3 Key Elements To Planning A Perfect Blogger Meet-Up

A few weeks ago, I mentioned here on the blog that I was looking forward to an upcoming blogger meet-up. Well, here it is! Last weekend, our Tri-State Blogger Network- as I call it- had a meet-up at Ladurée in SoHo hosted by Monica of Jersey Girl, Texan Heart. The group has been to this venue before but I couldn't attend that time, so I was really excited to check this place out! The service was average but the food was absolutely delish! 

So, what exactly does it take to plan THE perfect blogger meet-up?

My Secret To The Perfect Beach Waves + NuMe Giveaway

Every year has a signature hairstyle and for 2015, it's all about loose curls! But it's such a difficult style to master! It's one thing to style curly or straight hair, but it's not easy to get it to land somewhere in between. Over the past year or so, I have been practicing these beach waves and am finally at a point where I'm satisfied with it. To say I'm a perfectionist is an understatement! I read reviews, watched tutorials from our favorite beauty bloggers on YouTube, and tried many products that ranged from low to medium pricing. When I say products, I mean I tried many brands of wands, rollers, and even straighteners! 

To save you all the trouble of this frustrating trial and error, I decided to put together my first ever hair tutorial. This video contains all of my secrets to styling THE perfect beach waves! Enjoy!

Graphic Tees For A Cause: Dress For Success!

Hi, everyone! I've been absolutely bursting at the seams with excitement for the past two weeks over sharing this with all of you! From the moment The Closet by Christie was born two and a half years ago, I've been wanting to work with the Dress For Success organization on a fundraiser. I think it's such a wonderful cause that really gives people the tools- well, the wardrobe- to land an amazing job, which in turn gives people the ability to be independent and support themselves in a better life. When you look like a million bucks, you feel like a million bucks and that makes a huge difference in how you come across! 

Let me tell you all about it! Check out this video to learn more:

Get The Look: Spencer Hastings' Military Jacket Style

It's certainly not a secret that I love the television show Pretty Little Liars! It really has all of the elements of the perfect show: romance, friendship, suspense and mystery, juicy storylines, and... of course, amazing fashion! I'm always looking to my favorite characters for style inspiration and the Pretty Little Liars costume designer, Mandi Line, never disappoints! It's truly incredible how she stays so true to each character, yet evolves their style as they age. After all, these girls are in high school and my personal style changed quite a bit from my sophomore year to senior year. 

So, as we are a few episodes into season 6A and uncovering so many details of this dark, interesting story, I've decided to do another character-inspired look! 

Blogger Spotlight Featuring Lucky Seven Ten

For this month's Blogger Spotlight, I'm featuring Leslie of Lucky Seven Ten! Leslie is a chic, young woman living the life in NYC with her fiancé. Best of all, she's a Jane of all trades! Leslie blogs about everything from lifestyle to travel to fashion, and now even office wear. We connected recently over the launch of her new office style section on her blog. She has a ton of great tips on Lucky Seven Ten, so allow me to introduce her... Meet Leslie!

And don't forget to show her some love by following her on Bloglovin'! 

photo courtesy of Lucky Seven Ten

How To Transition From Day Time to Date Night Style

Who out there is a single lady like me? It's not easy finding time to squeeze in dates when you already have a jam-packed schedule! As a girl-on-the-go, it's absolutely essential to transition looks from day to night for the sake of time AND budget. Even if you're not single, everyone needs a date night or girls night out every now and again. 

So today, I'm going to show you exactly how to save yourself time and money by maximizing your wardrobe with a transition look. Here's Day Time to Date Night!

3 Must-Know Tips About Modernizing An Old Trend

The sleeveless blazer. It's chic, polished, and trendy. But can you really wear it to the office? Maybe in a business casual world, but definitely not in a classic business environment. The sleeveless blazer is one of my absolute favorite current trends but I see it paired with a pair of skinny jeans or shorts. It's the perfect way to refine your summer look! So this got me thinking- what kind of sleeves can be worn to the office, even in 90 degree weather?

I recently- and am still- sorting through my bins of last year's summer clothing. It's quite a project because some of it is new- a few things still have tags!- and some of it is from years past, not just last year. So... voila! I came across this cap-sleeve blazer that I got from Express years ago. Whatever happened to this trend? It's a perfectly practical piece to wear to the office, so I believe it should really be a staple.

So today, let's learn about how to style this old trend to make it new, again!

When & How To Wear High-Waisted Jeans

I love high-waisted jeans! They're flattering, comfortable, and they can look so stylish if worn just right. It's what they call a 'tricky trend' because it can walk a fine line between trendy and nerd-chic or 'mom jeans.' It's different than a high-waisted skirt, which I find an easy style to wear. The high-waist cut just seems natural for a skirt, while with jeans, we're used to a lower cut. 

So today, I'm going to walk you through everything you need to know about this trendy style; when and how to wear high-waisted jeans.

How To Take Your Summer Day Look to Chic Night Out

Summer days are longer and in turn, busier! There is so much more to do when the weather is nice. That being said, sometimes it's so busy that you end up going from place to place without having time to hit home base. Here in NJ the days can get so hot and humid only to cool down at night, especially on the water. 

It's easy enough to grab a light weight zip-up hoodie but for the sake of fashion, I'm going to go with a much more stylish option; a blazer!