Is It Bedtime?

This DVF Batik bedding looks heavenly.  I want to go to there.

x, Emily

Today I Want To...

Marc by Marc Jacobs ruffle top, $258

Oui, Oui!

Forever 21 dress, Zara short dress, Forever 21 swing dress, La Perla lace panty, La Perla sheer bra,

Chanel bag, Dorothy Perkins skinny belt, Mustache Flask

I took French for three years in high school so I often pretend I speak it fluently. If I run into a French person I immediately start whipping out my rusty français. For me it's more entertaining than embarrassing. I cannot say the same for them…

As of late, the French have made their way back into my brain. During an episode of MTV’s I Just Want My Pants Back, the lead character was dating a klepto French gal who was a squatter. AMC’s Mad Men caused a riot with with Don Draper’s newest wife singing “Zou Bisou Bisou,” a 1960s French hit. I foresee the French taking over once again.

I've always admired the French, mainly because I feel their women’s fashion has always felt effortless yet classic. I suppose it’s a European thing in general.  If I was living in Paris, I would live in long loose flow-y dresses, sheer shirts, & tailored trousers.

Real talk? If I lived in Paris I would actually spend my time in a café eating baguettes, wine and cheese all day. All day. That means I’d probably have to live in a poncho/garbage bag.

Au revoir,

Penny

Today I Want To...

ASOS Dress, J Crew Ballet Flat, J Crew Chunky Bangle

x, Emily

In The Shower

Since I know you all were DYING to know, here's the stuff in my shower right now. 

x, Emily 

(Re-) Work it for Spring

Weekday Blouse, Zara short mini skirt, Forever 21 jeans, Forever 21 Bodycon skirt,  ASOS leather high heels, ALDO wedge high heels, ASOS leather shoes, Zara metal jewelry, Mood jewelry,

Asos Letty Lace Detail Loafer, Plaque Section Collar

Spring has sprung!! Men get to see exposed cleavage and legs once again. Taylor Swift will whip out that curly hair. The Ryan Gosling sightings will increase exponentially. Picnics will be arranged for Sunday Brunch… in your imagination. You will think that annoying guy who’s been trying to take you out for months is kind of cute. Walking in heels all the way to and from work seems like a GREAT idea.

I have a lot of emotional issues during spring. Main one comes from looking in my closet and deciding I want a completely new wardrobe. As Emily previously stated, “the salary of a 1940s factory worker” doesn’t really allow me to fill that need as I’d like to. SO…Spring is all about adding key items to your current wardrobe to bring some new life to alllllll the clothes you’ve worn 498 times. 

Take one thing in your closet and wear it 1,000 new ways with some new items. Wish you could throw a new hat on your asshole friend and make them cute & adorable too... am I right?

- Penny

P.S. In case you’re wondering, my other issues are: deciding whether or not I should have cut my hair 2 months prior and now not being to curl my hair appropriately for the season, coming up with unquestionable lies explaining why I can’t make it to brunch (I like to sleep in), refraining myself from punching random lovey-dovey couples in the street, etc.

Inspired By...

Miu Miu high heel sandals, Ariella Collection cat jewelry, Maria Black oxidized jewelry,  Hair accessory, Band Aid Bandages 20-Count Hello Kitty Johnson Johnson

Tonight is the season premiere of Dancing with the Stars. So many questions to be answered. Does Gavin DeGraw have a hat-wearing clause in his contract? Will Maria Menounos and Derek Hough have a spicy love affair? Lord knows I would never put myself through such public humilation...OK, this is sort of dependent upon how much money I would be making after winning the mirror ball trophy. Everybody has a price, people! So if it were to happen, I would need a basket full of bandaids (preferably of the age-inappropriate variety) along with something strong and alcoholic. I would be tripping over myself in my Miu Miu sandals, but from past experience I'm sure I would picture myself exactly like Jennifer Beals circa Flashdance. At least I would be in the most excellent of moods as Bruno Tonioli scolded me for my floppy footwork. I would be the first contestant to be eliminated mid-foxtrot.


x, Emily

St. Patrick's Day

Skinny jeans, $358

Mini skirt, $39
Kate spade handbag, $528
Jennifer Meyer Jewelry gold necklace, $875
Leopard print scarve, £10
Yves Saint Laurent nail polish, $30
Le Pavillion Iphone 4 Case, $40

From the ages of 8 to 18 St. Patrick's Day gave me severe anxiety.  If you forgot  (god forbid) and came to class without green on, you could expect a tribe of grubby little fingers to pinch your arm fat faster than you could say "No, you guys! My EYES are green!!"  Above are some adult-friendly St. Patty's day style suggestions.

x, Emily

Sticky Buns

Soooo… the unnatural lovely weather (global warming that is going to kill us all) in New York has got me thinking about the Summer. How exciting – the prospect of open-toed shoes, sheer cardigans, day drinking, the warmth of the sun (please wear SPF, wrinkles and sun spots are real). But guess what, I’ve decided ya’ll? This summer is going to BLOW. Why? Because it’s going to be 107 degrees. Every day.

I know this because I take a vested interest in random things and this week it’s weather. I heard Al Roker say that we only had like 10 days of snow this winter (I made that number up but I’m sure it’s mildly accurate), it’s been unseasonably warm ALL winter and therefore it will unbearably hot all summer. Which means my hair is going freak the f out.

The buns above will help me help you not have to look at me doing this:

Inspired By...Florence Welch



 

 

I've been listening to "Shake It Out" by Florence + The Machine on repeat at work today. Lots of humming and whistling too (Sorry, Penny Pens). It's so good. Which is why F.Welch is the first in our "Inspired By" series. I expect a thank you note from her camp shortly.

x, Emily 

Hello, Empty Wallet...

When some people outside the city think of New York publicists, I'm sure red-soled Louboutin heels and pencil skirts come to mind. We've all seen that KateHudsonRachelMcAdamsKatherineHeiglwhatever movie. If most of my 20-something colleagues and I attempted that look though, at the end of our 10-hour work day we'd be gimping to the door of our sixth floor walkups in tears. Not only would we be crying, but so would our wallets. Yes, it's true that when you reach a certain level in your career (in any field) your budget to spend on the latest trends grows. And grows. But right now my friends and I are just working with what we got. And that's the salary of a 1940s factory worker. Finding a cute, practical and mostly inexpensive outfit is an everyday struggle, but one we enjoy (for the most part).

Who doesn't want to stroll out of their doorman building, conveniently situated across from The Met, and skip up to a cab with a Marc Jacobs trench hooked over their finger? But until Donald Trump decides to adopt me, I'm probably going to have to settle for that cute Forever 21 knockoff and the occasional splurge. So come along as my friends and I show you how we make what seems like a totally bleak situation and make it chic.

x, Emily

Penny primping after writing four press releases.