Stylista Esquire

How I Stay Organized – with Lauren James

September 6, 2017 No Comments

Even though I am no longer in school, September seems to still mark a new part of the year. Also, is it a coincidence that most planners start in September/August?? I think not. It’s a point in the year where I like to reevaluate myself – how I’m doing with my goals for the year and what I need to do to finish on a high note. This post should be titled How I TRY TO stay organized, because it’s a daily struggle. Everyone needs to figure out what works for them, so I’m going to give you some tips on how I keep myself organized.

Fashion

Leith Double-Breasted Jacket – The Perfect Fall Transition Piece

September 5, 2017 No Comments

Outfit Details

Forever 21 Faux Suede T-shirt Dress – similar here and here

Leith Double-Breasted Jacket

Marc Fisher LTD ‘Vidal’ sandals

It’s time to start transitioning into our Fall wardrobe and honestly, I’m pretty excited! Fall is the perfect time to be in DC/Virginia, as the temps are super comfortable. I wear some of my summer dresses and tops right into Fall, and simply add a cool moto jacket or a light trench, like this one from Leith. It’s called a double-breasted jacket (See the buttons on the jacket below), but I swear, it’s not an old man’s jacket at all! I’m wearing a small, so I could get that slouchy look, but I tied the belt behind me to get a more cinched look. The one negative to this jacket – no pockets. Every girl loves pockets!

Fashion, Favorites

Summer in Review – My Favorite Outfits and Posts

September 1, 2017 No Comments

Happy Friday friends! It’s officially September and I CANNOT deal. This Summer flew by and the year is not slowing down anytime soon. Honestly, when I was in school, I loved the end of August/September. For me, it marked a transition point in the year. You could re-evaluate your goals, set new ones, and plan out an amazing end to the year. Next week, I’ll have more on this, as I will be talking about how to get yourself organized (or at least attempt to!). For now, I’m going to take a look back at some of my favorite posts from this Summer!

Fashion

5 Essential Closet Pieces To Pull Every Outfit Together

August 31, 2017 No Comments

At this age, I’ve come to realize that no, I cannot pull together a new and different outfit every single day of the week. Especially when I have to head into the Office, go teach barre, attend an event, and/or meet Bryan or my girlfriends all in one day. There are just too many things to do, PLUS I admittedly have too many things in my closet. Let’s face it, you end up grabbing the same pieces over and over again right?! That’s where my staple closet pieces come in handy. These are 5 items I reach for to pull my outfits together. Whether you are looking to save money or pare down your wardrobe, these items are a great base for any look.

Fashion

The Tie Trend + My Favorite Shops in Clarendon

August 21, 2017 No Comments

Happy Monday friends! I hope you all had a great weekend! My was super busy, but in the fun, I can’t complain way. Mainly, it was filled with good food and wine, so you can never go wrong with that combo. For today’s post, I’m talking about of my favorite trends of the moment. I adore the tie/knot trend and luckily, it’s not going away anytime soon! Simple details really make a shirt and I love solid color tops in neutral/semi-neutral colors with unique designs. I rarely wear jeans, but when I do I love pairing them with a fun shirt and great shoes! This Hinge Tie-Back top is a great example of what I’m talking about. It’s currently sold out, so I’ve linked a bunch of great tie-tops below!