Style File: Mod Cloth Style Challenge

I was asked to style the Grand Tour Guide Top by the awesome people at ModCloth.  I chose seven other ModCloth items up for grabs on their site to help complete my look.

To be honest, if I had my way, I would have chosen to do a post solely off of the adorable accessories at ModCloth.  I had no idea they were so affordable and cute!

I like this look, because I've definitely worn this look or some variation of it, in my 'real life,' though I've never posted it on the blog.

To style the Grand Tour Guide Top, I would start by keeping the sleeves long, falling at the wrists. I'd throw the Meret Stole over the blouse.  I would wear the Laud of the Rings bracelet over the long sleeves of the blouse, so that it shows, and definitely have the vintage Gild Your Reputation necklace displayed.  I love these Patterend Pachyderms Earrings, so they're coming along for this ride.  The cutest pair of high waisted olive pants would finish the look.  I like a bohemian/hippy vibe, so in my mind, I envision this outfit being really flowy, and loose - I would not tuck the blouse in all the way, but I would do a little 'half-tuck' so that I could show off the cute Take it or Leaf it Belt.  And let's be honest...I could try to pair this outfit with a shoe other than the Tell Me A Story Pump by Seychelle's, but, nothing else would ever be as retro and perfect.

Hope you enjoyed this pairing! I had fun putting it together. 

 Wish I could play dress up all the time ;) 

OOTD: T'Audrey Jewelry, Vizcaya Miami and a Black Maxi dress

This time of year, specifically the months of October, November, and December, is my favorite time of year.  The weather dipped down into the 50's this morning, and for us, that's a big deal! Yesterday, it was a perfect, no-humidity filled day.  We took advantage of the weather and went to Vizcaya to visit the grounds and tour the estate.  It is such a cool historical site, right in our neck of the woods.  I felt very Gatsby walking around the gardens and home.



The pictures of this outfit look terrible! I'm sorry about that.  I am not sure if it was because I was rushed or what, but I do want you guys to take note of the adorable social media necklace by TAudrey Jewelry, customized specifically for me (NETTY ESQ:)  It's the Hashtag Plate necklace, and can be fully customized to fit all your social media needs.  They also have a Social Media necklace that you can order with your Twitter handle (@FashionableESQ) and a variety of other cool stuff.  The jewelry is handmade and handstamped by a local Miami girl, and is all 14k gold-filled.  The nameplate fits 10-12 characters.

My readers get a 15 % discount using promo code FASHIONABLEESQ at checkout, if you are interested! 

Neiman Marcus for Target Designer Collaboration

EDIT: all of this stuff is now 70% off with Free Shipping!

The eagerly anticipated Neiman Marcus for Target capsule collection has arrived!  Local Target stores open at 8:00 AM this morning in anticipation of the collection's debut!  You can shop the items online through my post, or go to the stores and see what you can scour in person - but go elbow-pad ready, ladies, especially in Miami.  You know how we do. 

This stuff is expected to sell out quickly, so you should get your little paws on it early. 

What I like about the collaboration is that you get a multitude of designers that are sold at Neiman's designing for Target.  They did not limit the designs to just clothing, but also designed home goods, which I love!  

Jason Wu designed these really cute holiday ornaments (lace covered ornament, anyone?), while Altuzarra designed these old world cocktail glasses which would be the perfect addition to the bar cart that I have been furiously hunting down (matching shaker here). Or perhaps a minimalist dog bowl by Oscar de la Renta is more up your alley? 

Scroll by using the arrows to the left and right of the images below, to see my picks for home goods from the collection. 

My personal clothing faves from this collection include this blazer , these Derek Lam leopard loafers, and the Tracey Reese Blouse.

In my opinion, the homegoods are the standout pieces from this collaboration, but there are two dresses that cannot.be.overlooked: Robert Rodriguez Lace Cocktail Dress  & this Lela Rose for Target Dress 

Scroll by using the arrows to the left and right of the images below, to see my fashion picks from the collection.