nye // back in black

       Outfit Details // Sweater, (old) | Leather Pants, Kirna Zabete for Target | Heels, (old) | Jacket, 
    Forever21 | Bag, Michael Kors | Pom-pom Key Chain, Noel Martin Collection | Rings, Trendz + 
    Porter Lyons //

Photos by Jeanne-Marie Exposito

Ahhhh hello 2015!! I apologize for the lack of content these past couple of months. I'm afraid that work, holiday chaos, and just life in general caught up with me. 

Despite the insanity, I'm happy to say though that this New Year is already off to a lovely start! This past week was arguably the best one of the year. I ended 2014 in jeans and a t-shirt spending time with one of my favorite people. It was perfect. 

As for my outfit, it was one of my traditional all-black looks that featured my favorite winter coat and pair of shiny leather pants (I swear those pants never get old)

Thank you all so much for reading and following along in 2014! I hope your new year is off to a great start! xo

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All Black

 Outfit Details // Blouse, Max Studio via Marshall's - similar (here)| Skirt, J Crew - on sale! (here) | Heels, Target (old) | Three-strand necklace, TrendzNOLA | Rings, TrendzNOLA + Porter Lyons + Banana Republic // 

Photos by - Jeanne-Marie Exposito 

Happy Tuesday! 

I'm in love with this skirt from J Crew. I've been searching for something versatile enough for summer/fall and I think I found it. I paired it with a back draped top and black strappy heels, gold accessories, and some gorgeous roses I found at Whole Foods. Seeing all the gorgeous jewel toned flowers reminded me that I'm so ready for fall !! This season's forecast consists of lots of gold jewels, textures, stripes, and ....black, of course! 

Also, Maroon5's new album dropped today * fangirls* Who else is excited?!  

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Black Jumpsuit

        Outfit Details // Jumpsuit, Kenneth Cole (similar, here)  | Platforms, BCBG | Quilted Bag, Chanel | 
    Rings, SeaminglyChic + Porter Lyons | Bracelet, Stella & Dot | Earrings, Dillard's //

                                                           Photo cred - Carlyn Exposito 

During my quick trip to Shreveport I had the chance to shoot the look I wore to my friend's wedding. I had been on the lookout for 'the perfect jumpsuit' for quite sometime before I happened upon this one at Kenneth Cole store located inside the Outlet Collection at Riverwalk.

 It's absolutely fantastic. I love how easy it is to take it from a fancy evening look (as I've styled here) or, pair it with sandals and a long cardigan for casual summer ensemble. 

I topped off the look with a (borrowed) Chanel bag, some gorgeous gold rings, and a statement bracelet from Stella & Dot. 

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roadtrip // packing

   Details // Images (top to bottom) Black Jumpsuit, Kenneth Cole | Purse, Chanel | Jeans, (left to right) Target, Forever21, Express | V Neck Tees, Forver21 | Purses, Chanel + Michael Kors | Jackets, Michael Kors + The Limited | Swimsuit + Sunnies, Target | Platform heels, BGBG + Brown Strappy heels + black strappy heels, both Target // 

Life has been so crazy lately. From being sick and missing work for almost a week, dealing with bad weather (making outfit shoots near impossible), to just having a demanding schedule - it's been nuts. (I've got some great things in the works for this little ol' blog...stay tuned!) 

Although packing (any sort, really) is one of my least favorite activities, I wanted to share with you a few of my favorite things I packed for my three-day trip to Shreveport. As I've mentioned in previous posts, my entire wardrobe is composed of basic pieces and I find myself moving more and more away from any sort of color whatsoever. Black jeans....white tees.....brown/nude heels = my uniform. Just add a couple dainty gold accessories and a statement ring (or two) and you've got my current style. 

For this trip I'm heading to Shreveport, Louisiana with the fam for a friend's wedding and some (much needed) r&r. 

You can follow along on INSTAGRAM @theelegantblogger for more of my roadtrip snapshots and  #allblack assembles...hehe 

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