad watching the show from the precinct will all be discussing that they aren't buying a word I say.
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4. Role: Woman Who Witnessed The Whole Thing Go Down While Shopping In The Bodega.
Even if my only line is pointing across the street and shouting, "He went that way, officers!", you know that my outfit will be the most memorable part of that entire episode.

5. Role: Estranged Friend Who Knew The Victim From Childhood Summer Camp And Has Clues From The Past.
The victim and I have definitely gone our separate ways since bunking together at a summer camp a decade ago, but for whatever reasons I know enough about the victim from a six-week long camp in 2008 to help the detectives find out where she is located.

5 Fall/Winter Kate Spade New York Outfits You Can Emulate Until It's Actually F/W18

Watching a Kate Spade New York Fashion Show and not being able to buy the clothes until the next season is like knowing what Santa Claus got you for Christmas but not being able to open the presents until Christmas morning. Checking back to see the Fall/Winter KSNY looks on the runway throughout the year until Fall starts is the equivalent of checking where your parents stashed the Christmas presents whenever they're asleep but not being able to wear them to school until after winter break. Seeing the outfits online makes you feel so close, but so far away from satisfaction.

I'm not a very patient person, and the only way I can keep my cool waiting to finally wear the outfits I've been persistently checking up on for the past six months is to imitate the looks from the runway using my own closet. I've broken down my 5 favorite looks from the F/W18 show that I'll be hanging onto until the fall, and created outfit formulas to customize the look for you. I've added pieces from current Kate Spade collections amongst other clothes you should have in your closet to complete the ensemble. 

1. Victorian Turtleneck + Long Jumpsuit + Black Kitten Heels

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(Photo courtesy of Vogue Runway)

I'm definitely eyeing up that pinstripe jumpsuit, but until it comes out, I'll just have to improvise with similar pieces. Here are the items that I have reimagined as an outfit.

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Black Kitten Heels (Kate Spade!)
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2. Black Turtleneck Layer + Long Denim Skirt + Knee High Boots

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(Photo courtesy of Vogue Runway)

Kate Spade has a thing for ruffles and Victorian-era collared turtlenecks (as do I), and styling them underneath a flashy layer. I can imagine myself imitating this look with just a simple black turtleneck, denim midi skirt, and knee high boots.

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3. Black Fur Coat + Dark Wash Flare Jeans + Bandana

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(Photo courtesy of Vogue Runway)

Out of all of these outfits, this look feels the most "me" to me. I'm drooling over the black fur coat, but I love how the whole outfit is dressed down with flare jeans. Catch me wearing this outfit in all seasons except for summer using these pieces.

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4. Monochrome Turtleneck + Shearling Coat + Black Flats

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(Photo courtesy of Vogue Runway)

Monochrome has been on my mind ever since the trend stood out last season. Instead of playing it safe with a black turtleneck paired with a black leather jacket, mix it up with a standout color of your choosing. Instead of black, I'll go with a lilac color.

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Black Flats (Kate Spade!)
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5. Black Cap + Statement Coat + Raw Hem Jeans

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(Photo courtesy of Vogue Runway)

Kate Spade's fresh take on the animal-print frenzy this season was the gorgeous cow-print coat. Until this coat is up for grabs, I will try out different statement coats paired with laid back raw hem jeans and a black cap.

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Statement Coat (Kate Spade!)
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