Coral Days + Katra Nights

Out and about in the LES in my coral colored dress from LF! (I was told the color suits me).

Last week I went to LF Stores annual sale. I am talking about 60% off their ENTIRE merchandise.  Brands like Jeffrey Campbell, Sam Edelman, Steve Madden and Dolce Vita can be found there and YES it is 60% off too! Hurry though, because once they clear out their merchandise…. well you know, that’s it! It’s done! The dress was originally $178 and I got it for about $60. I also purchased a pair of J. Campbell shoes and a mullet skirt. I love LF! They have stores in New York in Cobble Hill-Brooklyn, SoHo-Manhattan and Chelsea-Manhattan.

Photos: dress: LF Stores; shoes: Steve Madden; necklace & clutch: Aldo Stores; cuff: H&M

No boring silver or gold expected accessories.. And this Aldo necklace is anything but boring.

Close up of accessories from Aldo Stores. Necklace is called Midgette and the clutch is called Lanosa. Click items below to take you to purchase the items. Necklace was part of the 2 for 1 deals and is on sale for $20. The clutch is $40. It is spacious, modern and gorge!

Accessories

Stacked Neck Pieces. Such a Do

When I decided to throw this on for the Dream Cloth opening, I really needed something to bring around my neck area that would be large. Unfortunately, none of my usual stomping grounds had what I wanted which was a Boom Kack POW piece. So I opted to combine necklaces that I owned and newly purchased. The rope “choker” is actually a belt from H&M. Yes you heard right. A belt. The second piece is a three piece chain also from H&M. And the third piece (that I am actually wearing backwards–to hide the multicolor dots) is from a street vendor in Broadway in SoHo.

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Photo: vest: LF Stores; jeans: Forever 21; booties: Bakers– Beacons Closet: belt: Aldo Stores

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Photo: cuff: H&M; watch: c/o Jason– Diesel; spiked ring: Something in Mind, Dumbo-NYC; bag: Zara

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Spiked shorts, Tie Dyes & More at LF Stores!

I obviously have been living under a rock because I had no idea about LF until I read the SpikesandSequins blog. I had never seen one in the city until earlier this week! I was walking by Fifth Avenue and 19th Street looking for the Lenscrafters and spyed spiked shoes in the window out the corner of my eye. I was like nooooo, it can’t be?! Has it been a block away from my office all this time? It sure has! So I popped in and saw they had the wedged sneakers came back the next day only to be sidetracked! More about that later down in my post.

Ladies, LF Stores  is your shop for all things girly but for that “different” kind of girl. The girl who likes spikes, feathers, short flared skirts, pretty girly but funky dresses or tight funky dresses. Florals, fringe, cutoffs and cutouts galore! Their selection of bags, shoes and accessories is amazing and full of bright colors while on the other spectrum of colors also had rich tans/browns (western/hippie).

I am actually in love with this store. They have other stores in LA, MIA, Boston and Dallas. For all you NYC gals, they have one in Chelsea, SoHo and Carroll Gardens/Cobble Hill section of Brooklyn.

The Stuff:

J. Campbell Shoes!

Aren’t these cute!

This necklace is sooo cute!

I have plans for these shorts! Stay tuned for the Summer!

Just look at these prints.. Adorable!

Isabel Marant inspired Steve Madden sneakers. One of the original reasons why I came in was for a pair of J. Campbell versions. Both brands sold out in my size. Checking back next week. I know, I have no luck!

The Purchase:

This vest is sooo bad ass. I have a look I am going for with my booties from Beacon’s Closet and I KNOW this vest will be perfect. Pic of the whole outfit together when I wear it. I was trying on too small shoes praying for a miracle and my girlfriend picked it up and showed me this vest. Only one left! It had to be destiny. Have to have it.

I plan on doing two things with this. On a casual level, cool pair of jeans. maybe white T or reg T, throw this vest on and belt it.. Funky accessories and my booties. On the dressy side, I am going for a mini (saw this pic of the Balmain runway show and they totally glammed up denim with a gold mini-my inspiration), bustier (not sure what color yet), lots of accessories on my neck layered, place the vest on top, pop the collar, belt it, booties and go. Can I pull it off.. We shall seeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Happy Friday, happy hunting, and check out your local LF Store!

Ciao! xoxoxoxox