5 Easy Ways To Look More Put Together

It's been said that your either born with style or your not..

Growing up I didn't understand that saying but it was probably

because I grew up around women who had such great sense of style

and it seemed so effortless and natural.

My Mother, Aunt Serena and Grandmother all have, (and had, God

Bless Wild Wanda) a fabulous sense of style. From their outfits to

the way they accessorize, all three of them capture a sense of 

Parisian chic meets Martha's Vineyard (if that makes any sense).

On a summer night my Mother will don a beautiful linen dress

with a classic pearl necklace or her Tiffany's Elsa Peretti jewelry;

Serena can be found wearing a great pair of highwaisted pants,

A silk blouse and a beautiful patterned scarf..And Wanda, on

any given day she would be wearing gold oversized earrings,

a citron green blouse, a high waisted knee length skirt and to

accessorize she would add a beautiful Italian belt and shoes

to match. All three of them had similar but very different styles

but always looked incredibly put together.

Keep on reading to learn my 5 tips and try them on your own!

      The Tuck

      The Tie

      The Belt

      The Perfect Coat

      Tailoring

      Hope you enjoyed reading xx

      SN

New Lengths | The Midi Skirt

The always fashionable Olivia Palermo in YSL

I used to be skeptical of donning a longer skirt. It wasn't the

Thought of not showing "enough leg" but because I didn't want

It to swallow my bottom half and lose any shape of my body..

Aka look like a potatoe sack. As longer hem lines increased in 

popularity, the designs and diversity of these skirts grew as well.

When styled right, these skirts can be just as chic, fashion

forward and figure flattering as your traditional shorter

skirt...(if not more!)

Here are some of my favorites I'm eyeing this Spring!

From left to right: ASOS Pleated Midi Skirt $54 | JOA Navy and Ivory Striped Midi Skirt $87 |

 Elie Tahari Lace Midi Skirt $348

From left to right: LuLu's Peach Midi Skirt $61 | ASOS Suede Wrap Pencil Skirt $127

ASOS Midi Asymmetrical a Wrap Skirt $54

Which is your favorite?

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xx

Sarah

In Full Bloom

While florals for spring is not some new trend for the upcoming season,

you can't say they aren't refreshing to see after a dreary winter. There is 

something about the colors, shapes and fabrics that are just so pretty and

feminine. Whether it's the perfect sundress, handbag or even a skinny 

floral printed leather belt, If I were you I'd start shopping now.. Especially 

some of my favorites below 🌸 xo

LuLu's Floral Printed Dress, $40.  (Pictured Left)

ASOS Dahlia Midi Floral & Stripe Organza Skirt, $104 (Pictured Right)

Loeffler Randall Purse, $525 (Pictured Top Left)

Steve Madden 'Stecy' Sandal, $80 (Pictured Bottom Left)

Haute Hippie Draped Floral Blouse, $295 (Pictured Right)

Haute Hippie Floral Flowy Shorts, $295 (Pictured Right)

Happy Spring!

Super Chic Staples from Forever21

I am a big believer in splurging on your closet

staples, but realistically spending $250 on a pair

of black pants isn't something everyone is

willing to do. 

I'm big on mixing expensive

and bargain pieces, but when it comes to the

majority of my wardrobe, we're looking at 

a lot of H&M, ZARA and Forever21.

A few of my favorite goodies❤️

I've gathered together some of my favorite staples

At Forever21 that are super chic, classic

And practical for the fabulous girl on a budget.

Lace Trim Shift Dress, $24.80

Forever21

Faux-Leather Trimmed Joggers, $22.80

Forever21

(I absolutely live in these! I pair them with flats, a tee

or cozy sweater; to dress up, pair with a blouse and

pointed toe pumps!)

Embellished Top, $22.90

Forever21

Beaded Cutout-back Top, $22.90

Forever21

Classic Car Coat, $47.80

Forever21

Textured Crew Neck Sweater, $17.80

Forever21

 

Happy Shopping!! 

Xoxo 💗

My LA Adventure

My Los Angeles

 Adventure. xo

I can still feel the utter excitement and anxiety of watching my car get picked up

at a local supermarket parking lot back home in Newburyport as it made its 

journey to the West Coast. Pablo the truck driver was 3 hours early when he called me

 at 5:45am and said that he was on 95 and would be here in 20 minutes. I ran out of 

bed in attempt to make myself look not look like E.T. and drove my Toyota Camry

that was filled with pictures, clothes, fake plants, coffee table books and more clothes

to be picked up and shipped to California.

Seeing my car lifted onto the truck was one of the first times that it actually started

to settle in that I was moving my life to the opposite side of the country to pursue

a dream in Fashion and Entertainment. LA was everything I expected it to be but

definitely an adjustment. I wouldn't necessarily say I've been "sheltered" but have

never had to make a big transition like moving to a big city all by myself before.

Navigating this huge city, meeting new friends and networking is hard as well as 

building a name for myself in a city were so many come here with big dreams

and they let them crumble because they get caught up in the "Hollywood lifestyle".

I for sure have my fun but make sure I keep my eye on the prize and work

hard everyday.

I have a love hate relationship with Los Angeles; the opportunities are endless,

the weather is amazing and I've met some amazing people here, but the traffic is

horrendous, it is a little more laid back than I like, and I miss my family and friends.

Coming here has been an experience that is amazing/challenging/scary/exciting,

and the six months I've been here have flown by. While I do not yet have my own

TV Show or Clothing Line like I one day dream of having, I have had some amazing

experiences as well as some that were not so pleasant (borderline embarrassing,

upsetting and stressful). 

Allow me to share with you some of my peaks & pits of

my adventure in Los Angeles..

Scoring my first interview/audition for a Fashion Reality TV

Show only to leave an impression on the producers by

being walked to the door and falling down a WHOLE flight

of stairs in front of everyone because my heel slipped on the floor.

I played it cool as everyone thought I probably broke my leg and

walked out where I was convinced I broke my butt (can you do that?)

and cried in the car til I was able to laugh about it 5 minutes later.

Nailing two amazing Fashion Internships! 

*One with a Fashion PR Firm right at the start of award

season were I got to see the in's and the out's of the

fashion chaos during The Oscars and The Golden Globes.

*And another with a great Celebrity Fashion Stylist we we

dressed some of Hollywood's favorite Television and

Movie Stars for red carpet events, magazine shoots

and TV appearances.

Becoming Best Friends with a fellow intern from Paris where

we spent our time indulging driving around exploring the city,

pulling pranks at the office, hiking, drinking (how did we end up

at The Abbey?), lounging poolside, dancing, pulling more 

pranks, meeting new friends and eating froyo.

Meeting and being in the presence of some of my 

idols (world famous fashion stylists) at events or

just out and about. Something I love about this city

is you never know who your going to meet or run

into whether your going out to dinner or getting your cup

of morning coffee. 

Being in 489572 fender benders and having my car broken 

into twice in three months, once on my birthday. Woof. Who ever

said Massachusetts drivers are bad have never seen people drive in LA.

Absolutely Terrible.

Waking up the morning after I got here and going for a

hike by myself at the famous Runyon Canyon was a great moment.

 I got there on the early side (Most of LA doesn't wake up until 10am) 

so it was pretty quiet and standing near the Hollywood Sign and 

looking over the city gave me a huge feeling of accomplishment that 

I had arrived and was ready to start my adventure.

I have had such amazing experiences and met 

so many great people in the 6 months that I have lived here,
I know that the next 6 will only be filled with more

excitement, lessons to be learned and great opportunities.

Thank you so much for following my journey!!

xoxoxoxoxoxo

Sarah 

BRxRM

Capsule Collection Edition:

Roland Mouret for Banana Republic

I am a firm believer that when a woman slips on a

beautiful dress and her favorite heels, she can conquer

the world. I was introduced to Roland Mouret

by a coworker and have been in love ever since.

As soon as the word hit the streets that Roland Mouret

was teaming up with Banana Republic to release a 

capsule collection, I needed to know every detail possible.

What were the pieces like? What was the inspiration behind the 

collection? Mouret is already known for his figure

flattering and classic pieces so teaming up with

long time fashion pioneer Banana Republic, I knew

the outcome would be fabulous.

Here are a few of my favorites! And don't forget

to indulge and treat your closet to these amazing pieces

when they drop August 7th online at www.bananarepublic.com!

There are a few things girls can never have enough of.. Figure

flattering pieces and Little Black Dresses. This collection is made

for real woman who love fashion but value comfort.

These dresses will make you look and feel like a million bucks, without

breaking the bank.

Want to learn more about this fabulous designer?

Read Here!

xoxo

Sarah

My first Week in LA!

I know I started the video blog a couple weeks ago but I felt like I would be 

talking your ear off if I made a video and talked about settling here in LA, 

so I thought a written blog  entry would be best. First and foremost, 

I love it here!! I miss my boyfriend family and friends 

so much but am so happy to have made this move.

Ever since I was a little kid, my dream was to move to Los Angeles

because I felt like if you wanted to succeed in fashion and entertainment,

it is where you can make your dreams come true. Well it is.. and every morning I 

wake up here I feel like I have the world and all of these resources to make

 it happen at the touch of my fingertips.  

The second day I was here I had an interview for a great

internship and within days of landing in LA I began working there!

 Any given day we are working with Hollywood's top stylists, lending them gowns

to dress Hollywood's top actresses and entertainers, who are going to

prestigious events like The Golden Globes or The Oscars..

I am lucky to have landed a great internship but am

even more excited to see what else I can accomplish. I know

that my hard work ethic, dedication and love for this industry

will take me as far as I want it to go..

As Conan O'Brien once said..

"If you have good manners and work hard,

amazing things will happen."

Here I go!

Dress Your Way to Sucess

Dress For Success

There are a couple things that I am known for; wearing a lot

of black, laughing at my own jokes long before anyone else does

 and overdressing 99.9% of the time. While I have been

trying to work on the first two that I listed,

something I will never change is the way that

I overdress. Whether it's going to get coffee, school

or a casual dinner with my boyfriend, I prefer to be

dressed my best at all times.

Where else can dressing nice help you in life?

In the work place.

Dressing well in my personal opinion is one of

the best ways to help you on your route to success.

Many people believe that companies don't care what you look

like, which is true, however, when your working for them

you are a representation of the company and looking

well put together and polished looks professional and

organized.

Dressing well at work or an interview can

benefit you because..

* It makes you look put-together.

Organization at work

is key regardless of the industry, and if you look

like a hot mess, what are they going to think your work

is going to be like?

*It shows Effort.

Anyone can roll out of bed,

 put on a frumpy grey business suit

they just bought at Macy's and throw their hair

in a bun. Putting effort into looking good from

 your shoes to your jewelry shows

that you care about how you present yourself.

Taking the time to make sure you look good

before you head into the office makes you a

good representation of the company, being a good

representation makes you a valuable asset.

*You Make a Stylish Impression

Why do some people like to be the last person

to be interviewed? That's because they want to

be the last one the person spoke with and leave

a memorable impression. However if your dressed

to the nine, chances are you are going to leave a stylish

impression which can help you be chosen

for projects later down the road. Looks aren't

everything, but when you have the brains and

the looks, your a double threat.

The Worst

One of the quickest ways to get fired
is to dress inappropriately at work. Some of
your male co-works may like it, but exposing
too much at work can lead to sexual
harassment which now makes you a liability
for the company.

Want to age about 40 years, try on this
frumpy business suit and snooze yourself
to death.

The Best

 Cute dress are always a must around
the office, just make sure they are long enough
and do not have any high slits on them.
$148 J Crew

Having a classic Pencil Skirt in a variety
of colors should be in every girls closet.
$88 White House Black Market


Good Luck!

xoxo.
 Sarah

What I won't go without This Fall!

Fashion Pieces I won't Go

Without This Fall!

It isn't everyday you walk into a store or log

onto a website that has everything your looking for

that won't accompany you in maxing out

your credit card. I am a lover of all things extravagant

and nice, but my budget doesn't always allow me 
to shop that way. 

I love Barney's, Neiman's and Bergdorf's just as much

as the next girl, but it wasn't until a couple years ago

I stumbled upon Piperlime.com which opened the door

to amazing shopping with a fabulous price point.

 They have an amazing range of designers and brands

that range from the $$$$$ to $$, which is perfect for us

girls who like to find a great bargain. 
(For you New Yorkers they also just opened

their first retail store in SoHo)!

There are a couple pieces I will not go without this fall

and Piperlime.com is my mecca to fall shopping without

breaking the bank.

Chic Bootie

MICHAEL Michael Kors$195.00

A Pleather of Leather

(All of these pieces are Vegan Leather!

They look fab and are more budget friendly)

Dex$59.00

Sanctuary$108.00

Ark and Co.$89.00



A Go-To Sweater Dress

Sanctuary$118.00

Colorful Bottoms

Tinley Road$49.00

Levi's$78.00

Hazel$74.00



A Pop Of Peplum

C.Luce$64.00

A Chunky Knit

Threads for Thought$89.00

Beautiful Bobbles

Kate Spade New York $123.99

Kenneth Cole New York$28.00

House of Harlow 1960$75.00

 A Touch of Cream

Tinley Road$98.00

Pim + Larkin$79.00

Tinley Road$69.00

Happy Fall Shopping!

XOXO