Daily Outfit: Earth Tones

right in time for the cooler weather, i dug out my jersey scarves and extra layers so that i can look cool but not feel the cool.  as you know, i would much rather have weather in the 80's but, i realized that there are some things in my fall/winter wardrobe that i can't live without. 

1. my MF jersey scarves are life savers when the weather suddenly dips without warning.  They are also the perfect addition to complete an outfit.  this is the season that you will find one either on me or in my bag at all times.  it helps to have them in a bunch of colors but, i must admit, i live in the one above.  they are just so soft and comfy!!
2. my boots - i think i have more pairs of boots than i do flats or any other type of shoe in my collection. i love them low, high or anywhere in-between.  i would definitely miss wearing my boot collection if the weather was always warm.
3. the right coat- whether it's leather or wool, shearling or down, i can appreciate a great coat.  the cool weather makes me excited to pull out my collection.  in the colder seasons, the first thing people see are your coat so why not make a great first impression.  with all the fresh styles and colors, coats are definitely anything but boring!

... so while i am still not ecstatic about colder weather, i am glad that there are at least a few perks that i get to look forward to! xo Sesheta

( Bamboo Jersey Mobius and Chained to Copper Earrings (info on request) - MavenFresh, Copper bracelts - Tasha West, Leopard Leggings - H&M (similar), Taupe Tunic- Victoria Secrets (similar), Taupe Sweater - TJ Maxx (similar), Clog Booties - Swedish Hasbeens, Neon Peach Belt - J. Crew (similar), Bag - Linea Pelle (similar))

PFM Obsession: Inspiration Board

...so my shopping abilities have been seriously curbed lately and it has been quite an adjustment.  though i wasn't insane with it, i did have some room to play.  my playing days seem to be far from returning but that doesn't mean that i'm not drooling for some must have items to add to my wardrobe.  i created this little inspiration board to help organize my current obsessions.  thanks to Net-A-Porter's The Edit, i had plenty to choose from!  though i would love to take home the inspiration pieces, even when my pockets are fatter, i will most likely be unable to justify such extravagant purchases.  if this is the case for you too, be sure to check out my more economical versions of each item.

(from left to right)

Valentino Rock Stud gloves - these are the inspiration pair but i would probably rock these and still feel just as edgy.

Valentino spiked flats - i am feeling the Valentino line!!! love these shoes.  Take the everyday classic flat and bump up the edge with spikes! These are just as fun and way more pocket-friendly!

Tory Burch Peplum Sweater - i love this peplum sweater!! and the bright color is perfect to chase away winter blues! i'm so glad that peplum is in because i love this style. it's such a fun way to add a girly touch to any outfit.  this sweater is just as bright and cute!

Burberry down coat - i am loving Burberry's outerwear.  they have found a way to make a down jacket feminine and cool - all at the same time! this coat is fab in a different way but it would still make a statement and keep me warm!

Miu Miu glitter brogues - i have been looking for the right pair of brogues to add to my shoe collection.  a glittery pair would be right up my alley.  this pair might just do the trick!!

The Row pencil skirt- gasp!  i love this skirt!  the great shape and color makes it so unexpected.  and it's leather!! love that!  this skirt would still be a splurge but it would be timeless addition. 

Rick owens leather jacket - who doesn't love Rick Owens style and now it's been updated to the metallic trend.  this jacket has all the style without the price tag.

Day Birger et Mikkelsen pants - this is another item i've been stalking - printed tapered pants.  with my long legs, i can't just buy any pants.  the price of this pair isn't doable but i love these and they would be a great substitution!

ooo, how i wish i could go shopping!! lol, ah well, my birthday is coming up.  maybe i can stash some b-day cash to get at least one of these items sooner rather than later! xo Sesheta

PFM Obsession: Rebecca Minkoff Cheetah Tote

there are two things that i can always count on: 1) the weekend will eventually come and 2) there will always be a bag that inspires obsession lol.  that being said, the latest addition to my bag stalker/bag watcher list is the Rebecca Minkoff Cheetah Canvas Tote.  Becca and i were strolling through Nordstroms when we came upon a display with the pink version.  it was love at first sight!  sigh, i love the print combined with the bright pop of colored leather.  it would be the perfect addition to any outfit.  though i am unable to get this in my possession at the moment,  i will definitely keep my eye out for any sales or discounts because the original price point could be made sweet with dividends off! 

Have a great weekend!! xo sesheta

PFM Obsession: J. Crew Love

i have always had a love for J.Crew clothing.  while i am far from the average J.Crew client, they have such great, timeless separates that can be incorporated into any wardrobe! 

they recently sent me their latest "Style Guide" (Becca and i love that name) and it had me drooling all the way through!! it was total eye candy from start to finish.  above are some of my favorite picks from the new season's arrivals:

1. you know how much i love bags! a little purse in this fab color would make the perfect accent for a night out.

2. belts, belts, belts! these simple accents are a great way to add a pop of color, especially neon, to an otherwise drab outfit! the problem is choosing only one!

3. *gasp, i looooooove this skirt!!  mixing sequins with colorblocking - totally hard to go wrong!

4. this is a great blazer - perfect for chilly nights or another layer at work.  i would wear this with a white tee and some printed denim.

5. how exciting that it's the time of year to think about being at the beach!! i adore the color and shape of this maillot but is this a swimsuit or a leotard?!  either way, look fabulous on the beach then throw on some shorts and sandals for dinner with friends!

6. the utility pant is so comfortable and the perfect staple in any wardrobe.  make it hot pink and you've just stepped up the game!

7. i love this pair of bright colored skinnies! i have so many ideas for how to wear these...

8. sigh, yes, another bag, but, it's the color that makes this bag droolable (is that a word?? lol).

9. i've been having so much fun wearing shorts.  paired with tights or leggings or bare-legged, this printed pair would be the starting point for great outfits.

10. this is a super cute maxi skirt.  i would want to add both this pretty deep blue or the turquoise version to my collection.

alas, my list could have gone on forever!! this is just a taste of some of my faves.  Becca and i drool over J. Crew items all the time.  if only we could have them all!! hey, a girl could dream! :)

Have a great holiday weekend!!

PFM Obsession: Rose Gold Love

Becca isn't the only one who found a new bag love!  sooo around every mother's day, i get a fabulous bag that is a thank u to me for working so hard as a mommy club member.  this year, with soooo many bag crushes it was totally hard to decide but when i found this baby (which i had been stalking but couldn't find anywhere), it was an instant gotta-have-it moment!! meet the Rebecca Minkoff Circle Quilt Affair Bag with *gasp* rose gold hardware!! if you've been reading our blog, you will know that i have a current obsession (lol, notice i said current) with rose gold hardware (see here) - especially when paired with black leather!  though, like Becca, i love a bright bag, with this bag, i felt the need to tone down the color but up the ante in edge!!  it fits right in with my new angle on style.  lately i've been describing my outfits as classic edgy and this new mama jama fits right in line!

(Strong Shoulder Biker Leather - Urbancode from Asos.com, Sequin tank - J.Crew, Dark Skinnies - Uniqlo, Boots - Fergie, Leopard Print scarf (seen as headwrap) - Zara,  Gold Mesh Necklace - Vintage Whiting & Davis)

PFM Obsession: $esheta's Spring Fresh Five - #1 Rose Gold Hardware

...and the #1 spot goes to...drumroll please... rose gold hardware!!! i am officially in lust with  this trend.  rose gold hardware has been showing up on all the accessories and it has truly struck a chord with me.  i love copper and this is a close sister to copper.  all our fave designers are doing combos of leather and/or metal and rose gold.  i truly believe this may be a unique trend that hasn't come back around.  either way i am hooked.  the below sample pics of rose gold accessories are just the tip of the iceberg, but i definitely find myself wanting more... 

Alexander Wang is right on trend and who can resist the Rocco bag?!

soooo cute! this Linea Pelle belt is the perfect finisher for your favorite outfit!

I love these Michael Kors rose gold sneaks!!

Michael Kors got this combo of gray and rose gold  perfect!

hope you enjoyed my Fresh Five.  stay tuned for our Fall/Winter installment featuring hot picks for the season!! xo

Daily Outfit: Party Palazzos

I remember experimenting with fashion back in my high school days, browsing through the vintage treasures in my grandma Mimi's closet. She would coaxingly ask if I wanted to have any of her many pairs of printed palazzo pants. I would give a quick no thanks, thinking they were too busy and I'd much rather just continue to drag the bottoms of my super flared dark denim jeans along the floor (that I purchased from the local flea market and wore non-stop.) Umm it seems 16-year-old-me didn't know what she was passing up! Although I may have missed out on some sweet vintage options, this pair from Forever 21 are perfection. They are silky soft and oh-so-comfy. I wore this outfit over the weekend to a birthday party during some lovely 70 degree weather. The wide-leg floral pant can be extremely flattering, even (gasp!) on petite ladies. Stripes and florals totally play well together; the key is to keep the palette down to a similar hue so that the results are not distracting. My platform peep-toes were a must, seeing as I hemmed these babies myself to make them just skim the floor. Is it me, or do I look taller? In case you were wondering, nowadays there's not a wide-leg floral pant that I say no to!

(Frenchi Leather Bomber Jacket- Nordstrom... similar, Striped Top- H&M, Floral Wide Leg Pants- Forever 21, Metallic Belt- American Eagle, BCBG Peep Toe Platforms- old, but similar, Shoulder Sweeper Chandeliers in 24kt- MavenFresh)

PFM Obsession: $esheta's Spring Fresh Five - #5 - Sandro Albatorock Sneaker

when getting ready to post, i planned to post a list of all the current items that i've been drooling over and get it over with in one shot.  then i thought it would be much more fun to do a countdown.  basically, i will have a series of posts that will make up my Fresh Five list.  

i'm starting my list at number 5 with these hot kicks i saw on Saturday.  while shopping with my friend at Bloomies, i saw these studded high-tops from Sandro chilling under the clothing rack.  once home and stalking them on the internet, i found out that they also come in a pretty taupe-y beige suede but my first love is the black versions.  i could totally see at least three outfits with these but i would have to defer to a comfy tee and some patterned skinnies.  ooo, i would soooo love to take these home with me, but with a price tag of $600, they will have to remain as a distant love. :(

 stay tuned for #4!!

PFM Obsession: Bag Watcher or Bag Stalker - Zara Studded Shopper

Zara's Studded Shopper

oooo i just love those gold studs!!

i am such a sucker for butter soft leather and stud detailing on a bag.  it never fails; if i see a bag that meets this criteria, i am instantly all over it.  the Zara Studded Tote is no exception.   i spotted this little number while roaming in the mall and it was love at first site.  i convinced myself that the way i love to pack stuff into my bags would ultimately end badly for this tote.  ... but it is too late - the obsession is now full blown.  what makes it worse is i originally spotted it in this gorg olive-y color in store and was smitten.  when i instantly searched for it online, i see that they also have it in black *gasp* ... a black bag with bright gold studding???!!! oh no, it is going to be hard to keep myself convinced that i don't need this bag in my life!  

Daily Outfit: She's Got Electric Blues

Let's just say it together, out loud: colored denim is a must-have for spring. And it's everywhere. Not surprising, I'm embracing it completely. I just love me some color. This isn't the first time around that this trend has hit- does no one remember the J.Crew Overdyed Matchstick Surplus jeans in soft pastel green from like 3 years ago? We had some good times together, but due to my compulsive wardrobe recycling habit we parted ways long ago. The good news is, since this trend is so huge there are affordable options everywhere...I give you the Legging Jeans from the Gap. In brilliant blue they are a dead ringer for the Paige Verdugo Ultra Skinnies that I was stalking (on eBay of course). The hunt is over...the color, the fit, and the feel of these are just what I wanted. 

So here's the look...colored denim, white tee, drapey cardigan. Add a leather jacket for some extra toughness and warmth. Are you building your colored denim collection this season? What's your favorite pair so far? I know Sesheta would say these...she has 'em too!

(1969 Mid-Weight Leggings Jeans- Gap, Tribal Print Cardigan- bday gift, Tee- Anthropologie, RACHEL Rachel Roy Leather Jacket- Macys, Clog Booties- Madewell, Collar Necklace- Vintage, Flash Cluster Earrings- MavenFresh, Nails- Sally Hansen Lust-rous)

Daily Outfit: Purple Princess

i had a co-worker tell me that i looked like a princess in my outfit.  i laughed in response because i don't think i thought "princess" as i got dressed but, hey, i can roll with it! :)  that is how i was dubbed "purple princess".  it might have been this long, flow-y skirt that got her feeling a royal vibe (not to mention the royal color), but i was inspired by comfort, as usual, and this outfit did the trick!  don't be fooled by the maxi skirt or the tulle bow, this princess has edge!  under my trusty Northface is my leather motorcycle jacket that i added for this exact reason - for edge as well as office warmth.  i completed the look with a Wheels & Dollbaby tank, my bamboo hoops and studded cuff (not shown) and this princess was ready to go! :)

btw -if you remember, i believe it's absolutely mandatory that every skirt and dress get the twirl test (refresh on the twirl test here).  i also had fun doing the can-can ( my boots and skirt made me feel straight out of the saloon lol).  though i've had this skirt for ages (it's a vintage find from long ago), i'm not sure if i was aware that it had such great spinnage (i think i've coined a new word lol)!  actually, i've had it for so long that it's more likely that i forgot just how well it passed the test!  

(TNF Arctic parka - Northface, Leather Moto jacket - Rachel Rachel Roy, Dollbaby tank - Wheels & Dollbaby, Vintage Purple Maxi Skirt - unknown, Gold Bamboo Earrings, Knee-High Charcoal Gray boots - Fergie, Studded cuff - Matt Bernson, Purple Tulle Bow - MavenFresh)

Hot out of the Workshop: Peacock Fanfare Earrings

i'm baaaack!! can't say i'm totally well-rested (no such thing) but i definitely feel much better than i did when i last posted.  the best thing about being reFRESHed is that it also means you can be more creative!!

that brings me to the topic of today's post- the newest item out of the MF workshop- the peacock fanfare earrings.  i just love peacock feathers!!! they are so pretty and colorful.  they have been a staple in accessory design forever but have made an even stronger comeback recently.  the cut of these feathers are so playful; i really enjoy how simple and elegant they are.  the copper chain adds edge and complimentary crystals add bling.  despite the fact that these earrings are literally light as a feather, they still make an impact as part of any outfit!  pick yours up today by visiting our shop!

( Motorcycle Leather Jacket - Rachel Rachel Roy, Turquoise Silk ruffle top - Forever21, Peacock Fanfare earrings - MavenFresh)

Daily Outfit: Wild Circumstance

on any other day, i would have been totally stoked to have created such a fab outfit.  (i absolutely loooooooove wearing my head wrapped turban style with this leopard print scarf.) unfortunately, today is not an ordinary day and neither was the day that i took these pics.  

i found out earlier that morning that my uncle had passed.  though i'm smiling in these pics, my heart is deeply saddened by my loss.  while it is never fun to lose anyone, it seems especially hard when it is unexpected.  my uncle was a beautiful spirit; he always greeted me with a smile and had jokes to share.  the thing is, this is how he is remembered by anyone who knew him.  he is going to be thoroughly missed by many.  i'll be attending his funeral today and, while it will be hard to say our final goodbyes, i'm looking forward to paying tribute to how he lived.

RIP Uncle Basil 

Daily Outifit: Disco Plum

did you ever wonder what it was like to be part of the disco era?  i have!! from the music to the fashion, i've always been drawn to it.  the pics i've seen from this time in fashion always makes me wish i grew up then.  everyone dressed to the nines!!  it was a time when glamour wasn't reserved for special occasions -- it was a way of life!  i especially loved the accessories from that time period - fabulous earrings, scarves galore, statement hats and killer footwear.  despite the fact that i am a baby of the late '70s, i still feel like that fashion courses through my veins.  

my outfit today is totally '70s disco inspired.  my vintage purple leather goes perfectly with my flare jeans.  (i guess fashion was also feeling nostalgic because both flare jeans and scarves made a resurgence on runways recently.)   my super glam accessories brought the look together and kept it modern vintage.  i feel like these pics could have been taken back in 1977!

(Vintage Purple leather mini trench - Winlet, Beige top - Zara, Flare jeans - Citizens of Humanity, Grey patent clogs - Maguba, Animal print scarf - gift, Shoulder Sweeper Chandelier earrings - MavenFresh)