Thrifted* Dress, Shanghai Eclipse Pendant c/o JewelMint,
Forever 21* Earrings and Necklace, Black Tights/Wedges (old)
This was such an eventful and fun weekend for me! On Friday, I was so pumped to go to these blogger events, starting off with Lulu’s NYFW Style Studio. Since I knew that I wouldn’t have a lot of time after work to get ready, I laid out my outfit the night before. After trying on a couple of different things, I settled on this little velvet mini dress. I found it at Saver’s for a steal and I absolutely love it! Plus, on a cold New York night, I knew that the long sleeves and thick velvet fabric would keep me warm. I’m also wearing this awesome necklace from Jewelmint that I think makes such a statement! It paired perfectly with my dress- I love the combination of black and gold. :)
The lovely Alex took these pictures using a neat little photography trick- she took one of her business cards and used it to diffuse the flash. I love that with that simple trick these pictures don’t have the harshness that comes with flash! We also hung out with Jamillah and Katy the whole night, who were a blast as usual :) Check back for more pictures and details of the event on Wednesday!
P.S. If you want to snag your own JewelMint piece, you can enter ny1002 at checkout for 50% off any piece (your first month of JewelMint), courtesy of the New York MBA Team!
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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Isn’t Savers amazing? I’m in loooove, haha. I get the best cardigans from there! Absolutely loving your dress! Your whole outfit is too cute :)
I’m in NY, too! Unfortunately not for fashion week, but I might head out in that direction tomorrow. I’m upstate visiting my sister :) Hope you’re enjoying NYFW!
Melanie
I love that dress! I need a thrifting trip asap.
Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com
sounds like you had such a great time!
Love your pendant, it’s gorgeous!
How fun!! You look so great! :D
http://www.closet-fashionista.com
Adorable dress, girl! So bummed that I had to leave BNO early. It was soooo crowded, no?
I wish the photos came out a bit sharper, but at least they’re not horrifically blown out with the flash :P I definitely like the two necklaces, so next time I think you should go for three!
Eee, so fun! (And I’m jealous you got to hang out with Jamillah. Isn’t that lady the best? Wish I could’ve been there!) You look totally gorgeous – I’m just loving that dress, and the necklaces are perfect!
Great outfit! You made a good choice. Wish I could have attended.
I absolutely love velvet, I wish there was more velvet clothing around. I adore your dress, you look fabulous. This reminds me that I should wear my velvet dress soon.