what to wear...




 

i love polyvore! i love creating these collages that express how i'm feeling right now and what i want to be wearing. my best friend Kelsey asked me for some inspiration what to wear while it's still cold so here it is! i plan on doing a lot more of these polyvore collages- show me some love and let me know if you like it! enjoy xo

 

Behind the scenes...

(what i'm wearing: vintage leopard cape, black rachel pally mini skirt, donald j. pliner motorcyle boots)

here is a little snipit behind the scenes from my day yesterday spend at The Girls Room!

i'm so excited to share with you i've been chosen to work with them and coming soon: a new section where i will be styling looks weekly and you can shop with me, Lauren of DOAFA!

 the Girls Room is truly one of my favorite boutiques ever- everything from Haute Hippie & Wildfox, to Milly and Jennifer Zeuner all under one roof. check them out and look for me on there soon! you can find them on Twitter and Facebook. 

i'm absolutely obsessed with the one sleeve black silk Haute Hippie dress- it just came in yesterday and i immediately had to put it on. 

happy Friday everyone!! can't wait to attend the Vintage Expo at Pier94 with Karen tomorrow! there will be lots of pics! are you going??? Tweet me, lets meet up! xo

my favorite store...

whoever does the styling over @ Market HQ is a freakin genius. this is hands down my favorite online store, and they don't even ship to the US (yet... i've asked and it's in the works)! i literally visit this website almost every day just to see if they posted new items because their styling is really an inspiration to me.

sometimes i wish i was from Australia bc i would love to dress like this all the time- i have a sick obsession with "festival" style that just doesn't always work in NYC. sure, if i trek it to BK or the LES in the summer, but that just seems so far away.

i entered a little contest with the store and was asked to post my 3 top outfits, but i was so inspired that i wanted to show you guys some more of my favorite looks that could easily be recreated at home. this type of festival street style isn't so much about owning these exact pieces, it's about recreating this "style" with pieces you probably already own.

key pieces:

• a beat up pair of combat or motorcycle boots
• a bowler or floppy hat in any color
• ripped denim
• vintage tees
• a pair of retro shades
• a maxi skirt or dress
• something crochet or fringed
• now stack a bunch of southwestern style bangles and wear at least 3 rings on one hand and you are golden!

more looks i love:

(all images via Market HQ)

birthday wish list...

hello? birthday Gods??? if you're listening, i would really like this Emilio Pucci python & tigers eye shoulder bag for my birthday. i know you have lots of other pressing issues to take care of and a $4K bag is not high on your to-do list, but i think i've been a good girl this year. thank you for your time. sincerely, Lauren.

bag available @ LUISAVIAROMA

Monday Steals & Deals...

Online Sample Sales:

Gilt: 3/7- Calvin Klein Collection, Converse, Denim Shop, Charriol Jewelry, Jewelry by Tom Binns & Giles & Brothers, Miss Sixty. follow me on twitter and facebook for updates later in the week.

Hautelook: 3/7- Joe's Jeans, Luxury Sunglasses sale; 3/8- Stila, Hype, San Diego Hat Co., Rachel Pally, Muubaa; 3/9- LNA, Miss Me, Spring Watches event, Kenneth Cole; 3/10- Sharper Image, Adrienne Landau scarves, Rome & Juliet Couture.

RueLaLa: 3/7- 7 men's and women's, Ariat shoes; 3/8- Giuseppe Zanotti, Candy colored dress sale, Hickey Freeman, Swiss Legend; 3/9- Tumi, Honora; 3/10- Theory men's and women's; 3/11- Lucky men's and women's.

Ideeli: 3/7- Penny Loves Kenny, Members Only, Amrita Singh Jewelry, Sue Wong, Factory, Salvage; 3/8- Steve Madden, D&G, Body Glove, Hale Bob; 3/9- Calvin Klein, Motif 56 accessories.

Billion Dollar Babes: 3/7- 47 Brand, Vintage Rolex/Cartier watch sale; 3/8- Vintage Chanel/LV/Chloe handbag sale.

Online Sales & Coupon Codes:

• use code "woman@yoox" for 15% off  plus free shipping @ Yoox. thru 3/8.
• use code "grechen20" for 20% off @ Tobi. (not valid on sale items)
• use code "farout" for 25% off at Shop the far out. 

NYC Sample Sales:

-3/10–3/13 Cocktail and day dresses are 75 to 90 percent off at the Luca Luca sample sale.

19 w. 36th st. near 5th ave. 4th floor. M-F (9-630), S-Su (11-5).

-3/16–3/17 Jewelry is up to 75 percent off at the Lee Angel sample sale. Prices start at $5. 

524 Broadway, at Spring St., sixth fl. (212-334-6573); W–Th (11–7), F (10–5).

-3/16–3/19 Women's ready-to-wear, outerwear, jewelry, and accessories are 50 to 70 percent off at the Roberta Freymann sample sale. 260 5th ave. near 28th st. W-F (11-6), S (11-3.).

-3/15–3/19 Handbags, clutches, and accessories are up to 70 percent off at the Lauren Merkin sample sale. 231 w. 29th st. near 7th ave. suite 201. t-f (11-7), s (11-4). 

-3/23–3/27 Bags, small leather goods, accessories, scarves, and ties are up to 40 percent off at the Hermès sample sale. 317 w. 33rd st. near 8th ave. W-S (9-6), Su (1-5).

-Through 3/31 All clearance items and floor sample designs are up to 60 percent off at the BoConcept spring cleaning sale. Sofa beds are $699 and walnut veneer coffee tables are $799.

69 Greene St. near Broome. M-F(10-7), S-Sun (12-6). 

-Through 4/3 Lighting, tabletop and decorative accessories, bedding, bath linens, rugs, and more are up to 75 percent off at ABC Carpet & Home's Bronx Warehouse sale.

1055 Bronx River Ave., Bronx (718-842-8772); M–F (10–7), S (9–7), Su (11–6).