Vegas Bound!

In two weeks, we’re heading down to Sin City for my best friend’s birthday. My dad always asks why we head down to Vegas every year and one of my reasons is definitely shopping for the trip. With bottle service booked at One Oak, it’s go big or go home! Here are some looks that I’ve been tossing around. Your thoughts?

Vegas Bound! by pumps-and-lipstick featuring a heels platform

Jane Norman geometric maxi dress
$23 – houseoffraser.co.uk

Body con dress
$165 – celebboutique.com

Club L short dress
$43 – nelly.com

Giuseppe Zanotti heels platform
shoescribe.com

Carvela Kurt Geiger black sandals
$200 – kurtgeiger.com

Repossi ring
barneys.com

Jessica Simpson plus size bracelet
macys.com

Pieces chain jewelry
$13 – pieces.com

Hexagon ring
gorjana-griffin.com

For the Sneakerhead in Me

This may come as a shock to many people, but I used to be a tomboy. No seriously. I’m talking saggy jeans, high top sneakers, baggy t-shirts, hair in a low ponytail at all times paired with a backwards, snapback hat. You could always catch me playing kickball and dodgeball on the ‘black top’ or taking boys down on the field with streaks of grass staining my shirts. 

Good thing this only lasted until I was 10 years old. Although, I still like to collect sneakers and incorporate them in my looks– just not in a way that makes me look like a full-on dude.

Here are some sneaks I’m diggin’ at the moment:

Nike

ASH

Giuseppe Zanotti

Golden Goose

Isabel Marant

Photos courtesy of polyvore.com

Statement Makin’ Necklaces

Make a statement without having to say a word. The accessory that makes a profound entrance in any look is a statement necklace. Whether it’s jeweled, beaded, chained or choker, it sets the tone of your complete outfit. What is even more magnificent is being able to pair necklaces to both casual and upscale styles. Take a favorite pair of denim and cotton tee and add a turquoise stone, beaded piece. Grab your go-to LBD (little black dress) and layer on a brightly-colored jeweled bib. In both looks, the necklaces take you from wallflower to center spotlight.

Check out some fab picks below:

Kenneth Jay Lane

Erickson Beamon

Giuseppe Zanotti

Kate Spade

Aqua

DANNIJO

Andrew Gn

Images via Polyvore, Net-a-Porter, Bloomingdales

Some Badass Pumps

After piling up bags of clothes to give away to charity, I knew a time for replenishment was near. So while skimming through my closets with notebook in hand, I scribbled down notes of what I’m missing.   From coats to sweaters to denim to scarves…I finally came down to my favorite: some badass pumps! You know, those statement heels that commands attention, is a conversation starter and can only be worn with something simple and chic. Of course, these aren’t necessities per say since they’re not everyday type of pieces. But they’re still nice to have when that random occasion pops up.

Take a look at some of my picks below:

Miu Miu

Marni

Lanvin

DSQUARED2

Giuseppe Zanotti

Christian Louboutin

Images via polyvore.com and net-a-porter.com