Zofia: The Sheer Nightgown Fash-hole

Photography by Sheldon Kreiger

Happy September Fash-holes! While we are still in the final throws of Summer (hey, it was 90s this week), I thought I would go back into the archives and post some of my favorite summer looks before Fall finally settles in. This outfit is from a wedding I attended this Summer at the beautiful Philadelphia Water Works for this absolutely stunning bride. I must admit, I love, love, love this whole look and felt like a million bucks in it. The dress was borrowed from my boss and is a vintage nightgown with a simple black slip underneath! And just happened to be that perfect midi length that is a huge trend for Fall and Spring. 

The other favorite part of this look was my hair. I went to see Tasha Jetter at AMS Luxury Salon because I heard she was the best (she used to work at the mothership, Bergdorf Goodman) and it was the only spot in Philly with a Braid Bar. Well, I was not disappointed. In less that 5 minutes Tasha had whipped my hair into a wrap around french braid that felt loose, fresh and romantic, but best of all, did not budge the entire night (and I am a huge head whipping dancer at weddings. Always throw my neck out. Always) and was only $20!! Anyways, Philly ladies, I highly recommend you check her out and she now does ponytails too! Learn more about what I am wearing and where to shop my look here:

What I am wearing

Dress: Vintage nightgown (get my look here or here or here)

Shoes: Zara

Necklace: H&M (get my look here) 

Bracelets: Assorted, Vintage (get my look here)

Zofia: The Seattle Garden Fash-hole

Photography by Lorenda Wleklinski

Hello Fash-holes! How I have missed thee. It has been a hot minute since I last blogged, but I am back up and running with my latest post all the way from the beautiful Seattle, Washington. These photos were taken back in April when I flew to Seattle for my Babcia's (Polish for grandmother) memorial service. I lived in Seattle as a kid, from the ages of 5-9, and visit every few years as I still have family (and now some friends) living there. These pictures were taken in a Japanese garden located not far from where I had lived in Seattle. My mom wanted to go to see if I remembered any of it (I didn't really) and I wanted blog pictures taken because the location was beautiful. Now, my parents both mocked me incessantly for wearing this outfit in Seattle. And yes, I did stick out from all the Northface jackets and hiking boots. But I don't care because fash-holes have to represent no matter where we are ;)

This look mixed everything I was obsessed with at the time: mixed prints, giant felt hat, my E&J silk blazer and the bright blue chain linked cross body bag. I am still obsessed with this hat and am looking forward to Fall if only to wear it all the time. Mixed prints are still fun, but I am digging the now trending matching prints outfits (seems riskier to do a full head-to-toe pattern). And this blazer is an all time fave. Found at a consignment shop in Philly for $49 (hells yeah), I love the soft, light silk and the amazing details in the collar pleats and ornate buttons. When shopping for a classic piece (such as a black blazer), it is always nice to search for those little details that will make the item stand out from the crowd. Find out more about my look here: 

What I am wearing

Hat: H&M Icons (get the look here or here)

Shirt: H&M (get the look here)

Jacket: Elizabeth and James (get the look here)

Pants: H&M (get the look here or here)

Boots: Calvin Klein (get the look here)

Bag: Emma Fox     

Zofia and Friends: The Roots Picnic Fash-holes

Happy Sunday Fash-holes! Today's post is going to be a little different from the usual format as I attended the 6th Annual Roots Picnic yesterday and there were just too many Fash-holes out for me to interview each one. So I am featuring all these ahhh-mazing ladies today along with myself and I threw in a couple of Macklemore and Solange pics at the end because they are both the ultimate Fash-holes. Let me also preface this post by saying how much I LOVE festival wear. It is a no-holds-barred, wear whatever you want environment and I totally dig it. I hope you do to!

My Festival wears all came from H&M and the entire outfit was $50. I call that straight #winning

Keeping it classy with an on-the-go white wine spritzer

There was no attempt to capture my look in true fashion photog style. Festival looks are about being free to be ridiculous in the best of funky fashions. Here I am showcasing my sick dance moves. I call this one The Bongos.

Pops of color with the boy <3

These ladies look so good together! One in bright tie-dye and the other working the neutrals. Sick. Follow these bad ass ladies on Tumblr at Chocolate UrbanEssence

How amazing is this Lady in Red?! I'm obsessed with that dress. And she is a fashion designer. With style like that, I would hope so!

 

It was over 90 degrees yesterday and this gal dressed perfectly for the weather. I love the mustard tank with animal print shorty-shorts. And that hair...my dream hair! Love it all. She is also a fellow blogger! Check out her out at Technicolor Muse

These fashonistas came all the way from Toronto! And they look incredible, eh? One is working the black and white trend to a T (and those skull slippers!!), leopard print always works and that maxi skirt is so sick and those orange pants. I could go on for days about those pants. It was the perfect place to rock them. And they were styled perfectly. Not an easy thing to do. Work it ladies!

This woman looks so effortlessly pulled together, I had to stop her. The loose, open long sleeve blouse and graphic shorts are a perfect pair.

These three hailed from Brooklyn and were killing it in polka dots, gold and sheer lace. And the middle girl has a fanny pack. Oh yes, they are back and her gold sequined one is the best I have seen yet!

These were the coolest chicks at the festival. They reminded me of my besties from Asheville. They were both so effortlessly cool and nice. My kinda Fash-holes. And how adorbs is that sun hat?! LOVE!

Best pose of the day! And this look reminds me of Fruit Stripe Gum...in the best way possible. With a body like that, she can basically wear whatever and look amazing. I'm just happy that the whatever this day was neon stripes and combat boots!

How someone can look so angelically beautiful in scorching hot heat is beyond me, but this gal makes it look easy! I love how girly and sweet she looks and then offsets it with that killer thick gold chain. And the sandles...I want them!

Oh, you know. Just Macklemore walking on the crowd. I imagine this was what it was like to witness Jesus walk on water.

There is nothing I do not love about Solange. I love her music. I love her dance moves. I love (LOVE) her hair. And this is my mixed prints icon. No one can mix prints like this lady. Pure perfection.

      

Jenn: The Floral Farewell Fash-hole

Photography by Zofia Glenn

Today's post is rather special as this lovely lady just moved away from Philadelphia yesterday! Now, although she is leaving our glorious city, she is moving on to join her (uhh hmm, gorgeous) fiance as he begins his residency at University of Virginia. Not the worst reason to leave in my book! I think it is pretty obvious why I stopped her--Jenn is KILLING IT in that bustier and hot yellow floral skirt! Her and her fiance were on their way to Vetri for a one-last-night-out-in-the-best-city date and well, you can't do much better than Vetri for that! (For those of you not from Philly, Vetri is the best Italian restaurant in the United States-I didn't make that up, it's a fact. And there is like a 3 month waiting list -or more- to go there)

I loved talking to Jenn about her look. She was very excited to show me her exquisite bag--a vintage gem that she found a while back. It is to die for! She also said that although she is moving to Richmond, VA, she is still going to keep rocking her fierce Philadelphia street style. I say Werk.It.Girl. The very best part about stopping this beauty is that I couldn't shake the feeling that I knew her somehow. Five blocks later, I realized I had met her before at my friend Susannah's house! It was like the Fashion Gods had planned it.... ;)  Best to you Jenn on your latest life adventure! Learn more about Jenn and where to shop her amazing look here:

Name: Jenn

Age: 28

Occupation: Nonprofit Management

Style Inspiration/Icon: inspired by the French (tres chic)

Favorite Place to Shop: Vintage shops-one of her faves is Wilbur (located at 4th and Bainbridge)-and online. She especially loves Nasty Gal (don't we all?!)

What she is wearing

Sweater: Guess (get the look here)

Top: Guess (get the look here or here)

Skirt: Bloomingdale's (get the look here)

Shoes: Dolce Vita (get the look here)

Clutch: Vintage (get the look here or here)

Bracelet: Alexis Bittar (get the look here) 
 

      

Zofia: The Red, White and Black Fash-hole

 

 Photography by Buck Wilde

Today's post comes from earlier in May when my fiance, Alex, and I attended a wedding in Washington, DC. This was the perfect occasion to show off my newest dress: a sleek all-black mini skirt with long, sheer panels and two (count 'em, two!!) side slits...oh yeah! To keep the dress simple and classy, I paired it with black ankle boots (also one of my most comfortable pair of heels--key when attending a wedding and you are a maniac on the dance floor), a white tuxedo blazer and this gorgeous silver necklace that I inherited from my late Babcia. For a little pop of color, I added a red clutch and bam! outfit was complete. The final pic is me and my boo at the reception at The Top of the Town, an amazing facility with sweeping views of all the DC monuments. Had to include it because, well, I just think my man looks damn good in a suit : )  Learn more about what I am wearing here:

What I am wearing

Blazer: LC by Lauren Conrad (get the look here or here)

Dress: H&M (get the look here or here)

Boots: Calvin Klein (get the look here)

Bag: Liz Claiborne (get the look here or here)

Necklace: Vintage (get the look here)  

      

Janette: The Sophisticated Shorts Fash-hole

 Photography by Zofia Glenn

Happy Friday Fash-holes! If you are in the northeast, then you too are experiencing this horribly rainy day. To cheer you up, today I am featuring this cutie I spotted out around Rittenhouse Square. What I love most about this look are her over-sized glasses and on-trend oxblood shorts. The jacket is very sweet, but could come off as too old on her if it weren't for pairing it with cute, colorful shorts and those amazing glasses! As Janette explained to me when I asked her about her style inspiration, this look is not her everyday street style, but she was out looking for a job so was more conservatively dressed than usual. I say with interview style like that, she's hired! Learn more about Janette and where to shop her look here:

 

Name: Janette

Age: 18

Occupation: Student at Temple University. Intern for Paula Hian

Style Inspiration/Icon: Janette explained that she was out looking for a job, so her style was a little different than her everyday street style. Normally, she wears grungy looks and likes to mix feminine and masculine pieces. Her style icons are Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen (two of my all time faves also!)

Favorite Place to Shop: H&M

What she is wearing

Jacket: Zara (get the look here or here)

Shirt: tank top from H&M (get the look here)

Shorts: H&M (get the look here or here)

Bag: H&M (get the look here)

Glasses: Not sure, but they were from the men's section (get the look here or here)

Shoes: Burlington Coat Factory (get the look here or here)

      

Angelita: The Killer Sundress Fash-hole

Photography by Zofia Glenn

Welcome back Fash-holes! Today's post comes from one of Philly's hottest spots...The Night Market! If you haven't been, it is a street food festival featuring the city's hottest restaurants and food trucks. With live music and Yards Brewing Company beer, it is a night not to be missed! This post is from the most recent Fairmount Night Market, but in case you missed it, the next one will be in West Oak Lane on June 20th. Now back to fashion....

I spotted this lovely woman as I was leaving the Night Market and had to stop her because her bold red, floral dress caught my attention right away. Not only is the color fantastic, but the cut is perfect and the flowers really pop. Add the cool and comfortable lace up gladiator sandals, a small shoulder bag and simple jewelry and you are ready for summer! But what makes Angelita a true style Fash-hole is her personality. I don't think I have had so much fun stopping to talk to someone on the street before! Real style is having confidence and grace and Angelita had both tenfold. Learn more about this amazing woman and what she is wearing here:

Name: Angelita 

Age: 41

Occupation: Travel business owner

Style Inspiration/Icon: Eclectic, she likes to mix things up.

Favorite Place to Shop: Thrift stores. And being the owner of a travel agency, she shops in thrift stores all over the world! (jealous much?!)

What she is wearing

Dress: The Wardrobe Boutique (at 18th and Spring Garden for all you Philly locals!) (get the look here or here)    

Shoes: Daffy's (get the look here or here)

Bag: Nordstrom (get the look here)

Necklace: Flea Market (get the look here)

Bracelet: Brighton-her favorite place for jewelry! (get the look here)