White washed OOTD 5/31/13

The outfit was much cuter when I had flats on.  But yes I'm one "of those" women that wear sneakers to work, so deal. 

Top Indie store in CA (friend bought it)

Pants Sample

Cardigan NY&CO 

Shoes Nike 

Bracelets EKammeyer and Barami

A corporate affair OOTD 5/30/13

Here's a classic office appropriate ensemble. 

Blazer Macy's 

Top Banana Republic

Slacks Limited

Heels Nine West

Bracelet Sample Sale

OOTD 5/29/13

I know I've been slacking with posting, but just so you all know after 10yrs with my company I've decided to leave. That's why I've been silent so please bear with me. So here is today's ensemble 

Blazer Target

Top Target

Crops NY&Co

Shoes naturalizer

Bracelet EKammeyer 

Memorable chicken and waffles

So I know I've been a bit remiss on posting and I apologize. Today I decided to meet up with my fabulous artist friend mr. David Antonio Cruz and head to the black swan for a late lunch. It's located on the corner of Nostrand and Bedford in Brooklyn and is an English gastropub. It's dark and cozy inside with a small outdoor area. We ironically both ordered the chicken and waffles along with a tall glass oh German beer. The waffle was light and fluffy served with whipped butter and maple syrup. The chicken was nicely fried but a bit bland. It was mostly dark meat so I wasn't all that thrilled.  Service was great so overall I'd say 3 out of 5 forks.

A little motivation

Came across these photos and thought I needed to share them.

Popping some color OOTD

It's summer snitches!!!! Woke up and nearly dissolved in the 70 degree heat. That means hair up everyday lol until I figure out a permanent straightening solution for my hair. 

Top NYCo Outlets

Crops NY&CO

Sandals Clark's

Bracelet EKammeyer designs 

Monday blues OOTD 5/20/13

Since allegedly it's supposed to be nice later I decided to bust out my clock blocked dress which is still on trend and my bangles via poshmark.

Dress NY&CO

Shoes Nine West Outlet

Bangles Betsy Johnson via Poshmark

Understanding my addiction

Here's some photos of my one closet that I keep my accessories in.  I used a clear shoe holder for my bracelets and necklaces. The clear pouches make it easy to find items. I always speak of how accessories are fun easy ways to try trends and experiment.  My fave place is Barami for trendy and fun pieces.  However today i went into Laila Rowe and picked up a cute wallet.  Of course once I tire of something and it's still like new (or gasp! Never worn!) it will make it's way to my poshmark closet. So look me up bkblueagave 

Neon to the weekend OOTD 5/17/13

Needed that punch of colors

Cardigan Gap

Shirt Target

Necklace NY&CO

Shoes Libby Edelman 

Bracelets EKammeyer and Barami

A rose by any other name OOTD 5/16/13

So pulling some Shakespeare for inspiration as well as the "white" hot trend of black and white. Here is today's ensemble 

Top H&M

Pants Venus.com

Shoes Naturalizer

Bracelet Aldo

As always thanks to my photographer for her awesome shots and remember if you can't laugh at yourself once in awhile....

Well isn't that just spikey OOTD 5/15/13

Bustn out the studs and capris

Blazer Target

Top NYCo

Pants NYCo

Shoes Me Too

Bracelets Barami 

Fashionable profits

So I feel that it’s my responsibility as a fashion blogger to also speak to various issues that impact fashion, be it positive or negative.  Maybe I don’t follow enough people but I have yet to see one person write about the fire in Bangladesh that killed over 1,100 people.  Now anyone who has taken fashion merchandising management classes or worked in retail knows that most goods are produced overseas in factories at a fraction of the cost of producing it stateside.  Many of these workers are paid the bare minimum and work in atrocious conditions that many Americans would be appalled at.  In an article by fashionmag.com they speak about how will brands and governments react to this and will there be any reform? And what does that mean for you as a consumer?  Many brands “outsource” to local companies who hire factories to produce the goods and enter into agreements about conditions in the factory as most companies want to be ethical.  However its almost impossible for sourcing and production teams located outside the country to manage and maintain acceptable working conditions, although many companies do visits once a year. Exports out of Bangladesh account for almost $29 billion dollars, which for many companies means greater profit margins.  If the factories “upgrade” the working conditions and wages that means a higher cost for companies to produce the goods which means a higher ticket price for you the consumer.  There are some any aspects to this but take a moment read the article and leave your thoughts and maybe even share this to bring awareness to overseas production.

 

http://us.fashionmag.com/news/Will-brands-and-governments-take-action-on-Bangladesh-,329691.html

 

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/bangladesh-rubble-prices-profit-120936742.html

Tuesdays baubles OOTD 5/14/13

So I know I've been slacking and just want to say thanks for everyone being patient.  So last week I went on an accessory spree and Barami and here one of the fab items I picked up, the necklace.  A great statement piece to wear either with jeans or in my case work slacks. 

Top Target

Pants Banana Republic

Shoes Naturalizer

Necklace Barami

Bracelet E.Kammeyer 

3-D shoes?

So if you follow technology you know that they can make 3-d items such as guns, hammers, and now shoes.  These shoes are a bit different in that they have a holster for your iphone. Wicked! they were shown at Milan fashion week.  Check out the link for more photos.

http://mashable.com/2013/05/10/3d-printed-shoes-have-built-in-iphone-case/

Calling all the pretty people

So recently everyone has been posting/tweeting about a statement made by the CEO of Abercrombie&Fitch that he refuses to make larger sized clothing.  Everyone is all up in arms saying that people should boycott them and what a terrible person he is.  First let me say this, main stream fashion is all about supporting the status quo, and that means skinny and pretty.  My point to everyone is how is A&F any different than say H&M, Zara, Express, Aero, d'Elias, Victoria Secret, Limited, Small boutiques, and even large department stores where the plus sized clothing is pushed to the back?  The only difference is he has openly stated his beliefs and been honest about what their demographic is.  Lets face it, have you ever been to an A&E and seen an "ugly" person?  A&E to me is a juniors store, not an adult clothing brand, and I think as a society if this bothers us then let us rally against models, the status quo, and social media that dictates to us that we need all look like Giesle Bundchen. 

I'm not saying he's right but I think we all need to take a step back and realize that obesity is an epidemic and maybe if we weren't so fat it wouldn't be a problem.  And before you get all worked up let me give you my stats, 5'9, 204 lbs, and not a classic beauty so simmer down.  If you don't agree with his statement then don't shop there, I don't because clearly i'm not their target customer.  I personally give him credit for making a statement and standing by it. 

How do you feel?

Snake Saturdays OOTD 5/11/13

It's a rainy day so time to bust out the botas. 

Tunic Express

Leggings Loft

Boots Born

Bracelets Ekammeyer, Barami 

Friday blues OOTD 5/10/13

Had to bust out my new bracelet courtesy of e.kammeyer designs and plus its supposed to be in the 70’s today.  Its been pointed out to me that I need to start “styling” my hair so I am looking  into doing a keratin treatment.  So does anyone out there have any recommendations for a place in NYC?

 

Top Gap

Crops NY&Co

Shoes Naturalizer

Bracelets E.Kammeyer and Barami

 

http://www.ekammeyer.com/

OOTD 5/9/13

So in anticipation of attending some gallery events tonight with my super artist friend Mr. David Antonio Cruz and the rainy weather this is what I assembled today.

 

Blazer Macys

Top Ann Taylor

Crops Banana Republic

Shoes Naturalizer

Bracelet Sample Sale

New wrist swag

So yesterday I got my awesome new bracelet courtesy of E.Kammeyer.com.  I ordered the blush as I wanted to start with some neutrals first.  I have been obessing about owing one of these since I had the pleasure of meeting her in person at a Poshmark event in NYC.  I actually ordered mine via Poshmark (bkblueagave is my closet name) and I got it two days later.  Not only is it super cute and different but it came in a cure burlap sack with a wonderful handwritten thank you!  So if your looking for some wrist swag that's not your average item click over to her site and see what she has to offer.  Stylist Liz Teitch has also featured her items on her blog!

http://www.ekammeyer.com/

http://dearandi.com/

But what about brunch?

So it appears that spring is here (minus the torrential rain today) and you know what that means?  Sandals, crops, rooftop parties and brunch!  What better way to recover from a night of drinking then having more cocktails over food with the besties?  Thanks to the people at Dailycandy.com they have put together a list of the best brunch places in NYC and Brooklyn.  I know that I cant wait to check some of these places out and report back to you guys!

http://www.dailycandy.com/new-york/flipbook/101930/Best-Brunch-in-NYC?vwink=DC:Email:EDIT:NYC:20130503:6:940904:39&eid=147684&dcsid=3992238#slide=1

OOTD 5/9/13

Today's weather was not very conducive to being sexy as I practically had to swim to work. 

Top Banana Republic

Pants Banana Republic

Shoes Naturalizer 

Hair the rain  

A vision in red OOTD 5/6:13

First I have to say when the eff did may get here!???? I was feeling pretty good this morning and yesterday as I was switching out my closet came across this top.

Blazer Macy's
Top Loft
Skirt New York & Co
Shoes Micheal Kors
Bracelet New York & Co

In time for Mothers Day

So as I'm sure you all know Mothers Day is quickly approaching and Bloomingdale's sent me a nice catalogue of items for Mothers Day.  However what really caught my eye were the sayings so I snapped a few photos of what I think is some good advice.  If you still haven't gotten anything they do have some great items, not to mention they are having a shoe sale!  What mother wouldn't want new shoes?  I've provided some links to sites that might help you with picking out a gift.

http://www.bloomingdales.com/

http://www.spafinder.com/

http://www.liteandcycle.com/

http://www.loveandleather.com/

http://www.ekammeyer.com/