MINIMAL LUXE

Can't get enough of minimal luxe looks lately. Love a good mix of clean basics, buttery leathers and leopard print with a touch of edgy jewelry. Here are some of the pieces I�ve been coveting from eBay to create a look with this feel...

1. Equipment Signature Silk Shirt
2. Elizabeth and James Lafayette Sunglasses
3. Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish in Billionaire
4. Vince Cropped Suede Leather Pants
5. Saint Laurent Sac de Jour Leather Tote Bag
6. Herm�s Collier De Chien Bracelet
7. Laurence Dacade Valskia Leopard Print Bootie

Be sure to follow me on eBay to check out more of the goodies from my collections.

My eBay Collections were curated as part of my collaboration with eBay. The opinions, as always, are my own.

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MODEL CRUSH: MARINE VACTH

Photos via: Marilyn NY | Vogue Italia | Olivier Borde | Vanessa Jackman | Style.com | Zimbio

Model and actress Marine Vacth is ridiculously gorgeous and an endless inspiration for effortless French chic hair, beauty and style. I can never seem to master that perfect no-fuss top knot.

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ALEXANDRA RICHARDS | STRIPES + LEATHER

Photos via: Vogue UK

Alexandra Richards front row at Saint Laurent S/S 2014 in a stripe shirt, leather pants and a textured coat. How cute is her tiny YSL crossbody bag?

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EASY CHIC | C�LINE GOLD PLATED OXFORDS

Photos via: Jordan Makarof // Style Heroine

Uh yea, Evangelie is killing it in this easy chic look. I was already crushing on those C�line gold plated oxfords, but she just made me fall even more for them- now that is a statement shoe.

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NICOLE RICHIE: GRAPHIC PRINT | BOLD STRIPES | BRAIDED BUN

Photos via: Vogue Turkey | Zimbio | Glamour

Nicole Richie def caught my eye with this unexpected look. I wish I could pull off a graphic print top and bold striped pant this well. What I'm really crushing on tho, is her braided bun- must try!

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+ Ray-Ban Original Aviator Sunglasses
+ A.L.C. Huntley Top (and here)
+ La Fee Verte Lace Bralette
+ Saint Laurent Studded Belt
+ Juicy Couture Bedford Crown Stud Belt
+ American Retro Peny Stripe Pants
+ MSGM Striped Pants
+ Boutique 9 Migs Point Toe Pumps

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{Style} Changing Directions...

No, I'm not talking about some life changing decision or epiphany that the title of this post might suggest, but about the stripes of my shirt... What, you know not to expect anything more than superficial musings from me by now, don't you?

Happy Monday friends, I hope everyone's week is off to a smashing start! xx

Outfit details: striped blouse- Forever 21; skirt- American Apparel; leather clutch- vintage; pumps- ShoeMint; ring- Saint Laurent; necklace- Pamela Love

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{Style} Derelict...

Over the weekend, Mr. AiF and I ventured to an abandoned motel on the outskirts of town (well, sort of) to shoot some photos and have some lolz. I love old, derelict buildings, and since we've been watching our fair share of X-Files lately, this spot in particular spoke to both of us (and believe me, that's rare).

I love how the run-down setting of this post contrasts my bright, spring-ready outfit, and we had a lot of fun shooting there even though it felt like Slender Man was right around the corner the entire time. Hey, anything in the name of fashion, right? xx

Outfit details: floral top- Joe Fresh; denim jacket- H&M; leather skirt- Alice & Olivia; cap toe pumps- Zara; clutch- vintage Saint Laurent; necklaces- Forever 21; bracelet- House of Harlow; ring- Forever 21; watch- Michael Kors

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{Style} Footloose...

These ShoeMint beauties have been imprisoned in my closet for months under the tyrannical oppression of Old Man Winter (what a jerk), but yesterday � joy of joys � they finally got to see the light of day and go for a mini stroll... Huzzah! I'm sure if they could talk they would tell you that they were very, very pleased. Oh, and that puddles scare them. xx

Outfit details: leather detail tshirt- Zara; distressed jeans- Gap; animal print sandals- ShoeMint; clutch- vintage YSL; necklace & watch- Michael Kors; bracelet- The Bay

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{Style} Weekend Wear...

My mister and I had a delightful trip to the art gallery this weekend, complete with shots of espresso and pastries that were promptly dropped on the cold, cement floor. What ensued was about 10 minutes of me trying to convince him not to eat said floor danish, culminating in my having to physically remove the contaminated pastry from the vicinity... Let's just say Mr. AiF really, really likes his sweets.

And speaking of sweet, take a look at this adorable vintage crossbody I rediscovered in my closet! I bought it many moons ago during a particularly fruitful thrifting sesh, but somehow space case over here forgot all about it... Typical. It may not hold much (no need to test that assumption like in this post), but it sure is cute! xx

Outfit details: gingham shirt- Joe Fresh; leather jacket- Zara; lilac jeans- Joe Fresh; booties- Shoe Mint; crossbody bag- vintage; necklace- Forever 21; ring- YSL

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{Style} The Wonder Years...

I'm not sure if Kevin ever gave Winnie his varsity jacket back at McKinley High � or if he even wore varsity jackets, for that matter � but since I keep meaning to rewatch The Wonder Years (I'm currently deep in Felicity and Buffy the Vampire Slayer land), the title just felt right. I mean, can you think of anything more quintessentially "high school" than a varsity jacket? I keep picturing the Wakefield sisters (or some other stereotypical teen dream) running around in their boyfriends' oversized jackets looking all cute and popular... But as someone who had neither the boyfriend nor the varsity jacket in high school, the closest I can get is this Forever 21 version I bought for myself well into adulthood... Hey, it's never too late. xx

Outfit details: varsity jacket & top- Forever 21; skirt- American Apparel; tights- Joe Fresh; booties- Aldo; clutch- vintage YSL; necklace- Moon Raven; bracelet- H&M; watch- Michael Kors

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{Style} The Legend of Ron Burgundy...

Alright, you've got me � this post has nothing to do with Anchorman. Regardless, I just couldn't resist the title. Ron or no Ron, burgundy is pretty legendary, no? It's one of my go-to shades of the season, and, well, let's just say that it plays nicely with other neutrals... What a colour. I would go so far as to say that I love it almost as much as I love � to quote one of the brightest minds of cinematic history � lamp. xx

Outfit details: coat- Forever 21; dress- Darling; blouse- Topshop; tights- Joe Fresh; booties- Aldo; beanie- Zara; necklace- Forever 21; ring- House of Harlow; clutch- vintage YSL

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{Glitter Week} The Collar...

As promised, here's a look at how I styled yesterday's DIY glitter collar. A few of you already commented about the whole washing situation (which believe me, I already thought about), but I don't mind� I'll spot wash this bad boy if I have to! To be honest, I was planning on getting rid of this shirt anyway, but a little sprinkle of glitter has made it seem (both literally AND figuratively) all shiny and new again. Who knew a few sparkles could have that kind of effect? xx

Outfit details: blouse- vintage; bubble skirt- Joe Fresh; polka dot tights- Forever 21; cheetah pumps- Calvin Klein; clutch- vintage YSL; gold watch- Michael Kors

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