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<i>Forever 21 longline gray wool coat (<a href="http://amzn.to/1R4Xi64">similar here</a>) | Zara mohair sweater and jeans | thigh-high boots from Nordstrom Rack | Aldo Sauls crossbody saddle bag </i><br />
<i><br /></i>I'm sorry if I've set this blog aside (like way, way aside) the past couple of weeks. To say that it was a bit of a rollercoaster is a huge understatement and trust me, only touches what has been going on in my life on a skin-deep level. Winter (and February, actually) has not been a good friend at all to me. I had to let things run it course for awhile and reclaim some breathing space.<br /><br />With March and spring rolling in, I'm glad a lot of the challenges of last season are coming to pass. Literally and figuratively a new season is being rolled in, and I'm fairly optimistic this time around. Hope you guys are, too!<br />
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<i>Fantastic deals at the men's section. Looking for something for the Thaadius</i></div>
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<i>HM double breasted navy coat | Prada specs | Amiclubwear laceup pumps | Old Navy culottes | Calvin Klein Shea saffiano satchel</i></div>
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Sometime last month, the husband and I got to attend and check out the annual Neiman Marcus Consolidation Sale, where one can expect really crazy markdowns on their high-end designer goods. Neiman Marcus Troy is one of only 7 branches nationwide that gets to hold this hotly anticipated sale, marking down big ticket items like Victoria Beckham, Tom Ford and Balmain up to 70% off, so I made sure to really highlight the event in my calendar!<br />
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What made the evening extra special was that it was co-presented by our friends from the Detroit Garment Group, and proceeds of the event would benefit their continuing efforts at strengthening the local garment industry. I got to check out really amazing steals (headed straight for the shoe department!), and also got to see what's new and in stock with some of my favorite luxury brands, because you know, a girl can dream all day. :)<br />
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When I moved over to the US, the ONE major fear that I had was that I wouldn't ever be able to have the chance to be a creative ever again. As a Filipino, I grew up hearing of many immigrant stories and tales passed on to us from relative to relative, about things like giving up whatever they did back home or their "dream" to work more practical jobs. and "you won't have those opportunities anymore", and other kind of harrowing forms of "advice". I can tell you that while those things may be anchored on reality to a certain degree, I am also not one to give up just like that. I still think that it's up to you to decide whether you'll take whatever hand you're dealt with as an irrevocable fact, or you just move on and continue forging your own path.</div>
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Despite all the typical hardships of the typical #immigrantlife and #immigrantproblems, I still consider myself to be lucky. I suddenly find myself surrounded with so many amazing and remarkable individuals and creatives here in Metro Detroit that have made what was a difficult transition a lot easier. And weirdly, despite being a totally different fish swimming in a huge and strange sea, I am still creating. I am creating steadily, and surely. I find myself to be creating with some of the best of the best here, and for that, I am super grateful.<br />
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One of the individuals I have had the good fortune to meet and eventually call my friend is the extremely talented and down-to-earth <b>Larita Triplett a.k.a LALA TRIPS </b>(visit her page <a href="http://www.lalatrips.com/">here</a>), an up-and-coming singer-songwriter/fashion blogger in Detroit. Though we've only met in the past year, Lala has grown to be one of my dearest friends in the city, having bonded over our mutual love for the arts and struggles with being creatives. Also, fashion (of course)! Lala has incredibly dope style. If you're a fan of her music, you definitely should stalk her style, too!<br />
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Lala is giving the Detroit Kresge Artist Fellowship a shot this year to further her singing-songwriting career, and we thought it would be great to collaborate on a little film that showcases her talent and truth as a musician. As always, I paired up with my husband to create the film - we hope you guys check it out. Hope you like it!<br />
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I hope you guys can forgive me for the 2-week hiatus. I'm sure you guys all know that when <i>"life happens</i>", it happens <b>hard. </b>Plans get thrown out and get readjusted, things need to be dealt with, and you can only hope to survive certain low-points unscathed. Like a friend said, it must be the Mercury retrograde - either that, or life is just handing me a series of bad cards lately. :( I will, however be heading for an epic trip at the end of the month-- things will turn up!<br />
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Here's a super quick post about one of my new favorite brunch spots in Metro Detroit - and again, I'd like to reiterate that because I am fairly new at exploring my town that everything is quite literally new (though it probably isn't haha) to me. Headed over to The Meeting House with the husband for a power brunch some weekends ago, and the name speaks for itself - fantastic, decently-proportioned brunch specials, a crazy wine list, and yes, cocktails for breakfast! Anywhere where this happens gets an A+ in my book. It is a bit on the pricier side, but if you're looking for gorgeous brunch spot that is all about the experience and the location, you've got the place.:)<br />
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1453824186734_49678"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Feeling all the gloomy, moody winter blues? Yeah, I feel you. Most of us are not happy campers when the nights become extra long, days are super dry and frigid, and driving becomes a total pain in the butt. Winter, amirite? It's days like these when we really, really need a satisfying, luxurious pick-me-up. Together with The Mills Pharmacy + Apothecary team in Birmingham, here's our top recommendations to weather the winter!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1453824186734_49880">Top Left:</b> <b>Coola Peppermint & Vanilla lip balm</b> - hydrates your cracked winter lips while leaving a refreshing scent of peppermint and vanilla. Also, SPF15 for added protection!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1453824186734_49851">Top Right:</b> I <b>COLONIALI Effervescent Bath Tablets</b> - Thinking of a tropical island getaway from this frigid weather? Yeah, me too. Get transform your bathtub into a tropical pool and slip into a sense of relaxation with these stimulating bath tablets</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1453824186734_49850">Bottom Left: </b>I <b>COLONIALI Bath and Shower Cream, Myrrh - </b>I have nothing but love for the entire Coloniali line. Tasteful, minimalist packaging, and a line of subtle, delicate notes. Their bath and shower cream is beautifully scented with a classic winter fragrance that gently envelops your senses- so apropos for those gloomy snow days! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1453824186734_49854">Bottom Center: </b><b>Cire Trudon Classic candle, Empire; 9.5 oz</b>: IMHO, the historic Maison of Cire de Trudon elevates candles and candle making into art. Their Classic candles 55-60 hours of burn time, and warms up your space with the scents of pine, sage and hay. Sounds inviting, right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1453824186734_49853">Bottom Right:</b> <b>Cocovit Coconut Oil - </b>Who doesn't love the amazing goodness of coconut oil?<b> </b>Cocovit's is 100% certified organic, raw coconut oil harvested from South India; and promises to deeply nourish, repair and strengthen your skin and while while ensuring long-term benefits. Exactly what we need during the extra drying days of winter! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In the Michigan and the Midwest, <a class="g-profile" href="https://plus.google.com/104546235540687856483" target="_blank"><i><b>+Mills Pharmacy + Apothecary</b></i></a> is the premiere destination for hard-to-find luxury offerings. Mills Pharmacy + Apothecary is located in 1744 West Maple Rd., Birmingham, MI. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Back when I was in the Philippines, the whole e-retail market was still right on the verge of burgeoning. There were, of course, a lot of small-scale entrepreneurs who were very much ahead of the curve where online shopping is concerned, but the bigger brands and Asian E-commerce sites were a tad bit behind in serving the Philippine market. All that changed, however, when <a href="http://www.zalora.com.ph/"> <b>Zalora</b> </a> and <b><a href="http://www.luxola.com/">Luxola</a> </b>entered the market, and safe to say, online shopping changed in that region in a BIG way.<br /><br />Since I'm about to return to the Philippines for a brief stay sometime in June, and because I still get inquiries about awesome places to do online shopping in the Southeast Asian region, I thought I'd revisit these two favorites of mine to see what's new and updated.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">You'd be hard-pressed to find someone in that region who has not heard of Zalora. Considered as THE biggest e-commerce retailer in the entire Southeast Asian region, Zalora dominates not just the Philippines, but also Hongkong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam and Brunei. Starting off by working with smaller brands, they now have exclusive partnerships with the likes of Mango and River Island, and just recently, already distribute their own Zalora line. I've collaborated with Zalora and ordered from them numerous times, and each time I never had any issues.The options for<a href="http://www.myvouchercodes.ph/zalora-philippines.html"> European fashion clothing at Zalora</a> gets better and better every year, and when I go back, I will head straight to shop from them!</span></div>
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If you're the kind of gal that goes gaga over the newest illuminating powder or contour kit, then Luxola is the place for you. This LVMH-owned makeup e-commerce site literally houses the biggest and even some of the more niche makeup brands in the market. The price points are reasonable and not too far off in comparison to ordering them from North America and Europe, and they offer everything from bath salts to makeup tools. Trust me, you won't regret checking out the<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.myvouchercodes.ph/luxola.html"> <span style="background-color: white;">latest beauty & skincare products from Luxola</span></a>!</span></div>
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Ever since I became a mom, I've increasingly become a creature of comfort. When it comes to my personal style, I've definitely crossed over to the minimalist side, and I'm not in the least bit ashamed to admit it. I've fallen in love with chic, timeless, structured pieces that I can put on repeat without so much as a tiny guilt trip. And black, lots of black, as per ush. Call it practicality, call it a shift in attitude and taste. Call me a repeat outfit offender if you wish -- I'll proudly wear it like a badge!</div>
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<i>with Shannon Lazovski of Glamorous Moms/The Lazov Agency, Jordan of LilMissJBStyle, Leah of Beauty and the Muse, Sandra Thach of Do'lache Space, and yours truly</i><br /><br /><br />I met up with some of my favorite bloggers from Detroit and a LOT of fabulous fashionistas to celebrate the new contemporary lines coming to Saks Fifth Avenue - Troy. The fashion show was incredible, and everyone enjoyed cocktails from Michigan brand Gypsy Vodka and sweets from Bonbonbon and So Sweet. Complimentary embroidering and hemming, a GWP and register to win bar, and a special appearance by Krandel the original butt sketch artist (<i>told you so!) </i>were some of the additional awesome attractions that we all got to check out. We also chatted up with the New York based stylists for such awesome brands like Paige, the Kooples (<i>which I personally love!), </i>and BCBG.<br /><br />Overall, Saks Troy threw an absolutely fantastic event. Can't wait to see more. Thank you to their PR and marketing department for their invite! :)
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Is the "mom uniform" a thing? As a personal style blogger for the past several years now, I know it's become a bit of a "responsibility to dress it up and play with my options, but as a mompreneur and creative trying to balance playtime and working on my deadlines, I find myself circling back to some old faithfuls and predictable combinations when it comes what I wear to the day-to-day-grind. Some days I like go the extra mile and pull all the stops <i>(particularly during events season!), </i>but most of the time when I'm just running to Kroger/Meijer or taking my child to the pedia, I just can't be bothered.<br />
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This is me most days, when I'm spending time with the little one - a cozy jacket, my favorite kicks, and most likely a lot of oversized scarves and some knit. It's not exactly cutting edge or crazy stylish, but sometimes, function (and being able to keep up with my son while he goes crazy on the floor) really is over fashion. :)<br />
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Aside from my own personal, hopefully more attainable resolutions for this year, I also resolve to invest and never overlook the one thing that really matters: the overall health of me and my two boys. We already know the annual examinations that we regularly take - visits to our OBGYN, our dentist, our PCP -- but did you guys know how important it is to schedule an annual eye exam (even if your vision is crystal clear)? Read on after the jump to find out more about the AccuExam!</div>
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<i>Say hello to the two cutest guys on the planet! Squee! </i></div>
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<i>Meet the i.Profiler Plus by ZEISS, one of the most advanced and exact tools for analyzing eyes today. They're one of the few locations in the country to have the device.</i></div>
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<i>Thaad taking questions about his vision, lifestyle, etc</i></div>
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<i>This, is, my. eye. How fricking trippy is that?!</i></div>
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<i>With Baby Dallas and Dr Carolyn Easter, resident at the Twelve Oaks branch. She's awesome!</i></div>
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Earlier last month, the three of us got to a special invite to visit the newly renovated LensCrafters in Twelve Oaks (recap <a href="http://www.chicinthetropics.com/2015/12/the-lenscrafters-experience-part-1.html"><b>here</b></a>), where we not only saw the gorgeous frame options, but also got really schooled about the Accuexam, a more state-of-the-art, precise eye exam experience.<br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">LensCrafters leaves nothing to guesswork when it comes to your eyes-in<span style="color: #1f1f1f; line-height: 19px; text-align: start;">stead of relying on the manual process you may have experienced elsewhere, AccuExam reads the shape of your eyes and automatically recommends the best prescription for you. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">AccuExam advanced digital technology to provide high-resolution, 3D images, simulations and videos that give your doctor—and you—a window to your eye health. This customized view of your eyes helps to detect health issues including glaucoma, cataracts and diabetes. We got to literally see a 3D picture of the inside of our eyes, veins and all. Except for our not-so-perfect vision, our eyes were the picture of health. Yay to knowing for sure!</span></span><br />
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I get it - we're all a bit tired of that same old "<i>New Year, New Me</i>" rhetoric (<i>we all saw that meme of Robert Downey Jr. rolling his eyes, right?</i>). We're all a little bit older now, and sometimes it feels like every new year's resolution becomes just plainly obligatory to say as opposed to something we actually plan on following through. I know because I'm guilty of the same mistake. I still eat a lot of carbs, I'm still not on a vegan diet, and I still don't exercise at least three times a week. Again, guilty.</div>
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<i>Wearing a Forever 21 camel coat, ASOS fedora hat, Sonoma oversized scarf, Old Navy sweater dress and tights, Aldo SAULS saddle crossbody bag, and boots from Amiclubwear</i></div>
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Christmas may be over, but there's still a lot of holiday gatherings and NYE parties to attend for sure - how about putting together a full makeup look on a a super budget? Sara and I decided to put on this fun holiday take on the popular $20 makeup challenge (see her post here) - see my choices below!<br />
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I normally use <b>Estee Lauder DoubleWear BB Glow</b> in shade 3.5, but since I'm running out and didn't really feel like coughing up $36.00, I scouted the brands over at Walgreens for a suitable replacement. I found the Revlon Age Defying CC Cream, normally at $13.99, for a very cool $3.50. Score! </div>
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<b>Ultimate verdict:</b> this line only has four shades, so you wouldn't really have diverse options. It does have SPF30 and all the benefits you would expect from your tinted moisturizer, and for the price I paid for it, I'm pretty happy. The coverage didn't last as long and it wasn't as dewy as my old favorite, but I already expected that.</div>
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I've heard nothing but very, very good things about the <b>Revlon Photoready Skinlights Face Illuminator</b> line - I think they really pioneered this where drugstore brands are concerned. I normally use... a smattering of many things to highlight and contour ( I blame IG for this!), but when I saw these makeup artist favorites on clearance from $13.49 to $3.70 - again, another major score! - I quickly snatched up both <b>Bronze Lights</b> (dark, warm toned) and <b>Peach Lights</b> (corally-gold light toned). I worked it under my cheekbones for a very natural contour and glow.<br />
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Matte liquid lipsticks are all the rage now, because they are awesome (well some brands are). I'm loyal to <b>NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams</b> right now, but I know other lines out there are better (like Colourpop, which I have yet to try). When I saw some colors from the <b>Rimmel Show Off Lip Velvet</b> line go on clearance for $1,29, I knew I had to try them. This shade is called "Meteoric Matte", which is a gorgeous, vibrant warm-toned plum - perfect for a holiday lip!<br />
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Verdict: I LOVE, LOVE this line and this color. Consistency, staying power, color - this is everything and the fact that I got it for that price makes me a happy camper!</div>
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I always walk away with random makeup stuff whenever I visit Dollar Tree, and during my last trip I walked away with the <b>Milani Shadow Eyez 12 HR Eyeshadow Stick in Brown Deluxe</b> and this <b>LA Colors Ultimate Liquid Eyeliner</b>. HUGE fan of Milani here, and I like eyeshadow sticks for their ease of use, so I thought this was a great score.<br />
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<b>Verdict: </b>Milani did not disappoint with this product. It works just as well as any department store eyeshadow stick (<i>like Clinique's Chubby Stick for Eyes line)</i>, but hello, one dollar! (regularly they're around $6, though.). The liquid liner I'm not a fan of, and I will gladly go back to my trusty <b>Kat von D Tattoo Liner </b>any day now. </div>
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Hi guys,<br /><br />So, don't be surprised if you see posts from another gorgeous and stylish gal that's NOT me (hahaha) here on the blog! I will be collaborating with Sara from <a href="http://www.sookiespartan.com/">Sookie Spartan</a> - a fellow Michigan blogger, teacher, fellow almost-30 gal, and mother to another beautiful one-year-old named Otto. After being like "<i>hey! we have so many things in common!</i>" with each other on a local blogger Facebook group, we immediately clicked. You'll be seeing a couple more posts from Sara, and I'm sure they're all going to be awesome!<br /><br />Here goes!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Forgive me for temporarily taking over Eden's exotic and fashion savvy blog. I love her too. However, I promise we will enjoy each other's company and become quite close. How you say? Well, Eden and I are both sassy little mommies who have a sick addiction to fashion, beauty, and caffeine. Eden and I fell for each other after discovering one another on a local Facebook blogger group. Although I'm not as close to the Detroit area as I once was, I am still in the vicinity and consider the ladies my soul mates...of whom I haven't been able to meet yet. But one day it will happen and fun will be had.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Today I'm bringing you a quick and easy holiday look for under <b>$20 dineros</b>! Glamour looks are certainly fun to create, but I most often find myself going for more natural looks for family events. They're easy and low-key for the daylight hours.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rather than grabbing my typical liquid foundation, I snagged <b>Milani's Face Powder in Medium</b>. It serves as a setting, finishing, and blotting powder, while also evening out my complexion. I worked it in with my kabuki brush and made sure it didn't find any dry patches of skin. If you have trouble with this, you'll have to add a primer into your routine. However, if you want to stay on the inexpensive train, just use some sunscreen. It serves the same purpose while also boosting your protection from el sol. Milani's face powder runs about <b>$5-6.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To add light color to my cheeks I used a really old school cream blush from <b>Revlon, number 18, Berry Flirtatious</b>. Now I did do a price check on this blush, but it looks like it's so terribly old that the brand may not make it anymore. So side note: discard really old makeup items for your own safety. Many of the sites I found this particular blush on, say it's pretty expensive, but I have a feeling that I didn't purchase it at those prices, so I either bought it on sale or the price has gone up. Revlon does however have similarly named shades of cream blush, so I'm certain you can find a color that appeases your fancy cheekbones.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For my eyes, I very often use <b>Nyx's Jumbo Eye Pencil in 608 Cottage Cheese ($4.50)</b>, to highlight my brow bones. This is a quick way to do so without having to break out eye shadow and worry about staying power. Nyx's jumbo pencils stay on all day and are very pigmented. I've even started using it on the inner corners of my eyes to highlight my freakishly big ojos.</span></div>
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Happy (almost) holidays to all of you! Between my son having a bit of a fever scare<i> (toddlers, amirite</i>!) and the holiday rush, I struggled a little bit to stay timely with my posts so I do apologize for that! Today I wanted to chronicle the very cool experience I had working with the LensCrafters and Luxottica - not too long ago, I received a special invite to preview their newly remodeled store in Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi, and chat up with the team about all things vision, and the importance of having your overall eye health checked regularly. There's a LOT of things that we discussed and I don't think I can encompass it in one post, so for today, let me go ahead and show you the super chic new store in Novi and why it's worth the visit!<br /><br />For the record, I've always liked LensCrafters. I am a bit of a hypochondriac, so imagine how I freaked out when I saw a bunch of little floaters in my eyes (<i>don't Google "floaters" unless you want to read about "retinal detachment" and promptly get scared out of your wits end. seriously don't. lol) </i> last year. I know I wanted a no-holds barred kind of eye screening, so I promptly scheduled an appointment stat. Though it may cost a little bit more than the average exam, experiencing their AccuExam was one of the most amazing, most clarifying experiences I've ever had health-wise. I will go into detail about that exam later. The staff also made the experience very educational and cool for me.<br /><br />Going back, just how gorgeous and chic is their new store?! More photos after the jump!</div>
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During the special preview, we got to speak to <b>Dr. Mark Jacquot, VP of LensCrafters</b>, who walked us through the entire store to see the latest not just in stylish and luxury specs, but also with the newest vision exam technology available only to LensCrafters stores nationwide. No detail is obviously left to chance here - there's dedicated areas just to make sure you get the perfect fit, and the customer service experience that you get just stands out from start to finish. I also loved the tasteful, modern update and I'm sure other stores will follow suit soon. </div>
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This invite actually came at a fantastic time as I was actually in dire need of new eyeglasses - unfortunately, my vision and far-sightedness has not improved and things get blurrier by the minute, so I was extremely excited when they told me I could pick out any frame that I liked! LensCrafters houses some of the most premium brands of luxury eyewear from Burberry to Prada and other Luxottica brands, so I knew it was going to be a tough, tough choice.<br /><br />You're going to have to find out which one I ultimately picked in my next post! xx</div>
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Can you guys believe how fast 2015 has come and gone? I don't know about you, but it seems like the older we get, the faster time seems to pass by. Sure, there were moments that I felt like things have been going on foreever, but most of the time I wonder where it all went. My son is already a year old and soon enough, I will be spending my second year as a permanent resident in the US. Crazy, right?<br />
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It's hard to believe I'm able to take this outfit post in December<i> (if you live in Michigan or in the Midwest you would know what I mean!) - </i>we normally complain about snow when its here, but it's a little weird not having it at all this year. I mean, 50-degree weather in Michigan, anyone? Color me confused! At least it's an opportunity to still be able to wear lighter clothing and skinnier scarves without freezing, though :)</div>
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Squeeeee! So excited to be able to share this with you finally! Sometime in October, Thaad and I got to work with one of my most favorite clients of all time, <a href="http://www.bedrockbeauty.com/">Bedrock Beauty Leather Luxuries,</a> in helming the holiday 2015 photos for the brand. Ty Michael, CEO and creative director, handcrafts all his premium leather bags by hand and works with nothing but the finest materials. His craftsmanship and attention to detail really piqued my interest and respect, so it was indeed quite an honor when he approached our team to shoot the photos. </div>
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The brand is currently undergoing some changes in anticipation of the new year, but for now, their gorgeous holiday collection (the bags shot in this campaign) is currently available for purchase. Thanks again for Bedrock Beauty and to the amazing team of gals I got to work with to make this possible!</div>
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<i>Inspiration is everywhere, indeed! Thank you Aldo Twelve Oaks for having us!</i></div>
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December has been decidedly kinder - weather-wise, and the fact that it's literally everyone's favorite month, right? Holiday parties and events here and there, little mixers, and gifts! Tons of it (both buying and being the receiving end, haha)! I think the only downside of December is my empty wallet from all the holiday shopping, but I'm sure you guys can relate!</div>
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Speaking of awesome holiday parties, Aldo Shoes in Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi recently held the holiday edition of their popular A-List Shopping Party Series, and was awesome enough to pass on the invitation to us Detroit fashion bloggers - see more photos after the jump!</div>
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<i>I'm 29. Yes, 29. Lol (I feel ooooold)</i></div>
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<i>Jordan of Lil Miss JB Style always dressed to the nines! She always rocks what she wears :)</i></div>
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<i>With Aldo Twelve Oaks Store Manager Ashley Alvarez</i></div>
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<i>Lala trying on these sick olive green thigh-high boots she's been crushing on for weeks. She's definitely one of the few people I know that can OWN this look!</i></div>
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Some of my favorite Detroit fashion blogger baes: Leah V, Jordan, Larita and the Style Trifecta Gals</div>
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Aldo Twelve Oaks, one of this region's top grossers, holds this party every season and is always a highly sought after event. Drinks, sweets, a DJ with some dope mixes, and a special 15% off for guests are expected of this fun sip and shop. I stocked up on some essentials, like a comfy oversized blanket scarf and some accessories. Had a TON of fun. Thank you Aldo! Till next!</div>
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Got nothing to do tomorrow night? Good. I mean, even if you probably had something to do, you might want to consider setting those plans aside-- join some of Detroit's most stylish in celebrating Saks Fifth Avenue Troy's Contemporary (re) Launch! Complete with a fashion show of some of today's hottest labels, light bites and bubbly, this is something you definitely don't want to miss!<br /><br />Tomorrow's (re)Launch party will start at 6:00, to be followed by the fashion show at 6:30. Here's a <span style="font-family: inherit;">breakdown of what to expect in tomorrow's event:</span><br />
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<br />You're all cordially invited - just make sure to RSVP by calling them. See you tomorrow! :)<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>First Class Committee</b>, created by fashion designer Terrance Jones, has launched a music‐influenced men’s clothing and lifestyle brand made in Detroit, and is debuting its first men’s winter collection to the public. This is the first collection First Class Committee has released since </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">moving from Austin, TX to Detroit, MI.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> What separates First Class Committee from the competition is that Jones designs and sews all the clothing himself from scratch in Detroit, allowing the company to easily adapt to the growing fashion trends and truly making each piece of clothing unique.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“The main reason why I created this clothing line is so the middle class could be ableto express their sense of fashion just like the way the first class could, hence the name of the company,” says Jones. “Not only do I want people to be able to express themselves by wearing my clothes, I want them to be able to have the utmost confidence and live the first class lifestyle when they wear my clothes.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When you think of a designer brand the words “expensive” and “overpriced” come to mind, but First Class Committee has come up with a way to change that. Since Jones cuts out the middleman by designing and sewing all his products himself, he is able to sell his products at a more affordable price. Not only is First Class Committee priced well, but also it provides customers with a unique sense of fashion that is inspired by the music and grit of the inner city.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Living in cities such as Detroit, Houston, and Austin gave me an opportunity to be surrounded by all sorts of fashion that have been inspired by the music these cities have created. I took advantage of that and mixed all of my favorite styles into one to create my own style,” says Terrance Jones.</span></div>
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First Class Committee’s men’s winter collection consists of long‐sleeve shirts ($44.99), sweaters ($64.99), and hoodies ($79.99) that adapt the style of today’s trending fashion in music. The fabrics used for the long‐sleeve shirts consist of a comfortable cotton/polyester mix used for the t‐shirt body, and a colorful mixture of cotton prints that are used for the pockets and stripes. The fabric used for the sweatshirts and hoodies consist of a cozy, warm mix of cotton/polyester that display the play on the contrasting black and white color scheme used throughout the pieces.</div>
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Hey friends and loved ones, sincerest apologies for the lack of updates for the past week or so. Four words: <b>first birthday party planning! </b>Time runs by crazy fast these days and lo and behold, Dallas is now a year old! I've been hiding out in the mom cave (haha) Pinteresting like crazy and DIYing everything down to the last detail. I'm sure my son wouldn't care or even remember the details about his birthday party, but everything had to be great! Can't wait to share his James Bond-themed party here on the blog! :)</div>
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Anyway, here's a quick-quick outfit post on something that I've been crushing hard on lately: pom-pom beanies. They're totes cute!</div>
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<i>Old Navy longline coat, dress and pom-pom beanie | Amiclubwear boots and fringe bag | G.H. Bass leather gloves | Nordstrom infinity scarf</i><br />
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Don't let the sunshiney day fool you -- this day was hella cold! Definitely regretted going out in sheer tights, but yes, fall/winter is a tricky beast. I'm so surprised at how relatively... friendly the weather has been lately. Not exactly sure if that's a good thing environment-wise..? But at least Michiganders are feeling a lot happier weather-wise these days.<br />
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Hello, loves! Happy thanksgiving to each and every one of you! Even if you don't celebrate it in the traditional sense, hope you got to spend your long weekend with some fun and a little R&R (or, you know, a lot. lol). For this downtime, I'm trying to make it a mission to not think about work and business so much and you know, just eat turkey, do some reading, and just lie back and chill (definitely need to do more of that these days).</div>
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Today I'm back with a quick post about a truly exciting event I had the chance to participate in: an invitation by Marie Claire US, to shoot with them for the Detroit Edition of their Beauty Road Show section. The awesome thing was, some of my favorite Detroit fashion bloggers were invited, as well! Read on after the jump to see a sneak peek of the action!</div>
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<i>Call time and location was at Astro Coffee in Corktown. So psyched to have finally tried their coffee!:)</i></div>
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<i>The always effervescent Dana Miles Frost of Closet Confessional. She always looks impeccable!</i></div>
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<i>I always feel like I could use an extra inch (or two, or three haha) when I'm with Dana. :D</i><br />
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<i>Grace Liang of Color and Grace, easily the most stylish teacher this side of town!</i></div>
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<i>C'erra of Anthony Neil Brand and a fellow stylish friend</i><br />
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<i>Aimee and Grace</i></div>
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<i>My only shot of my favorite Bruna C of StyleMile! Her turn to get interviewed by Claire, the fashion editor for the feature. </i><br />
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<i>The always gorgeous Alexis Kelly of That Chic Lex, accompanied by her brother. Hand that Topshop coat over, Lex! haha</i><br />
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My fans... I mean, my boys! Hehehe. It was good to have the husband and our baby boy during this fun day :)<br />
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<i>A little outfit photo shoot in the graffiti wall across Astro. </i><br />
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So there I was, going through my email riddled with souu much spam when I saw the Marie Claire invite-- I was pretty sure that I was either pranked, or spammed, because there's no way I'd be invited to something as cool as that, but it was incredibly real! We trooped on over to Astro Coffee in Corktown in our best fall/winter gear and met some of the wonderful people from the Marie Claire team. It was great to have been invited along with some of my favorite girls, as well as meet some new stylish figures from the city. All in all, great day!</div>
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We'd have to wait until the February issue to see how the shoot turned out (or if I even make it to print at all - they invited 22, but will only feature half. Fine by me if I don't make the cut because I had a blast anyway:)). Stay tuned!</div>
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"<i>You can't start a new life in old clothes". </i>This is perhaps my favorite quote and real-life sage advice from the hit septuagenarian comedy <b>"Grace and Frankie"<i> (</i></b><i>you still haven't seen it?!! Open up Netflix. NOW.) </i>This line actually applies quite literally in my own life - when we moved to the country last year, I had no choice but to sell off most of my clothes and accessories, bringing only with me the bare minimum + a smattering of things I can't part with. :( Sad, I know, but when Grace said that line in the show though, I knew it was high time to stop being so sad about it and instead, continue my quest to invest in new items that I'll come to adore. </div>
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<i>Chinese Laundry "Kingdom" thigh high boots , Old Navy longline coat, cobalt blue oversized sweater from TJ Maxx, Amiclubwear crossbody bag<br /></i><br />
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A couple of such recent acquisitions for fall is this chunky cobalt blue sweater (love at first sight), and this gorgeous, gorgeous outerwear find from Old Navy, which I decided to pair together for an invite to shoot for a prestigious US magazine's Detroit road show<i> (details coming up on the blog!). Talk about a "new life", indeed" - </i>just a little over a year ago, I arrived here a new immigrant, clueless about how things will turn up for me. I'm certainly grateful these days - life still throws me a lot of challenges and curveballs, but it has also a lot of small windows. :)</div>
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Midtown Detroit continues to go full steam ahead as being one of the most decidedly cool spots in the whole of Michigan. While there are, of course, many other places to go and see when you're in the Mitten State, Midtown is known for it's own unique brand of cultural attractions, awesome eats, and an interesting mix of retail brands. This month, Oregon's handmade leather goods brand Will Leather Goods opens up shop right in the heart of Midtown, adding to the already impressive cachet of brands in the area. Read on after the jump!<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Will Leather Goods (WLG)</b>, an Oregon-based leather brand that specializes in men’s and women’s handcrafted bags and accessories, is now open in Detroit’s Midtown, the company’s first location in the Midwest. The grand opening announcement was made by William Adler, company founder, CEO and creative director, who is a native Detroiter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The new, 9,000-square-foot retail experience store is located in Midtown at 4120 2nd Avenue, in the former Tomboy super market building. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The WLG Detroit location will feature vintage and new belts, bags, wallets, home goods and hats priced between $45 and $1,200, and all WLG products do come with a lifetime guarantee. In addition, there's also the WLG Coffee Station and Robert Adler Community Art Gallery, which features rotating shows from local- and nationally-recognized artists and photographers. The Gallery’s first show will feature noted 1960s American fashion and celebrity photographer, <b>Mark Shaw</b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Every purchase from Will Leather Goods guarantees to go a long way, literally - not only do the handcrafted items carry Will's signature quality, they will also contribute to <b>Give Will, Will Leather Goods' </b>social initiative. F</span>ounded on the belief that every child deserves a bag to carry their dreams, Give Will is a program designed to support students in underfunded public elementary schools across America through in-kind backpack donations. Adler, whose philanthropic mission is central to the company’s culture, designed a capsule collection of backpacks especially for the program, and each colorful bag features a space for students to write both their name and their dream, to act as a reminder to keep working toward their goals. Over the next five years, WLG has committed to donate <b>500,000 backpacks across the U.S.</b> To mark the opening of WLG’s Detroit location, Give Will will make a donation to every student at Adler’s grade school alma mater, <b>Vernor Elementary School</b>, and to every student at all Cornerstone Schools in every grade, K - 12.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Adler, who was born and raised in Northwest Detroit, selected his hometown to round out his growing company’s 2015 retail portfolio. The Detroit store joins New York City and three WLG locations in Portland, Ore., as well as a hometown store in Eugene, Ore. and a flagship location in Venice Beach, Calif., with plans to open soon in San Francisco. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i>Will Leather Goods is open daily from 7AM-7PM. For more information and to see their holiday specials, make sure to visit them at www.willleathergoods.com.</i></b><br /><br />Thank you to Monica Cheick and PublicCity PR for having me at the press event!<br /></span><br />
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I think I pretty much checked off some items from "fall must-have" listicles with this outfit that I wore to have lunch with a girlfriend. A peacoat (which I've had for years now, btw) ? Check. Something knitted? Check check! How about two things everyone seems to be loving this year - a suede button-down skirt and lace-up flats? Check, check and check! </div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">olive green military peacoat from Yvestyle, knit crop top from Lord and Taylor - Lakeside Mall, vintage suede button-down skirt from Green and Glamorous , lace-up flats from Ebay, Casape globe-print backpack from Patricia Nash </span></i><br />
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Although it's been several months since the awesome people from Patricia Nash sent me this gorgeous, gorgeous backpack, it still remains my favorite go-to bag for casual trips out - although it's more tailor-fit for summer, it's obviously very easy to style it with fall staples. It's great for when I have to go out with Dallas by myself - and it holds the right amount of his supplies, too!</div>
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Oh, and by the way, say hi to my (not so little) man! He is such a little darling whenever we step out- he almost always never fusses when we're out (unless he really needs something or, you know, went to the bathroom. lol), and I normally receive nothing but compliments about him being such a happy baby. I hope that means I'm doing something right! His first birthday is actually coming up, and I couldn't be more excited! :)<br /><br />Thank you to my gal Leah V for the bomb shots! xx</div>
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