a bright hue for nye

i've recycled the same two black and sequin numbers for the past five years for various nye events, but this year i plan to  ditch the lbd and ring in the new year with brighter hues. while it's not your traditional nye attire, nothing makes you pop in a crowd like a bold color.

{bold lips are a must- my new obsession is stila's matte liquid lipstick in beso}

 {a statement necklace to glam it up}

 {metallic heels}

 {a understated hi-low bottom hem}

 {bonded lines}

dress, tibi

heels, jcrew (also here and here)

necklace, jcrew factory (similar here and here)

lips, stila

nails, essie

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xo,

jcrew fall

jcrew bests by laurenmaunder 

september is fast approaching and the fall catalogs are starting to roll in. i was a mix of dread and excitement as i found the jcrew catalog amidst a pile of mail on the table.  i my bank account literally have anxiety after going through the lookbook, earmarking corners, filling my cart.. picking and choosing what i love most. i. need. it. all.

the preppy chic standard jcrew has upheld through the years plus jenna lyons signature styling and trend setting features hits the mark with every piece; mixed patterns, distressed skinnies, cotton t's with leather sleeves, a cashmere bomber jacket, a leopard printed baseball cap and metallic pumps make this line drool-worthy yet functional for any city girl. from now until fall, for work or play, i can't wait to get my hands on every piece!

p.s. don't miss out, now through monday jcrew is offering 25% everything and free s+h if you spend $150+ with code FALLSTYLE... definitely taking advantage of that!

jeweled baseball cap / bomber jacket / fluted skirt in double crepe / mirrored metallic oxfords / bouquet dot wool scarf / graphic tee / tall toothpick jean in distressed cone / strappy miror metallic pumps / kiss kiss tee / collection cafe capri in moroccan windowpane / collection everly calf hair pumps