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{Distressed Denim | How To Wear It}

May 2nd, 2013
by Kristen.
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Distressed Denim

 

Sometimes living on the edge is exactly what we need. Riding on the back of motorcycles, booking a flight the night before your trip and skinny dipping with your friends at midnight. If that’s not exactly what’s happening for you every weekend, dressing like it might give you the edge you’ve always wanted and a little distressed denim can  help. Feel tough and get that ‘insta-cool’ vibe by adding a little rips and wear to your wardrobe. There are also tons of DIYs for distressed denim as well. The Denim Blog shares 5 great ones here.

SHOP THE LOOK 

Distressed Rag & Bone Vest //Distressed Cut-off Shorts  // J Brand White Jeans Destruct // Mango Distressed Denim (Great Price!) HERE or in white HERE

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{Nighttime at The Grove}

Feb 24th, 2013
by Kristen.
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Photography by Derek Martin

Lately, I’ve been loving The Grove. I’ve lived in Los Angeles for 3 years now and I can count on two hands the amount of times I’ve been to The Grove. I went on a weekday for a lunch appointment a few weeks ago and realized how much I love it there – it was sunny, not too crowded, so many cutes stores keep you occupied. I remember thinking why don’t I go there more often? I loved wandering through the Farmers Market, reading books and shopping while sipping on a Coffee Bean. Now that TopShop opened up, there is even more of a reason to love it.

We went back at night and took a couple shots last weekend under the lights. They were even playing Frank Sinatra, which brought us right back to Christmas time. It was lovely evening.

I’m wearing a skirt I’ve had in my closet since last year, but I recently found a new love for it since I purchased my new jean jacket. It’s a dressier skirt because of the material, but can be worn more casually as I did when paired with a jean jacket and hat. If you love the skirt, you’re in luck. I found it still available and marked down to $35 dollars! More outfit details below.

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday and the Oscars tonight! Follow me on Twitter and let me know your thoughts on tonights show! Join me – @stylewaxpoetic. XO-SWP

WEARING:Skirt – Walter Buy HERE (Only $35 marked down) // Shoes – Italian brand from Loehmanns // Jean Jacket – CURRENT/ELLIOT Buy similar HERE // Hat – Garage Sale Buy similar HERE // Bag – Vintage Shopping Expo

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{Printed Pants in Fall Leaves}

Dec 10th, 2012
by Kristen.
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If you follow my Instagram, you probably have noticed I’m obsessed with these beautiful leaves lately! I love the seasons and it’s nice to know Los Angeles actually does have them, at least a little.

My outfit today was inspired from these lovely printed pants.  A bold pant is easy to outfit as the rest of the outfit can be pretty simple (blacks, whites, etc). These pants are one of my recent purchases from the Kelly Wearstler sample sale. If I could, I would shop all year long at sample sales, as I still can’t really believe how well I did.  I will be posting more on this to come, but be sure to sign up for Daily Candy for their daily newsletter if you haven’t. They list all the great sales in town!

For the top, I’ve always wanted to try out the the cropped look. A bandeau is a great purchase and you’ll find you use it all the time. Of course you need a jacket or cover-up to wear with it, so I threw on my employees only inspired zipper jacket!

I wouldn’t suggest wearing this out in the day, but for a night time out with your girls or a funky gallery opening, go for it! For a more causal look, this can be paired with a simple t-shirt and wedge booties.

XOXO, SWP

WEARING

Pants – Kelly Wearstler (Similar here and here) // Bandeau Top – Nordstrom ( Similar Here) // Bomber Jacket – R29 Shops  (Similar here) // Chunky Necklace – Kelly Wreastler  (Buy here) // Sunnies  - William Rast ( Similar Here) // Booties – Pour La Victoire ( Similair HERE)

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{Taste of Fashion | Bestia DTLA}

Nov 29th, 2012
by Kristen.
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There’s been a lot of buzz around Art District’s latest gem, Bestia LA, and it’s officially open last Friday after much anticipation. I had the pleasure of visiting the restaurant with a couple of my fellow blogger babes, Jenny Wu from Good, Bad & Fab , and Taye Hansberry, from She Likes Stuff.  If you’re anything like me and miss the New York City vibe here in Los Angeles, a visit to Bestia DTLA will make you feel right back at home. Nestled away in the Arts District, this area is becoming one of my favorite places in Los Angeles.

Expect open an industrial feel, exposed brick, large windows that open in the patio covered in vine and an open kitchen where you can watch the married duo, chef Ori Menashe (Angelini Osteria) and pastry chef Genevieve Gergis, whip up some magic.  The reviews have been nothing but fantastic and after visiting, I now see why.

Here are just a few of the amazing items on the menu..

Olives – $5 for a bowl of delicious olives.

Roasted Vegetables - beautiful presentation

Pizza Bianca - some of the best pizza around. A little taste of Napoli

Chestnut Papardelle - poached egg deliciousness on Mushroom Ragu

Squid Ink Pasta - made from the highest quality dry pasta there is. This is one of favorites and i don’t even love pasta, cooked al denti to perfection with a touch of spice.

Roasted marrow bone - I don’t eat red meat but everyone else ADORED this dish.

Dessert - anything from pastry chef Genevieve Gergis is amazing. She whipped up some coffee ice cream for us from mostly milk, not cream, and we all could not believe how amazing it was.  To give you an idea, Nancy Silverstein tried one of her cookies and was so impressed, it is now on the menu at Bread.

  Ribbed Peplum Topshop Jacket  - Buy HERE

811 mid-rise Matches skinny jeans – Buy HERE

Dorothy Perkins Statement collar necklace - Buy HERE

ASOS ARIES Studded Ankle Boots – Buy HERE

ASOS Leather Metal Plate Tote - Buy HERE

Check out more about Bestia – www.http://bestiala.com

XOXO, SWP

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{NEW POST | Faux Fur Vests For Fall}

Nov 23rd, 2012
by Kristen.
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Still loving my faux leather pants! This time I paired it with a white button down by Odylyne, a faux fur vest (channeling Rachel Zoe) and my new shoes from Sole Society. The hat was a last minute addition. I found it at a garage sale for $1! What do you think, do you like this look? XO, SWP

White Blouse – c/o Odylyne; Faux Fur Vest – Aqua from Bloomingdales; Faux Leather Pants – Loehmanns; Heels – c/o Sole Society; Purse – Rebecca Minkoff; Cuff c/o Benah

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{What to Wear | New Years Eve}

Dec 30th, 2011
by Kristen.
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New Years Eve is one of those nights – you want to dress up to make it special, but you don’t want to go over the top.  Now, what’s over the top? These days, less is more.  The key is to sparkle just a tab, with a touch of cool, without turning into a Christmas ornament.

I recently returned something at Bloomingdale’s, yes returned, but ended up drooling over the All Saints shop they have inside the women’s section. The line is oh-so-cool, different, but offers a ton of sexy sequin pieces that are toned down or cut in a way that make it much more than just another sequined dress. I highly recommend you check them out. If you are not a dress type of girl, a sequined stiletto or gold embellished clutch adds enough jazz to an ordinary outfit for a night out on the town.

My favorite look of the night is the sequined blazer with jean shorts, always a classic look, but the sequins add a new modern twist, perfect for New Years.

Everyone goes to the staple, the black dress or simple dress with shimmer. The better way to go this season is a little less traditional and maybe a little bit less dressy, but with a touch of your own personality to the outfit.

Shop All Saints HERE

Shop Sequin Blazers HERE at Shopstyle.com

Shop Asos.com Sequins Clutch HERE - $45.45

Shop Festive Hair Accessories HERE

Shop a Metallic Skirt HERE at Asos.com

Images from Stylehive.com, Models.com, Asos.com, and Shefinds.com

 

 

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