Some of this & a little of that...

TODAY'S OUTFIT OF THE DAY:

1. Vintage, Green Striped Blazer (from my favorite vintage shop near the Finger Lakes!)
2. Nautical Tank (Brand:Sinful)
3. White-boyfriend-distressed-denim (Brand: American Eagle)
4. Laser Cut, lace-up, Stacked-Heel (Brand: Jeffrey Campbell - VonMaur, Eastview)
5. Accessories: Belt - Hermes, Bag - Marshall's find! (+silver cut-out ring), Silver Watch with Pink Face - Movado, Hand of Fatima Bracelet - Kay Jewelers, Betsey Johnson fancy frog earrings & Vintage metal-wrap ring.

This was a much anticipated outfit & post due to Upstate's never ending winter months, and because I was dying for a white and green striped top. It all began with this Kim K. #ootd:

…So as usual, anytime I need to find something that appears to be a men's shirt from the 90's (i.e. an olive green oversized tee) I immediately head to my Dad's walk-in to find what I'm looking for. However, the one time my dad lost or got rid of a clothing item in his life (the era is always irrelevant) it just so happens to be the striped shirt that was almost identical to Kim's. So my search continued until luckily one day while perusing the Vintage Racks, I found the perfect outfit-replacement blazer; even with todays heat-wave the layers were super light and comfortable, heels too!

• Please feel free to share your thoughts, opinions & suggestions - anywhere through my social media!
• Check out your own local Vintage Shops and see what old items you can turn into trendy styles - I promise you'll at least have a fun afternoon trying on garments!
• Rule of thumb, when in doubt visit your parents closet for new additions to your wardrobe (if they're "clothes hoarders" especially - my dad still has his members only jacket, god bless!)
• Finally, with all of this warm weather and my lazy habits that have luckily for me turned into the hottest runway trend - TRY going natural for a day, makeup, hair, skin, nails…see how it feels, give it a go and take care of your skin, moisturize year round & SPF 30+ (oil-free of course!)

PS: I'm so pleased to say that I will officially be a style guru for College Fashionista this summer as a #GCCstyle representative - so stay tuned for much, much more streetstyle, looks & everything fashion!

Friday Fash Finds

•No One actually really enjoys going to classes in the snow on a Friday - BUT this bright & layered look with mixed textures helped spark my motivation! 

- Bottom Layer:

Black leggings, Black Screen Print [I need coffee] oversized tee & my favorite leather jacket 

- Top: 

Light-pink wool coat that it super warm & absolutely adorable let's be real anything pink and fuzzy calls my name subconsciously. 

Shoes To Match (not pictured): White-distressed toe combat boots (from my trip to Piensa, Italy studying abroad!)

...And I can't forget about the three new beauties I became the proud owner of today!

- BCBG Low Heel, with gold strappy ankle details [ps: such a steal, literally UNDER 30$] Tricks of a seasoned shopper xoxo

- French Connection Mules, I am so happy to add these to my ever expanding but highly selective closet! They are the best shade money can buy (black!) and they're so well made and comfortable which is a plus for any heel. I also have been looking for a shoe or boot for that matter, with the same plated heel detail and these are great for both early fall and spring in NY!

•Marc Jacobs Bangle [reg. price 85$ - hello 75% off :)]

I think that if you are feeling overwhelmed shopping in any store those "discount" stores like Marshalls and TjMaxx can appear intimidating. However, it helps if you or a friend/professional tells you or helps you learn what to look for - meaning everything from who & what means what price, where best to find an item, what style might work for you and evaluate the hidden quality vs. quantity dilemma. That's my advice seeing as my mom got that out of the way for me at birth I feel like it's something I do in my sleep now!

xoxo Stay Tuned

IG: yslaurenn_ & @gccstyle