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First Date Outfit Featuring VienneMilano Thigh Highs

First Date Outfit

While we usually think of thigh highs as an accessory for your wedding night or at least a serious relationship, I set out to put a new spin on them when styling a first date outfit. Since I’m happily cohabitating with my boyfriend of almost two years, it’s been a while since I’ve been single. However, I still like to think I know a thing or two about how to dress on a first date.

Going out with someone new is always exciting. So what woman doesn’t want to feel elegant, playful and sexy? No matter what you’re wearing, thigh highs do just that. As the first luxury hosiery brand and online boutique dedicated exclusively to thigh high stockings, you can’t go wrong with VienneMilano.

Though I completely support wearing bright colors on a first date, I think there’s something to be said about wearing black or basic colors in that they allow the person to see you rather than just your outfit. So if you’re going out for a fancy dinner or a cocktail party, this is a great choice.

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Get 10% off VienneMilano.com with the promo code ASPIRINGSOCIALITE. Enjoy!

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Katya Leonovich SS15

Katya Leonovich SS15

After seeing Katya Leonovich’s SS14 collection last September, I loved getting the chance to see her SS15 collection today at Pier 59 Studios. Her latest spring line was a great mix of funky fresh styles. I particularly loved that her signature uses of purple (one of my favorite colors) translated seamlessly into this collection.

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Top Memorial Day Sales of 2014!

There’s nothing more patriotic than supporting the economy and growing your summer wardrobe at a Memorial Day sale. But, sorting through all the deals and steals can be a real chore. To make shopping over the holiday weekend a little easier, here’s a list of my top Memorial Day sale picks for your spending pleasure.

Baublebar // 30% off full priced items

DATES: Ends 5/26

BCBG // Take 30% Off at BCBG.com, plus free shipping!

DATES: May 22- May 27

Bloomingdales // Big Brown Bag Sale – Take an extra 20% off a great selection of sale and clearance items at Bloomingdales.com!

DATES: May 22-26.

CODE: TAKE20

Bobbi Brown // Enjoy a special surprise gift ($18+ value) plus Free Shipping, with any $50 order.

Code: SURPRISEME

DATES: May 23 – May 26

DVF // Take an additional 30% off sale items

DATES: May 22 – May 26

CODE: SUMMER30

French Connection // 30% off online and in stores. Plus free shipping for online purchases over $150

DATES: Ends May 26

CODE: S14MEM

Genetic Denim // Summer Sale! Use coupon code MEMORIAL for 40% OFF!

DATES: Ends 5/30

CODE: MEMORIAL

J.Crew // 30% off sitewide (exclusions apply).

DATES: May 25- May 27

Lancome // Enjoy 20% off ANY order plus receive free standard shipping and a travel-size product of your choice.

DATES: May 21 – May 26

ModCloth // Up to 30% off select summer styles. Red line event, so no coupon needed.

DATES: May 23 – May 27

Nordstrom // Save up to 40% on apparel, shoes and more for women, kids & juniors.

DATES: May 21 – June 1

Old Navy // Up to 50% Off the entire store. Restrictions apply.

DATE: Ends 5/26

Piperlime // extra 25% off sale

DATES: May 25 – May 27

REISS // 30% off selected lines

DATES: May 22 – May 26

CODE: MEMDAY

Smashbox // Spend $50 take $10 off, Spend $75 take $15 off, Spend $100 take $25 off, Spend $150 take $50 off

DATES: May 23 -May 26

YOOX // Up to 40% off spring sale + extra 10% off

DATE: Ends May 26

CODE: SUMMERNOW

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Enter the Boyfriend Jeans Challenge for a Chance to win a $5500 Shopping Adventure in London!

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I’ve always wanted to capture the style of London by shopping like Pippa and Kate. So when I came across the Boyfriend Jeans Challenge, I knew that this was my chance to do so. Skype is currently calling fashionistas across the world to style an outfit around a pair of boyfriend jeans. Once you’ve styled a fabulous casual chic look around your favorite pair of boyfriend jeans, simply sign into your Skype account and add Skype.Collaboration as a contact. Then submit a photo or video message of your look.

The grand prize winner will be flown to London to go on a shopping spree worth $5500 with Skype Photography Brand Ambassador and fashion blogger Chaucee Stillman and Holly Coopey, fashion stylist at Cosmopolitan UK as your personal stylists. Before the grand prize winner is chosen, eight finalists will be selected to join a group video call with Chaucee and a group of elite stylists where they will be asked to style one final look. The looks will then be posted to the Skype Collaboration Project website and put to a vote. The look that gets the most votes will win a Middleton worthy shopping trip in London! Time to start styling!

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Style Superlatives

 

In high school, I always secretly wanted to be voted into the superlatives section of the yearbook. “Best Smile” or “Most Likely to Become a Supermodel” would have been ideal. Sadly, however, I never made an appearance in the sought-after superlatives. But, I quickly got over it. Being a fashion blogger, people are always asking me where I shop and where to get the best deals, accessories, etc. So I put together a list of my style superlatives outlining the best of the best in fashion featuring my favorite designer names and stores I can never seem to get enough of.

Superlatives

Best Jeans: Rock & Republic for Kohl’s

Best Department Store: Lord & Taylor

Best Online Retailer: ASOS

Best Underwear: Aeropostale

Most Preppy: Lilly Pulitzer

Most Classic: Ralph Lauren

Best Jewelry: BaubleBar

Best Accessories: C. Wonder

Best Boots: Steve Madden

Best Sandals: Swedish Hasbeens

Best Handbags: Foley + Corinna (I must have a Corinna Tote ASAP)

Best House of Couture: Alexander McQueen

Coolest Name: Rich and Skinny (They have great jeans too)

Best Watches: Michael Kors

Best Discount Shoes: DSW

Best Dresses: Calvin Klein

Best Deals: TJ Maxx and Marshalls

Best Basics: Old Navy

Best Work-to-Play Apparel: Ann Taylor

Congratulations to all my fashion favorites! You deserve it. Keep up the amazing work.

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