Zofia: The Coveted Bag Fash-hole

Photography by Buck Wilde

Yesterday was September 15th. Mid-month to some.  Payday for others. For me, and thousands of other ladies, it was go time for the 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target collection. As those of you know, I love me a good designer-mass marketer collaboration and this one did not disappoint. As I am in the throws of wedding saving, I limited myself to one bag. I am happy to report that after staying up til 2am to buy online (gave up and later heard the bags went live at 4:19am...I would not have made it) and then sitting outside of Target starting at 7am, I scored the Pashli look alike mini satchel in mustard yellow and I love it. (I also love the price: original = $650; Target = $35. Yes, it's not leather and yes the quality isn't even close to being the same, but the look is practically identical and feels good that it came from his own design).

For my new little love's first outing, I paired it with this great maroon hat because I love the way the warm colors compliment each other and feel very Fall-ish. Since the weather is transitioning from Summer to Fall, I threw on my trusty distressed shorts with a simple white shell and my most comfortable wool tuxedo blazer. And I am wearing these boots every chance I get and will be all Fall. I'm warning you now. For more details on my look, read below:

What I am wearing

Blazer: Elizabeth and James (get the look here or here)

Shell: H&M (get the look here)

Shorts: H&M

Boots: Zara

Hat: American Eagle (get the look here)

Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target (get the look here)

Necklace: House of Harlow 

 

      

Zofia: The Sheer Lace Fash-hole

Photography by Buck Wilde

Happy May Fash-holes! Spring has finally fully sprung (with showers and all) and I am so excited for Spring fashion. For me, Spring means dresses, layers and romance. And this outfit perfectly combines all three.  I loved this dress the second I found it (at a Marshall's in Seattle, thank you very much) because I am really digging the sheer panels on skirts and dresses that is trending right now. But when I tried it on, I wasn't sure I was going to keep it. Then once I styled it up with some chunky jewelry, stacked bangles and rings on, added my favorite brown ankle boots and cropped denim jacket, I was back in the game! This is why I don't try on at stores often. I feel like you get a better sense of how you will wear a garment when at home where you can play with it a bit.

I'm also excited to feature some of this jewelry as it is newly acquired items passed down from my Babcia (Polish for grandmother). My Babcia passed away in February and I was in Seattle for her memorial a couple of weeks ago when we went through her jewelry. Now, my Babcia was incredibly stylish and is definitely an inspiration to me (especially after seeing old photographs of her in her 20s...she was stunning and impossibly chic) so getting to rock some of her original pieces is very special. I only hope I can do them justice! Learn where to shop my look here:

What I am wearing

Jacket: American Eagle (get the look here)

Dress: AUW (get the look here or here)

Boots: Lucky (get the look here or here)

Bag: H&M (get the look here) 

Necklace: vintage from my Babcia (get the look here or here)

Bracelets: mix of gold and silver, vintage and gifts (get the look here or here)

Rings: from L to R: Tselaine, Babcia's, Babcia's, gift, engagement ring from Max Weiner (get the look here or here or here)