Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Always a Bridesmaid...

I'm not even going to finish that saying because at this point in my life, being a bridesmaid is one of the most fun, honorable, and exciting things that can be bestowed upon me! After adventuring to the J.Crew Bridal Salon on Madison Ave, it really hit me...in a few months I will have a BFF that's a MRS.  While this thought can scare many single girls into an "Am I ever going to be a bride?!" frenzy, it's actually done the opposite for me.  Instead, I'm loving the fact that I can learn all the do's and dont's of weddings before it actually matters my big (much in the future) day! I mean what is more fun than going into the most estrogen-driven store in Manhattan with your best friend and being treated like a princess...






 


My idea of the perfect rehearsal dinner dress.

The rainbow of choices...

 
Trying on hideous dresses is just part of the gig.





Thursday, December 8, 2011

It's a Hard Knock Life


In the winter I love to mix black with golds, beige, and camel. Make sure any of the jewelry you add to an outfit like this is a statement piece.  No silver, and little color.  Think antique, rougher looking pieces.  As for beauty-I'd do a messy side swept bun and a warm berry on the nails. #styledbyjz


Day to Night Fashion...

SmartWool Twisted Vine Hat, $35

Take this look from day to night, just remember the black opaque tights, messy bed hair, and of course black eye liner. Good to go. #styledbyjz

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Notes on a New York City Sample Sale






There are few things that make me happier than a sample sale.  A few weeks ago, at the Rebecca Minkoff sale, I lost my mind and almost had a nervous breakdown because I couldn't buy everything there, I found some of the most amazing and unique goodies that were shockingly affordable.  I was so impressed not only by the discounted prices, but the overall abundance of products.  This was not your typical "get there before lunch or everything is gone" type of sale, this was the diamond in the rough, once in a (fashion season)lifetime, type of thing...the mecca of all sample sales if you will.  

Once a Carrie, Always a Carrie.

There's nothing like a little pop of color to solve your nyc rainy day blues.  She never disappoints.


Inspired by the ever-flawless SJP, I put this little number together...

Friday, December 2, 2011

There Will Always Be Shortcomings...

A few things I'm loving this season: winter shorts, bright colors, and my new fur vest.  Now listen up, just because it's winter does not mean you can't wear shorts, just make sure you've got cute tights on under. And please remember, cute does not mean patterned or sheer.   #StyledByJZ


 (Vest: Rebecca Minkoff, Shirt: Graham & Spencer, Shorts: Story of Lola, Necklace: T-bags)


 (Vest: Rebecca Minkoff, Shirt: Matthew Williamson for H&M, Shorts: Zara, Scarf: Madewell)


(Vest: Rebecca Minkoff, Shirt: Reiss, Shorts: Madewell)