January 04, 2016

HOW TO LOOK COOL IN A BEANIE

I am so excited about the return of beanie weather! It was unusually warm throughout almost all of December & the temps are just now cooling down.  I know I'm going to regret saying this, but... finally! Bring on the hats, scarves & gloves!  Not only is a beanie hat another way to accessorize in cold weather, but hats are the ultimate accessory for hiding a less-than-perfect hair day.  Two thumbs up!

December 31, 2015

FAVORITES OF 2015

In honor of the 2016 tomorrow(!), I'm taking a look back at some of my favorite looks of 2015...

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I remember taking these photos... It was raining but J suggested we snap a few quick photos of my Wrapped Up look anyway.  This was such a giggly photo shoot & I clearly had no idea how to pose with my umbrella ;P

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This Winter Maxi was one of my first collaborations of 2015.  I remember being so nervous to order a maxi dress & then so thrilled when it fit perfectly!  This was just a glam/boho look - I loved it.


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 I think if I was only able to wear one outfit over this entire past year, it would have been this one.  I really embraced my Denim Obsession over the last 12 months.


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An obvious favorite outfit of mine.  I love any look that celebrates my New York Rangers - Because It's the Cup. 


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I did not plan to take photos of this look; it was such a Lazy Days, out East kind of outfit, but my mom said that my shoes & bag were too cute to pass up so I quickly snapped a few photos & then headed out to run errands.  Turns out, American Eagle loved this outfit - they regrammed it  :)


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This outfit was for one of the major campaigns I got to take part in this year.  Target revamped their denim line this summer to create the perfect Denim for Every Body shape.  It's never easy picking out a pair of jeans that make your butt look good, fit in the waist and don't stretch out at the knees, but I was legitimately able to find a great pair from Target!


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This one is another obvious favorite outfit of mine from this past summer.  I love the color yellow - especially during the summer with a tan.  I truly felt like I needed to run out and Soak up the sun in this look.


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I love how these Scream for Ice Cream photos turned out.  The lighting was just perfect & the addition of the ice cream cone prop couldn't have been more perfect for these photos - plus I had a treat to eat once I was done shooting ;)


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I can always tell I'm having a good outfit day when both my mom & my sister like my outfit.  This was one of those days; a great outfit for any age.  It was also one of my last summer outfits before I jumped into fall fashion...man, I miss being tan!


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Brainstorming this Monochrome in Navy look & actually putting it on were like night & day.  I thought 'OK, an easy, casual, monochrome, work day look...'  What I got was an obsession with the color navy & with how sleek and slimming monochromatic outfits can be. 


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I really embraced the 70's boho trend this fall.  It was really fun to channel a different era in a modernized way.  I ended up wearing this look to a NYFW party - an experience & crazy week of shows/events that I will never forget!


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I loved this dress and the brand's motto to Love your Appearance.  Simple as that.


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I love print mixing and in this look I went Mad for Plaid.  I decided to match prints this time & debated for weeks in my head over how this outfit would look.  As soon as fall weather hit, I tried it on and was in love.  One of my favorite looks of fall 2015.


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The leaves were one of my favorite props and backgrounds to shoot in front of this fall.  The colors of the leaves on the trees were just stunning.  This Ginger Spice colored look complemented the background perfectly.


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This outfit is another favorite.  I love the leather jacket, the sequins leggings & leopard bag on their own & when combined they created this amazing Sequins before Sunset look.  

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My favorite fall/winter color is 100% burgundy.  I am truly Oxblood Obsessed & I really embraced it in this outfit.  The skirt & jacket added a lovely pop of color to a classic white blouse & black boots.


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This outfit was recent & is such a heart eyes moment.  It's A Holiday Party Look for the books - I love the dressed up feel of the sequins but the comfort factor of the plaid top.  Plus - I managed to pull off green & red without looking like a watermelon ;)!



Which was your favorite look this year? 

What do you want to see more of in 2016?

Wishing you all a safe & happy start to the New Year!


XO,
Michelle Paige

December 29, 2015

BLACK & RUST & BLUSH

Can I just go on record and say that unique color pairings are the absolute best?  Black and white is one of my classic favorites but I get such a kick out of finding random colors & making them work together in one outfit.  Remember my orange & cobalt look? Or my magenta and emerald pairing?  Today, I paired together this rust colored sweater & booties with a blush colored watch & skirt. 

December 28, 2015

A NEW YEAR'S EVE LOOK

Towards the end of the year, I love the chance to reflect on how great the past year was.  This year has been no exception.  I use this blog to share a peek into my life & that's exactly what you see - a peek - all the great stuff - & 2015 has been filled with a TON of it - super fun collaborations that I am so proud to have been a part of, vacations to new places & (hopefully you agree) some great outfits ;).

  It was also filled with a few major challenges that I didn't talk about this year, but changed my year immensely.  My 9 to 5 job went through major ups and downs as did my relationship with J but as the year ends, I realize how much of a blessing those changes turned out to be as well.  I am a better person & learned a lot about myself because of it.

To be honest, I've never really been one of those crazy NYE celebrators.  I prefer a nice dinner with my loved ones over a crazy open bar to ring in the New Year. Today's look is a perfect one for a dressed up dinner with your S.O, friends or family members.

I was so excited to open up this Sachin & Babi dress from Lyon & Post.  Admittedly, it was a little bit too big in the bodice, but it was too gorgeous to not photograph.  I LOVE the navy blue color, the girly princess skirt and the print gave me the illusion of Times Square lights - what's better for NYE?

We were SO lucky this December with uncharacteristically warm weather.  I was able to wear bare legs with skirts for a holiday party as well as knee high socks with a bunch of my dresses! It has been such a treat!

Without tights, I was really able to highlight the mesh cut out details on the skirt of this dress as well as my blue suede shoes (on repeat lately).  

Dress: Sachin & Babi via Lyon & Post | Jacket: c/o BCBGeneration (similar) | Shoes: c/o Steve Madden | Clutch: similar | Sunglasses: Ray Ban


Wishing you a great end to 2015 & a great start to 2016!


XO,
Michelle Paige

December 23, 2015

CHOOSING A TREE

One more post today before I take a few days off from blogging to celebrate Christmas this weekend! Probably my favorite tradition of the holiday season is the hunt to find our Christmas tree each year.  It's a really tough process - lots of  measuring, examining the trees from different angles & running back and forth between trees to compare - until we find the perfect one!

A cozy outfit is perfect for spending the day outdoors & pops of red keep this look festive!