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Styled in Stripes for a Valentine’s Date

February 10, 2015

Choosing the perfect outfit for Valentine’s Day, in the middle of snowy February can be quite the challenge. If you are like me, you are completely sick of your winter wardrobe and all of the dark colors that come with it. Spring clothing is out it the stores right now, and it keeps you dreaming of the sunny weather and the beach, but unfortunately it’s completely unrealistic for the winter temps right now. Or is it? There are many ways to brighten your Valentine’s outfit and make it look transitional. When I dress up, I aim to look sophisticated, elegant and glamourous at the same time. My look always changes depending on where I’m headed for the evening.

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Lifestyle

A Sweet Valentine’s Brunch

February 9, 2015

Valentine’s Day is upon us and I’m sure you’re planning your perfect date. Whether it be a solo spa day, girl date with your besties, or a romantic evening with the one you love, it’s always important to treat yourself. My favorite Valentine’s dates are spent at home with Grant, cooking together, whipping up sweet treats, and watching our favorite movies.

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Fashion

Snow Day Styled in Pale Pink and Polka Dots

January 27, 2015

Beware of Snowmaggadon 2015! We were warned for several days of winter storm Juno, which was about to wreak havoc on New York City. We did the usual grocery shopping, stocked up on the essentials, and of course I decided to go shopping on my way home. It’s all about the necessities in emergency situations! I stopped by the gym, trudged through the powdery snow on my walk home, and settled in for the night, knowing I’d either be making snow angels in the morning or sledding to work, since transportation was down.

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Must Haves

Snow Day Essentials

January 27, 2015

Hello Beauties! Here in NYC, we are currently braving winter storm Juno. The weather teams and news crews seem to be going crazy. I’ll admit however, that I had the most beautiful walk home from the gym tonight. It was late. The streets were dark and quiet, with only the twinkling lights on the trees and street lamps to illuminate the way. I watched the snowflakes gracefully float to the ground as I walked. Instead of the chaos the news has been reporting, the night felt so peaceful to me. These are the little moments I love about New York. All of our transportation has been shut down here. So, what exactly does that mean? Snow dayyyy!

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Events

Our Black + Gold Themed New Year’s Eve Bash

January 6, 2015

Happy New Year, Beauties! It’s officially 2015 and I hope you celebrated in style with the ones you love. Here at Sleepless in Sequins, we threw a New Year’s Eve bash at our home. It was a spontaneous party, that we decided upon just two days before NYE! I’ll admit that I’m a bit of a perfectionist. I wanted a themed party with a color scheme, an abundance of flowers, crystal cocktail glasses, the perfect hors d’ouvres, plated on lovely serving pieces and…well, you get the point. I want everything perfect. Always. I spend hours on Pinterest (check out my inspiration boards here) at 2am searching for party planning inspiration. This is the exact reason that entertaining people always overwhelmed me. I love being creative, but the entire production of a party always seemed to be too much for me to handle. If you know me personally, you know that I am by no means a domestic diva. My cooking skills aren’t quite up to par. I’m not kidding…I can burn toast. Therefore, I leave the culinary creations up to the superstar chef of the house, and Sleepless in Sequins photog, Grant. On a side note, I’m great at chopping vegetables and I can make a mean salad.

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Must Haves

New Year’s Eve Party Guide For The Hostess

December 29, 2014

It’s almost time to ring in the New Year, Beauties! If you are hosting a New Year’s bash for friends or loved ones, you may be on a last minute shopping spree for the perfect entertaining pieces. Inspired by a theme of metallics, we’ve created an New Year’s Eve party guide to help you with your party planning. Wishing you a fabulous party, my hostesses. Clink your glass of bubbly and toast to 2015! xo

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Fashion, Must Haves

Red Hot Dress For New Year’s Eve

December 23, 2014

Hey Beauties! What’s hotter than a little red dress? Not much. I’ve had an infatuation with the color red all season, and I just can’t enough of the perfect, red cocktail dress. I am a girl in love with color. You’ll notice that people around you react differently to the colors you wear. The color red speaks louder than words. No descriptions necessary. The color conveys confidence, attention, and desire. It is a color to wear, when you want to be noticed. Think of the red dress, as the little black dress’s cooler, fancier sister.

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Fashion

Glamorous Evening Gowns For New Year’s Eve

December 22, 2014

It’s about time to ring in the New Year, Beauties! The biggest question on our minds? Where will we celebrate, and what on earth shall we wear? Decisions, decisions. I don’t know about you, but my New Year’s Eve plans are always spontaneous. Of course, I have been dreaming of the perfect dress. Inspired by a fabulous, crystallized, Rhinestone Mask that I found at Bebe, I created an entire look for a New Years Eve Masquerade Ball. The mask is absolutely perfect for the occasion. I love the dramatic look of it.

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