Hats Off To You: Zara's Tie Dye Faded Wool Hat

It has been so cold in New York lately so I have been constantly rocking hats! As you seen in previous posts I cannot get enough of them! Today, I was strolling through Zara's website and came across the Maroon beauty. 

This baby with a Maroon lip and just enough of a contoured face is to DIE FOR!!!!! 

It comes in at a cool $49.90. I don't know if I would invest that amount in this hat because I don't know how often I would wear it! I will have to sit on this idea for a couple of days and get back to it. Hopefully it doesn't fly off the shelves or get swooped away on the website!

Signing off-

Crystal

Dope Finds: Givenchy vs. Zara

There is nothing like an amazing pair of black strappy sandals. Just like a pair of pumps I think it's essential to have in your closet. 

I have lusted over these Givenchy heels for a while but never committed to paying the money for them (for whatever reason)!

That was one of the best decisions I ever made! Why you ask? Because as I was browsing through eBay I found a dupe!

Zara has an incredibly similar pair-I wasn't lucky enough to scoop them in store but once I found them on eBay I knew I couldn't pass them up. Aside from the heel and the silver buckle the Zara heel is dead on!!! And a fraction of the price. 

Below is a picture of me in the Zara heels this past summer. 

Signing off-

Crystal

My Obsession With eBay: My Watch List

Do you guys remember a while back when I told you I had a sick obsession with eBay (yes I know I have many obsessions)? Well, I went on today decided I would share with you what is currently on my watch list.

First on the list is this Men's Genuine Mink Trapper Hat. I live and die for a trapper hat ever since I saw June Ambrose rocking one. 

More than likely her trapper hat is  custom. Grant it I could go to my furrier and see if he can make me a replica of what she had on but I haven't made it to him all season :-( so the next best thing is shopping online! 

Second on my watch list are these beauties. I have thought of a million outfits I can wear with these shoes (sidenote: eBay is a perfect place to find anything that you missed out on in Zara). I am big on purchasing items that can transition from your work life to your nightlife and these are an amazing example.

Lastly on my watch list-well not really because if I was to really list all of the things on my watch list you would be reading this blogpost until your grandkids graduation!!

Let's start this over! Lastly on my watch list are these color blocking beauties. Again, it is a transitional shoe. You can rock these with a dope dress or some orange wide leg pants and a white blouse for work! For nightwear you can rock these with a  pair of distressed shorts and a white blazer. You have a multitude of options. 

If you have the patience to look and bid- eBay is the perfect site for you! I know it's not for some but it can be very beneficial! If you have never been on the site look it up and let me know how you like it.

Signing off-

Crystal

Work Wardrobe: My Go To Websites

I vowed that in 2015 I would jazz up my work wardrobe and start chronicling it on my site. As of right now I concentrate way more monotone outfits. I honestly feel you cannot go wrong with all black, nude, or white (even though this color may be a little challenging with pens and highlighters around).  I wanted to give you a quick run down of where I shop for my 9-5.

• Old Navy/Gap- I named these sister companies first because I always flock to these two before anywhere else. I purchase my favorite work pants from Old Navy. Let me introduce you to Pixie Pant. These come in a long and short version and I have them in almost every color and length. Believe me when I tell you that you CANNOT go wrong with these. Whether you pair these with a button down shirt, a blouse, sweater, tee shirt and duster. You can also transition this into weekend and date nights! The pair show below are the Ankle Pixie Pant
  
• New York and Company- I used to walk past this store like the plague was being sold in it! But one day a lady sneezed on me on my way to work and it was the only place that was open. It has now become one of my favorite stores. There are ways not to look like the mannequin in their store window. One way is mix and match their pieces! I have gotten cute dresses, quality suit pants and jackets from NY&Co. I actually have a really cute peplum blazer I purchased in 2012 from NY&Co. Hopefully, I will have a blog post where it is featured. One of my recent purchases from NY&Co. was their Zebra Print Coatigan . The Coatigan is so comfortable and can be dressed up for work or dressed down for running errands. 
  

• Forever 21- ROCK FOREVER 21 but just turned 30 (in my Kanye voice)- Yes this is one of my go to's! Why? Because they are affordable and have excellent shipping! LOL I get a lot of seasonal sweaters from them. Cute basic simple sweaters! I do not purchase any pants or jeans from them because they fit very awkward-in my opinion. Perfect example of something I might order for work is the Shawl Collar Cardigan . I would probably order it in black. 
  
  
  
• ASOS- To me ASOS has the best coat/jacket collection of all of the websites I have listed. I can find any style I am looking for and with their express shipping I have it in 2 business days. My only caution would be to make sure you are choosing the US sizing and not UK. I got caught up once and ordered something when it came it looked like my little cousins jacket. :-( You live and learn and make sure you read before you buy. 
• I really have no website for shoes because I shop wherever for those. Anywhere from Anne Klein, Fendi, Christian Louboutin, and Zara. I am not choosey! 

I usually go shopping at the beginning of the new year for new basics. Once I do I will post them. Then start adding to jazz these pieces up!! 

Signing off-

Crystal

OOTN: White and Fur Dopeness

I went out last night! It really doesn't happen often but nevertheless....

I really wanted to wear an outfit jumpsuit from www.nastygal.com but there was none left in my size (insert very sad emoji here) 

So I was "forced" to shop on my FAVORITE website www.ASOS.com and I went between these three options

I ordered options one and two! And they came on the day of the event! Now I can say I really wasn't loving the fit of the dress but all in all it worked for what I was trying to accomplish. I paired it with a vintage fur vest, a dope ass Live in Fashion see thru clutch and Zara heels. Only one ring.  Plan and simple but sometimes that work.

Signing off-

Crystal

TBT: Simple Chic

In honor of TBT I wanted to give you one of my favorite looks! A casual shirt, jeans, pumps, a clutch and neck candy! 

I took this picture last year on my way to brunch.

What I wore:

Shirt: Zara

Jeans: Old Navy

Pumps: Steve Madden

Clutch: Zara

Jewelry: Zara

Simple and perfect for a brunch or a date with your honey! 

Signing off,

Crystal