Brooklyn Wedding

Posted on August 13, 2012 by thefashionminx

My boyfriend Chris and I went to a beautiful wedding in Brooklyn this past Saturday. It was chic and edgy, with wine, cupcakes and dancing at this awesome bar with outdoor space. I wore an adorable navy dress that I scored for $24.99 from Forever 21 (similar here, or here) , and paired it with my Balenciaga Blue Lavande clutch (similar look here or here) . I love mixing high and low end items. It’s a great way to elevate your look and save money! My bangle is Hermes, (some more cool bangles here) and my ring is YSL. Spike bracelet is CC Skye. It was a beautiful party, and we wish Matt and Sara a lifetime of happiness! xoxo Julie 😉

Huckleberry Bar in Brooklyn 😉

Check out these items I am currently obsessed with below!!!

MY FIRST GIVAWAY!

Posted on August 6, 2012 by thefashionminx

Hello Fashionistas! I am launching my first ever givaway! Thank you all for your loyal support over the past few months! For my givaway, I have an adorable pair of rose gold bowtie stud earrings from BAUBLE BAR. If you are not familiar with this amazing site, you should be! They have tons of gorgeous items that are entirely unique and original. Some of my favorites include these killer crystal skull bracelets, these perfect staking rings, and this colorful statement necklace. Which are your favorite?? HOW TO WIN???…… To enter my givaway, please visit Bauble Bar, look through the site, and tell me in my comments section, which items are your favorite! Also, BE SURE TO follow me on Twitter, Instagram, and “Like” my blog on Facebook! I will be picking a winner from my new followers!! I will chose a winner at the end of the week! Good luck!!!

xoxo

Julie 😉

Rainy Day

Posted on April 26, 2012 by thefashionminx

TThe past few days have been so rainy and gloomy in NYC! Lucky for me, I bought these awesome, and super chic Loeffler Randall rain booties! They are so cute, as a matter of fact, that at least 5 people asked me where I got them yesterday, and that was before they even knew they were rain boots! I love that! They are short too, which is great for Spring and Summer because tall rain boots can just get so hot! I decided to wear this awesome, sheer bright pink blouse with laser cut flowers from Forever 21. I love wearing bright colors on rainy days. My vintage Chanel maxi flap added just the right amount of “chic”. Oh, and I love how my CC Skye wrap bracelet matches the chain straps on my Chanel bag. 😉 How are you guys brightening up your wardrobe in this dark weather? Let me know! Tons more photos after the break! xoxo

Blouse: Forever 21, Skirt: Old Navy, Boots: Loeffler Randall rain booties, Bag: Vintage Chanel XL Jumbo,( Similar here, and you can get the same look cheaper here, here and here) Ring: YSL Arty ring, Bracelet: CC Skye wrap bracelet, Sunglasses: Marc Jacobs

Spring lace and brights

Posted on April 21, 2012 by thefashionminx

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I am loving this warmer weather in NYC. Spring! My second favorite season after Fall. 😉

I am really into lace lately, but done in a new, exciting way. I am seeing tons of tops with lace inserts, jeans with lace detailing, and shirts with hints of lace. With the neon trend so big right now, I have also seen neon lace everywhere. You can really make that neon trend pop by wearing a bright see through neon lace top, with a neon bandeau or bralet under it in a different color. Hmm, I may try that for my next post.

For today, I decided to wear this awesome short sleeved crochet lace top from Forever 21. It’s super lightweight, and I love the design. This top would also be perfect to wear with just a bralet or bandeau underneath, as mentioned before, but it was a little chilly that day, so layered it with a lightweight tank top, also from Forever 21. My bright, chunky accessories offset the white lace. I like to sometimes wear an outfit in plain colors, and brighten it up with accessories. Of course, my Neon Cambridge Satchel is the ultimate showstopper. It brightens any outfit, and I get stopped on the street constantly while wearing it! Such a great investment, and so affordable! Lastly, my super comfortable beige and orange Sam Edelman wedge sandals that I bought were the highlight of my week! So chic and gorgeous! Purchase them here!

Lace top: Forever 21, Jeans: BDG, Sandals: Sam Edelman, Bag: Cambridge Neon Satchel. Ring: YSL Arty ring,( Purchase here, or here) , Fish ring: Forever 21, Gold, Silver, and Neon bracelet: CC Skye.

Turquoise and Leather

Posted on April 8, 2012 by thefashionminx

We are experiencing that “in between” weather…..you know….where you aren’t sure if it’s Winter or Spring? I wore my leather jacket today because I am endlessly optimistic that the weather will be warm, and stay warm. But, as you can probably tell, it got cold. 🙁 I always carry around a Love Quotes Scarf with me, just in case a situation like this arises. They are light weight enough to stuff in your purse, but keep you warm when you wrap them a couple of times around your neck. Great quality! Glad I had it to thrown on over my thin shirt and leather jacket. As you can see, I am never without my Alexander Wang Rocco bag. It’s perfect for wearing cross body, and grabbing on the go. I am so glad I got the rose gold hardware. It literally goes with everything, and the color really pops. Shopbop still has the same one I have with the rose gold hardware! Grab it before it’s too late!

Jacket: Balenciaga, Shirt: Old Navy, Jeans: BDG, Boots: Sam Edelman Louie- (purchase here and here.) Scarf: Love Quotes, Sunglasses: Purchased in Bloomingdales, (similar here), Bracelets: CC Skye- purchase here, similars here. and here. (much more affordable version here.) Ring: vintage from my grandmother 😉

Jewelry Trends for Spring/Summer 2012

Posted on April 6, 2012 by thefashionminx

There is nothing that I love more then buying new jewelry for Spring and Summer. With the warmer weather, and lighter clothing we will be wearing, it’s the best opportunity to show off awesome new necklaces, chains, and rings! Trending this season of course is neon, jewelry with spikes and studs, and organic styles like vine shaped earrings and geometric shaped rings. I tired to include a bit of everything in this post, including some of my favorite neon pics. How gorgeous is that neon blue necklace above??? (And it’s super affordable too!) I love that gorgeous spike bracelet pictured above in the bottom row from Asos. It’s super affordable at under $15, but if you really want to invest in a gorgeous bracelet……..get this CC Skye bracelet. It’s gold plated, and will last you forever. Great investment piece! But again, if that price is too much for you right now, the Asos version is a great alternative.

Read below for info on all the products featured above. Which ones will you buy???

xoxo

Julie

Top row from left to right:

1) Asos Swallows Bangles, 2) Pom Pom Necklace, 3) Noir Neon Crystal Necklace

Second row:

1) Adia Kibur Neon Blue Necklace 2) Neon pink leather bracelet, 3) Gold Multi Circle Ring

Bottom row:

1) House of Harlow ring, 2) Asos Gold Spike Bracelet, 3) Low Luv Abstract Hoop Earrings

Please let me know in the comments if you have purchased anything from the list above, and how you like your jewelry!

xoxoxo

Neon brights

Posted on March 26, 2012 by thefashionminx

I am just LOVING this weather! 70 degrees again in March! I had an amazing day today hanging at my good friend’s (and fellow awesome blogger’s) house, helping her purge her wardrobe, and get rid of things she does NOT need. God, I need to do the same thing! LOL

I threw on this new top I got from Zara, which was slightly sheer, and gave me the ideal chance to show off my neon pink bra from Victoria’s Secret. This is another great way to wear neon that isn’t too much “in your face”. It’s a hint of color, and a great way to brighten up a plain top. I had to also take out my cobalt blue Celine luggage tote again. Now that the weather is getting warmer, I will definitely be wearing this a lot more. LOVE the cobalt blue mixed with other neons as well. How are you wearing neon this season so far? More photos after the break. 😉

xoxo

Julie

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Cobalt blue and denim

Posted on March 15, 2012 by thefashionminx

Do you know it was 71 degrees in NYC today? Do you realize that it’s March?!? Yes March! I don’t ever remember the weather being this warm in March in NYC, and I am a native New Yorker! Spring was in the air today, and it was gorgeous! I took advantage of this amazing weather to break out my sandals, light chambray shirt, and my cobalt blue Celine luggage tote for the first time. Sigh…..the color is spectacular isn’t it?? As you get to know me, and continue reading my posts, (I hope!), you will see that I always mix high end items, with totally low end affordable ones. I think it’s important to have “investment pieces” that you will have for years, and that you can mix with low priced, affordable items to elevate your look. This Celine luggage tote is just that for me. I think it’s an incredible bag. It fits a ton of stuff, even file folders, and it never looses it shape or gets too heavy. The design is chic and timeless. I believe this is the next great classic bag to own. I also have it in black. You can see my posts with it here and here.

I hope you all enjoyed the weather today, whether you are in NYC or around the world! xo- Julie

Shirt: Old Navy, Black skinny pants: Old Navy,(similar here) Wedge Sandals: Aldo,(similar here in brown) Bag: Cobalt Blue Celine Luggage tote, Watch: Rose Gold Michele Watch, Spike bracelet: CC Skye, Rings: Max & Chloe, Nicole Ritchie, Bangle: CC Skye

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Balenciaga and neon yellow

Posted on March 9, 2012 by thefashionminx

Today was a GORGEOUS day in NYC!! 75 degrees!! In March!! I can’t believe it! 😉 It was the perfect excuse to take out my leather quilted Balenciaga Jacket. I absolutely LOVE this jacket. It’s one of the many “investment” pieces I have, and it’s so worth it. Today was also the first day I took out my neon yellow Cambridge satchel. What an amazing color! I can see myself working this bright bag into many outfits this Spring and Summer. (I may want it in another color!) I am wearing Old Navy jeggings, they are super comfortable and I love this color for Spring. I also dug my Aldo suede wedges out of the closet and paired them with socks…….great way to wear sandals now while it’s still chilly!

Jacket: Balenciaga quilted jacket, Jeans: Old Navy Jeggings (purchase here), Shoes: Aldo, Top: Forever21, Bag: Cambridge Neon yellow satchel (purchase here), Ring: Alexander McQueen skull ring (purchase similar here) , Hammered ring: Max & Chloe, Sunglasses: Lady Gaga for Barneys