11.04.2013

What's in my bag?


I am proud to announce that I am the newest Style Setter for the Burlington Mall! This is a great blogging opportunity and I am thrilled to embark on this new journey and incorporate it with Sartorial Splendors. Growing up in Burlington I am no stranger to the mall and the fabulous stores, services & amenities it has to offer!  As a current student majoring in Fashion Merchandising and an avid fashion blogger, from the textbook to the lookbook, I am so excited to have this opportunity to share my passion for fashion with all of you!
A girl’s handbag is similar to Mary Poppins; you never know what she is hiding in there. To get to know me I thought I could reveal what’s in my bag…
1. Hair elastics – these are essential. I am always wearing one on my wrist, but they can stretch out or break, and you never know when you’ll need another one. (Anthropologie has great Emi Jay hair ties)  
2. A chic water bottle. Anyone who knows me knows that I constantly have a water bottle on me; I try to drink at least 30 oz. of water a day. Staying hydrated is incredibly good for your skin and maintaining a healthy diet
3. A tube of Le Volume De Chanel mascara. Available at Nordstrom, I highly recommend this mascara! It is semi-waterproof and great for me because I wear contact lenses. No clumps, no fuss: all around amazing.
4. A Planner. Although the world we live in is so digital, I still like to put things down on pen and paper. Physically writing things down helps me process and remember all of the important dates and events – and yes, I do color code it.
5. A bottle of the season’s best nail polish: This fall my go-to nail color is Essie’s After School Boy Blazer. It is such a rich and dark navy that matches everything. I keep it in my bag if and when the dreaded chipped nail appears. Nothing makes me feel more put together than a fresh manicure.
Those are items that are inevitably in all of my bags, what would we be surprised to find in your handbag? 



9.26.2013

Falling for Fall





Wide brim hats are my absolute favorite. They instantly give off this air of refined elegance and style no matter what you’re wearing. It is the perfect way to mix in some of your summer pieces while its not quite cold enough to break out winter pieces. A scarf is my go-to accessory to layer this with, the patterned scarf gives the outfit more depth.

9.18.2013

Back to Basics




Booties: (ShoeDazzle) Bag: (Kate Spade) Skirt: (Club Monaco) Sweater: (J.Crew) Sunnies: (ALDO) Jacket: (Forever 21, similar here)

When thinking about fall outfits, it dawned on me that last fall was when I first started the blog. What better way to kickstart this year by paying homage to a piece from my outfit that started it all: the J.Crew bulldog!  

Fashion has no longer has rules, so here I am in white after labor day. Splurged on this Club Monaco skirt and it was well worth it. Trying not to be a force for my daytime classes, I dressed it down with this cargo jacket. The cargo jacket is essential for every wardrobe because it is the perfect amount of grunge while still looking chic and sophisticated. I will definitely be wearing this skirt all year, looking forward to making glam during the holidays.

8.30.2013

Color Blocked




Dress: (Club Monaco) Shoes: (Prabal Gurung for Target) Belt: (Club Monaco) Lips: (Color Whisper - Who Wore It Red-Er)

8.02.2013

Petal Power




Shoes: (Payless) Jacket: (Members Only, TJ Maxx) Shorts: (Forever 21) Shirt: (Club Monaco) Bag: (TJ Maxx) Bracelets: (J. Crew) Sunnies: (Forever 21) Nails: Essie, Tart Deco