NYFW Day 2 {Chambray & Neon}

waxed coated jeans (Zara), chambray mens button down (old navy),
neon blazer (H&M, old), necklace (Sorrelli), booties (Ann Taylor)

Outfit two, day two of New York Fashion Week! I just want to say that I have discovered the magic of the Men's section, and I'm excited. I might be late to this party (HuffPo was on this back in August), but I bought a chambray short-sleeved men's oxford a few weeks ago on sale at GAP and have been wearing it TO. DEATH. The cut is long, roomy, and the short sleeves don't bulk up under blazers. Genius (if I do say so myself). I highly recommend the linen blend above ($25!!). 

On Thursday (Day 2 for me of NYFW) I spent the day running around like a crazy lady to shows (Kimberly Ovitz & Costello Tagliapietra) as well as a few meetings. Stay tuned for more details on the shows! 

NYFW Day 1 {IFBcon}

Portrait c/o UrbanFieldnotes

I was fortunate to get my photo snapped outside of the IFBCon on my first day of NYFW. I am always running everywhere and never snap real shots of my outfits! BIGGGG thanks to Brent at Urban Fieldnotes for actually sending these over. Business cards do work! People do get in touch! YAY!

Of course I did a characteristically Lily-thing and wore orange socks instead of the requisite black. Whatever. My orange Muji socks rock, and... so there.

Stay tuned for the things I learned at IFB!

Outfit one, day one of New York Fashion Week:

• Sorrelli All Around Style Cuff
• Madewell Bomber Jacket
• Faux Fur Snood
• Sorrelli Life of the Party Earrings
• 3.1 Philip Lim Pashli tote
• Ann Taylor Carter Buckle Wedge Booties (similar here)
• Orange MUJI socks

NYFW {Packing}

It's that time of year again! I'm packing for New York Fashion Week! The shows officially start on Thursday Feb 7th at NYC's Lincoln Center. Stay tuned for lots of Sorrelli Girl coverage of the shows, complete with lots of writing from yours truly! I'll be covering the shows for my dear friend and confidante Julia (of Fashion Pulse Daily). Super psyched to be heading up to the fashion capital of the world this week!! 

#staytuned! 

Trend Alert: Fall 2012

Trend Alert: Fall 2012

1) Peplum: 

• Peplum tops are everywhere this season. 
• Totally figure-flattering, they cover the tummy!
• Look for simple shapes and nice, thick fabrics
• Mango peplum top

2) Burgundy: 

• It is the color for the season. You can't go wrong with this suede TopShop bag, the price is ahhhhmazing.
• Leather crossbody handbag

Turquoise and Fuchsia

I love turquoise and fuchsia in the summer for all seasons. The combo makes me feel so happy and bright! I wore this ensemble to dinner the other night with friends. When things got silly (after multiple bottles of Sauv Blanc and some brewskies) these shorts were extra stretchy and supported all of my wacky dance moves. During a recent episode of a classic lily-dance-party, one of my dear friends coined my erratic dance move the "lil-hula". I'll take it!

• Free People ikat shorts
• Rebecca Minkoff turquoise "Becky" blazer
• BCBG pink pashmina (old, similar here)
• Sorrelli rings (fall 2012)
• Coach cross-body purse
• Repetto gold flats (similar here)
• Cheapy-cheapy aviators from H&M

GiGi: The Greater Reading Gala

Earlier this month one of my favorite local non-profit organizations, the Greater Reading Young Professionals, hosted their annual GiGi gala. The gala is a fundraiser to benefit GRYP and provide financial support for their year-round objectives. The main goals of the organization are to improve the Greater Reading area and provide career support for local young professionals (like me!). 

Each year the event is hosted in an unoccupied building. This year it was at a vacant Burlington Coat Factory space, thus the mannequins sprinkled throughout the event decor.

Sorrelli Jewelry was a sponsor of the event (proud to call it my place of work!). We had a "sparkle spot" where guests could try on our most statement-pieces and get glamourous for a night. We even gave away 100+ stud earrings to the VIP guests! There were a  lot of happy ladies that night...

What's the use of having lots of sparkle if you're not going to make it glitter on the dance floor? Of course, where there are Sorrelli girls, there is dancing.

The dudes of Sorrelli (dashing, as always):

And some of the gorgeous ladies on our team, the Sorrelli Sales & Marketing Assistants:

And this is what I wore to GiGi, a little black dress and lots of jewels! I'm glad I got involved in GRYP and was able to make it out for a night on the town, it's great to meet other people who are career-oriented and want to do something great for their community. I felt lucky to be a part of it!