Purple Haze
14 Mar
Pre-happy hour drinks, Blake and I took a quick stroll through Tompkins Square Park. Actually, I spent most of yesterday waking aimlessly around Manhattan, so opting for a light, swishy outfit turned out to be a pretty sweet move.
I love the vintage-y feel of this “jacket”, and the fact that it kind of looks like a nightgown. One of those pieces I was on the fence about before buying a few years back, but now I am so glad I took the plunge. Goes great over just about anything!
On a completely random note, I have been really into nail polish lately. I used to be one of those people who couldn’t get away with doing my own nails, due to a simple lack of skill. But, magically, my hand has steadied and I have been switching ‘em up every week or so! But enough about me…I wanted to find out what your favorite polish brands/colors are? I get so completely overwhelmed when faced with the enormous selection of shades in the store!
*head to toe: Karen Walker sunglasses, lace jacket from LF, sheer blouse from ASOS, Coach Classic basic bag, Banana Republic cropped jeans, Alexander Wang mules
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Those mules are so sick. Love them!
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Love this look! The shoes are fantastic!
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You could not have chosen a prettier background to snap these pics. You look positively angelic in the white, I love it :)
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great outfit !!!
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I love how light and airy your outfit looks!
xo Jennifer
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perfect shoes !! <3
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OMG, you make me miss living in NYC, you never get over the feelings you’re experiencing. Ok, the outfit, all white, nice. The shoes are a great contrast. New fave polish color? I went for Russian Navy-OPI this week.
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Great shoes.
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Simply love the entire outfit! Great shoes!
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very classy, elegant pictures!! You make me want to visit NY!
xo, elle from Living in Color.
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these leopard wedges are the most awesome ever
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OPI is definitely my favorite- great colors and a good formula. One brand I’ve been trying recently is called Sinful Colors. You can find it at Walgreens and it’s $1.99. It’s not great on it’s own, but if you use a good topcoat (BY FAR the best= Sally Hansen Extreme), it looks and stays on just like a more expensive brand. It’s nice to be able to buy a crazy color but not have it be a commitment.
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Laura Reply:
March 19th, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Thanks so much for sharing all these brands!! I have never tried Sinful Colors, but definitely like that price tag, so will have to check it out. :)
xo Laura
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I am loving all the Coach classic bags! The colors in these photos are fabulous!
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wow i love this all in one tone look ! beautiful and classy as well ! xx nadine http://www.ballerinasbun.blogspot.com
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I usually don’t go out of my way with nail polish anymore, because of that overwhelming feeling. I take it as it comes to me. I do love Zoya though, I like Essie’s color selection but the actual formula is kind of terrible.
Love your outfit and the leopard shoes, definitely makes me want to wear my leopard shoes tonight but then I’d have to get a pedicure…not sure I can squeeze that in lol.
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Kudos to your man for taking awesome pictures – you wear the clothes well!
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So first of all i love this outfit – the leopard shoes are TO DIE, a perfect compliment! Second, wtf Thompkins Square Park!? Meghan and I were there just 2 weeks ago, with not a cherry blossom to be found. So gorgeous now!
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Such a fun, effortless look. I’m also a huge Essie fan(atic). It’s becoming a bit of a problem. Last night I switched colors to one called “A Shore Thing” – kind of a greyish, baby blue color. Really fun.
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These photos are gorgeous. What a beautiful background.
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Picking out nail polish can be overwhelming! I usually take my daughter with me to the stores…so she has been picking out the polishes. So the answer is easy…just have a kid! (lol!)
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Laura Reply:
March 15th, 2012 at 6:18 am
Haha, excellent advice!! :)
I bet she does pick out fun colors, though!
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beautiful backround, lovely outfit :)
have a nice day, xoxo
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pretty photos! I love the contrast in background!
xoxo
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Love the look! So romantic! You must go for the OPI nailpolishes, so addictive! XO Rebecca
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Nice outfit! I love the atmosphere…
Sunglasses and also the jacket are gorgeous!
xxx
Simonetta
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WoW! I’m obsessed with whole white outfits! You look so amazing!
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Great photos, I love your sunglasses!
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Such a great outfit! I love your shoes! Personally I prefer the Essie nail polishes! The are not too expensive and the are
great quality!!
xoxo
Andrea
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Laura Reply:
March 15th, 2012 at 6:19 am
Thanks Andrea! Oh yes, Essie polishes are awesome. I just got a color from them yesterday called Chinchillie (or something like that), and I love it.
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what an awesome backdrop! Love the leopard shoes… they make the whole outfit pop :)
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Great photos, love the shoes!
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Love these photos, the colors of the white against the flowers are gorgeous! Makes me want to be in the city :) xx,The Golden Girls
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This is unbelievably gorgeous!
xoxo,
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These pictures are stunning!
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beautiful springy look!
Bises,
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That lace jacket is an absolute dream! Such a romantic and demure look.
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Pretty! Love the outfit & the trees in the background are gorgeous!
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This look is so inspiring! xx
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I reeeally love Essie in pastel shades. You barely need to do more than one coat and it comes out really…thick? no thats not the word. like it isn’t translucent at all after one layer, you know? I love those Wang mules you’re rockin, by the way! The “on the fence” thing happens to me all the time. It’s the pieces I’m skeptical about buying that I always end up looving the most! :)
Rory
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Laura Reply:
March 15th, 2012 at 6:21 am
Thank you!! And isn’t it funny how it works out that way?
LOVE essie! I need to invest in a few more shades, though. :)
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Love the jacket! That park looks so pretty.
Personally, my favorite nail polish brand is Essie. It’s inexpensive and they have the best colors!
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ooooo, new york is BLOOMING! Can’t wait till everything around boston starts turning green and pink and white and every other spring-y color! :) ps. the jacket looks marvelously comfy while so stylish! I think I need something like that in my closet
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Laura Reply:
March 15th, 2012 at 6:22 am
Thank you, Giedre! And yes, it is just starting to bloom! I was really excited when I found these pink/purple flowers in the park. :)
Hope you are having a great week!
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ooooo, new york is BLOOMING! Can’t wait till everything around boston starts turning green and pink and white and every other spring-y color! :) ps. the jacket looks marvelously comfy while so stylish! I think I need something like that in my closet
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You look absolutely stunning. The cardigan coupled with the leopard heels – love it!
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