When I was a little girl, my uncle told me a fairytale about a princess who never received any presents because she didn’t write thank you notes. At the time, I was desperately hoping to add another American Girl to my doll collection so I started religiously sending little tokens of thanks. As I got older, my mom instilled in me the importance of etiquette. With the convenience of the digital age, it’s easy to send a text or an email. But trust me, people will appreciate the extra effort a handwritten note requires. Plus, getting mail is fun! I…
See Thru Soul top, DVF pants, Target heels All photos by the lovely and fabulous Alex Harvel Anthropologie earrings Prada bag, Henri Bendel bracelet, Gemma Collection ring c/o I’m the kind of sentimental (read: cheesy) person that ties clothes to memories. I bought this top from Rimo, a little boutique in West LA, for my first job interview. I got the job and two years later I always wear it when I need an extra bit of luck. The romantic lace detailing, pretty peplum flair and delicate keyhole in the back have made this top my go-to favorite for any…
February is here and you know what that means—it’s formal season! Luckily, I’ve got you covered from the date to the dress. 1. Nine West Love Fury Pumps 2. Parker Architect Beaded Dress 3. Kate Spade Boxed Teardrop Earrings 4. Lulu Townsend Metal Mesh Minaudiere Clutch Outfit Louise Brooks, Clara Bow and other seductive 1920s movie stars glamorized the flapper on screen. They wore flashy beaded dresses to serve as a reaction against Victorian fashion. With the current hype surrounding “The Great Gatsby” movie, why not rock this art deco shift dress to your formal? All eyes will be on you!…
I love creating outfit posts and product collages, but I’d like to diversify Brooke du jour a bit more. As a Journalism nerd, I truly enjoy connecting with interesting people and sharing their stories with the world. So, I’ve decided to add more interviews with fashion, beauty and lifestyle experts. First on the list is Blushington CEO and Founder Stephi Maron! All photos courtesy of Blushington.com When I was in high school in LA, my friends and I would get our makeup done before dances. There weren’t any relatively inexpensive studios around, so we ended up forking over a lot…
Barbara Harvel earrings and XIV Karats necklace Hervé Léger dress, Badgley Mischka shoes (similar) Henri Bendel bracelet (a little birthday bling from my sweet friend and photographer, Alex Harvel), La Suite 105 love ring, XIV Karats stackables, Tory Burch purse (similar) When it came time to start the hunt for the perfect 21st birthday dress, I knew to turn to Rent The Runway. For those of you who live under a rock, Rent The Runway is an amazing fashion site that offers designer dresses and accessories at 90% off the retail price. I could kiss the founders I’m so happy…
