Spring lace and brights

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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

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

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

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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Shopping day in the city

I went window shopping in Manhattan today with my best friend Debbie. Again, it was a gorgeous March day, 80 degrees. I can’t believe I am wearing sandals in March! Right now is a great time to take advantage of tons of clearance sales, as shops are looking to get rid of their Winter items and get ready for Spring. We hit a ton of stores with just that in mind.I wore my Ash sandals, cool Old Navy blouse, and took out my Vintage Chanel flap. 😉

I fell in love with these Alice & Olivia Wedge sandals!

Best Sushi in Manhattan at Lilli & Loo!

Mango and Almond frozen yogurt was the end to a perfect day 😉

Pants: Old Navy, Top: Old Navy, Bag: Vintage Chanel XL jumbo, Sandals: Ash, Ring: YSL

My boyfriend just got featured on Channel NY1!

Yesterday, Channel NY1 reached out to feature my boyfriend Chris in a special news segment (you can see me sitting next to him in the video)!  He’s been getting a lot of press for his impressions and comedy. My boyfriend, like me, is an actor, comedian and writer.  He also does amazing impressions – and he’s been making some serious coin with them. Basically, people looking to do something a little different for a gift, can pay him to prank call people as Christopher Walken, Alec Baldwin, Tony Soprano, any many more characters, all through a website called Fiverr. Naturally, orders for Christopher Walken are always in high demand, and the most popular on Chris’s page.  😉

Check it out and get someone you love the perfect birthday gift at www.fiverr.com/jerseyferretti. You can also see Chris’ hilarious videos on his youtube channel at www.youtube.com/chrisferretti.

After the interview we took advantage of the beautiful weather and took a couple of quick snapshots in Astoria. I wore my Balenciaga leather jacket, but even that proved too heavy for this Spring, or as I like to say “the early Summer” weather! 🙂  Leave a comment below. Now we are off to get the biggest air conditioner ever to beat this sweltering heat. WOW! It’s only March! XOXOXO – Julie 😉

 

Bag: Alexander Wang Diego (get it in black with rose gold hardware here) Ring: YSL, Jacket: Balenciaga, Boots: Steve Madden, Top: Forever 21, Jeans: J Brand

The Perfect Parka

It was a cold, dreary, dark day in NYC today, but that didn’t stop my boyfriend and I from spending some time in the park.  Today’s weather was a drastic change from the gorgeous, sunny, 71 degrees we enjoyed yesterday, but I am not complaining because it finally gave me a chance to feature my favorite parka in a blog post.  I have been lusting after the perfect parka for over a year now, and I finally found it!  I spotted this Dawn Levy Parka online, but it was a bit pricey for me at the time.  Sadly, I searched online for alternatives, but none matched the awesomeness of the Dawn Levy coat.  But then, the shopping gods smiled on me and I found it at Neiman Marcus for half price! I am in love! It’s super warm, and I love the fur hood!  I paired it with a casual dress from Forever 21, (last seen in this blog post), and my super comfortable (seriously, like sneakers) Jeffrey Campbell Litas. *** Really.  Buy a pair, they are amazing! Get them here. I also love my leopard Diego bag by Alexander Wang. The shape, animal print, and studs on the bottom all make for an incredible bag. We had a lot of fun today. No place like NYC. 😉

Coat: Dawn Levy, Dress: Forever 21, Bag: Alexander Wang, Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell Lita, Jewelry: Max & Chloe, Sunglasses: Marc Jacobs

Cobalt blue and denim

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

Shop this look below!!!

Balenciaga and neon yellow

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

Shop this look below!

 

Neon yellow and army green

Just a few quick snapshots of me in Astoria today. I didn’t realize how much I LOVE neon yellow and army green together until I caught a glimpse of myself as I was walking out the door.  The bright yellow stands out against the neutral green, and somehow makes it more special. It was such a gorgeous day today in NYC that I decided to film some video on my beautiful block in Astoria. I plan on recording many more videos for you all, showcasing the latest fashion trends, and unique ways of putting different looks together.

The sunglasses are Lady Gaga for Barneys, last seen in this post.  The coat is a gorgeous parka that I haven’t revealed to you guys yet, but I plan on doing so this week. 😉 Also stay tuned for my special post on the best neon deals and steals out there right now. I will be posting that tomorrow. Happy Monday!!! xoxoxo

Sunglasses: Lady Gaga for Barneys, Coat: Dawn Levy